Metro K-12 teachers attending a Sept. 14 workshop sponsored by ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ’s can try dancing the tango with instructors from . In addition, the participating teachers will explore the history of the tango and the Latin American culture surrounding the popular dance. The goal is to provide a variety of hands-on, dynamic resources for instructors working with students of a variety of ages and abilities on topics related to Latin America. The Center for Latin American and Iberian Studies has a strong outreach program for local schools and the Nashville community, thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the .
WHAT: Tango! workshop for Metro teachers
WHERE: Conference Room of Curb Center for Art, Enterprise and Public Policy at 125
Buttrick Hall (near ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ Post Office and Rand Hall)
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tango dance demonstration and
instruction will be from noon to 1 p.m.
Media Contact: Ann Marie Deer Owens, 615-322-NEWS
annmarie.owens@vanderbilt.edu