2015 Javier Rodriguez HK Workshop

The Maestro

Javier Rodriguez (哈維爾．洛迪里基斯) is one of the most influential Argentine Tango teachers in the world, highly sought after in international festivals and workshops. He is no stranger to the Asian tango scene, having made his first visit here in 2003 and is one of the key maestros in both the Taipei Tango Festival and Seoul Tango Festival. Together with his late partner, the divine Andrea Misse, he has played a huge role in cultivating the traditional tango environment as we see today in many Asian cities, introducing the cabeceo and the codigos of the milongas, and nurturing some of the best dancers in the region. He is known for his elegant and musical dancing, as well as his ability to make students feel tango in a more profound way. Many have emerged from his classes feeling inspired and changed, both technically and mentally.

Javier has always been a dear friend, mentor and master. It is a pleasure to bring him to Hong Kong every year and to introduce him to those who do not know him yet. We look forward to a great week of pure tango in November!

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Program & Schedule

Nov 25th (Wed)

9:15pm - 12:15am Welcome Practica @ DZ

with 30min guided session by Javier Rodriguez

Nov 28th (Sat)

9:30pm - 2:00am Milonga Danza Maligna @ DZPerformance by Javier Rodriguez & Partner

DJ: Ellie Soh from Seoul

Nov 26th (Thu)

8:30pm - 10:30pm Workshop [T1] @ DZ

Embrace, walking and connection (All levels)

Nov 27th (Fri)

8:30pm - 10:30pm Workshop [T2] @ DZ

Technique and refinement in leading and following (All levels)

Nov 29th (Sun)

3:15pm - 5:15pm Workshop [T3] @ DZ

Change in embrace and dynamics with giros and sacadas (Intermediate - Advanced)

Nov 29th (Sun)

5:30pm - 7:30pm Workshop [T4] @ DZ

Ganchos and voleos for salon and fantasia (Intermediate - Advanced)

Nov 30th (Mon)

8:30pm - 10:30pm Workshop [TM] @ DC

Milonga - Javier's preferred steps (All levels)

Venues:

DZ - Danzstage (20/F 148 Electric Road, Tin Hau)

DC - Dance Culture (20/F Richmond Plaza, 496 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay)

The DJ of "Milonga Danza Maligna"

Ellie Soh is a popular and beloved DJ based in Seoul. She first discovered tango music in 2005 and fell in love with it soon after. Her great love for tango music motivated her to learn the dance and later DJ-ing, studying tango music & history and audio & sound engineering. She is known for playing well balanced classic tandas and maintaining the energy of the dance floor all night. She is a resident DJ at Tango Onada, El Tango Café and Ataniche Tango in Seoul and has been invited to DJ at numerous international tango festivals and milongas in Korea, Sydney, Taipei and Malaysia.