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TANGO... BEYOND THE DANCE!
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THE FOUNDERS 'MIMI' & 'TEDDY'
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
THE
EVOLUTION OF 'A LITTLE BUENOS AIRES' IDEAS INTO EVENTS.
HIGHLIGHTS
ASSOCIATIONS |
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THE FOUNDERS - MIMI & TEDDY |
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Mimi |
Tango is our ultimate passion
because of its explicit beauty, sensitivity, powerful and
artistic qualities. It is very much based on human nature and
instinct towards music. Because of this, everyone projects their
own personality. The more you learn tango, the more you learn
about yourself and the people around you.
Tango's humble beginnings has
taught us to be modest because tango is a journey in which we
are forever learning. For this reason, we have dedicated
ourselves to pass on the knowledge and experience that we have
accumulated over the years from tango maestros.
Philosophy:
We believe that every individual is equally unique. Our goal is
to bring the best out of each and every individual. |
Teddy |
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Testimonials:
"There are a lot of things to be
grateful for but one of the things is to have met you both. As
an Argentinean and Porteno I feel honour that you people who
come from a country so far away from Buenos Aires and with a
very different culture, still love the TANGO and dance it so
well…" Oscar Coca, Buenos Aires.
"I would like to emphasise with
great humbleness this great dancing couple of the greatest dance
called Tango. Just to watch them show their souls. From the
bottom of my heart and a great appreciation" Mar Del Plata,
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
"Thanks for your skilful training
in advanced tango. Your dual teaching is very helpful and such a
pleasant experience. Obviously this dance is not just about
choreography and technique but emotional involvement in the
experience. Love to you both." Terry
Kirkpatrick, Sydney
"I enjoy that fact that you are so
thorough in your teaching style, giving many technique details.
You are generous with your time and information and I love the
music and the performance of the tango dance and look forward to
reaching a level of ability to show my own finesse." Emily,
Sydney |
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |
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Q: What makes Tango different?
A: Today, the Argentine Tango is an intimate dance that exudes
elegance and musicality embraced throughout the world by people from all
walks of life. Sometimes it is a dance of passion, romance and love… and
other times it can be a reflection of emptiness, pain or struggle. |
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Q: When was ‘A Little Buenos Aires’ established?
A: In July of 2000 - Tango in Sydney! Another piece of tango in Australia. |
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Q: How did you come up with the name ‘A Little Buenos Aires’?
A: As a Tango lover, Buenos Aires feels like home to me. It was a strong sense of belonging. It is a city where you will find explicit emotions. You see Tango in the streets, you hear the
tango music everywhere, this is the place where people live and breathe Tango. It was impossible for me to leave without taking a little bit of Buenos Aires home to Sydney with me.
We began by establishing a Milonga in Sydney in July 2000 and have grown to
encompass a range of tango services and tango events. |
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Q: What is your dream?
A: To firstly re-create the atmosphere for people in Sydney to share
the true essence of Tango as if it is in Buenos Aires.
Secondly, to bring together friends from all walks of life who share sentimental feelings towards Tango. In our busy lifestyles we must remember to value relationships, friendships and our true self. Through Tango, we release our emotions, reconnect with our spirit and express our inner self.
Today A Little Buenos Aires creates opportunities
for people to experience tango in Sydney through its weekly tango classes,
weekly and monthly tango milongas (tango social events), specialty tango
workshops and events. |
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Q: What does Tango mean to you?
A: To me Tango is more than a dance. In Tango you learn to connect, to improvise and be aware of your partner’s existence. So as in life, if we try to relate and better understand others, wouldn’t the world be a better place?
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THE
EVOLUTION OF 'A LITTLE BUENOS AIRES' IDEAS... Welcome to our Tango
Events!
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Mi Buenos Aires - Monthly Tango Event (Since 2000)
In
its sixth year, 'Mi Buenos Aires' is 'A Little Buenos Aires'
monthly milonga held on the second Saturday of every month.
Known for its elegance, ambiance, comfort and friendly crowd,
tangueros from all walks of life come together to display their
individual charm, skills and talents on the spacious dancefloor.
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of the longest running milongas... 'Mi Buenos Aires' is a milonga with a difference...
Tango in Sydney with us! |
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NOSTALGIA Tango Bar - Weekly Sydney
Tango Event
NEW Tango Event Launched 2008!
'NOSTALGIA' Tango Bar aims to bring tango to everyone!
Dancers and
non-dancers gather to enjoy an evening of tango with family's and friends.
Nostalgia Tango Bar features a wide collection of music from the
traditional to the modern sounds of new tango. |
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Nuevo Tango Junction -Weekly Sydney Tango Event
2005-08
'Nuevo Tango Junction'
is a fresh approach, created by ‘A little Buenos Aires’ for
people who enjoy ‘New Tango’. It is energetic and playful,
creative and challenging.
This 'A Little Buenos Aires'
Tango event boasts a comfortable yet sophisticated setting. The
energy generated is contagious and electrifying. A beginners
Tango class is also offered before the milonga. Students
attending the Tango class get free entry to the milonga. |
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2006 Summer Tango at Manly Corso - Special Outdoor Tango Event
Sunshine, ocean breeze and TANGO?! 'A Little Buenos Aires' takes
tango outdoors to entertain the summer crowd at Manly Corso
Amphitheatre. With a team of dancers performing to the live
music of Orquesta Tipica Tiempo de Tango', this Sydney summer
Tango event is most definitely FUN in the SUN!
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2005 La Yumba Tango bar - Special
Live Tango Event
A Little Buenos
Aires created a new concept - ‘La Yumba’ Tango Bar as a
playground to enjoy live music and shows. A completely different
approach to the social dances (milonga’s) that already exist,
‘La Yumba’ aims to bridge the gap between tango dancers and
non-dancers. The music is free of structured sets or formal
etiquette so that the tango bar atmosphere is one that can be
enjoyed purely for entertainment. |
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HIGHLIGHTS |
| 'CHAMPAGNE FOR CHARITY'
BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISER
In support of National Breast
Cancer Month, A Little Buenos Aires performed at the IGA
Champagne for Charity Breast Cancer Fundraiser at Homebush.
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| 'CARITAS MUDSLIDE CHARITY
EVENT'
A mudslide in February of 2006
completely destroyed the remote village of Guinsaugon in the
Leyte province the Phillipines. In support of the 'Mudslide
Charity Dance Night' A Little Buenos Aires danced to help raise
funds for 'Caritas Australia International aid and development'
to help rebuild this community. |
'FUNDACION GARDELIANA DEL
PLATA' AWARD
Presented by Tango Gardelian Ass, Sydney on 9th July 2005. "In recognition for the
diffusion and teaching of the tango dance. Your invaluable commitment
contributes to maintain the friendship and confraternity amongst the
community and cultures." |
'WIMBLEDON TANGO
BALL CHARITY EVENT'
The Humpty Dumpty Foundation decided that the theme for this
Wimbledon Ball should reflect Humpty's maturity. That's when the
Tango theme was chosen... to bring out the sexier side of Humpty
their mascot. The team from A Little Buenos Aires supported the Humpty Foundation by
performing at the 'Four Seasons Hotel' at this annual
fundraising event. This
ball raised over half a million dollars for the North Shore Children's
hospital in 2004. |
'DESAFIO AL CORAZON'
Fundraising event for Uruguayan TV Program "Desafio al corazon".
A Little Buenos Aires supported this solidarity event by dancing
the tango at the Opera House in 2004. |
'TANGO SOUL PRODUCTION'
2003 Tango Stage performance at the Toman Theatre and the
Uruguayan club (2003) illustrating Tango's journey to Australia.
It just shows that Tango in Australia is alive and growing.
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'DANCE FOR THE CHILDREN'
In support of the Para Los Ninos Fundraiser in 2002 A Little
Buenos Aires donated ALL
funds raised by a special milonga for the ‘Dance for the Children’ charity
that helps
underprivileged Children in Argentina during hard economic
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'BUENOS AIRES AT BAYVIEW'
Fundraiser for school children. |
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ASSOCIATIONS |
| UNESCO International Dance Council -
Member |
| Australian Performing Right Association
- APRA Licence |
| Phonographic Performance Company of
Australia - PPCA Licence |
| Dance Network - Member |
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"Thank you and your students very much for the wonderful dancing. It felt like a mini milonga and we have had endless tributes to your skill and the atmosphere you created." - Maggie (Tempo di Tango)
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