Robin Thomas (NYC)

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 Trio Folias:

Trio Folias combines Avik Basu, Andrew Bergeron, and Carmen Maret, all with expertise in Argentine tango music performance and Argentine social tango dance instruction. In addition to founding and teaching tango in the Grand Rapids Tango Community, Carmen Maret and Andrew Bergeron of Folias flute and guitar duo have performed live social tango music throughout the United States for the past four years. They join with Avik Basu who is a key organizer and teacher in the Ann Arbor tango community, which has developed into one of the most vibrant tango scenes in the country.

The Columbus Argentine Tango Society at OSU is proud to be the first stop on Trio Folias' Summer 2007 U.S. Tango Tour. For more information about Trio Folias, see www.foliasmusic.com.

About Avik:

Avik Basu specializes in teaching social tango emphasizing connection, musicality, and navigation all of which inspire improvisation. His instruction has helped to develop the Ann Arbor community of Argentine Tango dancers, one of the largest social tango communities in North America.

Avik's classes are designed to help you enjoy the process of finding your own tango while respecting the traditions of this century old dance. In addition to his regular classes in Ann Arbor, he has also been a featured instructor in Denver, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Urbana-Champaign, New York, San Diego, and Mumbai, India. Despite his experience, he continues to have a vivid memory of what it was like to start learning this dance and this aids his teaching in a profound way. More than anything else, his wish is to infect students with his passion for this dance.

Many talented teachers have helped Avik in his tango quest including Cacho Dante, Robert Hauk, Alex Krebs, Hsueh-Tze Lee, Susana Miller, Christopher Nassopoulos & Caroline Peattie, Tom Stermitz, Robin Thomas, and Brigitta Winkler. And in great measure, Avik has been guided by his experiences with his many talented students.

For more information about Avik, see a2tango.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.

Pricing and Registration

Very Early Registration (postmarked on or before May 19, 2007):
• Full Weekend Pass (all workshops, milongas and practicas): $40 (student) / $60 (non-student)
• Full Workshop Pass (all workshops): $35 (student) / $50 (non-student)

Early Registration (postmarked on or before May 26, 2007):
• Full Weekend Pass (all workshops, milongas and practicas): $45 (student) / $70 (non-student)
• Full Workshop Pass (all workshops): $40 (student) / $60 (non-student)

Late Registration (postmarked after May 26, 2007, or at the door):
• Full Weekend Pass (all workshops, milongas and practicas): $55 (student) / $80 (non-student)
• Full Workshop Pass (all workshops): $50 (student) / $70 (non-student)

Beginner Special (includes the All Levels workshops, all milongas and practicas):
a special package for dancers who have completed at least the Beginner Series, or equivalent.
• Very Early Registration (postmarked on or before May 19, 2007): $25 (student) / $40 (non-student)
• Early Registration (postmarked on or before May 30, 2007): $30 (student) / $45 (non-student)
• Late Registration (postmarked after May 30, 2007, or at the door): $40 (student) / $55 (non-student)

A La Carte:
• One day of workshops: $25 (student) / $35 (non-student)
• Single workshop: $15 (student) / $20 (non-student)
• Friday Milonga with LIVE Tango Music (includes Beginner Lesson with Robin!): $5 (student) / $10 (non-student)
• Saturday Milonga: $5 (student) / $10 (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
1312 King Ave #11
Columbus OH 43212.

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 to schedule a lesson. Please indicate any scheduling preferences.

Accommodations:

Some housing will be available with local dancers. Email housing@tangocats.com with housing requests. Availability is limited, so please contact us soon! 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 locations (campus) and the milongas (downtown, in the Short North/Victorian Village area). Click here to see a partial list of hotels we have compiled for our workshop participants.

Location, Directions, and Parking:

Workshops on Saturday and Sunday (Room 213), and the Saturday Late Night Milonga (Room 205) will take place in Pomerene Hall. 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.

Emack & Bolio's cafe and ice cream shop is located at 945 N. High St., just south of W. 2nd Ave. [map] in the Short North neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. There is street parking on and to the west of High Street.

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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