What’s Fábrica got coming up…?
We have a very special event for you this month! Virginia Vasconi & Jaimes Friedgen are going to do a special workshop and their ONLY performance in Washington DC at our milonga this month. These two are both legends in their own right, but when they are together, they are a powerhouse! Special thank you to Natalie Donahue, who brought this awesome couple to DC and made it all possible!
Please note that this month ONLY we will be holding our Milonga Fábrica on a FRIDAY and the location is different: Colvin Run Dance Hall. We thank Tom White and Conrad Heer for helping us arrange a dance venue, while our regular spot is under construction.
Last but not least: we have an amazing guest DJ for ya - James "El Locoh" Oh. He is known for paying meticulous attention to his musical selections and we can't wait to have him back with us!
SCHEDULE:
Date: 4th Friday, February 23d
Location: Colvin Run Dance Hall, 10201 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066
Class with Jaimes and Virginia: 8 PM - 9 PM
Topic: Milonguero Groove: Building ideas from a classic close embrace turn with fun ideas for embellishments.
Milonga with DJ James Oh: 9 PM to 1 AM
Performance: 11:00 PM
Price: $25 for the workshop, $20 for the milonga, $40 for both.
Milonga Fábrica is a green milonga so please bring your own glass or water bottle! We will have a spread of tasty snacks to keep you dancing through the night.
Tuesdays at ESL….
Tuesday nights are rocking as usual at the beautiful ESL bar in Shaw! The next session includes a beginner series, as always (7pm), plus a brand new 6 week series on Ganchos. Both will likely sell out, so visit THIS PAGE to register!
6 Week Introduction to Ganchos (Advanced Beginner)
$120.00
6 weeks focussed on the essential skills & building blocks required to lead and follow beautiful Ganchos!
Masha and Aja are teaching these classes on Tuesday nights at the gorgeous ESL bar in Shaw. Every class is followed by a free Practica until 10pm.
Time/Dates:
Tuesdays
February 20th - March 26th
8 PM - 9:15 PM (75 minute class)
9:15 PM - 10 PM Free Practica (open practice time)
Location:
Eighteenth Street Lounge
1230 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
1st Floor, The Red Room
ESL is a bar so you must present proof that you are over 21 EVERY WEEK at the door.
What’s happening in Annapolis..?
February 18th, Aja is back at Severna Park Racquetball and Fitness Club teaching some special role exchange workshops!
12 PM - 1:30 PM Leading for women
1:30 PM - 3 PM Following for men
These workshops are NOT suitable for people completely new to tango! All levels (in your non-dominant role) are welcome.
PLEASE NOTE:
Women: you are welcome to ALSO attend the men's following workshop (free of charge) provided you only lead.
Men: you are welcome to ALSO attend the women's leading workshop (free of charge) provided you only follow.
Cost: $25 (cash or Venmo at the door)
(The afternoon practica is $5 for class participants)
Location: Severna Park Racquetball and Fitness Club (SPRFC), 8514 Veterans Hwy, Millersville, MD 21108.
Aja’s next Teacher Training starts in just a couple of weeks. Applications are still being accepted at this time. Write to aja@fabricatango.com. Read more about the Tango Teacher Training including FAQ’s HERE.
During the Teacher Training FREE public beginner classes will be held at SPRFC. These classes will be designed and taught by Teacher Trainees, overseen by Aja. Open to all and everyone. Participants are welcome to bring friends and family! The more the merrier! See more details on our ANNAPOLIS PAGE.
