February 2008

Tango aficionados,

Our special event Tango by Candlelight  is on 9th February!  
We would also like to welcome new comers to join our beginners program at Chatswood and intermediate/advanced dancers can leverage the experience of our guest teacher from Argentina for Stage Tango training.

You'll will find some special features in this tango e-newsletter like FREE tickets to a new dance show So You Think You Can Dance. A video clip and link to interesting activities in  Buenos Aires - Argentina.

Mimi & Teddy

The Free Hugs movement is the real life controversial story of Juan Mann. A young man who discovered the importance of human connectivity and turned a simple gesture into a source of healing and happiness. The Free Hugs Campaign was born!

A hug with no intentions or hidden agendas other than to bring happiness to another person has enormous effects. To read Juan Mann's inspiring story  visit: http://www.freehugscampaign.org/ or view the youtube clip at  http://youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4

We believe the embrace of Tango has the same effect for the dancers - A simple dance often bring out moments of happiness!

Quote of the Month:

"If you take time to know what you are feeling when you are dancing, you make more than dance steps... you create a DANCE"

- Anonymous

FREE TICKETS
TO THE SHOW
 'So You Think You Can Dance'

The Show will be filmed over three sessions, performance show being pre-recorded on Friday night and the live verdict show being filmed on Monday evening. On Monday mornings will be a pre-recording of the group dance performance. Plenty of tickets still available for Monday morning.

Anyone want to be an audience member?

For FREE TICKETS visit: http://ten.com.au/dance/the-show.htm

FREE EVENT!
Tango Workshop @ Multicultural Event
- Canberra

An introductory workshop will be preceded by a short demonstration of social Argentine tango by members of the Tango Social Club of Canberra.

Sat 16th February 2008
1pm at the Dance Stage
Petrie Plaza, Civic

visit: www.tangocanberra.asn.au

MARIA DE BUENOS AIRES
TangOpera

Script: Horacio Ferrer
Music: Astor Piazolla

The story of Buenos Aires gives birth to a girl. Buenos Aires loses a girl to the shadowy underworld. Buenos Aires reunites with the girls' spirit...

Canberra Theatre Centre
The Playhouse
15th & 16th February 2008
8pm
tickets from $34-$38

Bookings 02 6275 2700

OH! TANGO TANGO!
Our Music and Dance

'Argentina is tango, Buenos Aires is Tango, Here tango is born, played, sung and danced, here tango is made.'

Buenos Aires is the Capital of Tango.

To find out  places to visit, activities, shopping, tango Shows with dinner, milongas & Tango lessons simply click the link below:
www.ohbuenosaires.com

Miguel Zotto -
Awarded in Rome

Miguel Angel Zotto has been awarded with “Roma per il Ballo e la Danza” a distinguished dance award granted by the city of Rome. He was recognised for his contribution and promotion of tango dance and culture. Zotto's production company Tango x 2 is currently touring  with  “Miguel Angel Zotto é Buenos Aires Tango”.

For more information visit: www.tangox2.com

This February we're spreading awareness on the Free Hugs campaign. Join us to celebrate Friendship at Milonga
Tango by Candlelight

  All night dancing with tango friends on a spacious dance floor. An elegant setting and warm ambiance awaits you!

SATURDAY 9th FEBRUARY 2008
The Russian Club. 7 Albert Rd, Strathfield
8pm till midnight
Entry: $20    Dress: elegance
tea, coffee & cookies, lucky draws.

Bookings call 0411 458 830 or click here 
For other Tango Event details click here

Introducing a NEW Beginners Six Week Program at our Chatswood Studio. As a BEGINNER you will focus on the important fundamental elements of balance, posture, self awareness and the skill of ‘silent communication’ between dance partners. Lots of fun! No experience or partner required!

Starts Wednesday 6th February 2008
The Dougherty Community Centre
7 Victor St, Chatswood

Registrations call 0411 458 830 or visit: www.alittlebuenosaires.com.au

Other Studios:
Marsfield - St. Anthony's EVERY MONDAY
Beginners, Intermediate & Advance Performance
Crows Nest - Crows Nest Hotel EVERY SUNDAY
Beginners Class and Nuevo Tango Junction Social

This February A Little Buenos Aires tango workshops will take you to experience Freestyle / Stage Tango.  Workshops will be conducted by our Argentinean teacher Manuel Alejandro.

This series of workshops aim to develop the know-how of technique and styling and figures related to Show tango. 

Anyone who's interested in exploring the dynamics  of Tango can join these sessions, provided you have reached the intermediate or advanced levels. 

STAGE TANGO TRAINING SESSIONS

Wednesday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th February 2008

Dougherty Community Centre, Chatswood
Time: 8pm-9.30pm  Cost: $25pp

Places register early to secure your place!
Call 0411 458 830 or e-mail A Little Buenos Aires  or
Click here for class details, full timetable and other studios

 Australian Championship semi final & final will also feature exciting Tango Shows direct from Buenos Aires! This will be staged at City Recital Hall Angel Place on Thursday 24th April 2008. Tickets can be booked through www.cityrecitalhall.com

The 2 Categories Salon and Stage Tango will be presented to the audiences and the winners will be selected by the International judges from Argentina.

To find out more about the 2008 Australian Tango Championship and the rules and dates for Qualifying rounds,  visit the official website www.tangochampionship.com.au

In addition to this event, the Tango Festival is a treat for Tango dancers - Friday 25th to 27th April with workshops by International teachers and milongas.

We will keep you updated!