JUNE 2007

Hello Everyone,

We enjoyed your company at the Russian Club last month!

This coming long weekend on Saturday 9^th June is our annual Milonga tribute to Tango Legend - CARLOS GARDEL. Be there to share this tango moment, enjoy the live entertainment and our gourmet late night supper.

Also, our young maestro Manuel Alejandro has proven that the tradition of Tango is very much alive in young people’s hearts. Keep an eye out for his dynamic energy in the upcoming workshops!   
 
Mimi & Teddy

Birth Name: Charles Romuald Gardès

Known as El Zorzal Criollo, the songbird of Buenos Aires, Carlos Gardel is a legendary figure in Argentina. He was born on 11th December 1890, in Toulouse (France). The charismatic singer's career coincided with the development of that intrinsically Argentine cultural icon, the tango (the traditional Argentinean music).

The elite overcame their aversion to the tango's humble origins and open sensuality only when the man and his music were already widely accepted in New York and Paris.

Radio performances and a film career extended this appeal. Gardel's sky-rocketing career was cut short in 1935, when he lost his life in a plane crash in Colombia. Grief swept from New York to Puerto Rico, and a woman in Havana even committed suicide. Hordes of people thronged to pay their respects as the singer's body made the journey to its final resting place in a Buenos Aires cemetery, travelling via Colombia, New York and Río de Janeiro. Instantly immortal and preserved forever young, his enduring fame is measured by the oft-heard Argentine expression 'Gardel sings better every day'. Over seventy years after his death, a devoted following keeps the legend blazing, playing Gardel's music daily, placing a lit cigarette in the hand of the life-sized statue which graces his tomb and keeping his few films in circulation.

Carlos Gardel biography source: www.imdb.com/name/nm0306624/

Saturday 9th June 2007

A Little Buenos Aires June Milonga is a tribute to Carlos Gardel's legendary life. To tickle your imagination we are going to celebrate by dressing up in the classical era of the 1920s-1930s. Enjoy all night tango with a little Gardel live entertainment surprise!

THE RUSSIAN CLUB, 7 Albert Road, Strathfield

8pm – 12midnight
$18pp tea, coffee, light supper & lucky door prizes!
Dress code: 1920s-1930s

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

Milonga @ Crows Nest Hotel is on EVERY SUNDAY

TANGO IN SYDNEY EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT @ The Junction Room,

Crows Nest Hotel
1 Willoughby Rd Crows Nest
Beginners Class 6pm ($18)
Milonga 7pm onwards
($5 or free with class)

For more information visit: www.alittlebuenosaires.com.au

2007 Tango Championship DVD On Sale Now!

A souvenir 2-hour DVD of the complete 2007 Australian Tango Championship finals and A Night in Buenos Aires performance for $30

Call Sandy on
0407 495 231 to purchase your copy!

Tango Reflections

“Tango (like love and philosophy) opens up the doors of thoughts – of the heart – and throws the key away forever. With Mimi and Teddy it’s “tango at first sight”. A Little Buenos Aires is more than dancing classes, it’s family, fun and friendship and the elegance of being among genuine teachers”

- Silvia Lanzetta, Italy

Bon Voyage Silvia, we’ve enjoyed having you in Sydney. Mimi & Teddy

Birthday Wishes to
Terry Kirkpatrick

THE TRADITION OF TANGO CARRIES ON...
MANUEL ALEJANDRO

When most of the boys had gone to play football, Manuel's dream was to become a great Tango dancer.

Manuel Alejandro Albarracin was born in Colon, province of Buenos Aires-Argentina. At the age of 13, he joined the group Ballet de Tango founded by Roberto and Zulma an established Tango couple well known in Colon and Buenos Aires. Robert and Zulma's tango school had successfully natured many young dancers. Amongst them is Pablo del Greco the charming young talent who visited Sydney last year.

Under the guidance of Robert and Zulma, Manuel's talents grew and so did his recognition as a professional dancer. Since then Manuel Alejandro was invited to teach in Luna de Tango in Tokyo, Japan and has been teaching there for the last 2 years. At the age of 22, Manuel has travelled and performed in Buenos Aires, Uruguay, Chile and Japan.

Tango Salon Workshops with Manuel

A Little Buenos Aires' Guest Teacher Manuel Alejandro from Buenos Aires will be conducting a series of speciality workshops in June. Here's the program:

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

WHAT’S HAPPENING...
with the Buenos Aires World Tango Festival 2007?

The 2007 Buenos Aires World Tango in October will unfortunately coincide with the national electoral schedule in Argentina. Due to this disruption causing difficulties finding availability in the dance rooms for classes, Opening and Closing Shows and other activities, the 6^th WORLD TANGO FESTIVAL will be held in Buenos Aires from 5th to 12th of October 2008.

For more information visit www.worldtangofestival.com.ar