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TIPDI'S "WARM WELCOME" Dance Weekend
The Multi-Dance "Crash Course" Weekend for Adult Beginners
(Our 5th Year of Multi-Dance Weekends for Adults!)
The Multi-Dance "Crash Course" Weekend for Adult Beginners
(Our 5th Year of Multi-Dance Weekends for Adults!)
Saturday, November 4th, 2017
& Sunday, November 5th, 2017
10 am - 8 pm
New York City
Ballet + Argentine Tango + Modern
West Coast Swing + Afro-Haitian + Forró
West Coast Swing + Afro-Haitian + Forró
Always wanted to dance?
Want to get back into the studio now that you're an adult?
Feeling a little intimidated/overwhelmed about it?
Don't worry! We're here for you!
Introducing TIPDI's "Warm Welcome" Dance Weekend.
The fun, stress-free, multi-dance weekend for adult beginners only.
Want to get back into the studio now that you're an adult?
Feeling a little intimidated/overwhelmed about it?
Don't worry! We're here for you!
Introducing TIPDI's "Warm Welcome" Dance Weekend.
The fun, stress-free, multi-dance weekend for adult beginners only.
For the last five years at TIPDI, we've run awesome dance camps for adults of multiple skill levels.
Our beginner classes were always the most popular - because we actually start at the beginning!
Strangely, a lot of absolute beginner and beginner classes in NYC assume you already have dance training.
What??!! That doesn't make any sense!
Our beginner classes were always the most popular - because we actually start at the beginning!
Strangely, a lot of absolute beginner and beginner classes in NYC assume you already have dance training.
What??!! That doesn't make any sense!
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This year, by popular demand, we're focusing on adult beginners - just like you!
And we don't expect you to know anything!
And we don't expect you to know anything!
At "Warm Welcome", you'll explore 6 different dance styles (3 classical dance + 3 partner dance) over the course of 2 days.
We deliberately cap enrollment and we don't allow "drop-in" participants. We start the weekend off on Friday night with our "Kick Off" party, so you can get to know the folks you'll be dancing with for the rest of the weekend in a chill environment. It's also a great time to ask us any last minute questions you might have about the weekend. We love fostering a communal, "camp"-like environment at all of our dance weekends. That way, everyone participating can feel comfortable stumbling around, figuring it all out, with the same small group of dancers all weekend long.
We don't expect you to know anything. Really. We will explain everything - which hand to put on the bar; which way to stand; how to count in; how to go across the floor; how to have the correct embrace; social dance floor etiquette. Everything from the beginning - so that you can go out into the world after "Warm Welcome", a more confident dance enthusiast, ready to tackle a dance class anywhere.
We deliberately cap enrollment and we don't allow "drop-in" participants. We start the weekend off on Friday night with our "Kick Off" party, so you can get to know the folks you'll be dancing with for the rest of the weekend in a chill environment. It's also a great time to ask us any last minute questions you might have about the weekend. We love fostering a communal, "camp"-like environment at all of our dance weekends. That way, everyone participating can feel comfortable stumbling around, figuring it all out, with the same small group of dancers all weekend long.
We don't expect you to know anything. Really. We will explain everything - which hand to put on the bar; which way to stand; how to count in; how to go across the floor; how to have the correct embrace; social dance floor etiquette. Everything from the beginning - so that you can go out into the world after "Warm Welcome", a more confident dance enthusiast, ready to tackle a dance class anywhere.
So come get your start with us!
We can't wait to welcome you to Warm Welcome!
We can't wait to welcome you to Warm Welcome!
I Want to Register!
There are three registration options outlined below.
Choose the one that works best for you and come dance with us!
Choose the one that works best for you and come dance with us!
No prior experience is required or expected for any of our classes.
No partner is required for our partner dance classes.
No partner is required for our partner dance classes.
9 Hours of Classical Dance Classes (Ballet, Modern, and Afro-Haitian)
+ 7 1/2 Hours of Partner Dance Classes (Argentine Tango, West Coast Swing, and Forro)
+ Free Entry to our Friday Night Kick Off Party
(12 Classes Total. 16 1/2 Hours of Awesome!)
Early Bird Price: $175 (sold out)
Regular / At-the-Door Price: $200
+ 7 1/2 Hours of Partner Dance Classes (Argentine Tango, West Coast Swing, and Forro)
+ Free Entry to our Friday Night Kick Off Party
(12 Classes Total. 16 1/2 Hours of Awesome!)
Early Bird Price: $175 (sold out)
Regular / At-the-Door Price: $200
DIVE IN
The full intensive experience! Get the most of out Warm Welcome!
The full intensive experience! Get the most of out Warm Welcome!
Warm Welcome is a limited enrollment weekend, which means we accept participants on a first-come, first-served basis until we're full. Once we're full, all other interested dancers are put on a waiting list. We want all of our dancers to get personal attention all weekend, so enrollment is deliberately kept small.
We HIGHLY recommend registering early.
- All registration fees are transferable, but non-refundable.
- You are welcome to pay in up to 3 installments. To set up an installment plan, fill out the registration form to hold your spot, then email us at [email protected] with a request to pay in installments. We'll send you a payment schedule and instructions. All installment plans must be paid in full by October 27th to guarantee your spot at "Warm Welcome".
- We love when groups of 5 or more people register together. Contact us directly for our special "Group of Awesome" rate.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. THANK YOU!
We HIGHLY recommend registering early.
- All registration fees are transferable, but non-refundable.
- You are welcome to pay in up to 3 installments. To set up an installment plan, fill out the registration form to hold your spot, then email us at [email protected] with a request to pay in installments. We'll send you a payment schedule and instructions. All installment plans must be paid in full by October 27th to guarantee your spot at "Warm Welcome".
- We love when groups of 5 or more people register together. Contact us directly for our special "Group of Awesome" rate.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. THANK YOU!
WADE IN
Got a particular area of interest? Then, this is the option for you!
Got a particular area of interest? Then, this is the option for you!
Option A: Classical Dance Only
9 Hours of Classical Dance Classes (Ballet, Modern, and Afro-Haitian
+ Free Entry to Friday Night Kick Off Party
(6 Classes Total.)
OR
Option B: Partner Dance Only
7 1/2 Hours of Partner Dance Classes (Argentine Tango, West Coast Swing, and Forro)
+ Free Entry to Friday Night Kick Off Party
(6 Classes Total.)
Early Bird Price: $125 (sold out)
Regular / At-the-Door Price: $150
9 Hours of Classical Dance Classes (Ballet, Modern, and Afro-Haitian
+ Free Entry to Friday Night Kick Off Party
(6 Classes Total.)
OR
Option B: Partner Dance Only
7 1/2 Hours of Partner Dance Classes (Argentine Tango, West Coast Swing, and Forro)
+ Free Entry to Friday Night Kick Off Party
(6 Classes Total.)
Early Bird Price: $125 (sold out)
Regular / At-the-Door Price: $150
Warm Welcome is a limited enrollment weekend, which means we accept participants on a first-come, first-served basis until we're full. Once we're full, interested dancers are put on a waiting list. We want all of our dancers to get personal attention all weekend, so enrollment is deliberately kept small. We HIGHLY recommend registering early.
- All registration fees are transferable, but non-refundable.
- We love when groups of 5 or more people register together. Contact us directly for our special "Group of Awesome" rate.
- "Wade In" Early Bird pass holders have the option of upgrading to "Dive In" on the first day of the weekend for the "Dive In" Early Bird price.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. THANK YOU!
- All registration fees are transferable, but non-refundable.
- We love when groups of 5 or more people register together. Contact us directly for our special "Group of Awesome" rate.
- "Wade In" Early Bird pass holders have the option of upgrading to "Dive In" on the first day of the weekend for the "Dive In" Early Bird price.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. THANK YOU!
DIP YOUR TOES
Just want to try a little? Then choose only the classes you want!
Just want to try a little? Then choose only the classes you want!
Choose any one dance style. Take 1 (one) class each day. (2 classes total.)
Regular / At-the-Door Price: $60
Regular / At-the-Door Price: $60
- Subject to space availability. DIVE IN and WADE IN students get enrollment priority.
- If your preferred class fills up, we will contact you prior to the beginning of the weekend.
- "Dip Your Toes" participants pay when they arrive at their chosen class on the first day of "Warm Welcome".
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. THANK YOU!
- If your preferred class fills up, we will contact you prior to the beginning of the weekend.
- "Dip Your Toes" participants pay when they arrive at their chosen class on the first day of "Warm Welcome".
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. THANK YOU!
Schedule
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Location
Joffrey Dance Center
47-10 Austell Place, 4th Fl.
Long Island City - Queens
47-10 Austell Place, 4th Fl.
Long Island City - Queens
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Long Island City (not to be confused with Long Island!) is one stop outside of Manhattan on multiple subway lines.
The closest subway stop to Joffrey Dance Center is:
- 7 train to Hunters Point Ave. (8 min. walk)
- You can also take the LIRR (Long Island Railroad) to Hunters Point.
It is less than 20 minutes from Times Square to the dance center doors by subway. (But please allow at least 35 minutes. You never know.)
- If you're already in Queens, take the Q67 Bus to 27 St./49 Av. (3 min. walk.)
If you are joining us by car:
- From the West - take the Queensboro Bridge to Skillman. From the North - take US RT 278 to 29th St.
- There is on-street parking available all around Joffrey.
- It is also possible to lock a bike up, directly in front of the dance center doors.
If you are coming from out of town and need housing, there is the option of staying with a locally-based "Warm Welcome" participant. Please indicate your desire to "homestay" on your registration form. There are also two hotels within walking distance of the Joffrey Dance Center. Motel 6 Long Island City is two blocks away. Rooms range from $120 US to $160 US per night. Days Inn Long Island City is a 10-minute walk away. Rooms range from $110 US to $180 US per night. If you'd like to split a hotel room with another "Warm Welcome" participant, please let us know on your registration form and we'll do our best to pair people up.
The closest subway stop to Joffrey Dance Center is:
- 7 train to Hunters Point Ave. (8 min. walk)
- You can also take the LIRR (Long Island Railroad) to Hunters Point.
It is less than 20 minutes from Times Square to the dance center doors by subway. (But please allow at least 35 minutes. You never know.)
- If you're already in Queens, take the Q67 Bus to 27 St./49 Av. (3 min. walk.)
If you are joining us by car:
- From the West - take the Queensboro Bridge to Skillman. From the North - take US RT 278 to 29th St.
- There is on-street parking available all around Joffrey.
- It is also possible to lock a bike up, directly in front of the dance center doors.
If you are coming from out of town and need housing, there is the option of staying with a locally-based "Warm Welcome" participant. Please indicate your desire to "homestay" on your registration form. There are also two hotels within walking distance of the Joffrey Dance Center. Motel 6 Long Island City is two blocks away. Rooms range from $120 US to $160 US per night. Days Inn Long Island City is a 10-minute walk away. Rooms range from $110 US to $180 US per night. If you'd like to split a hotel room with another "Warm Welcome" participant, please let us know on your registration form and we'll do our best to pair people up.
What to Bring/Wear
CLOTHES:
FOOTWEAR:
Any of the options listed below are fine. We do not expect you to run out and buy shoes for the weekend.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Sweatpants, yoga pants, non-baggy shorts, stretch pants, t-shirts, comfortable tank tops, all work just fine.
- If you have long hair, bring something to tie it back with, such as a scrunchy or hairband.
- Make-up is unnecessary. (You'll most likely sweat it off halfway into the first class anyway.)
- Perfume is unnecessary. (See "makeup". Hee.)
- Long story short, dress for comfort, not fashion.
FOOTWEAR:
Any of the options listed below are fine. We do not expect you to run out and buy shoes for the weekend.
- Modern class: Barefoot or socks.
- Ballet class: Socks, Peds, or ballet shoes if you have them already. Peds are the little nylon socks that you can buy in a pack of six at Duane Reade or CVS for wearing inside dress shoes. For those of you with ballet shoes already, you will only need your technique shoes for the weekend.
- Afro-Haitian class: Barefoot or socks.
- Tango class: Socks, or Jazz or Ballet technique shoes if you already have them.
- Forró class: Socks, or Jazz or Ballet technique shoes if you already have them.
- West Coast Swing class: Socks, or Jazz or Ballet technique shoes if you already have them.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Water. There is a lounge area at RWS Studios with bottled water and water fountains, as well. However, bringing your own refillable bottle is helpful.
- Snacks. You have 10-minute breaks between each class and one 50-minute break on Saturday and Sunday. While the long break is enough time to run out and grab something, it's better to have something handy, so you can actually use some of your break to take a break.
- Extra shirts and socks. You will most likely want to change at some point. You'll be working hard.
- Deodorant. While not necessary for rocking a dance class, it is appreciated. (Breath mints or toothbrush/toothpaste are good, too.)
- A smile and your willingness to have fun!
Your Teachers for the Weekend!
Sasha Soreff
Modern
Sasha has taught modern, jazz, Simonson technique, anatomy and student performance workshops throughout New York and New England since 1999. She currently is on faculty at Gibney Dance Center. She has taught at the 92Y, The Door and BAX in addition to serving on the faculty at Dance New Amsterdam from 2000-2013. Sasha has served as a teaching assistant to kinesthetic anatomist, Irene Dowd, and has completed the Level 1 Teacher Training in Breath~Body~Mind, a series of breathing and qi gong practices that promote well-being. Sasha is Artistic Director of Sasha Soreff Dance Theater, which has been creating and presenting multigenerational, participatory work since 2002 at such venues as the Ailey Citigroup Theater, Dixon Place, The Queens Museum of Art, Long Island University, The JCC in Manhattan, University Settlement (where she was artist-in-residence 2013-2014) and on WNET’s MetroArts Television Station. Recently, Sasha set a piece on students at the Ailey School and created an original movement theater work with Roots&Branches Intergenerational Theater. She had the pleasure of dancing with Isabel Gotzkowsky and Friends from 1998-2004. A Maine native, Sasha attended North Carolina School of the Arts and Barnard College. More information at sashasoreffdance.com. 2017 is Sasha's 5th year with TIPDI.
Paula Wilson and Ken Kreshtool
West Coast Swing
Paula Wilson is a graduate of Walnut Hill School for the Arts, Pomona College, The New School for Social Research, and the Alvin Ailey School Professional Division. She is a former professional Modern dancer and Argentine Tango dancer, an internationally ranked West Coast Swing dancer, an award-winning ESL teacher, and a union production manager. Her other partner dance training extends to Lindy Hop, Zouk, Salsa, and Forro. She has been teaching both classical and partner dance in the US and abroad for 15 years.
Ken Kreshtool has been teaching dance for over 20 years, and taught the largest and most popular partner-dance classes in the Boston area for many years. He was ranked the "Best Instructor I've Ever Had in Anything", six years in a row by Harvard University students for his Swing and Ballroom dance classes on campus. Ken also holds a Master's degree in Education from Columbia University's Teachers College. He is the author of two books on partner dance pedagogy, and an internationally ranked West Coast Swing dancer.
Paula and Ken began dancing together as West Coast Swing practice partners in 2012. Their partnership has grown to include running several smaller dance events around NYC, including “Westie Cafe” at You Should Be Dancing – New York City’s only weekly West Coast Swing party; teaching at various national dance events; as well as co-producing The International Partner Dance Intensive (TIPDI) and its yearly programming. They teach weekly West Coast Swing classes in NYC, in addition to traveling to teach. To find out more about their upcoming classes, visit www.tipdi.com/wcs.html.
Ken Kreshtool has been teaching dance for over 20 years, and taught the largest and most popular partner-dance classes in the Boston area for many years. He was ranked the "Best Instructor I've Ever Had in Anything", six years in a row by Harvard University students for his Swing and Ballroom dance classes on campus. Ken also holds a Master's degree in Education from Columbia University's Teachers College. He is the author of two books on partner dance pedagogy, and an internationally ranked West Coast Swing dancer.
Paula and Ken began dancing together as West Coast Swing practice partners in 2012. Their partnership has grown to include running several smaller dance events around NYC, including “Westie Cafe” at You Should Be Dancing – New York City’s only weekly West Coast Swing party; teaching at various national dance events; as well as co-producing The International Partner Dance Intensive (TIPDI) and its yearly programming. They teach weekly West Coast Swing classes in NYC, in addition to traveling to teach. To find out more about their upcoming classes, visit www.tipdi.com/wcs.html.
Elizabeth Douglas
Ballet
Elizabeth Douglas is a professional dancer, choreographer, and dance educator trained in several dance styles. Elizabeth received her BA in Dance at the University at Buffalo before moving to New York City. Once in New York, Elizabeth received her MA in Dance and Dance Education from New York University. From there, she continued her training throughout the city while teaching children through adults. Her teaching career has brought her to institutions such as Chen Dance Center, 92nd Street Y, Steps on Broadway, Montclair State University, and Ballet Hispanico. Elizabeth has performed with several dance companies in New York and is a founding member of Xodus Dance Collective, with whom she currently performs. Elizabeth is passionate about teaching beginners through professionals and encouraging the joy and release found in dance and its connection with music. 2017 is Elizabeth's 5th year with TIPDI.
Cookie Elizabeth and Rafael Piccolotto de Lima
Forró
Cookie Elizabeth has been studying partner dances since 1998. She danced Salsa professionally for 10 years, performing, competing and teaching dance in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston & New York. She spent the summers of 2004 & 2005 living with a family in Salvador (Bahia, Brazil), where she experienced the Festas Juninas and Festa de São João festivals in which Forró music and dancing are celebrated nightly for several weeks. Her extensive background in partner dancing and in explaining the techniques of leading and following gives her a unique advantage to her Forró instruction.
Rafael Piccolotto de Lima is an experienced forró dancer from Campinas (São Paulo, Brazil). He has been dancing for 15 years and was part of the Forró Brasil dance group between 2006 and 2007, held at Cooperativa Brasil, one of the most important forró houses in the state of São Paulo. Being a composer, conductor and doctor of musical arts, Rafael was also an instructor for special workshops about musicality and creativity in forró dance at Casa do Lago, UNICAMP (State University of Campinas).
Together Cookie and Rafael teach weekly Forró classes in NYC, as well as running a series of monthly dances and weekend workshops under the Forró New York banner. They recently taught as invited instructors at the first US Forró weekend, ForróFest 2017 in Boston. For more information about them, visit www.forronewyork.com. This is their first year with TIPDI.
Rafael Piccolotto de Lima is an experienced forró dancer from Campinas (São Paulo, Brazil). He has been dancing for 15 years and was part of the Forró Brasil dance group between 2006 and 2007, held at Cooperativa Brasil, one of the most important forró houses in the state of São Paulo. Being a composer, conductor and doctor of musical arts, Rafael was also an instructor for special workshops about musicality and creativity in forró dance at Casa do Lago, UNICAMP (State University of Campinas).
Together Cookie and Rafael teach weekly Forró classes in NYC, as well as running a series of monthly dances and weekend workshops under the Forró New York banner. They recently taught as invited instructors at the first US Forró weekend, ForróFest 2017 in Boston. For more information about them, visit www.forronewyork.com. This is their first year with TIPDI.
Adia Whitaker
Afro-Haitian
Adia Tamar Whitaker, Artistic Director of Ase Dance Theatre Collective, has performed contemporary modern and Afro-Haitian dance in the U.S. and abroad for 16 years. She performed with the San Francisco based Afro-Haitian dance company Group Petit La Croix under the direction of Ms. Blanche Brown for five years (1995 - 2000). She has been teaching Afro-Haitian Dance Workshops and Master Classes for the past seven years. Whitaker completed a BA in Dance from San Francisco State University (2000), the Professional Division U.S. Independent Studies Program at The Ailey School (2001), was a Ford Foundation Special Initiative for Africa Grant Recipient (2004), an Urban Bush Women Apprentice (2005) and a Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography @ FSU Creative Entry Point Choreographic Fellow (2006). She has also received grants from the Brooklyn Arts Council (2007), The Puffin Foundation (2008), the Hip Hop Theater Festival (2008) and the Jerome Foundation (2008).
Adia was a co-choreographer and touring cast member of “Scourge”, a choreopoem written by Marc Bamuthi Joseph, featuring choreography by Rennie Harris and Stacey Printz. Scourge” toured in the U.S. and abroad for two years. In 2009 and 2010, Adia completed a two year artist residency at counterPULSE, an arts incubation organization in San Francisco. counterPULSE produced the evening length world premiere of Ms. Whitaker's choreopoem "Ampey!" (2010). Whitaker has traveled and studied in Cuba with Los Munequitos de Matanzas, Afro-Cuba de Matanzas, and at the studio of Narciso Medina (1997, 2000). In 1998, she received a grant from San Francisco State University to travel and study in Haiti for one month. While in Haiti, Adia studied with Madame Vivian Gauthier and Ms. Florencia Pierre. Whitaker has performed as a principal dancer with Chouconne Dance Troupe in the Festival De Les Pyrenees (France, Spain, & Germany 2002) and as an ensemble dancer in Nadia Dieudonne's "Heritage". She has traveled to study traditional African dance styles in cultural, contemporary, and performance context in Brazil (2003), Ghana, West Africa (2008), Jamaica (2009) and New Orleans (2010). Adia has taught Master classes at The National Theater of Ghana (West Africa), The Edna Manley School (Kingston, Jamaica), UC Berkeley (Berkeley,CA), New Jersey Performing Arts Center (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010) and Zeke Nealy's Haitian Dance and Drum Camp in the bay area (2004, 2007, 2009). In 2014, Adia was an Artist in Residence at the Makeda Thomas Institute in Trinidad and Tobago. Most recently, she appeared in Marc Bamuthi Joseph's "Black Joy in the Hour of Chaos" as part of the "Drifting in Daylight" Festival in Central Park. She currently teaches Afro-Haitian dance at Mark Morris Dance Center and Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York, while developing new work with Ase Dance Theatre Collective. For more information about Adia's work and classes visit www.asedance.com. 2017 is Adia's 4th year with TIPDI.
Adia was a co-choreographer and touring cast member of “Scourge”, a choreopoem written by Marc Bamuthi Joseph, featuring choreography by Rennie Harris and Stacey Printz. Scourge” toured in the U.S. and abroad for two years. In 2009 and 2010, Adia completed a two year artist residency at counterPULSE, an arts incubation organization in San Francisco. counterPULSE produced the evening length world premiere of Ms. Whitaker's choreopoem "Ampey!" (2010). Whitaker has traveled and studied in Cuba with Los Munequitos de Matanzas, Afro-Cuba de Matanzas, and at the studio of Narciso Medina (1997, 2000). In 1998, she received a grant from San Francisco State University to travel and study in Haiti for one month. While in Haiti, Adia studied with Madame Vivian Gauthier and Ms. Florencia Pierre. Whitaker has performed as a principal dancer with Chouconne Dance Troupe in the Festival De Les Pyrenees (France, Spain, & Germany 2002) and as an ensemble dancer in Nadia Dieudonne's "Heritage". She has traveled to study traditional African dance styles in cultural, contemporary, and performance context in Brazil (2003), Ghana, West Africa (2008), Jamaica (2009) and New Orleans (2010). Adia has taught Master classes at The National Theater of Ghana (West Africa), The Edna Manley School (Kingston, Jamaica), UC Berkeley (Berkeley,CA), New Jersey Performing Arts Center (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010) and Zeke Nealy's Haitian Dance and Drum Camp in the bay area (2004, 2007, 2009). In 2014, Adia was an Artist in Residence at the Makeda Thomas Institute in Trinidad and Tobago. Most recently, she appeared in Marc Bamuthi Joseph's "Black Joy in the Hour of Chaos" as part of the "Drifting in Daylight" Festival in Central Park. She currently teaches Afro-Haitian dance at Mark Morris Dance Center and Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York, while developing new work with Ase Dance Theatre Collective. For more information about Adia's work and classes visit www.asedance.com. 2017 is Adia's 4th year with TIPDI.
Paula Wilson and Lukas Weichert
Argentine Tango
Paula Wilson began dancing Argentine Tango 16 years ago, while a student in the Alvin Ailey School Professional Division. After finishing at Ailey, she continued to dance Tango, eventually moving to Asia, where she taught and performed, then on to Argentina, where she spent a year performing with a company, as well as studying Tango and Argentine Folkloric dance, then to Europe to dance some more, before returning to the US. While attending DNI, a Tango conservatory in Buenos Aires, she was paired with German/British Tango dancer, Lukas Weichert.
Lukas Weichert is originally from Leipzig, Germany, and also spent many years living in England. He began dancing Tango nine years ago while living in Buenos Aires, and quickly established himself as a dancer to watch. He has taught and performed in Europe, South America, and the US. An award-winning actor/director, as well as dancer, Lukas recently directed and starred in "Tryst", a romantic comedy feature film with Tango. 2017 is Lukas' 3rd year with TIPDI.
Together, Lukas and Paula have taught for both studio and national events, and choreographed for film and stage, in Europe and the US. They are known for their fun, irreverent, musical style, with a focus on connection and play.
Lukas Weichert is originally from Leipzig, Germany, and also spent many years living in England. He began dancing Tango nine years ago while living in Buenos Aires, and quickly established himself as a dancer to watch. He has taught and performed in Europe, South America, and the US. An award-winning actor/director, as well as dancer, Lukas recently directed and starred in "Tryst", a romantic comedy feature film with Tango. 2017 is Lukas' 3rd year with TIPDI.
Together, Lukas and Paula have taught for both studio and national events, and choreographed for film and stage, in Europe and the US. They are known for their fun, irreverent, musical style, with a focus on connection and play.