MAY 2006

Salón Tango originated in the 1940's and its figures allow many combinations. Dancers' feet glide close to the floor stepping in time to the music, without Ganchos, Voleos and Sacadas. Smooth, precise steps and the constant pursuit of elegance are the main features of this style.

The dancers' bodies are opposite each other in the form of pyramid. The torsos remain in contact, each dancer maintains his/her axis and the Abrazo is continuous.  Even though there is no distance between them, the man can perform figures with his legs and the woman can turn and pivot freely, without too much movement of her hips and torso.

From the '50s onward there were more turns with pivots and this required better space administration. Circulation on the dance floor continued to be straight and counter-clockwise. The cadence gains more importance in this style.

"Glosario Tango Danza" by Benzecry Saba

The Australian Tango Championships feature two categories of Tango - Salón and Stage.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH:

"Dance is the poem for which each movement is a word" 

 - Matahari

$3836 RAISED FOR CHARITY

'A Little Buenos Aires' was very pleased to take part in the Mudslide Charity event held April. This fundraiser was attended by over 180 people who raised $3836 for Caritas  Australia to help the people of Leyte province rebuild their villages after the tragic Philippine mudslide disaster.

CONGRATULATIONS
to La Cumpasita. The milonga in Paddington RSL last saturday successfully raised over $400 for the Leukaemia  Cancer foundation. Great work from Amy & Jairo! Those curly locks are gone!

THE WINNERS ARE: Eduardo Massey & Michael Lucas, the Lucky Students who won discount vouchers for the 'Sydney International Tango Festival' drawn at last Tuesday's STUDENT NIGHT at our Manly studio. 

DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THE SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL TANGO FESTIVAL?

What class level do I register for?

How do I get a discount?

What happens if I book late?

If you've got questions about the upcoming Sydney International Tango Festival

click here or call Lilian Jimenez 0403 309 414.

The second Australian National TANGO Championships will be taking place in the coming months.

Renowned dancers Gisela Galeassi and Gaspar Godoy will judge this pinnacle event at the Sydney Opera House on Monday 12th June 2006 from 3pm-7pm.

Dancers are invited to register on-line to participate in the qualifying rounds at one of the scheduled Milongas in Sydney. The registration fee is $50pp including an entry ticket to the Finals at the Opera House.

QUALIFYING ROUNDS: A Little Buenos Aires will be holding the last qualifying round at The Russian Club on Saturday 10th June 2006. We welcome all dancers to be a part of this fun and exciting opportunity.

WINNERS of the Australian National Championships in the Salon and Stage category will receive return airfares to Buenos Aires, accommodation and direct entry into the semi-final round of the IV World Tango Championships in Buenos Aires (August 17-27). Second place winners will be offered discounted return airfares to Buenos Aires, accommodation and direct entry into semi-final of the World Championships.

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

We first met Juan Pablo Del Greco when he was training to tour Argentina. Last year, this young dynamic dancer won first place in the National Tango Championships as well as the Liberty Statue in Sante Fe.

Juan Pablo will visit Sydney to conduct a series of workshop and perform at some exclusive events such as...

'MI BUENOS AIRES AIRES' MAY MILONGA.  FRIDAY 19^th MAY 2006

The Russian Club, 7 Albert Rd, Strathfield
8pm – 12.30am Show time: 10.30pm / $18pp tea, coffee, supper…

PLUS ‘GlamourDance Shoes’ display… and SHOE GIVEAWAY for the lucky draw winner!

Bookings & Information: 0411 458 830 or www.alittlebuenosaires.com.au
For workshop details contact Yamila on 0419 255 343.

This session proved to be more than educational. It was also a fun and energetic night. Dancers were inspired by the Tango and life in Buenos Aires, stimulating their imaginations even more.

It is never too late to learn the tango. It's better now than never would you agree?

For more information on classes and private lessons visit:
www.alittlebuenosaires.com.au/timetable.asp