JULY 2007

Hi Everyone,

We are very excited to announce A Little Buenos Aires' 7th Anniversary in July and we can't wait to see you at the Russian Club to celebrate this occasion.

You are the great contributors to the success of A Little Buenos Aires and we thank you sincerely for all those wonderful years...

We are dedicated to continue this journey by creating activities and opportunities for everyone to embrace the TANGO.

Saludo!

Mimi & Teddy

CELEBRATING 7 YEARS OF
A LITTLE BUENOS AIRES

Inspired by the enchanted beauty of the birthplace of tango, A Little Buenos Aires was founded in Sydney seven years ago.

Since then, we have grown into a family of tango aficionados, passionate and enthusiastic about tango. As our tango scene continues to flourish, we are excited to see future generations joining this journey...

On our special 7th birthday celebration, it is with great pleasure that we introduce Contango, Australia's first Youth Tango Orchestra playing live at the Russian Club.  

Saturday 14th July 2007

The Russian Club - 7 Albert Road, Strathfield
Time: 8pm – 12midnight  Entry: $20pp
DANCING & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
* Contango - Youth Tango Orchestra (9pm - 9.30pm)
* Nicholas Ramos - Tango Singer (10.30pm)
* Signature GIANT Birthday Cake
 * Tea & Coffee
* WIN tickets to Camerata Porteńa at the Sydney Opera House!

Dress Code: Cocktail

To book please call 0411 458 830, e-mail A Little Buenos Aires or visit: http://www.alittlebuenosaires.com.au/

Fundraising Milonga
FRIDAY 29th JULY 2007

Sydney Tango schools are putting together an event to help raise funds to stage the 2008 Australian Tango Championships

Friday 29th July 2007
Glebe Town Hall
St. John's Road Glebe
8.30pm - 12am
Entry: $20pp

Purchase a raffle ticket at any A Little Buenos Aires Milonga or studio and join in the draw to WIN an airfare to Buenos Aires. Drawn at the Fundraising Milonga Glebe.

A Little Buenos Aires Specialty Workshops

For studios and full class timetable visit:

www.alittlebuenosaires.com.au

THE HOURS: Visual Arts of Contemporary Latin America

21 June – 2 Sept 2007

The Museum of Contemporary Art presents the largest exhibition of Latin American art ever staged in Australia

Includes artist talks, seminars, youth programs and workshops.

At the MCA, West Circular Quay Sydney

For more information visit: http://www.mca.com.au/

What's On in Buenos Aires?

SPANISH & TANGO
2-week PROGRAM

Elargen is a company devoted to providing Spanish Teaching services to foreigners. They focus on applying speaking skills to real and every-day situations. For this reason, they have designed a Spanish & Tango Program for people interested in learning Spanish, while also experiencing dancing lessons, attending "milongas", public performances and tango shows.

For more information visit:

http://elargen.com.ar/prod01.htm

CAMERATA PORTEŃA

If you enjoyed the evocative tango rhythms of Gotan Project, then discover where it all began with the classic tango music event of the year.

In a rare Australian appearance Argentina's hottest ensemble, Camerata Porteńa, pays homage to legendary composer Astor Piazzolla.

Combining traditional styles with an intoxicating mix of classical music and jazz, Piazzolla revolutionised tango in the 1970's, injecting energy, excitement and knife-edge precision into this most sensual art-forms.

Bringing together Argentina's finest musicians and conducted by Marcello Rodriguez Scilla, Camerata Porteńa, performs Piazzolla classics in a thrilling live convert that you don't want to miss. For information and ticket purchases visit: www.sydneyoperahouse.com/camerata

STUDENT NOTICE

MONDAY: On the 2nd & 9th July, St Anthony's Hall will be having renovations. During this time classes will relocate to Jenny's Dance Centre, 78 Agincourt Road, Marsfield down the road from St. Anthony's. The entrance is down the lane next to the liquor store.

Classes will be back at St Anthony's hall from Monday 16th July.

TUESDAY: Manly Community Centre, Beginners 7.30pm & Intermediate 8.30pm
WEDNESDAY: Chatswood Dougherty Community Centre, Speciality Workshops (see below)
SUNDAY: Crows Nest Hotel, Beginners 6pm & Nuevo Tango Junction Social from 7pm
For studio listing and full class timetable visit: www.alittlebuenosaires.com.au/timetable.asp
TANGO ESSENTIALS WORKSHOPS WITH MANUEL
Following the success of the June workshops, our series of speciality workshops this July will focus on the simplicity and the soul of tango.

Join Manuel our guest teacher from Buenos Aires!

Wed 4th July Caminar: Beauty is created through the simplicity of the tango walk... and pauses.
Wed 11th July Adornos: The fun of dancing with the music through the use of rhythm and embellished movements.
Wed 18th July Barida: The sweeping of the partners foot during caminar or giro.
Wed 25th July Giro: The turn, a dynamic movement that requires awareness and partnership.

Location: Chatswood Studio
Dougherty Community Centre, 7 Victor Street, Chatswood
7.30pm - 9.30pm (includes 30min practica)
Cost: $25pp or $40 per couple

Bookings and information call 0411 458 830, email or visit: www.alittlebuenosaires.com.au

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