VERSATILITY TOOLKIT WORKSHOPS WITH SPECIAL GUEST JEREMIAS FORS
FULL SCHEDULE BELOW
See each specific event under the events page for pricing, class description and registration details.
MONDAY, APRIL 6TH Orchestra Series & Practica Tinta Roja
6:30-7:30pm Orchestra Series: The Versatility of Pugliese
7:30-9:30pm Practica Tinta Roja
Endless Sound Cellars
222 Capital Way N #107
Olympia, Wa 98501
TUESDAY, APRIL 7TH Leaders Intensive with Jeremias Fors
7:00-9:00pm
Pre-registration required, location will be provided after registration $45 per participant, please contact Jennifer to register
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH Private lessons available, please contact Jennifer to book your spot!
THRUSDAY, APRIL 9TH OlyDance Group Classes
6-7pm Tango Foundations at OlyDance- El Abrazo: Using the Full Range of the Embrace
7-8pm Beyond Basics- Repertoire Beyond the Script: Using Linear and Circular Movements for Adaptability and Dynamics
Olympia Eagles, 3rd floor
805 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA 98506 Details for pricing and registration at OlyDance.com, some tango experience is required.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10TH Private lessons available, please contact Jennifer to book your spot!
SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH Versatility Toolkit Workshops & Milonga Yo Soy El Tango 1:30-3pm Style is not a Sticking Point 3-3:30pm Break and Open Lab 3:30-5pm Dynamics, Contrast & Musical Play Olympia Eagles, 3rd floor
805 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA 98506
7:30-10:30pm Milonga Yo Soy El Tango at Endless Sound Cellars, traditional music with DJ Jordana Del Feld 222 Capital Way N #107
Olympia, Wa 98501
SUNDAY, APRIL 12TH Versatility Toolkit Workshops & Pizza Party Practilonga 12-2pm The Adaptive Social Dancer Toolkit Olympia Eagles, 3rd floor
805 4th Ave E
Olympia, WA 98506
6-10pm Pizza Party and Practilonga at the Jaymes’- thank you you party for Jeremias, potluck sides and drinks, donations accepted for the pizza
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About Jeremias Fors:
Jeremias Fors is an Argentine Tango teacher, dancer and choreographer from Buenos Aires currently residing in the United States. He has danced and choreographed with renowned shows such as: Maria de Buenos Aires (San Antonio Opera 2023, Atlanta Opera 2019 & 2017, NYC Opera 2018, New Orleans Opera 2017, Nashville Opera 2017, Florida Grand Opera 2013), Black & White: A Theatrical Tango Production (2019), La Cumparsita (2019), Homenaje a Mariano Mores (2017), Forever Tango (2016), La Magia del Tango (2016, 2015), Carmen de Buenos Aires (2015), A Puro Tango II (2014), This Is Tango Now-Identidad (2013, 2012), Masters of Tango by Tango Fantasy (2011), Amor de Tango (2011), and Tango Lovers (2009) among many others.
As a teacher, Jeremias has developed a progressive teaching style that embarks the full vocabulary of the tango dance. He is fluent in both english and spanish and has taught and performed in the following festivals: International Tango Summit (2019, 2018), Alegria Mini Tango Festival (2018), NYC Spring Tango Weekend (2019), Yunta Brava Florida (2016), Florida Tango Encounter (2017, 2016), 15th Miami Tango Fantasy Festival (2011), 9th Annual Boston Tango Festival (2012), Boulder Tango Festival (2016, 2014), as well as workshops through out the United States. In April 2013 he co-founded and directed Tango Axis: Argentine Tango School in Miami, receiving a proclamation by the mayor of Miami Dade for enriching the art and knowledge of argentine tango in South Florida.
Jeremias’ stylistic diversity can also be observed in the competition circuit. Having placed 1st place in Milonga and 2nd place in Tango de Pista, Vals, Stage Tango, as well as winning the Audience Choice Award at the 2023 SoCal Championship. He also place 2nd in Stage Tango at the 2023 ATUSA Championship, and was a finalist at the 2023 Buenos Aires City Championship.
As a tango dancer, teacher, choreographer and producer, Jeremías has played a key role in the development of the South Florida Tango Community. He is now working on his newest project: “Miami Tango Show”, an initiative to share the heritage and art of Argentine Tango performance, what it can transmit, teach and create. The mission: To present the highest level of Argentine Tango to audiences in South Florida and throughout the United States.
You can find out more about Jeremias on his website here: www.caminitoamigo.com