MARCH 2007

Hi Everyone,

This month takes off with the long waited Argentinean & French collaborated Live Concert of the GOTAN PROJECT! Then the action builds up as qualifying rounds begin in March, leading to the 2007 Australian Tango Championship semi final/finals at the SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE in April.

As the international judges arrive, a series of exciting workshops held by Buenos Aires masters and a spectacular show 'One Night in Buenos Aires' are events that you don't want to miss!

Enjoy your Tango moment!

Mimi y Teddy 

TANGO AND ROMANCE

Our Valentine's Milonga was another enjoyable night of Tango... themed with our common passion LOVE TO TANGO!

A special thanks to Amulet Beauty at Neutral Bay and Zen Clinic for their pampering packages. We hope our lucky door winners Lyn and Guy enjoy their prizes!

"Muchas gracias for arranging such a milonga, lovely rose petals and candles to say nothing of the singer - with whom I fell in love (must have been Valentine at work)" - Terry K

Our next Monthly Milonga is on SAT 10th March!
See more activities at http://www.alittlebuenosaires.com.au/

GOTAN PROJECT

There will be NO CLASSES at the Marsfield studio on Monday 5th March 2007 since we will all be at the Opera House to see the Gotan Project

I believe many of you have booked the tickets  and  been anxiously waiting to witness this magnificent 7-piece orchestra in action.

Seven musicians, two DJs and an enigmatic female vocalist seduce audiences with a thrilling mix of classical tango, chilled-out electronic beats and turntable wizadry whilst stunning original film projections veil the stage.

Click here for more information

MILONGA EVERY SUNDAY @ The Crows Nest Hotel

 Apart from our regulars, the Tango Junction is popular for guests and overseas visitors who drop by to explore the Tango.

We welcome you to enjoy a relaxing Sunday with friends and Tango.

Beginner Class 6pm
Social 7pm-10.30pm

The Crows Nest Hotel
1 Willoughby Road
Crows Nest

Enquires call
0411 458 830

WIN
A FREE TRIP TO BUENOS AIRES

When you purchase a raffle ticket, you are not only supporting the Australian Tango Championships but you will also have the opportunity to WIN 2 return airfares from Sydney to Buenos Aires flying Aerolineas Argentinas.
 
Tickets $10each and can be purchased at any participating milonga or call Mimi on
0411 458 830

Drawn on the 8th April 2007 at the Australian Tango Championship finals held at the Sydney Opera House.

VIEW SALON TANGO ON-LINE

See videos of last years World Tango Championship Finals in Buenos Aires on U-Tube by visiting: http://www.youtube.com/ and typing the following keywords in the search bar: campeones de el mundial de tango.

SALON TRAINING & Competition Guideline Changes

A Little Buenos Aires Salon training continues throughout the month of March at Manly and Marsfield studios. We are very pleased to see students so motivated and progressing well. Dancers please note that as you prepare for the Salon Competition's qualifying rounds, there have been a couple of changes made to the competition guidelines. Please see below:

1. The judging panel shall consider musicality and walking styles as the main evaluation criteria for qualification.

2. Couples must constantly move counter-clockwise like in milongas (tango dance places) and must avoid remaining in the same choreographic place in order to avoid interrupting the dancers circulation.

* For more details of guidelines and qualifying rounds in Sydney please visit http://www.tangochampionship.som.au/

Sarah & Andy

Salon Training - Intermediate & Advanced Classes PLUS Practica

Marsfield Studio - St. Anthony's Hall
Monday's 8.30pm - 10pm

Manly Studio - Manly Community Centre
Tuesday's 8.30pm - 10pm

* Beginners Classes (7.30pm) as usual

For other Chatswood and Crows Nest Classes, please visit: www.alittlebuenosaires.com.au/timetable.asp

QUALIFYING ROUND @ MILONGA - Sat 10 March

A Little Buenos Aires would like to welcome participants taking part in the qualifying rounds for the Australian Tango Championship this year, as well as the non-participants who are just as passionate in supporting their friends and family and enjoying this significant event.
The participants may register their names on line through http://www.tangochampionship.com.au/ or on the night of the Milonga.

For the comfort of dancers and guests, our air-conditioned venue serviced by a private bar,  well loved by Tango dancers for it's spacious dance floor and the ambiance of A Little Buenos Aires.

 Saturday 10th March 2007
The Russian Club, 7 Albert Road Strathfield
8pm – 12midnight (Competition 10pm - 10.30pm)
$18pp tea, coffee, light supper & lucky door prizes
Dress code: Elegant

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

Championship Finals & One Night in Buenos Aires - the Show!

Easter Sunday 8th April 2007

The Australian Tango Semi-Finals: 5pm - 7pm

The Australian Tango Finals: 8pm - 10pm

@ the Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House

On the night of the 2007 Australian Tango Championship finals, "ONE NIGHT IN BUENOS AIRES" the Tango Show will take you on a journey through Argentina folkloric past and present.

A tango spectacular with  Gisela Galeassi & Gaspar Godoy the 2003 World Tango Champions and Soledad Rivero & Sergio Cortazzo who are internationally recognised for their precision and extraordinary footwork. Accompanied by Quarteto de Tango Orchestra direct from Buenos Aires.

Spectator tickets costs $65 each and will be available from the Sydney Opera House box office or on-line at: http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com.au/

** PRE-CHAMPIONSHIP WORKSHOPS ** will be presented by Gisela Galeassi & Gaspar Godoy and Soledad Rivero & Sergio Cortazzo. Thur 5th, Fri 6th , Sat 7th and Mon 9th April 2007.

For more information, please visit http://www.tangochampionship.com.au/

Giselle & Gaspar

WHAT IS ON IN BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA?

TANGO CANYENGE FESTIVAL 5th - 8th March 2007

Canyengue is a sensual and enjoyable style of tango, with playful gait and rhythm. Its main characteristic is its musicality, as dancing Canyengue precisely means to be in time, walking in the right musical tempo. Its movements are syncopated, they correspond to a 4 by 8 measure (played by orchestras such as Canaro, Felipe Antonio, Tubatango, De caro, Tipica de victor) which, with the passing of time, became today's 2 by 4 measure of tango. Canyengue uses body dissociation for the indication, walking with firm ground contact, and a permanent combination of on- and off-beat rhythm. All these elements are essential to dance any good tango!

For more information visit: http://www.moccanyengue.tk/

WHAT'S ON IN NEW ZEALAND?

NZ TANGO FESTIVAL 3rd - 6th May 2007

44 workshops (all levels)

7 teachers direct from buenos aires

4 international teachers

More information to come...

www.nztangofestival.co.nz/introduction.html