August 2008

Welcome to a Little Buenos Aires August E-news!

The annual WORLD TANGO CHAMPIONSHIP is taking place in Argentina this August. We will be there in Buenos Aires keeping you closely informed with the latest news, excitement and developments from the Capital City of TANGO!

Happening closer to home are many activities such as NEW Performance Workshop and our Weekly and Monthly social tango events. Enjoy!

Tango Hugs,

Mimi & Teddy

A visit to Buenos Aires in August will place you right in the middle of the 10th Buenos Aires Tango Festival (15th - 23rd August) and the 6th Tango Dance World Championship (24th - 31st August).

It's a culmination of talent from around the world - dancers, musicians, poets, teachers, producers, collectors, researchers, institutions and aficionados gather in celebration.

While the highlight of the world championship are the finals of the Salon Tango (the social dance as a popular practice originated in the Rio de la Plata) and Stage Tango (tango choreographed from a theatrical point of view) there's much to see, do, shop and experience.

For more information visit: http://www.tangodata.gov.ar/ingles/

SHOES in Buenos Aires, Argentina:

Mimi's top places to shop for shoes:

Darcos Tango
(Suipacha 259)
Ph: 4326 0232

Comme il Faut
(Arenales 1239 Puerta 3 DTO.M)
Ph: 4815 5690

Tango Leike
(Sarmiento 1947)
Ph:4953 0360

Neo Tango
(Sarmiento 1938)
Ph: 4951 8694

Tango Brujo
(Esmeralda 754)
Ph: 4325 8264

TANGO Taxi dancers

If you are visiting Buenos Aires, Argentina for the first time and are not familiar with the milonga scene, here's a safe, exciting and respectable service.

 The Tango Taxi dancer is an agency who will assist you to find a dance partner that will accompany you to the milongas.

www.tangotaxidancers.com

Tango Quote

"People talk about styles of tango, but there is only one tango.

It accommodates itself to every place and every era. When the tango was growing it took shape from location to location.

For instance when it first reached the outskirts of the city (Buenos Aires) it was danced one way, in the clubs they danced a different way. In the city salons is was forbidden to dance it the way they danced in those other places"

Eduardo Arquimbau

Our Anniversary Milonga was a great success!
Thanks to many of you who contributed your positive energy, and to the sponsors and entertainers. Thanks also to Nadia for her ‘Desde el alma’ and ‘Liber tango’. It was just sensational.

Come and join us at our Monthly Traditional MILONGA:
Saturday 9^th August 2008

THE RUSSIAN CLUB, 7 Albert Rd. Strathfield
8pm till midnight
Entry $20 (tea, coffee, milk & cookies provided)

 Bookings: http://www.alittlebuenosaires.com.au/contact.asp

A few comments from guests who visited Nostalgia...

"GREAT FOOD & GREAT COMPANY"
"FRIENDLY ARTARMON"
"GOOD FUN with VARIETY OF MUSIC"

NOSTALGIA TANGO BAR
EVERY SUNDAY
Time: 5pm - 9pm
Entry: $10 (incl. free tango lesson)
Venue: Freeway Hotel

115 Reserve Rd, Artarmon click here for location map
Free Parking, Bar and Bistro
Dress: Smart Casual

Enquires: 0411 458 830
click here for other Tango Events

Our performance group did a wonderful job at the Anniversary Milonga in July. It was wonderful to see the dancers connecting well as a team while demonstrating their uniqueness and individuality.

A special thank you to A Little Buenos Aires teacher/ choreographer Manuel Alejandro, and the dancers: (from left to right) Olivia & Andy, Ritsuko & Gary, Nga & Ross, Julia & Robert.

The next performance workshop series starts

Wednesday 6^th August 2008
7:30pm - 9pm   $25pp
Dougherty Community Centre, Chatswood

 We welcome registrations for Intermediate/advanced dancers. www.alittlebuenosaires.com.au

For Studio Locations and full class timetable visit: www.alittlebuenosaires.com.au/timetable.asp