About Robin:
A well-known and respected dancer and DJ, Robin's enthusiasm for Argentine
tango can be seen most clearly in his wholehearted dedication to teaching.
He believes that it is very important for students to dance simply and
musically from the very beginning. Building that strong base of connection
and musicality early, Robin believes, will allow even very new beginners
to feel comfortable and confident on a crowded dance floor and will also
lead to a more comprehensive and fluid understanding of more complicated
techniques later on. Robin's teaching style reflects this philosophy, and
his students appreciate the humorous but still down-to-earth way he
presents the material.
Robin's travel schedule is a busy one, reflecting his growing
popularity as a teacher and tango DJ. Recently, he has taught in Portland,
Denver, Ann Arbor, Washington DC, Seattle, Berlin, Edinburgh, San Diego,
Providence, Pittsburgh and at the universities, Yale, Princeton, and
Cornell.
When he is not traveling, Robin stays busy in his hometown of New York
City teaching 3 group classes per week at Empire Dance Studio. On the rare
occasion that he is neither teaching or DJing, Robin can always be seen on
the dance floor, either working to expand his own understanding of
Argentine tango, or simply enjoying the connection he works so hard to
share with others.
For
more information about Robin, see robinthomastango.com.
About Us
The Columbus Argentine Tango Society
(CATS) at OSU is a non-profit organization. We are dedicated to
promoting Argentine tango as a social dance. Through the generous
support of Ohio State University, we are able to offer lessons and
events at very affordable prices. Our members include students,
faculty, and staff of OSU, as well as residents of Columbus and nearby
areas. See www.tangocats.com or email us at info@tangocats.com for more information about our activities and lessons in Columbus and beyond.
What Level Workshops Can I Take?
- Everybody: Everybody! No experience necessary! No partner necessary!
- Advanced Beginner: Open to those who are enrolled in or have completed the Advanced Beginner Series.
- Intermediate: Open to those who have completed the Adv Beg-Int Series several times.
- Advanced: For those who have danced extensively at crowded milongas, dance with a variety of turns, and are comfortable with transitions between close and open embrace.
Pricing and Registration:
The
Full Weekend Pass includes all six workshops, and all milongas and practicas.
The
Advanced Beginner Pass includes the four workshops on Friday and Saturday,
and all milongas and practicas.
Very Early Registration (postmarked on or before February 22, 2008):
- Full Weekend Pass: $30 (OSU student)/ $40
(student) / $60 (non-student)
- Advanced Beginner Pass:
$15 (OSU student) $20 (student)/ $35 (non-student)
Early Registration (postmarked on or before February 29, 2008):
- Full Weekend Pass: $35 (OSU student)/ $45
(student) / $70 (non-student)
- Advanced Beginner Pass:
$20 (OSU student)/ $25 (student) / $40 (non-student)
Late Registration (postmarked on or after March 1, 2008, or at the door):
- Full Weekend Pass: $45 (OSU student)/ $55
(student) / $80 (non-student)
- Advanced Beginner Pass:
$25 (OSU student)/ $30 (student) / $45 (non-student)
Student discounts are available to full-time students with ID, OSU student discounts are available to full-time students with BUCK-ID.
A La Carte:
- One day of workshops: $30 (student)/ $45 (non-student)
- Single workshop: $15 (student) / $25 (non-student)
- Sunday Dinner/Practilonga: $3 (student) /$5 (non-student).
To register,
(1) send email to register@tangocats.com with the following information:
- Your name
- Your city
- Are you a taking workshops as a leader or a follower?
- How long have you danced tango? (1-2mo, 2-6mo, 6mo-1yr,
1yr-3yr, 3yr+)
- Which package, and total cost?
- How did you find out about this workshop?
and (2) send a check payable to the Columbus Argentine Tango Society to
Columbus Argentine Tango Society
c/o Marcelo Pomeranz
055 Rightmire Hall
1060 Carmack Rd
Columbus OH 43210.
Private Lessons:
Robin will have limited availability for private lessons, beginning
Friday afternoon. Lessons will
be filled on a first-come first-served basis. Email workshop@tangocats.com
or contact Linda to schedule a
lesson. Please indicate any scheduling preferences.
Accommodations:
Some housing will be available with local dancers for registered Weekend Pass holders.
Email housing@tangocats.com
with housing requests. Availability is limited, so please contact us
soon! Locals dancers will receive a partial rebate on their workshop fees for each dancer hosted - please contact housing@tangocats.com to
volunteer to host out-of-town dancers.
As a general guideline, any hotel or bed-and-breakfast that is close
to campus or downtown will make it easy for you to reach both the
workshop and milonga locations (campus). Click here to see a partial list of hotels we have compiled for our workshop participants.
Location, Directions, and Parking:
Pomerene Hall is located at 1760 Neil Ave.,
just north of 12th Ave.
[map] on the Ohio State University campus. There is metered street parking as
well as parking in the Neil Avenue Garage
at 1801 Neil Ave. Directions to the garage: go north on Neil Avenue
(past Pomerene), turn left when construction blocks Neil Ave.
The Agricultural Administration Building is located at
2120 Fyffe Road [map], on
the Ohio State University campus, near OH-315 and Lane Avenue. Entrance and parking are
at the rear of the building.
Questions?
Feel free to contact us at
workshop@tangocats.com for
questions about Robin's Workshops which are not addressed on this webpage.
For general questions about the Columbus Argentine Tango Society (CATS), see
http://www.tangocats.com, or email
info@tangocats.com.
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