"Latin music, especially tango inspires in me, an instant connection to all human emotions - from sadness to joy, sensuality to spirituality, toughness to tenderness. It's a unique experience to be able to translate and share all these feelings through dance with another person."
- Moshlo Shaw, Brisbane (Tango teacher and violinist with Tango Paradiso)

There have been some great Tango experiences this month, in particular the Sydney International Tango Festival. What a great experience to have the 6 amazing teachers Cecilia Gonzales, Pablo Inza, Lucia Mazer, Ezequiel Farfaro, Mario Consiglieri, and Anabella Diaj-Hoffman. And always a pleasure to dance with interstate aficionados who add such a buzz to milongas!

Another highlight was performing with the wonderful local Orquesta Tipica - Tiempo de Tango and Edgard Alvarez and Linda Skrgatic at the Closing Gala of the Spanish Film Festival at the Academy Twins Cinema in Paddington. Thanks to Ed and Linda for putting on a great show, as did Tiempo de Tango. Find out more about them on their website or call Maggie for bookings on 0417 238 930.

As many of you will know, our friend and tanguera Desiree Bottelier has been kindly assisting us on the door while she mends an injured ankle. Can’t resist to include this recent photo from El Beso Tango Bar…

Caption Contest

Prize for the best caption of this photo is one FREE Entry to the El Beso Tango Bar. Please e-mail us your entries by June 25th.

Next dates for your calendar . . .

Saturday, 3rd June – Qualifying round for Australian Tango Championships
Sunday, 11th June – Glamour Dance shoes display Tango shoes (for purchase) at El Beso Tango Bar
Tuesday, 11th July - live music with Libertango Trio! They had the floor packed on their last visit. They just keep getting better and better.

Advance Notice of Visiting Teachers !

Gisela GALEASSI and Gaspar GODOY: 1st two weeks of June – Guests of the Sydney Tango Championships (offering workshops and private lessons). More details below. You can meet them on 6th June at our Rose Bay Tuesday Milonga!

Roberto HERRERA and his new partner Tamara BISCEGLIA: 1st weekend of November (workshops and performances). It’s a long weekend in Sydney and a very good time to visit if you’re from interstate! Contact us for more details.

Please note: Alejandra and Adrian HOBERT are now not able to visit Sydney due to changes to their international schedule.

(Tango teachers and organisers: Please let us know of any other teachers who are visiting Sydney or Australia.)

Calling all Engineers - Tango needs You !

"20% of Stanford students are in engineering but 40% of my dance students are engineers. So proportionally twice as many engineers are drawn to dance as other majors. Many of them tell me they are intentionally looking to balance their left-brain analytical work with a nonverbal, intuitive, musical and physical experience."

- Richard Powers, North American Tango teacher

www.tangochampionship.com.au

- 20 May – 10 June: Qualifying rounds at Sydney Milongas
- (Saturday 3 June: Qualifying round at Rose Bay Milonga)
- Monday 12 June: Finals, Sydney Opera House: 3pm - 7pm

The Australian National Tango Championship’s aim is to expand and promote Argentine Tango in Australia. This event will provide winning tango couples the opportunity to represent Australia in the IV World Tango Championship being held in Buenos Aires from 17 - 27 August 2006. This is a not-for-profit event run by an Organizing Committee with the endorsement of the World Tango Championship organisers in Buenos Aires (TCS). TCS is in turn endorsed by the National Tango Academy (Academia Nacional del Tango) and the Government of the City of Buenos Aires and the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

CATEGORIES
SALON: Qualifying rounds will be conducted at scheduled milongas. Entrants will dance three tangos with a group of up to 10 couples. The selection panel will judge your ability according to the Salon tango criteria can be obtained from the official website or at our Milongas.
STAGE: There are NO qualifying rounds. All Stage contestants automatically go into the Sydney Semi-finals.

PRIZES
The winning couples of each category (Salon and Stage) will win airfares from Sydney to Buenos Aires and accommodation in Buenos Aires and entry into the semi-finals of the World Tango Championship. The second place in each one of the categories will win discounted economy airfares and accommodation in Buenos Aires and entry into the semi-finals of the World Tango Championship. The third place prize in each of the categories is to be advised.

REGISTRATION FEE
A one off fee of $50 which also entitles you to entry to the Finals at the Opera House. Finals tickets for non competitors are also $50.

PRIVATE LESSONS & WORKSHOPS
The Judges for the event are Gisela Galeassi and Gaspar Godoy who were winners of the 2003 World Tango Championship in Buenos Aires (Stage category). They will be offering private lessons during 7th - 9th June in Bondi. The hourly rate is $120. Contact Sophia to book a lesson. They will be running workshops over the weekend of 10th and 11th June which will focus on the skills needed for the Salon category.

RAFFLE TICKETS
For only $10 you could win a return ticket to Buenos Aires flying Aerolineas Argentinas! All revenue from the raffle tickets will help to fund the Championships. Tickets can be purchased at Patio de Tango Milongas and classes, as well as other participating milongas in Sydney

www.dancexpo.com.au

Sports Centre, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush
Friday June 2 - Trade only day: 10am – 4pm
Saturday & Sunday June 3 & 4 - Open to all: 10am – 6pm

If you're a dancer or interested in dance.... professional, amateur or just want to have fun, this is the expo for you!

12 free dance classes - 8 free dance shows - plus all the top brands, all in one spot, all weekend!

An amazing array of exhibitors showcasing every dance product and service you can think of. Clothing, costuming, shoes, make-up, hair, fabrics, photography, videography, magazines, studio equipment, dance school software, health & nutrition, dance schools, societies and more....

Tickets available at the door
• Adults $15.00 per person.
• Children under 16 years $10.00 per child.
• Family, 2 adults and 2 children under 16 years $45.00 per family.

The Sydney Film Festival runs from 9th - 25th June and is one of Australia’s most prestigious film events, showcasing the best in film from Australia and around the world. Don’t miss the Latin Horizons strand which features some of the hottest works coming out of Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile and Venezula.

Check out the Australian premiere of exciting features like...

Play. A witty and sensual Chilean feature – a young woman finds a discarded suitcase and develops an obsession with its owner. Dendy Opera Quays, Mon 12 June at 4:40pm. (Chile / Argentina co-production)

The Aura. From the director of Nine Queens, an intricate and utterly mesmerising existential thriller about a man with a photographic memory plotting the perfect crime. State Theatre,Thu 15 June at 6:35pm. (Argentina / Spain co-production)

El Milagro de Candeal. Cuban pianist Bebo Valdes visits Brazil and meets Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and many other musical greats in this foot-tapping doco. See it on Fri 23 June at 2:35pm at the State Theatre. (Spain)

The Gronholm Method. Applicants for a top corporate job are forced to compete in a series of bizarre tests and twisted mind games – a compelling Madrid-set drama directed by Argentinian Marcelo Pineyro. Showing at the Dendy Opera Quays on Wed 14 June at 8:50pm, and again on Thu 15 at 4:35pm. Spain / Argentina / Italy co-production)

To check out more of our Latin Horizons films and to view the full program, visit www.sydneyfilmfestival.org For tickets call Ticketmaster at 136 100.

"Sunday night was fantastic, I loved every minute, especially sitting watching those who knew what they were doing." - John Giuffre

Level 2, City of Sydney RSL building
565 George St (near Liverpool St)
Sydney City

Prior to the Milonga, which runs from 8pm – 11.30pm, we offer two Tango classes. A Fundamentals 1 class (for complete beginners) at 6pm and a Fundamentals 2 class at 7pm. Cover charge is $10 or free with lesson (normal lesson rates and discounts apply).

Getting there: It’s a short walk from Town Hall Station. Sundays are easier than most nights for parking in the city. You can park for a flat rate of $10 at the Cinema City Carpark on Kent Stret (near Liverpool Street).

ROSE BAY MILONGAS . . .

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	Tango in Rose Bay Photo: M. Rosenzveig

"I always enjoy Rose Bay milongas with the warm company of like minded tangueros and an entertaining mix of music from classic through to nuevo." - Tony Parkes

All our Tuesday and Saturday Milongas are at the Rose Bay RSL on New South Head Road (corner Vickery Ave). Bar and Bistro on premises. For information on how to get there by public transport click here.

TUESDAY MILONGAS - every Tuesday
6.45pm: Intermediate / Advanced Tango lesson
7.45pm – 11pm: Milonga

Entry $10 ($20 for Intermediate/Advanced lesson and Milonga. Rates may vary with special events.)

	The Libertango Trio

Upcoming special event . . .

Tuesday, 11th July - The magical Libertango Trio will perform again at the Rose Bay RSL (9pm and 10pm). DJ in between. Cover charge $15 ($5 surcharge on normal lesson rates).

SATURDAY MILONGAS
On the 1st Saturday of each month from 8.30pm until 1am, following a complimentary 'Intro to Tango' lesson at 7.30pm. Entry $15 (Rates may vary with special events).

Next Saturdays . . .

3rd June - Qualifying round for Australian Tango Championship! Anyone with at least 6 months experience in Tango is eligible to enter. Contact Sophia if you would like to enter the 3rd June round.

1st July

5th August - Tango performance by Andrea Monti and Hugo Valdez (el Gato)

TANGO LESSONS . . .

We've just commenced our May – June term of 6 week courses. PATIO de TANGO’s next term of six week courses starts in the 1st week of July.

Our six week courses run more or less continuously through the year. The course rate is $110 or $100 if paid in full one week prior to the course. The early bird rate for the July - August term is available until 25th June.

Click here to book or enquire.
 

MAY / JUNE TERM

SUNDAYS Term: 21/5/06 - 25/6/06
El Beso Tango Bar, Lvl 2, 565 George St (near Liverpool St.), SYDNEY CITY
Fundamentals 1: 6pm – 7pm
Fundamentals 2: 7pm – 8pm
Stay for the Milonga after until 11.30pm for free.

MONDAYS Term: 22/5/06 - 26/6/06
Alliance Française, 257 Clarence St (near Druitt St), SYDNEY CBD
Fundamentals 1: 6.45pm – 8pm
Fundamentals 2: 7.45pm – 9pm

TUESDAYS Term: 23/5/06 - 27/6/06
ROSE BAY RSL, New South Head Rd
Intermediate - Advanced: 6.45pm – 7.45pm
(followed by a social dance until 11pm).

WEDNESDAYS Term: 24/5/06 - 28/6/06
St John’s Church Hall, 120 Darlinghurst Rd, DARLINGHURST
Fundamentals 1: 6.45pm – 7.45pm
Fundamentals 2: 8pm – 9pm

THURSDAYS Term: 29/5/06 - 29/6/06
Seagull Room, BONDI BEACH PAVILION, Queen Elizabeth Drive
Fundamentals 1: 7pm – 8.15pm

JULY / AUGUST TERM

SUNDAYS Term: 2/7/06 - 6/8/06
El Beso Tango Bar, Lvl 2, 565 George St (near Liverpool St.), SYDNEY CITY
Fundamentals 1: 6pm – 7pm
Fundamentals 2: 7pm – 8pm
Stay for the Milonga after until 11.30pm for free.

MONDAYS Term: 3/7/06 - 7/8/06
Alliance Française, 257 Clarence St (near Druitt St), SYDNEY CBD
Fundamentals 1: 6.45pm – 8pm
Fundamentals 2: 7.45pm – 9pm

TUESDAYS Term: 4/7/06 - 8/8/06
ROSE BAY RSL, New South Head Rd
Intermediate - Advanced: 6.45pm – 7.45pm
(followed by a social dance until 11pm).

WEDNESDAYS Term: 5/7/06 - 9/8/06
St John’s Church Hall, 120 Darlinghurst Rd, DARLINGHURST
Fundamentals 1: 6.45pm – 8pm
Fundamentals 2: 7.45pm – 9pm

THURSDAYS Term: 6/7/06 - 10/8/06
Seagull Room, BONDI BEACH PAVILION, Queen Elizabeth Drive
Fundamentals 1: 7pm – 8.15pm
Fundamentals 2: 8pm – 9.15pm

GIFT CERTIFICATES - Six week beginners Tango course for one  - $100 (early bird rate) - Six week beginners Tango course for two  - $200 (early bird rate) - Private Tango lesson – one person $70 - Private Tango lesson – two people $80 Traditional and Nuevo Tango CDs direct from Buenos Aires ! 1 Tango CD $29; 2 Tango CDs only $50 Contact us to arrange your purchase.

Glamour Dance Shoes . . .

We would like to thank the people of Glamour Dance Shoes for generously donating their dance shoes as a lucky door prize at our Saturday Milonga. They have a great selection of shoes and you can check them out on www.glamourdance.com

Viva Magazine . . .

The May/June edition of the VIVA Magazine includes Sophia’s interview of Jaimes Friedgen following his Sydney earlier this year. Click here to read the interview.

Viva Magazine is available at newsagencies or you can subscribe by calling 9715 3393.

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