"Tango is the moment when two people communicate without words to express a feeling with just an embrace, a glance." - Virginia Pandolfi

Dear Tango Friend,

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	Pedro & Sophia tango at Darling Harbour Fiesta 2006

October 1-7 is going to be a great time to be in Sydney if you love Tango!

We start the week off on Monday, 1st October (long weekend) with a "Mini Milonga" at the Aqua Shell, Darling Harbour from 2:20pm - 2:45pm. An official event of the Darling Harbour Fiesta (28 September to 1 October).

Tango aficionados are invited to dance at this FREE event. The dancing will be in a group situation and improvised, with a few solo dances as well.

The Fiesta organisers stipulate that dancers are required to dress elegantly in red/black. No jeans allowed! Please arrive at 2pm if you are dancing. >> Fiesta Program

PATIO de TANGO's next monthly Milonga (Tango social night) on Saturday, 6 October at Club Rose Bay is both a farewell for Fabián Peralta (2006 World Salon Tango champion) and Virginia Pandolfi and PATIO de TANGO’s 6th Birthday celebration. We warmly invite all our students and Tango aficionados from Sydney and out-of-town to this special event.

Those new to Tango may like to do the Introductory Tango Lesson at 8pm which is FREE with the Milonga cover charge... No partner required!

The night after (7 October) Fabián and Virginia will be guests at the 5th Milonga Para Los Niños (Dance for the Children); a Charity Milonga to be held at Marrickville; organised by PATIO de TANGO, Jacqueline Simpson & Entre Amigos.

Donations for the silent auction and raffles will be greatly appreciated. Donors, please contact the Donations Coordinator, Sima Oertli, on 9337-1900 or 0411 822258 or email soertli@eveningstar.cc

There's also a series of great Workshops by Fabián and Virginia over that week, including one on 5 October for all levels (not advertised on original flyer).

We're also looking forward to participating in the Aerolineas Argentinas International Tango Congress of New Zealand in October. Many thanks to Aerolineas Argentinas for sponsoring our trip.

Fabián Peralta & Virginia Pandolfi
October series of Workshops and Events | 2 - 7 October

Workshop with Fabián & Virginia at Darlinghurst 1/9/07

FABIÁN & VIRGINIA’s SYDNEY VISIT is hosted by PATIO de TANGO in association with NicNac Theatre Inc. Fabián & Virginia are exponents of the Villa Urquiza style, which is a very established and popular style in Buenos Aires. Dancers of this style include some of our favourite dancers. To mention just a few… Javier Rodriguez & Andrea Misse, Julio Balmaceda & Corina de La Rosa, Geraldine Rojas and Natasha Poberaj.

Fabián and Virginia are teaching and performing in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Port Macquarie and Byron Bay.

WORKSHOPS WITH FABIÁN AND VIRGINIA
For the October series we are limiting all workshops to 30 participants (15 couples) and we are offering an early bird rate which ends on Tuesday 25th September. Contact Sophia for bookings and more details.

Tuesday 2 October - Rose Bay
Workshop 9 CIRCULATING LA PISTE (INT/ADV)
Walking with adornment and navigation
6.45pm - 8.15pm

Wednesday 3 October - Darlinghurst
Workshop 10 CADENCIA (Rhythm & flow) (INT/ADV)
With ochos, low boleos & rock steps 7pm - 8.30pm

Thursday 4 October - Spanish Club
Workshop 11A A MUSICAL INTERPRETATION (INT/ADV)
How to dance different orchestras - Di Sarli, D’Arienzo, Pugliese etc.
7pm - 8.30pm

Friday 5 October – Darlinghurst
Workshop 11B Walking technique & embrace - Villa Urquiza style
(ALL LEVELS) 7pm - 8.30pm

Saturday 6 October - Darlinghurst
Workshop 12 VALS CRUZADO (INT/ADV)
Vals using cross foot system 11am - 12.30pm

Workshop 13 MILONGA LISA & TRASPIE (INT/ADV)
Milonga: Single and double time 1.30pm - 3pm

Sunday 7 October - City Dance Centre
Workshop 14 TANGO VILLA URQUIZA - 2 (INT/ADV)
Completion of Villa Urquiza 1 (28/8) recommended but not essential
11am - 12.30pm

Workshop 15 TANGO AL REVES (INT/ADV)
A playful style, easy and enjoyable to learn that complements well the Villa Urquiza Style 1.30pm - 3pm

WORKSHOP VENUES

Club Rose Bay: New South Head Road (Cnr. Vickery Ave) Rose Bay

Darlinghurst: St Johns Church Hall 120 Darlinghurst Road
(near carwash & fire station)

Spanish Club: 88 Liverpool Street, City (between George & Kent Sts)

City Dance Centre: 161 Castlereagh Street, City
(between Market & Park Sts)

SPECIAL EVENTS WITH FABIÁN & VIRGINIA
- open to everyone! -

PATIO de TANGO's September 1 Saturday Milonga had a turnout of about 200 people, including tangueros from Canberra, Brisbane and Hobart. Fabián & Virginia’s performance was sublime and very moving. We're looking forward to another great Saturday night at 'Club Rose Bay' in October.

Club Rose Bay 1/9/07 Source: Isao Morimoto

Tuesday 2 October - Club Rose Bay
Fabián & Virginia return from interstate and we celebrate Fabián’s birthday with cake and a birthday dance! 8.15pm - 11pm
Cover $15 or $5 prepaid with workshop 9

Thursday 4 October - Spanish Club

	Fabián tangoing with Sima at Rose Bay Photo: Sydney Moore

Australian Tango Championship '08 Promotion Night. Simulated Championships Qualifying round judged by Fabián & Virginia. Participate and get some valuable feedback from the judges! Q&A session with Fabián, followed by Practilonga. Bar service available. 8:30pm - 11pm. Raffle on the night with great prizes to raise funds for the 2008 Championship.

Cover $15 or $10 prepaid with workshop 11A (see more below on this event).

Saturday 6 October - Club Rose Bay
Farewell Milonga for Fabián & Virginia and 6th Birthday celebration for PATIO de TANGO! Cake and complimentary glass of champagne to toast the occasion. Free Intro Tango lesson with Pedro & Sophia at 8pm. Milonga: 9pm - 1am | Cover $20

Sunday 7 October - Hard Court Tennis Club
Centennial Street Marrickville
Milonga Para Los Niños - Fundraising event organised by PATIO de TANGO, Jacqueline Simpson & Entre Amigos. All proceeds go to 'Sociedad Para Los Niños', a charity which assists disadvantaged children in Argentina. Social dancing, Performance, Raffles etc. 8pm - 12am | Cover $20
For info visit www.paralosninos.net

AUSTRALIAN SALON TANGO CHAMPIONSHIP SIMULATION & PROMOTION NIGHT  | 4 October at the Spanish Club

In late 2006 we hosted a Tango Salon Championship simulation with Roberto Herrera and Tamara Bisceglia as judges. It’s back by popular demand with Fabián and Virginia (the ambassadors of the 'Australian Tango Championship 2008') as judges! Whether or not you are entering the Championship in 2008, this is a great opportunity to get some expert feedback and advice on your dancing; and it’s all for FREE (with the cover charge).

The event will be convened by the founder of the 'Australian Tango Championship', Susan Hargrave. Three songs are played representing different orchestras (e.g. Pugliese, Di Sarli, D’Arienzo). The songs are not known in advance by the contestants to ensure that the dancing is completely improvised. Contestants will be observed by Fabián and Virginia, who rate each couple according to musicality, posture, connection, footwork and floorcraft.

All contestants should check out the official contestant guidelines at www.tangochampionship.com.au/salonrules.htm

At the end of the 3 songs, the judges decide on the winning couple who will be announced and awarded some special prizes! Other ratings will not be made public, but contestants are encouraged to get feedback from Fabián and Virginia on their dancing.

PRIVATE LESSONS

An other way to take advantage of Fabián and Virginia’s expertise is to book a private lesson. Contact Sophia if you're interested.

WORLD TANGO CHAMPIONSHIP BUENOS AIRES
AUGUST 2007

	Dante & Ines

The Salon Tango winners were Dante Ezequiel Sanchez and Ines Muzzopappa from Buenos Aires. The ten couples who made it to the Salon Tango finals comprised of seven from Argentina, one from Russia, one from Germany and one from Colombia.

The 2007 Stage Tango winners were Fernando Gracia and Natalia Yael Tonelli Attori from Buenos Aires. The ten couples who made it to the Stage Tango finals comprised of three from Buenos Aires, two from Colombia, one from Chile and one from Japan.

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Fernando & Natalia

Congratulations to the two couples who represented Australia in the Championship – SALON: George Milonovich (Sydney) and Jan Rae (Sydney /Byron Bay). STAGE: Federico Mattiuzzi & Hosanna Heinrich. (Sydney).

Here's some footage of the 'World Tango Championship 2007' in August >>> www.youtube.com (Salon Tango Finals – the final 10 couples.) Dante and Ines are the couple numbered 278. Who would you have chosen? The Stage winners were Fernando and Natalia >>> www.youtube.com/watch

AUSTRALIAN TANGO CHAMPIONSHIP & FESTIVAL 2008
24 – 27 April, Sydney

You are invited to participate in the 2008 Australian Tango Championship & Festival. This non profit event has something for everyone!

Finals and Semi Finals in Sydney – Thursday, 24 April from 2pm. Workshops with Buenos Aires judges. Anzac Day-Weekend.

Festival Milongas on Friday and Sunday, plus a GALA Milonga on Saturday with orchestra and performances.

For further information...
info@tangochampionship.com.au | www.tangochampionship.com.au

Aerolineas Argentinas
INTERNATIONAL TANGO CONGESS of New Zealand
19 – 22 October, Auckland

	Javier and Andrea

www.tangoenz.co.nz/geninfo.html

Features the NZ Tango Championship, Final performances and Workshops by the Argentinian Dance Company 'Corporacion Tango' and mega Tango stars Javier Rodriguez & Andrea Misse!

We've been invited to this great event for the past three years and have thoroughly enjoyed it every time.

Many thanks to Aerolineas Argentinas for sponsoring our trip to Auckland.

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	Marina & Alankar		Chrissy and Harry
Photos: Sydney Moore

Milongas at Rose Bay

This is for anyone passionate about Tango... with a focus on the music of the Golden Era.

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

Every Tuesday and monthly on the "first Saturday of the month".

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

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

Saturday Milongas
8pm: Introductory lesson for beginners (FREE with cover charge)
9pm - 1am: Milonga | Lucky door prize

Next date: 6th October

Practilonga on Thursdays at the Spanish Club
8:30pm – 11pm, 88 Liverpool Street, Sydney City

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Tangoing at the Spanish Club

A popular hang-out for students who want to practice their Tango and for aficionados wanting a casual and relaxed night of social dancing. Music is arranged in tandas and curtinas 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, when your parking ticket is endorsed by the Spanish Club.

NOTE: NO PRACTILONGA ON THURSDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER DUE TO DOUBLE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS 1 & BEGINNERS 2 covering weeks 5 & 6 of current course.
6.30PM – 8.30PM : B1
8.30PM – 10.30PM: INT
10.30PM – 11PM: FREE Practica for Students only

We offer Tango Courses at four levels...
Beginners 1, Beginners 2, Intermediate and Intermediate/Advanced.
For full details please visit our website!

   We have some attractive
   Gift Certificates available for...

- 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.

Byron Bay Tango Festival (7 - 9 Sep) Fabián and Virginia were the Festival’s guest artists and the good turnout of Sydney dancers was well appreciated by local dancers. We've really enjoyed this relaxing, fun and friendly event.
		One of the Byron Bay workshops

Photo shoot & article about Tango by Wentworth Courier...
>> wentworthcourier.com.au (page 033 | 22 August)

		Wedding Parade Sophia and Pedro performed at the Halo Designs Bridal Parade in Crows Nest (12 Aug)
Sophia & Pedro

Practical tips for the Tango social dance floor:
http://lonewalker.blog.co.uk/practical_tips

Buenos Aires Tango Styles and Teachers
http://lonewalker.blog.co.uk/buenos_aires_tango

	Osvaldo Cartery & Luisa Inis de Cartery (2004 Salon Tango Champions) show that Tango is for all ages.

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

P.S. For more Tango information please visit our website; and to check out what we've been up to recently, have a look through some of our past Newsletters...  December January/February March/April June/July  August

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