FEBRUARY 2007

Dear Tango Dancers,

As a Tango lover, if you would like to share your Tango experience with friends and family, this month A Little Buenos Aires is extending an OPEN INVITATION for a free introductory tango lesson on Wednesday 31st January 2007.

For the more experienced dancers who would like to enter the 2007 Australian Championship, now is the time to focus and practise as much as you can.

For the lovers of music and social dancers, we welcome you to enjoy our weekly and monthly social events.

Mimi y Teddy

ABOUT SALON TANGO

Salon Tango is a style used to describe a tango that began to be danced in the 1940’s in Buenos Aires during the golden years of tango. It incorporates the rhythms of the milongueros and the more elaborate steps created by the dancers as the music became more complex with such orchestras as Troilo and Pugliese.

The salon tango is also influenced by the posture of show dancers of that time, changing from curved and irregular to straight and elegant. The emphasis is on precision of the footwork, adornments, elegance and a close but not milonguero embrace.

Also known as "tango de salon," salon-style tango is typically danced with an upright body posture with the two dancers maintaining separate axes.  The embrace can be close or open, but it is typically offset (with each dancer's center slightly to the right of their partner's center) and in a V (with the woman's left shoulder closer to the man’s right shoulder than her right shoulder is to his left shoulder). 

Salon-style tango is typically danced to the most strongly accented beat of tango music. Salon tango requires that dancers exercise respect for the line of dance.

Sources: www.tangosilhouette.com; www.tejastango.com/tango_styles.html#salon

TANGO TERMS

Abrazo: Embrace.

Bailar: To dance.

Barrida: A sweeping motion.

Barrio: A district or neighbourhood.

Boleo: To throw / a whipping action. May be executed either high or low.

Caminar: To walk.

Corte: Cut. In tango means holding for several beats.

Cruzada: Cross.

Enganche: Hooking.

Enrosque: To coil, twist.

Giro: Turn.

Milonga: Music, dance or event where people go to dance.

Molinete: Fan. Forward and back ochos in a circle.

Ocho: Figure eights.

Pista: Dance floor.

Salida: Exit or start.

Sentada: Sitting action.

Sacada: Displacement.

Source: www.totango.net

A MONTH FOR LOVE:

"My love is like a cabbage,

divided into two.

The leaves I give to others,

the heart I give to you."

(unknown)

TANGO IS FOR TWO - Valentines Voucher!

A Little Buenos Aires Dance Vouchers are a romantic gift for your loved ones.

Available by calling 0411 458 830

2007 AUSTRALIAN TANGO CHAMPIONSHIP

This years Australian Championships will be held on the 8th April 2007 at the Sydney Opera House. To enter the competitions salon category, you will need to register yourself (and partner) and join the qualifying round in March.

* For Competition Rules & Guidelines, Qualifying Rounds dates and locations visit: www.tangochampionship.com.au/eventrules.htm

In co-ordination with this significant event, A Little Buenos Aires Advanced and Intermediate classes (excluding Chatswood studio) in February and March will turn into a special training ground where students of this level can practise to the guidelines and rules set for the competitions SALON Category.

This training ground will provide interesting knowledge for ALL students who enjoy close embrace dancing. Open to all students and not just the ones taking part in the competition.

Note: All Beginners classes will remain unchanged throughout this period.

If you enjoy Tango and want to share it with your family and friends, we welcome them to take part in a FREE introductory tango lesson on the 31st January 2007 (Chatswood Studio). Register by calling 0411 458 830 or visit: www.alittlebuenosaires.com.au

LOVE TANGO?... I DO!

Saturday 10th February 2007
The Russian Club, 7 Albert Road Strathfield
8pm – 12midnight
$18pp (tea, coffee, light supper & lucky door prizes)
Dress code: Elegant

Bookings 0411 458 830, by email or visit: www.alittlebuenosaires.com.au

SUNDAY TANGO @ THE CROWS NEST HOTEL

The Nuevo Tango Junction is a HOTSPOT Every Sunday! This modern air-conditioned venue boasts a perfect location, excellent service and a friendly environment. It's a casual affair for you to enjoy a dance, have a drink and meet friendly people. Starting with a Beginners Class (6pm - 7pm) and followed by a Social Milonga (7pm - 10.30pm) we welcome you to relax and enjoy this weekly gathering.

For more details, please call 0411 458 830 or visit: www.alittlebuenosaires.com.au

WHAT IS ON IN BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA?

Tango is the LOVE and PRIDE of Argentinean culture. For the past nine years, the Ministry of Culture in Buenos Aires has brought talented musicians and dancers together for the big event known as THE BUENOS AIRES TANGO FESTIVAL!

From February 24th to March 4th, the city of Buenos Aires comes alive with free concerts, free beginners tango classes, Tango fairs and an Argentine tango Education Program.

The best tango teachers and professors will be holding a series of classes and seminars covering many aspects of tango. The festival offers Open and Free Classes for Beginners aimed at anyone who is interested in learning Tango, or simply wants to enjoy the dance. As well as seminars for intermediate and advanced dancers.

The festival also aims to promote the future of tango with a project coordinated by singer-songwriter Juan Vattuone, who will summon a group of young tango songwriters. Their work will premiere at this year’s festival. 

For more information visit: www.festivaldetango.com.ar/home_e.php