For Immediate Release
Contact: Ilene Marder Media Relations, (845) 246-1122; imhmedia@ulster.net

WOODSTOCK TANGO Presents…

ARGENTINE TANGO MASTER
NELSON AVILA, Star of Tango Argentino and Forever Tango

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS & EVENING MILONGA (Dance Party)
Saturday, January 15th at the Mountain View Studio, Woodstock NY

The man who taught Robert Duval to dance tango coming to Woodstock!

(Woodstock, NY) 1/2/04: Woodstock Tango is proud to announce that NELSON AVILA, master teacher and international star of Tango Argentino and Forever Tango, will be teaching workshops on Saturday afternoon, JANUARY 15, and will perform at the evening Milonga (Tango dance party), at the Mountain View Studio, Mountain View Avenue, Woodstock, NY.

Mr. Avila and his partner Madalyn Klein, will give a not-to-be-missed performance at the Milonga which begins at 9pm. In addition to the afternoon workshops, they will also be teaching the 8p-9p introductory group class prior to the dance. No experience or partner is necessary for either the workshops or dance party.

There will be two afternoon workshops: No partner or experience necessary. Bring smooth-soled shoes.

• 3p-4:15p: Tango Essentials for all levels- Emphasis on Musicality; embrace, balance, connection, walking together. For beginners and dancers of all levels.
• 4:30p-6:00p: Intermediate Class – Secrets of Tango and Canyengue (Joyous traditional root dance of tango)!

The cost is $20 per person per afternoon workshop; $35 for two workshops. Couples- $35 per workshop.

Workshop fees include admission to the evening milonga. Milonga only - $15 (includes Group Lesson at 8p, Buffet, Door Prizes, Performance).

Call Ilene for reservations, 845 246-1122.

Nelson Avila has been named a member of the National Academy of Tango of Argentina and is recognized as an authority on tango. He was in the original cast of the world-renowned Broadway show, 'Tango Argentino' and recently completed an international tour with the hit show Forever Tango. From Argentina, Nelson has toured and performed all over the world. Nelson has danced for Princess Diana, taught Robert Duval to dance the tango and, in fact, was best man at his wedding. He also taught the choreographer who taught Al Pacino to dance the tango in the movie 'A Scent of a Woman'. Nelson also appeared in and worked with Raul Julia in the movie 'Tango Bar'. The Argentine government selected Nelson to choreograph the Argentine presentation at 'Expo Sevilla 1992', in Spain. In 1993, Nelson produced, choreographed and performed his show, ' Buenos Aires...Tango' in many cities, including the Lincoln Center, in New York. In the USA, he has danced in more than 59 cities. Woodstock Tango is proud to be able to present this stellar talent to the community!

The Woodstock Tango Milonga is held every month at the spacious Mountain View Studio, with visiting guest artists. Admission includes an introductory lesson, home-cooked buffet, beverages and door prizes. Music is by DJ Ilene and includes classic tango recordings with a lively mix of nuevo and alternative tango, plus salsa and swing breaks.

Mr. Avila is available for private lessons on Sunday. This is his first visit to the Hudson Valley Catskills, and first in a series of new Woodstock Tango monthly events.