Not only a master dancer of extremely clean footwork, but also an excellent teacher who inspired many.
Damian is no stranger to many of Texas’ Tango dancers since he had taught extensively across Texas. In 2010, Damian accepted the invitation of the Philadelphia Argentine Tango School in Philadelphia PA to join them as their Program Director and master teacher (http://philadelphiatangoschool.com/damian.html), but he never has forgotten us and returns every year to help us improve upon our Tango. At the same time he continues to teach and inspire Tango dancers of all levels and still travels within the US and all over the world to do so. His dance is characterized with fluidity, great musical artistry, lyrical footwork, and impeccable skills. His teaching is precise, to the point, and efficient. In group classes he not only shows you how the steps work but also work with you individually. In private lessons, he pinpoints at a few most important improvements you shall seek and help you get them right at the spot. He is admired for not only being a master dancer who had performed internationally but an excellent teacher who had taught for over 10 years and acquired many faithful students. If you are in for improving your dancing and becoming a more popular social dancer than you already are, do not miss the opportunity to learn from the master!
BIOS
Damian started dancing tango in 1991. In 2000, he left his profession as a dentist to devote himself to dancing professionally. Since then, he has been teaching and performing in Argentina, Central America, Europe and the United States. He is currently living in Philadelphia, US. Here is a video of his recent performance in NYC Tango Festival with Angeles Chanaha:
SCHEDULE
Friday, June 7th:
10:00 – 1:00 AM: Milonga El Beso (Go Dance)
Saturday, June 8th:
4:00 – 5:30 PM: Fun Barridas (workshop A)
5:45 – 7:15 PM: In and Out of Close Embrace (workshop B)
9:45 - 1:00AM: Noche de Tango
Sunday, June 9th:
2:00 – 3:30 PM: Milonga (workshop C)
3:45 – 5:15 PM: Enrosques (workshop D)
7:00 - 9:30 PM: Guided practica at Tapestry
This series of workshops are all about salon technique, structure and musicality. They are designed for intermediate/advance dancers who want to improve their skills as social dancers through simple patterns.
More workshops teach by Damian is available in Houston and San Antonio this May - June. See below for details.
10:00 – 1:00 AM: Milonga El Beso (Go Dance)
Saturday, June 8th:
4:00 – 5:30 PM: Fun Barridas (workshop A)
5:45 – 7:15 PM: In and Out of Close Embrace (workshop B)
9:45 - 1:00AM: Noche de Tango
Sunday, June 9th:
2:00 – 3:30 PM: Milonga (workshop C)
3:45 – 5:15 PM: Enrosques (workshop D)
7:00 - 9:30 PM: Guided practica at Tapestry
This series of workshops are all about salon technique, structure and musicality. They are designed for intermediate/advance dancers who want to improve their skills as social dancers through simple patterns.
More workshops teach by Damian is available in Houston and San Antonio this May - June. See below for details.
LOCATIONS
Milonga El Beso
Damian will perform Friday night in Daniela Arcuri's milonga "El Beso". Host and DJ: John Turci Escobar. Thank you Daniela and John! Go Dance 2525 W Anderson Ln Suite 530, Austin, TX 78757 |
Workshops and Milonga Noche de Tango
We are delighted to again host both Saturday and Sunday's workshops in our beloved Esquina Tango. Damian will make his guest appearance in Esquina's milonga "Noche de Tango" Saturday night too! Esquina Tango 209 Pedernales St. Austin, TX 78702 (parking information). |
Guided practica
After all the hard work you put into the workshops, come practice what you just learned and ask Damian questions in Austin's regular Sunday practica. Tapestry Dance Company 2302 Western Trails, Austin, TX 78745 |
PRICING
We recognize the importance of having a partner to work with while learning tango. Therefore we are giving a special discount for leaders and followers who sign up as partners to encourage a balanced number. If you do not have a certain partner in mind, you can visit Signup Partner search page to leave a comment or reply to existing ones to find your signup partner. Note that signing up as partners do not mean you will have to stay partners during the workshops. It is just our way to help maintain balance in the number of leaders and followers.
# Workshops | General | Full-time Student | ||||
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Regular | Partner/Early Bird | Partner+Early Bird | Regular | Partner/Early Bird | Partner+Early Bird | |
1 | $30 | - | - | $25 | - | - |
2 | $55 | $50 | - | $50 | $45 | - |
3 | $80 | - | - | $70 | - | - |
4 | $100 | $95 | $85 | $90 | $85 | $80 |
Early birds please register and make payment prior to May 24th (Friday). At the door only student discount will apply.
Noche de Tango: $10 (hosted by Esquina Tango)
Austin Tango Practica - special edition: $3 (hosted & DJ by Fil Cruz Jr, guided by Damian Lobato).
Noche de Tango: $10 (hosted by Esquina Tango)
Austin Tango Practica - special edition: $3 (hosted & DJ by Fil Cruz Jr, guided by Damian Lobato).
REGISTRATION
Please register early! It can help us tremendously in ensuring that everyone has a partner to learn with. To register, go to Individual Registration or Partner Registration page. If you have not yet find a partner to sign up with, try our Signup Partner search.
PAYMENT METHODS
There are three payment options:
- Mail-in cheques
- Paypal as a gift (doesn't incur Paypal fees on either side)
- Normal Paypal (add $3 to your total as surcharge, which gives you "Paypal protection" in some scenarios)
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PRIVATE LESSONS
To see available times and register online, please go to Private Lessons page.
QUESTIONS & SUGGESTIONS
Please feel free to direct any questions or any suggestions to [email protected] or call 767-thirty twenty. Hope to see you in the workshops!
DAMIAN IN TEXAS
If you cannot make it to this series of workshops, here are other opportunities:
Damian in San Antonio May 31 - June 1, 2013
Damian in San Antonio May 31 - June 1, 2013