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 Presents

Buenos Aires 2009

Would you like to immerse yourself in the Tango Culture par excellence and go to the next level in your tango skills?

Experience First Hand the absolute richness of a city that BREATHS tango, and dance your heart out! All tango levels are welcome

Sept 20-30, 2009
The Tango Clinic Includes:
  • Tango Classes by Professional Dancers (7 classes of 1.5 hour)
  • Tango Fitness by a Professional Tango Dancer and Pilates Instructor (5 classes of 1 hour)
  • Dance with Professional Dancers at most of the classes and milongas. Makela Tango will hire 'taxi dancers' for you.
  • Experience the Mecca of Tango. TANGO TOUR: visit the most interesting points of Buenos Aires that are related to Tango.
  • Estancia Day. A day in a ranch! Experience the Argentine Cowboys, their tricks and their dances
  • Breath Buenos Aires. Makela will take you shoe/clothing shopping.
  • Spectacular Tango Show and Dinner.
  • Milongas every night!
  • Transfer in to the hotel
  • Two Spanish Classes before you go (Optional, held in L.A)
  • Orientation to the B.A.city, basic information to get you through from a local perspective.
  • Everyday The Team at Makela Tango will organize fun activities in Buenos Aires that you can chose to participate or not. The idea is to have a lot of fun and dance your heart out to get to the next tango level!
  • Quality Instruction, Fun and Travel in Buenos Aires, at the right price.
Sign up now! Registration closes on August 15th, 2009.
Please contact: makela@connectionsur.com for more information.

At the dreamy Baucis Boutique Hotel

One of the best Boutique Hotels in Buenos Aires.

Baucis Boutique Hotel breaths tango everywhere, and it is aligned with the spirit of our trip. It is very likely that we will hold all of our Tango Classes in the studio in the hotel. In addition, the hotel is located in the most hip neighborhood of Buenos Aires: the new and vibrant Palermo Hollywood. 

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  Special Prices for Makela Tango Travelers!

Contact: makela@connectionsur.com for more details.

35% down payment required to guarantee your slot in Baucis Boutique Hotel. Currently there are only 5 rooms left.

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  July 2009

Buenos Aires 2009

Tango Clinic includes

At the Baucis Boutique Hotel


Flights

Most of the group is departing from Los Angeles, on Sept 18th at 12:30 pm by American Airlines flight 2444.

You can get your own plane ticket or you can let us help you. Contact: makelatango@gmail.com.

 

Do you want to start dancing tango?

Take tango classes now! For schedule of classes, please check www.makelatango.com

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"El Amague" Newsletter   May 2009 (3)

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  Makela Tango DJs tonite (Friday 5/22 and every 4th Friday of the month) at Michael's Milonga.

9:30 pm-1 am- L.A. Dance Experience. 1941 Westwood Blvd.

What is a MILONGA? Click here to find out.

Come to socialize and dance!


 MEMORIAL DAY Practica Electrica! This Monday May 25th we will dance as usual 7-9 pm and we will have our beginner class 8:30-10 pm at the Electric Lodge.

 No technique class this week on Tuesday (5/26). Next Technique class (June 2nd, 7 pm) at Joe and Tony's residence in Bel Air.


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Cabaret Tango Show
Saturday May 30th, 2009. 7 pm at the Celebrity Centre
5930 Franklin Ave, Hollywood CA 90028

One presentation only. Tango in the 40s and today. Professional Tango Dance and Singing. Gaucho performances and more. An unforgettable night. Makela Tango is choreographing and Performing!

Buy tickets ($30) at Makela Tango's classes or practicas or at:

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/67194


Hurry, tickets will sell out!

 


BUENOS AIRES Up And Close, guided by Makela Tango

Dates: SEPT 20-30, 2009

  • Tango Classes by Professional Dancers
  • Tango Fitness
  • Dance with Professional Dancers
  • Experience the Mecca of Tango
  • Breath Buenos Aires
  • Tango Show and Dinner AND much More.
  • Get Quality Instruction, Fun and Travel in Buenos Aires, at the right price.  
  • Special Flight and Hotel Prices to Makela Tango Travelers.
  • Request an application now: CONNECTION SUR TRIP #1.  We would like to make sure that you are in the right group. Thank you!

  Would you like to get close attention from Makela Tango to improve your technique and improvisation skills?

OPEN REGISTRATION FOR JUNE-JULY SEMIPRIVATES

NEXT SERIES AT Varieties International (2523 17th St. Santa Monica 90405)

TANGO Wednesdays: June 17, 24, July 1 and 8, 2009 7:30 pm at Varieties International.

TANGO Thursdays: June 18, 25, July 2nd and 8th, 2009 7:00 pm at Varieties International.

Price: $100 per person for 4 classes paid in advance.

MILONGA I: Wednesday 8:30 pm at Varieties International

Wednesdays:  June 17, 24, July 1 and 8, 2009 at Varieties International.

Price: $100 per person for 4 classes paid in advance.

MILONGA II: Thursdays 8-9 pm (half hour practica BONUS!) 

Thursdays: July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, and August 6, 2009 at 8:00 at Varieties International.

Price: $150 per person for 6 classes paid in advance.

Notice: You need to register to secure your slot. Register now!

No transfers, no make ups, no refunds.
Instructor approval required prior to the class.

Limited number of participants will work with Makela Tango closely in what they need to improve. They need to sign and pay in advance in order to keep their slot. Open registration for next series.
 
If you don't have a partner but you are interested in participating let me know and I will try to find a partner for you.

The semiprivate classes:

  • will help you to address the specific problems that you are having in social dancing.
  • will help you to learn things that you might never have heard before in group instruction.
  • are affordable.
  • they are customized to the participants.
  • they are consistently planned to maximize your progress in a short time.

  CLASSES/PRACTICA with Makela TANGO

MONDAYS

1) SUPERVISED PRACTICA- For Intermediate/Advanced dancers 7-9 pm. Great variety of traditional/alternative music and moods. Great floor and lighting!

2) BEGINNER CLASS 8:30-10 pm. Work on the basics of traditional tango and milonga. Focus on lead and follow and on musicality $15 (or $50 for 4 taken in 6 weeks)
Notice that there is an overlap of half hour between the PRACTICA and the beginner class. This half hour is for registration, meet people, and practice what you learned in the previous class.

Location:ELECTRIC LODGE - 1416 Electric Ave, Venice CA 90291
www.electriclodge.org

NOTE ABOUT SHOES AT THE ELECTRIC LODGE: THE ELECTRIC LODGE HAS REDONE THE DANCE FLOOR. PLEASE WEAR ONLY DANCE SHOES - We would prefer if you wear the plastic covers for your heels. See:

TUESDAYS  No technique this Tuesday. Technique Class on June 2nd at Joe and Toni's residence in Bel Air.
TECHNIQUE CLASS FOR LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS: 7:00-8:00 pm $15 (or $50 for 4 taken in 6 weeks)

Makela created this technique class where elements from ballet, modern dance and yoga meet to train a great body to dance tango freely. Safe and Cozy environment to grow.

More information about classes with Makela Tango

"El Amague" May 2009 (3)

A Warm Embrace

In this issue:

Makela Tango DJs tonite at Michael's

Memorial Day Practica Electrica

Cabaret Tango Show

Buenos Aires Up and Close

Sign up for June-July Semiprivates

Classes with Makela Tango


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Experience Buenos Aires

Sept 2009 (20th-30th)
Would you like to inmerse yourself in the Tango Culture par excellence and go to the next level in your tango skills? Makela Tango goes to the Mecca of Tango: beautiful Buenos Aires. Experience first hand the absolute richness of a city that BREATHS tango, and in the mean time, dance your heart out! Registration is open. Hurry!Limited Slots

Email: info@makelatango.com

Private Coaching

Maximum attention, outstanding results: private coaching. Available at flexible days and time. Indulge you with the gift of tango: Email: info@makelatango.com for more info.

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"El Amague" Newsletter  Feb 2009 (3)

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PRACTICA AND CLASS ON PRESIDENT'S DAY! Would you like to be part of a fun community while you are getting better at tango? This week: Practica/Beg Class and Technique Class

MONDAYS

1) SUPERVISED PRACTICA- For Intermediate/Advanced dancers 7-9 pm. Great variety of traditional/alternative music and moods. Great floor and lighting!

2) BEGINNER CLASS 8:30-10 pm. Work on the basics of traditional tango and milonga. Focus on lead and follow and on musicality $15 (or $50 for 4 taken in 6 weeks)
Notice that there is an overlap of half hour between the PRACTICA and the beginner class. This half hour is for registration, meet people, and practice what you learned in the previous class.

Location:ELECTRIC LODGE - 1416 Electric Ave, Venice CA 90291
www.electriclodge.org

TUESDAYS

TECHNIQUE CLASS FOR LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS: 7:00-8:00 pm $15 (or $50 for 4 taken in 6 weeks)

Makela created this technique class where elements from ballet, modern dance and yoga meet to train a great body to dance tango freely. Safe and Cozy environment to grow.

Location: Turn Out PAC, 12113 Santa Monica Blvd. LA. 90025

More information about classes with Makela Tango

Would you like to get close attention from Makela Tango to improve your technique and improvisation skills? Semiprivates Now! THIS WEEK REGISTER TO THE ADVANCED MILONGA SERIES! THERE IS STILL ROOM FOR ONE COUPLE!

 

MILONGA II:  Thursdays 8-9 pm NEXT SERIES START ON THURSDAYS Feb 19, 26, March 5, 12,  19 and 26.

Price: $150 per person for 6 classes paid in advance. 

Register Now!

NEXT SERIES: TANGO - NOW REGISTRATION FOR NEXT SERIES IN MARCH

Wednesdays 7:30 pm  and Thursdays at 7 pm
NEW: Tuesdays at 8:30 pm !!! 

Tuesdays: March 3,10, 17 and 24 at 8:30 pm at Turn Out

Wednesdays: March 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 7:30 at Varieties International.

Thursdays: March 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 7:00 pm at Varieties International.

Price: $100 per person for 4 classes paid in advance.

MILONGA I: Wednesday 8:30 pm

Wednesdays: March 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 8:30 at Varieties International.

Notice: Yu need to register by Feb 28 to secure your slot.

No transfers, no make ups, no refunds.
Instructor approval required prior to the class.


Register Now

 


Limited number of participants will work with Makela Tango closely in what they need to improve. They need to sign and pay in advance in order to keep their slot. Open registration for next series.
 
If you don't have a partner but you are interested in participating let me know and I will try to find a partner for you.

The semiprivate classes:

  • will help you to address the specific problems that you are having in social dancing.
  • will help you to learn things that you might never have heard before in group instruction.
  • are affordable.
  • they are customized to the participants.
  • they are consistently planned to maximize your progress in a short time.
Would you like to experience the authentic Argentine Tango with a professional male tango instructor from Argentina? Javier Rochwarger is back on March 2009.

Reserve today your private class slot. He fills up quickly!

Javier Rochwarger, from Argentina will come for the fourth time to L.A. to shows us more authentic moves of what is going on right now in the Tango Scene in Buenos Aires. He will work intensely on milonga too. So if you are interested, let Makela know because the workshops will have a limited number of participants. Private classes are also available and are filling out fast.

Email: info@makelatango.com

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"El Amague" Feb 2009 (3)

A Warm Embrace

This Week Practic/Beg Class and Tecnique

Semiprivates NOW!

Javier Rochwarger in L.A. March 2009


Experience Buenos Aires

Sept 2009 (20th-30th)
Would you like to inmerse yourself in the Tango Culture par excellence and go to the next level in your tango skills? Makela Tango goes to the Mecca of Tango: beautiful Buenos Aires. Experience First Hand the absolute richness of a city that BREATHS tango, and in the mean time, dance your heart out! Registration is open. Hurry!Limited Slots

Email: info@makelatango.com

Private Coaching

Maximum attention, outstanding results: private coaching. Available at flexible days and time. Indulge you with the gift of tango: Email: info@makelatango.com for more info.

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June 2008

In This Issue

 Private coaching

If you would like to get maximum attention, and if you would like to learn really fast, consider taking PRIVATE LESSONS with MAKELA ($90 for one hour for one person, $110 for one hour for two people, ask about discount packages). Private lessons are held in Santa Monica.

SHOW, EVENTS, and PERFORMANCES are also AVAILABLE.

 

 Buenos Aires... Next year

The trip to Buenos Aires will be postponed to next year. I am sorry for the inconvenience.

 

 

* THE TECHNIQUE CLASS IS BACK! IMG_0744.jpg

Cuddle with molinetes, find you lost axis, cage your ribs in for the beautiful TANGUERA/O IN YOU,

TUESDAYS 7- 8 pm at Turn Out PAC 12113 Santa Monica Blvd #201 West LA 90025. ($15 or $50 for 4 paid in advance)

Bring very comfortable clothes, flat (ballet/jazz sleepers) and high heels (for ladies). 

Email (info@makelatango.com) if you are coming or just drop by.

What is the TECHNIQUE CLASS? Makela Tango created this class mixing her ballet/modern dance knowledge with her expertise in tango. This class is especially designed for followers, but many leaders have benefited from it, by working on technique issues that are common for both leaders and followers, and by getting to know the difficult job of the follower. The first myth that is discarded is the "JUST FOLLOW" myth. Makela Tango is committed to creating a supportive community to grow in Tango. The goal of the class is that you learn tools to be a more effective follower/leader and to look beautiful and graceful if you are a lady and solid and smooth if you are a man.

Spread the word ....

*ELECTRICAL MONDAY EVENINGS: PRACTICA ELECTRICA (7-9 pm) and BEGINNER CLASS (8:30-10 pm) at the Electric Lodge. Tonight and every Monday... 

Notice that there is half hour overlap between the practica and the class (8:30-9). The first half hour of the beginner class is for registration, warming up, reviewing what you learned the previous class and get to know other beginning and advanced TANGUEROS. 

 


OPEN REGISTRATION FOR THE NEXT SEMIPRIVATE SESSIONS with Makela on July 30, Aug 6th, 13th and 20th, 2008

If you are committed to improving your technique and musicality in Tango, the semiprivate classes are for you! You will get the close attention and the challenge you need to go to the next level.

Semiprivates:

  • on Wednesdays (7:30 and 8:30 at Varieties -2523 17th St SM) and 
  • Thursdays (7:30 and 8:30 pm at Turn Out PAC Santa Monica Blvd and Bundy)

  If you are interested please do let me know as soon as possible. Classes start on July 30th. Hurry! Limited slots. 

  • 2-3 couples (4-6 participants) will work with Makela closely in what they need to improve. They need to sign and pay in advance in order to keep their slot.
  • Open registration for next series: June 25th, July 2nd, July 9th and July 16th on Wednesdays and June 26th, July 3rd, July 10th and July 17th on Thursdays. 
  • If you don't have a partner but you are interested in participating let me know and I will try to find a partner for you.
  • Price: $100 per person for 4 classes paid in advance (no make ups, no refunds, no transfers).
    Instructor approval required prior to the class.

    The semiprivate classes:
  • will help you to address the specific problems that you are having in social dancing.
  • will help you to learn things that you might never have heard before in group instruction.
  • are affordable.

Notice that I cannot save your space until I get full payment. Thank you

 


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Due to lots of requests Makela Tango will continue with the "milonga" semiprivate series starting the week of July 30th. This will be a 5 week series and it will focus on milonga steps, musicality and rhythm. ALL LEVELS WELCOME.

What is milonga? Milonga means two different things: 1) the social event where people meet to dance tango 2) a type of dance and music which is faster, more playful, and mischievous. It is a lot of fun. This (2) is what is going to be the focus of the semiprivate series. If interested please email info@makelatango.com as soon as possible, with your time preference. Next series start on the week of July 30th. Limited number of participants 

  1. Thursdays at 9:30 pm (Turn Out)
  • 3-4 couples maximum
  • $125 for the 5 classes per person paid in advance

 

Community News:

  • Urban Tango T-shirts for sale. Only $4 each or 3 for $10.  Sizes S-M-L. Nice black and red T-shirts. Support MakelaTango! Email: info@makelatango.com for more info.
  • Belly dance night club & showcase in Culver City. For More info call 310-210-5664/Johanna.

 

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El "Amague"

Newsletter

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March 2008 Greetings,

In This Issue

B.A. Up and Close

Makela is organizing a Tango trip to Buenos Aires in Sept 2008. Stay tuned...

 

Private coaching

If you would like to get maximum attention, and if you would like to learn really fast, consider taking PRIVATE LESSONS ($85 for one hour for one person, $110 for one hour for two people, ask about discount packages). Private lessons are held in Santa Monica.

SHOW, EVENTS, and PERFORMANCES are also AVAILABLE.

*Makela and Jordi at the WESTWOOD MILONGA this Friday  MakelayJordi.jpg

Makela Tango and Two Time American Choreography Award Nominee Jordi Caballero (you might have seen him dancing Tango at Dancing with the Stars) will present their work on progress: VERANO PORTENO this Friday March 14th at Michael's milonga in Westwood (1941 Westwood Blvd - LA Dance Experience) Milonga 9:30-1 am, performance around 10:30 pm.


* This Wednesday March 12th PRACTICA at Varieties 8-10 pm
2523 17th St, Santa Monica 90405 
This is the perfect opportunity to
  • hang out while practicing tango,
  • to sign up for the next semiprivate sessions starting in April. Secure your slot.
  • to sign up for Javi's workshops with the special price (see below)

 *Jajavi.jpgvier Rochwarger is coming to L.A. this Monday March 17th! Special Welcome Practica on March 17th at the Electric Lodge! Come to say hi to Javi in his THIRD visit to LA. Javier is teaching very interesting and innovative workshops. Please click here to see the details:JAVI'S SCHEDULE . Get special prices, paying by March 14th. Makela and Javi will demonstrate at EL ENCUENTRO on March 22 and at LA PRACTICA ELECTRICA on March 24th. 

Javi & Makela's video at LA PRACTICA ELECTRICA.


 Community News: Belly dance night club & showcase in Culver City on March 18, 2008. For More info call 310-210-5664/Johanna.
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"El Amague "
Newsletter
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February 2008 Greetings,

In This Issue

B.A. Up and Close

Makela is organizing a Tango trip to Buenos Aires in Sept 2008. Stay tuned...

 

Private coaching

If you would like to get maximum attention, and if you would like to learn really fast, consider taking PRIVATE LESSONS ($85 for one hour for one person, $110 for one hour for two people, ask about discount packages). Private lessons are held in Santa Monica.

SHOW, EVENTS, and PERFORMANCES are also AVAILABLE.

*Makela and Jordi at LA PRACTICA ELECTRICA Next Monday  MakelayJordi.jpg

Makela Tango is honored to present Two Time American Choreography Award Nominee Jordi Caballero (you might have seen him dancing Tango at Dancing with the Stars). Jordi and Makela will present their work in progress: VERANO PORTENO next Monday February 25th at 8 pm at LA PRACTICA ELECTRICA - ELECTRIC LODGE (1416 Electric Ave, Venice, CA 90291)

 

- PRACTICA ELECTRICA ON MONDAYS 7-9 pm ($10) -

*You can still sign for Semiprivates 

You can still join to the semiprivate session on Wed 8:45 at Varieties or Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. Talk to me as soon as possible to give you the details

Semiprivates

  

 *"Camila" Auditions www.smc.edu/theatre/Auditions.htm

Book, Music and Lyrics by Lori McKelvey Directed by Perviz Sawoski Choreographed by Perviz Sawoski and Makela Brizuela

The story of Camila is the true story of a love so strong, it changed the course of history.  A story so powerful, a government banned it for a hundred and fifty years.  A story so loved, that although it could not be spoken, or written, or sung, it was whispered from generation to generation and is remembered still – as even today, one out of five girls born in Argentina is named Camila.Told by a Tango Singer and others in a mystical tango bar, Camila is the story of a young woman, Camila O’Gorman, and a priest, Ladislao Gutierrez, sentenced to death for the crime of falling in love.

Singers and Actors Feb 19 2008 6:30 pm - Studio Stage - Santa Monica College -1900 Pico Blvd. Prepare a 1-2 m monologue. Prepare 32 bars of a song from musical theatre. Bring music in your key
Open Dance Audition: Feb 21, 2008.  6 pm - Studio Stage. SMC 


 

*Javier Rochwarger is coming back to L.A. March 2008!!! Don't miss him, you can see his video at:

Javi & Makela's video at LA PRACTICA ELECTRICA.

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January 2008 Greetings,

In This Issue

Tango Orchestras

This month Makela's favorite tango orchestra to social dance is Miguel Calo... It will be played at LA PRACTICA ELECTRICA, if you can recognize it, you will get $5 off the admission! Except for DJ. Emmet of course, that wouldn't be fair, right?

Tango CD's and Gorgeous Shoes

Makela brought CDs and 2 pairs of shoes (size #7 and #8-9) to sell. They are great!

 Styling Workshop for Tangueras: The secrets of looking beautiful.
February 2nd 2-4 pm
Location: Electric Lodge 
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You will learn different ornaments and style on tango from 2-3:15 pm. During the last 45 m. men will come and you will apply what you learned to the real dance with men.

About Makela: She has been dancing all her life, she has a degree on ballet from the National School of Ballet of Buenos Aires, and she has been social dancing/teaching and performing Tango for more than 12 years.
Makela goes periodically to Buenos Aires (two-three times a year) to keep up to date with the most respected and renown tango dancers in the world. She is both always open to the evolution and new waves of tango, AND she is very rooted into the traditional style. Ladies who learned from Makela's technique are recognized for her grace, smoothness and femineity.

$30 paid by January 31st. $35 at the door. Reserve your space! Limited number of participants.
Mail check to Makela Brizuela, 1301 Centinela Ave, Santa Monica CA 90404 or drop the payment at any of Makela's classes.


Only for Tangueras 

Regular Schedule This Week

At the Electric Lodge 1416 Electric Ave, Venice 

  • Monday 7-9 Practica Electrica
  • Monday 8:30-10 Beginner Class (drop in class, no partner needed)

At Kamala Love (studio at back of private residence)2533 Federal Avenue , L.A. 90064

  • Tuesday 8-9 Technique Class (All levels)
  • Tuesday 9-10 Regular Class (All levels, couples only)

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Private Coaching
If you would like to get maximum attention, and if you would like to learn really fast, consider taking PRIVATE LESSONS ($85 for one hour for one person, $110 for one hour for two people, ask about discount packages). Private lessons are held in Santa Monica.

SHOW, EVENTS, and PERFORMANCES are also AVAILABLE

Makela Tango is performing at: 

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For info please go to Stimulate the Senses. This is a perfect romantic date!

Javier Rochwarger is coming back to L.A. March 2008!!! Don't miss him, you can see his video at:

Javi & Makela's video at LA PRACTICA ELECTRICA.

(photos by Ian Ono)

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