SEPTEMBER 2006

2006 WORLD TANGO CHAMPIONS

www.mundialdetango.gov.ar

Diana Rivera & Carlos Paredes
www.mundialdetango.gov.ar

Here's the news we've all been waiting for. The 2006 World Tango Champions in Stage category are Diana Rivera & Carlos Paredes from Columbia. The champions in the Salon Category are Natacha Poberaj & Fabian Peralta from Rosario, Buenos Aires. 

Cultural Bulletin

The Embassy of Argentina has a Quarterly Bulletin where you can find interesting news and activities about Argentine Culture including the Tango. The latest edition has just been released for you to read:

www.argentina.org.au/culture.htm

International Guitar Festival Central Coast
'Tribute to Astor Piazzolla

Cabaret Evening
Tues 5th September 2006
Don Craig Room, Laycock St Theatre. Gosford.
Starts 7.30 pm

This evening explores some of Piazzolla's finest works around the guitar and recreates the atmosphere of combined musical sophistication with the sensual earthiness of the Argentine tango culture.

For tickets call: (02) 4323 3233
www.guitarfestival.com.au

Canberra Workshop
15-17 September 2006

Adrian Veredice and Alejandra Hobert are International Masters of Argentine Tango from Buenos Aires.

Adrian and Alejandra are in Australia for the first time and conducting workshops in Canberra this September.

Visit: www.tengotango.com.au 

IV WORLD TANGO FESTIVAL Buenos Aires
8th - 15th October 2006

Great Tango Masters will run workshops and perform at the opening and closing milongas. Six great tango orchestras will play live in the evenings. The '5th World Tango Festival' will take place simultaneously with the 'First international Meeting of Great milongueros of Buenos Aires'.

www.worldtangofestival.com.ar

INTRODUCING VIKTOR SMOLIK'S TANGO PAINTINGS

Tango is expressed by individuals in many ways. For Viktor Smolik, his talent as a painter has created some impressive tango masterpieces.

Viktor was born in Belarus, Vitebsk province, in the city of Chashniki. He followed his passion for art and became a Professor of Drawing and Paintings and continued studying at the Fine Arts Academy in St Petersberg.

Viktor has participated in many graphic and painting exhibitions in Ukraine and created many illustrations for American and Russian fantasy books. Now he lives in Argentina with his family and his dynamic Tango Paintings feature in many private collections in the USA, Canada, Japan, Germany, Australia, Italy and Great Britain.

Copyright Viktor Smolik

To view or purchase Viktor's TANGO PAINTINGS visit: www.smolik.com.ar

MILONGA WORKSHOPS at Chatswood Studio!

September 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th 2006

The Dougherty Centre. 7 Victor Street, Chatswood.

Experience a series of Milonga workshops to develop or refine those dynamic milonga moves. These workshops will take place during the month of September at the Chatswood studio. Each session consists of a 90 minute class followed by a 30 minute practica where the teachers can answer your questions and help you master these skills. We encourage students to follow up with practice practice practice to gain the full benefit of these workshops.

Dates: 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th September 2006
Venue: The Dougherty Centre. 7 Victor Street, Chatswood.
Time: 7.30 - 9.30pm
Each Session Cost: $25pp or $40 per couple

For the detailed Class Timetable and other Studios visit: www.alittlebuenosaires.com.au/timetable.asp

FATHER'S DAY Sunday 3rd Sept @ Nuevo Tango Junction

Venue: The Crows Nest Hotel, 1 Willoughby Rd. Crows Nest
Beginners Class: 6pm-7pm Beginners Class $15pp (including milonga)
Milonga: 7pm -11pm $5pp 
Dress code: Casual

More information call Mimi on 0411 458 830 or visit www.alittlebuenosaires.com.au