Argentine Tango Weekender with Marcela Duran
Schedule
Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
3845 South Higuera St. Lower Level, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States, California 93401 | San Luis Obispo, CA
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About the eventALL INFO HERE:https://www.slotango.org/Workshop2601.htm
Saturday, January 10th at Nexus, San Luis Obispo
10:00 – 11:30 am Connection
It's all about the connection, dancing in a dynamic close embrace. The Elegance, Passion, and Secrets of the Gavito/Duran Style of Dance.
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Apilado Technique
Essential Elements from Head to Toe of Marcela's and Gavito's unique style.
1:30 – 3:00 pm Vals
Fun variations with changing dynamics and musicality.
Saturday, January 10th at Nexus, San Luis Obispo
6:00 – 9:00 pm Milonga (Social Dancing)
Enjoy a beautiful evening of dancing with Marcela as our DJ! $10 cover for this social dancing event at Nexus, downstairs in the SLO Public Market, 3845 S. Higuera, San Luis Obispo.
Sunday, January 11th at Nexus, San Luis Obispo
10:00 – 11:30 am Dancing Different Orchestras
Pausing and musical tension, variations of speed applied to a social dance sequence.
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Beautiful Curves
Spirals and circular movements in a dynamic close embrace, including the concept of the bullfighter.
1:30 – 3:00 pm The Woman's Voice
The power of the follower, the poetry, the humanity, and the grace of this dance... what we dance, what is inside the follower's roll... It is the power of the follower to create beauty and freedom. (BTW guys, you need to understand this too!)
Pricing & Registration
90-min Group Classes: $35 each
Save with bundles: 2 for $65 | 3 for $90 | 4 for $110 | 5 for $130 | All 6 for $145
Private lessons: $130/hr (or $110/hr with class registration)
Pre-register online to save your spot!
About Marcela Duran:
Experience the Passion of Argentine Tango with “The Woman of the Tango”
Join internationally acclaimed Argentine Tango dancer and master teacher Marcela Durán for a weekend of movement, connection, and rhythm! Known as “The Woman of the Tango”, Marcela is an icon of the global tango scene and a celebrated performer of the Broadway show Forever Tango. Her influence has inspired countless Argentine Tango teachers and social dancers worldwide.
Marcela’s first connection to tango came through her father, a bandoneon player, in the tango orchestras of Rosario, Argentina. She began dancing tango in 1988 at Salon Canning and quickly immersed herself in the world of milongueros, absorbing the essence and soul of the dance. Over the years, Marcela has performed on stages around the world, including Broadway, the Boston Pops Orchestra, the Spoleto Festival in Italy, the Colon Theatre Opera House in Buenos Aires, and countless international venues. She was also crowned World Champion of the Dance Sport Championship in Argentine Tango in 2000.
Together with her partner, the legendary Carlos Gavito, Marcela developed a unique and dramatically close tango embrace that has influenced dancers worldwide. They exemplified how tango can be danced on stage without losing its deep, expressive soul.
This workshop weekend will combine Marcela’s unparalleled expertise with social and performance experiences:
Saturday & Sunday: Workshops covering technique, musicality, partner connection, and stage presence in Argentine Tango.
Saturday Evening: Milonga Social – practice your new skills on the dance floor with guidance from Marcela.
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Where is it happening?
3845 South Higuera St. Lower Level, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States, California 93401Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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