We are proud to announce our new collaboration with Alison Murray and Carlos Boeri.
Carlos and Alison teach traditional social tango. They have a profound knowledge of the stylistic history of the dance, having developed long term relationships with the old maestros. Through their teaching they transmit a style that is elegant, authentic, and deeply musical.
Check out Carlos’ YouTube channel for videos of their recent performances, and read more about their story here.
(Please note: If you would like to see them in action, consider attending the February 1 edition of Milonga de la Confesión. 275 Elgin Street, 8 to 11 PM.)
REGISTRATION
To ensure the best experience for all participants:
- all classes will be role-balanced
- level designations (all level, intermediate, advanced) will be imposed
- class sizes will be limited
Please use this form to register for classes. You will receive payment info after you’ve registered.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact us via email.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Alison and Carlos will be available for private lessons. To enquire about pricing and availability, please contact us via email.
SCHEDULE: Sunday, February 19
All events will take place at Old Ottawa East CAG (upstairs room), 61 Main Street
| 12:45 PM | Doors Open | |
| 1:00 – 2:00 PM | WS 1: “Tango Dance is the art of walking embraced” | Learn to combine the walk and the embrace to form a cohesive and comfortable whole. (All levels) |
| 2:15 – 3:15 PM | WS 2: Breaking “Bad” | Explore how to keep your dance fresh and authentic by – Moving beyond your patterns and habits to surprise your partner – Getting rid of the fear of doing something “wrong” – Constructing possibilities from “errors” (Intermediate – advanced) |
| 3:30 – 6:00 PM | Guided Practilonga | Carlos and Alison will offer a couple of figures to investigate during the practilonga. (Everyone welcome) |
PRICING
A la carte
| WS 1: “The Art of Walking Embraced” | $30 |
| WS 2: “Breaking ‘Bad'” | $30 |
| Guided Practilonga | $15 |
Packages
| Both workshops | $55 |
| The Whole Shebang (WS 1, WS 2, Practilonga) | $65 |
BIOGRAPHIES
Carlos Boeri was born in the province of Buenos Aires. He studied Law at he University of La Plata. In the 1980’s he took his first tango classes at the university. In 2000 he reinitiated his study of tango travelling daily to Buenos Aires to learn from the most prestigious teachers. While on this path, he met Alison, who would become his wife and dance partner. They have danced together professionally for 14 years.
Alison Murray was born in Nova Scotia, Canada. She received a degree in Performing Arts in England, where she also completed a Masters Degree in Film Direction. In 2005 she moved to Buenos Aires to study tango deeply.
Carlos and Alison have performed and taught at numerous international tango festivals, including Taipei International Tango Festival, Rio de Janeiro Tango Festival, El Congreso Toronto Tango Argentino Festival, Victoria International Tango Festival, and the Quebec Tango Festival. However, they choose to focus their teaching predominantly in Buenos Aires to provide a stable environment for their children.
They have performed at the important Buenos Aires milongas – Club Sunderland, Milonga 10, DNI, La Baldosa, Salon Canning, Fruto Dulce, Muy Lunes, Confiteria Ideal, La Nacional. Carlos and Alison have taught extensively in Buenos Aires – including El Torquato Tasso, La Casa Bicentenario, Tango & Tango and Aires Tangueros, Milonga Amapola — and in Berlin, Copenhagen, Oslo, Prague, Shanghai, Brussels, Montreal, Toronto, Halifax.
