Loads of exciting news, so where to start? New tango dancing and teaching venues - Festivals for . . . Tango . . . Spanish films . . . and alternative living (all having tango!) - Irene Livolsi and Jose Prates, Jeanne Bastos, Gato and Andrea . . . read on!


1) NEW FRIDAY TANGO VENUE !

We've expanded our venues to include a monthly Tango Social Dance (Milonga) on the SECOND FRIDAY of each month at the Botany RSL. With its huge dance floor, elegant setting, bistro and bar service and easy parking, we love this venue and hope you will too.


OPENING NIGHT - Friday, 14 May
Botany RSL, 1421 Botany Road, Botany
8pm - 12:30am
Entry $15 (includes FREE introductory Tango lesson 7pm - 8pm)
Bookings required


Love to dance tango? Our tango DJ will keep you dancing with his inspired and spontaneous mix of tangos, valses and milongas.

New to tango? Learn to tango, watch some great tangoing and enjoy the intoxicating music and atmosphere!


2) Upcoming Milongas at Rose Bay . . .

We continue to host PATIO de TANGO Milongas at the Rose Bay RSL every Tuesday night from 7:30pm - 10:45pm. Entry $7 (FREE for our Beginners students.)

Our next Saturday Milonga at Rose Bay features . . .

Argentina's IRENE LIVOLSI and Brazil's JOSE PRATES.

Irene LIVOLSI and Jose PRATES

Irene...passionate and authentic. Jose…eternally groovy. Pure tango magic!

29 May, Rose Bay RSL, New South Head Road, 8pm - 12:30am Entry $18 (incl. FREE introductory Tango lesson from 7pm - 8pm). Bookings required.

Irene sings some delicious tango songs, accompanied by Jose on piano (10pm - 10:30pm ). Tango DJ from 8pm through the night.


3) Next Tango Courses . . . Tango Lesson

TUESDAYS: Beginners II
Rose Bay RSL
4 May - 8 Jun, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
(then free practice till 10:45pm)

WEDNESDAYS: Beginners I
City NEW VENUE! (see below)
5 May - 9 Jun, 6:30pm - 8pm

WEDNESDAYS: Beginners II
City NEW VENUE! (see below)

5 May - 9 June, 7:30pm - 9pm

THURSDAYS: Beginners I
Bondi Beach Pavilion
6 May - 10 June, 7pm - 8:30pm

THURSDAYS: Intermediate / Advanced
Bondi Beach Pavilion
ongoing casual classes 8pm - 9:30pm                                            
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4) NEW VENUE for Wednesday Beginners courses

From 5 May we won’t be teaching at 'La Campana'. We're moving to a new city venue. Our teaching venues for Tuesday and Thursday classes remain unchanged.


5) New Zealand Tango Festival    4 - 7 June, 2004 in Auckland

The festival includes over 30 workshops, three very different nights of tango dancing, performances and bands from the best of New Zealand teachers and overseas guests. There’s also a beginners program for people new to tango and accommodation billeting.


6) AUSTRALIAN TANGO FESTIVAL

30 September - 3 October 2004 in Melbourne

Celebrating four days of Tango dancing with an excellent line-up of some of Australia’s finest teachers and performers, plus milongueros from all over Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

A truly special Tango event in Australia. Not to be missed !

PATIO de TANGO is taking bookings for the Festival. If you would like to be part of our group please contact us for more info.


7) Tango at the MindBodySpirit Festival


6 - 9 May, Sydney Exhibition and Convention Centre

Tango shows: Performance Stage
Saturday, 8 May   1pm -1:30pm
Sunday, 9 May   4pm - 4:30pm


This world leading celebration of alternative living is a must-visit for anyone who wants to experience something a little different in life.

We’re thrilled that the Festival organisers see the connection between tango and mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing. PATIO de TANGO was asked to perform at the Festival, and we’ve extended the invitation to other tango schools, so that we can all promote our beloved dance in a grand way. For more information visit www.mbsfestival.com.au.


8) Tango at the Spanish Film Festival

PATIO de TANGO will be performing at the closing night of the Spanish Film Festival – Sunday, 16 May, 7pm, Academy Twin, Paddington. We’re launching the Australian premier of “Cleopatra” - a romantic comedy (Argentinian / Spanish).
Please visit www.spanishfilmfestival.com for more details.                                        
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9) Authentic Latin Night . . .

Here’s an opportunity to get into the Latin vibe, meet new people and dance, dance, dance!


Friday, May 7   -   8:30pm to midnight
The Randwick Labour Club, 135 Alison Road, Randwick


Dance to the luscious Latin rhythms of RUMBA, CHA-CHA, TANGO, SALSA, MERENGUE !  Tickets: $15 (Early bird $10)

Tickets are on sale through Herbert Demello at the Rose Bay RSL on Tuesday nights or at the Randwick Labour Club on Friday nights; or phone him on 9371-9341.


10) Recent PATIO de TANGO Highlights . . .

Jeanne BASTOS and Sean MACKENZIE

Brazil's gorgeous singer Jeanne Bastos, with partner Sean Mackenzie on piano, performing at our Saturday Milonga at Rose Bay (3/4/04). 5

Andrea and Gato

Buenos Aires tango couple Andrea Monti and Hugo (Gato) Valdez performing at our Tuesday Milonga at Rose Bay (24/3/04). 4

Sydney’s tango schools dancing together at Martin Place in the centre of Sydney's CBD (11/3/04). 6

Tango in Martin Place


Give the gift of Tango to someone special in your life!

Tango is a great way to meet new people and for couples to share and enjoy their time together.Gift Voucher

"Just completed my fourth week beginners class, last evening and stayed for the Milonga. I had a wonderful time. The atmosphere felt very special. My thanks to you for your wonderful instruction. I am totally hooked!" Christina Lantas

 

To get your Gift Certificate for group or private lessons, just e-mail us or call Sophia on 0411 747 949.


Sophia and Pedro Alvarez Until we dance,
               un abrazo tanguero...

             

PS. To check out what we've been up to in the past, have a browse through our Newsletter Archive... September  October/November   December   January       February       March

PPS. For further information visit our website or call 0411 747 949 (English),  0418 219 188 (Spanish).
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