"Tango is not about what is done, but how it is done.” - E. Santos Discepolo

Dear Tango Friend,

Over the past month we enjoyed . . .

CO-HOSTING with Tango Synergy an Outdoor Milonga at the Italian Forum in Leichhardt (11/1/08).

HOSTING Outdoor Milonga at Bondi Beach (20 & 27/1/08). More photos at the end of this newsletter (you could be in one of them!)

CELEBRATING Valentine Day at the Spanish Club - una muy romantic  noche! The abundance of romantic tapered candles and candlesticks was so well received that they’re now a permanent feature of Thursday nights.

CELEBRATING Edgard's and then Pedro's birthdays at our Saturday (9/2/08) and Tuesday (19/2/08) Milongas.

PERFORMING at the elegant, romantic wedding of our Tango friend and assistant instructor Catherine Zealand to Andre Janecki(16/2/08).

TEACHING Tango at the South American Festival at Bondi Beach. Performances by Pedro, Sophia, Edgard and April (17 February).

Please Note - Important News Announcement
(An announcement on SydneyTango website 22/2/08)

"We regretfully announce that due to events that are out of our control, the 2008 Australian Tango Championship event and Festival scheduled for 24 - 27 April 2008 has been postponed until later in the year. The new date will be released shortly. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause the community and advise you to contact us so that we may cater for any inconveniences in an appropriate manner. For all enquiries contact info@tangochampionship.com.au - Directors of the Australian Tango Championship Ltd."

SOPHIA & PEDRO’S TOURING DATES . . .

Adelaide (Siempre Tango) 9 – 11 May
Wellington (NZ Tango Festival) 22 – 25 May
Perth (Perth Tango Club) 25 – 28 July

WINNERS FROM SOUTH AMERICAN FESTIVAL

CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of our competition at the South American Festival: Dean Marsh, Luis Vega, Zoe Stirling.

They each win a Tango lesson for two people and need to contact PATIO de TANGO to claim their prize.

Nick Jones & Tara Fortier at Rose Bay Milonga  |  March 1 Nick and Tara are International Tango teachers who are currently touring Australia (organised by Tango Synergy). For more information on their tour and workshops visit www.jeditango.com

TANGO SHOE DISPLAY @ SPANISH CLUB  |  MARCH 20

MORENA DANCEWEAR will be displaying their Tango shoes for purchase at our Thursday Practilonga at the Spanish Club (Bull Bar) from 7.30pm - 10pm. Morena has a large selection of shoes for men and women, imported directly from Buenos Aires. We highly recommend their shoes.

Tango in VIVA Magazine

The latest edition of VIVA includes an article on our Outdoor Milongas www.vivamagazine.com.au/tango_pages.asp

Café Carnivale  |  February – June 08
www.cafecarnivale.com.au

The line-up includes the popular Tango band - TANGO BAR (featuring Raul Techera on bandoneon) and platinum recording artist JORGE DO PRADO. Jorge draws on the Uruguayan Candombe for inspiration.

3rd Latin American Film Festival  |  March 6 - 16
www.sydneylatinofilmfestival.org
Film, culture and community engagement in celebration of Latin America.

An impressive collection of films and documentaries, including films from Argentina and Uruguay. Also live music and dance performances. The majority of funds raised from ticket sales are injected back into community development projects across Latin America.

Latin American Nights, Sydney Opera House  |  15 – 19 May
Sydney Symphony with bandeonista Carel Kraayenhof
www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/LatinAmericanNights.aspx

PATIO de TANGO WORKSHOPS - MARCH 08

Milonga 1 - (Intermediate & higher)
Tuesday March 18 - Club Rose Bay, 7pm - 8pm

Change of Direction (Beginners*)
Wednesday March 19, St Johns Church, 120 Darlinghurst Rd, 7pm - 8pm

Milonga 2** (Intermediate & higher)
Wednesday March 19 - St Johns, Darlinghurst, 8pm - 9pm

Musicality (Beginners*)
Thursday March 20, Spanish Club, 88 Liverpool St, City, 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Vals (Intermediate & higher)
Thursday March 20 - Spanish Club, 7.30pm - 8.30pm

* Beginners - prerequisite is 6 beginners lessons or equivalent.
**Milonga 2 can be attended without Milonga 1

Rate per Workshop: On the night: $20 Prepaid: $17. Bookings are required.

COURSES FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS

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Photo: Moshe Rosenzveig

The dates for our next courses for complete Beginners are:

Beginners 1 (1 hour per week for 6 weeks) Course rate: $110 or $100 if paid by 28 April.

Beginners 2 starts on the conclusion of B1 in each venue, same days and times.

Mondays 7pm - 8pm, Bondi Beach
Seagull Room, Bondi Beach Pavilion,
Queen Elizabeth Drive
May 5 - May 12 - May 19 - May 26 - Jun 2 - Jun 16 (no class Jun 9)

Wednesdays 7pm - 8pm, Darlinghurst
St Johns Church Hall, 120 Darlinghurst Road
(near Fire Station & car wash)
May 7 - May 14 - May 21 - May 28 - Jun 4 - Jun 11

Thursdays 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Sydney City
Spanish Club, level 2, 88 Liverpool Street (between George & Kent Sts)
May 8 - May 15 - May 22 - May 29 - Jun 5 - Jun 12

If you'd like to start earlier we have a new course for accelerated learning . . .

Beginners 1 & 2 Intensive course (limited to 4 - 8 people)
Choose one session time only from 10 - 11.30am or 12 - 1.30pm
Dates: Saturdays - Mar 29 - Apr 5 - Apr 12 - Apr 19 - Apr 26 - May 3
Venue: Bondi (Between Junction and the Beach)
Course rate: $190    BOOK NOW !

Milongas in Rose Bay
Club Rose Bay, New South Head Road (cnr. Vickery Ave) Rose Bay

"I don’t know how I lived without Tango." - Sima Oertli

For anyone passionate about Tango... with focus on the music of the Golden Era.

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Tuesday Milongas
7pm: Intermediate/Advanced lesson
8pm - 11pm: Milonga

Cover charge only $12
Casual lesson rate: $25 (includes Milonga)
Free entry for Milonga for enrolled students (Int/Adv only)

Saturday Milongas
on the "first Saturday of every month".

8pm: Introductory Beginners Lesson (FREE with cover charge)

9pm - 1am: Milonga

Cover charge: $18 (Includes lesson, yummy cakes, tea & coffee and lucky door prizes.)

Next dates:

Saturday, 1 March - features performance by Nick Jones & Tara Fortier.

Saturday, 5 April

PRACTILONGA on Thursdays at the Spanish Club
8.30pm - 11pm, 88 Liverpool St, City (Between George & Kent Sts)

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A popular hang-out for students who want to practice their Tango with supervision from Pedro and Sophia. Also a good spot for aficionados wanting a casual and relaxed night of social dancing. Music is arranged in tandas and cortinas with a predominance of Golden Era songs.

Cover charge: $10 or $5 surcharge on normal lesson rates.

Beginners lesson at 6.30pm, Intermediate lesson at 7.30pm

Flat rate parking of $8 is available at the Cinema City Car Park in Kent Street, with a parking discount ticket supplied by PATIO de TANGO on the night.

Tapas and other yummy Spanish fare can be ordered from a muy authentico Spanish Restaurant on Level 1 – Los Tres Amigos www.lostresamigos.com.au The restaurant delivers meals to the Bull Bar so you can wine, dine and Tango!

	Give the Gift of Tango - Six week Beginners Tango Course for one - $100 - Six week Beginners Tango Course for two - $200 - Private Tango Lesson for one - $70 - Private Tango Lesson for two - $80
Tango CDs - traditional and Nuevo direct from Buenos Aires... 1 Tango CD $29; 2 Tango CDs $50 Contact us to arrange your purchase.

Photos from Bondi Beach January Milongas

Photos: Carlos Zappata and Sophia Alvarez

To inspire your next trip to the supermarket...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-629zssP21Y

Soulful Russian animation with some Tango – 'Tale of Tales' by Yuri Norstein  www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCP1M9GHs0s

Article on Tango in Argentina - Sydney Morning Herald
www.smh.com.au/news/south-america/tango-makes-a-comeback-for-tourists/2008/02/05/1202090407920.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1

As always and until we dance,
 un abrazo tanguero from...

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