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"We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once.” - Friedrich Nietzsche
We’re so excited about the opening of the 'El Beso' Tango Bar which will showcase Sydney’s fine Tango musicians. We’ve always felt that it was important to encourage and promote live Tango music. And isn’t it fantastic that there are now at least three established Tango bands in Sydney! A sign of a healthy and growing Tango scene. Our outdoor Milonga concept has proved to be very popular, and there’s more in September and October at three beautiful locations in the Eastern Suburbs. Our Milongas and classes will continue as usual. The only change is that we'll start an extra Intermediate / Advanced class on Saturdays in Paddington as from 29th October. In October we'll be performing and teaching at Tango Festivals in Melbourne and Auckland. Many thanks to LAN Airlines for sponsoring our flight to the New Zealand Tango Congress. Did you know that they’ve expanded their presence in Australia to five weekly flights from Sydney to Santiago, via Auckland; and that they've recently started operating LAN Argentina - the hub of which is in Buenos Aires? Read on for more details of past and future happenings in the Tango world,
and there are some great photos . . . Congratulations to the winners of the World Tango Championship Buenos Aires 2005 . . .
A Gala Event not to be missed . . . THE 'EL BESO' TANGO BAR ! 'El Beso' (Spanish for 'the Kiss') is a romantic name like the ambience of the space and the sentiment of the dance, and a dedication to one of our favourite Milonga venues... El Beso in Buenos Aires.
Sunday, 25th September, 6pm - 11pm It's centrally located and only a short walk from Town Hall station.
As from September 25 'El Beso' will be open every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 6pm - 11pm. It's an elegant and luxurious venue
with a lovely dance floor, space for lounging, two bar
stewards at your service, soft romantic lighting . . . and live Music !
We're delighted to have Sydney's original and longest-running Tango band, Cambalache, playing for us. The four-piece band, with a line-up of professional Tango musicians, will play traditional Tangos, Milongas and Vals for social dancing. And between sets, our experienced Tango DJ will keep the floor humming with tandas of traditional and contemporary Tango Argentino. The cover charge includes a Beginners Tango Lesson at 6pm and social dancing from 7pm onwards. You don't need to bring a partner, but you'll need to book the lesson. As it is within RSL's, you'll need to sign in at the door and produce an ID with your address. You won't need to become a member, and we can even sign you in if you live within 5 km of the Club. If you'd like to become a member though, membership is $5 per year. Open Air Tango Dancing ! New to Tango? If you’d like to see what social Tango dancing (Argentine style) looks like, come along to our regular open-air Milongas. They are FREE events and all are welcome to watch, and we’ll be there to talk to you more about Tango.
Open Air Milongas . . . Cnr. Bay Street and Guilfoyle
Avenue Sunday, 16 October, 7pm - 9pm PATIO de TANGO Milongas… All our Milongas are at the Rose Bay RSL on New South Head Road (corner Vickery Avenue). We have visitors from all over the world, including some of the big names in Tango. The venue has an excellent dance floor and acoustics, atmospheric lighting and good feng shui for getting a dance! Parking is easy and there’s a bar and bistro on the premises. For information on how to get there by public transport click here. Tuesday Milongas… Every Tuesday from 7:45pm - 11pm following an Intermediate / Advanced Tango lesson at 6:45pm. Entry $10 (excluding special events). $20 for lesson and Milonga. The LIBERTANGO TRIO performs at our Tuesday Milonga once a month. Contact us for dates of their next appearances. Cover charge: $15 ($5 for enrolled students doing the lesson). $20 with lesson (free entry to the Milonga).
Saturday Milongas… Every 1st Saturday of the month from 8:30pm - 1am, following a complimentary “Intro to Tango” lesson at 7:30pm. Entry is $15 (excluding special events). Next Saturday Milongas… Tango Lessons…
NEXT TANGO COURSES
The September - October term starts on 13 September. The October - November term starts on 25th October. It's not too late to join our Sep - Oct courses. Entry is accepted in the first two weeks. Course rate $100 if paid in full by 19th October or $110 thereafter. Bookings are essential. No partner is required. We duplicate our classes 2 - 3 days per week at different venues, and you can swap between venues at any time to complete your course or for extra practice. Contact us for more details on discounts and special offers available to enrolled students. Tuesdays ROSE BAY RSL, New South Head Road Intermediate/Advanced 6:45pm - 7:45pm Wednesdays St John’s Church Hall, 120 Darlinghurst Road, DARLINGHURST Fundamentals 1
6:45pm - 7:45pm Thursdays BONDI BEACH PAVILION, Seagull Room, Queen Elizabeth Drive Fundamentals 1 7pm - 8pm Saturdays St George Anglican Church 245 Glenmore Road, Five Ways, PADDINGTON September - October term times 17/9 - 22/10/05 October - November term times 29/10 - 3/12/05 Four days of Tango immersion for Mind, Body and Soul . . .
Special overseas guests are Enrique and Guillermo De Fazio – a.k.a. LOS HERMANOS MACANA. They are currently the hottest act on the international Tango scene. We'll be teaching and performing again this year, along with leading Tango teachers from around Australia.
We've been invited to teach and perform at this exciting event which features 8 international Argentinean visitors . . .
Cecilia Gonzales, Claudia Codega and Esteban Moreno, Moti-Moses Buchboot, The Argentinian Gauchos. Expect 3 nights of great Milongas and shows . . .
Lost & Found Lost . . . Black evening cardigan at Rose Bay’s 3/9/05 Milonga. Found . . . black bag containing Salvio dancing shoes at Rose Bay RSL Contact us to report or claim lost items.
- RECENT HIGHLIGHTS -
Saturday Milonga in Rose Bay - 3/9/05 Open Air Milonga at Bondi Beach - 21/8/05
"Pedro and Sophia, Thank you for a delightful day dancing Tango by the beach. You brought a little bit of Buenos Aires to Bondi, and clearly the crowd enjoyed the show. As a beginner to Tango, I felt very shy to step out onto the dance floor seeing so many tourists waiting curiously with their cameras – but I'm so glad that I did, because it showed me how much you've taught me in such a short time and built my confidence dancing as well. Looking forward to the next...” - Wendy Dent, filmmaker
“It was not just myself who enjoyed the Libertango Trio so much last Tuesday… Anyone who loves music appreciates live music and I think all Tango lovers present were wooed by the Trio. Their tempo changes particularly were fantastic. Thanks for giving them the license to thrill.” - Julian Wright Fundraiser for the Sydney Regional Division of the World Tango Championship at Entre Amigos in Marrickville - 14/8/05
We performed on that night with four other Sydney based Tango schools and it was very satisfying to work together for a good cause. Well done Entre Amigos for organising this great event.
Suzy, one of our talented Tango students, invited Pedro to perform with her a Tango dance at her birthday party. She danced beautifully and wowed everyone present. It was her first public Tango performance. Congratulations and Feliz Cumpleaños Suzy!
Until we dance, un abrazo tanguero from . . .
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We’re so looking forward to this!!! We had a ball last year and enjoy the hospitality (and sense of humour) of the hosts. Expect to have heaps
of fun at this event and to meet tangueros from all over Australia, NZ and beyond.
The Libertango Trio, Rose Bay RSL - 16/8/05
Suzy
Green’s Birthday Party - August 2005