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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Latin
American Nights
Presented by Sydney Symphony
Opera House
15 - 19 May 2008
"Piazzolla’s
concerto for bandoneón showcases the many moods of Tango, ranging from
anger to joy..."
Argentine poet Jorge Luis Borges says the tango was inspired by the
‘streets and dusks’ of Buenos Aires, the sultry dance of the bordellos
and slums. Ástor Piazzolla tamed the tango but preserved its violent
passions in his concert works. Piazzolla’s concerto for bandoneón (a
kind of accordion) showcases the many moods of that most seductive of
dances, ranging from anger to joy. Acclaimed bandeonista Carel
Kraayenhof will perform with his signature intensity. Piazzolla’s
teacher Ginastera also captured the musical soul of his country. In the
case of his ballet Estancia, it was the music of the Argentine cowboy,
with evocations of the grasslands, strumming guitars and rancher
machismo. Revueltas’ dazzling La Noche de los Mayas (The Night of the
Mayas) brings to vivid life the rituals of ancient Mexico, a celebration
of archaic energy and tropical colour. Young maverick Kristjan Järvi
conducts with his trademark dynamism.
For more information
http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/LatinAmericanNights.aspx
“Escape to NOSTALGIA Tango Bar”
The
roots of Tango stem from beautiful Buenos Aires, the place where Tango
culture evolved in its many bars. They became places of escape, where
people could forget their troubles and immerse themselves in Tango music
and dance. The essence of these old days is captured in NOSTALGIA Tango
Bar - A place where people from all walks of life can experience a
little piece of Buenos Aires.
When you listen or dance to Tango music, you’ll notice its highly
emotive nature. It is this longing for the past, the recreation of
special moments that NOSTALGIA Tango Bar aims to bring to its guests.
“Tango is a dance of
passion and self expression. The concept of NOSTALGIA was created to
provide an opportunity for people to enjoy Tango culture in a beautiful
bar like atmosphere, just like in Buenos Aires.”
– Franzesca Mimi.
Are you
curious about Argentine Tango?
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Everyone is invited to the
opening of NOSTALGIA Tango Bar on Sunday 18th May 2008!
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On this night guests will be treated to tango performances and will
have the opportunity to listen
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and dance to Tango Orchestra.
FREE entry for this special occasion.
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Every Sunday (after 18th
May)
Freeway Hotel, 115 Reserve Rd. Artarmon
5pm – 9pm entry $10 (includes free tango lesson)
Contact: Franzesca Mimi
A Little Buenos Aires – Tango in
Sydney
Phone: 0411 458 830
PAST EVENTS:
PINK
RIBBON TANGO
In this special event Tangueros, with the
support of Sydney tango teachers, local business, and dedicated tango
dancers will raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Your support for this Foundation is vital and appreciated. The
National Breast Cancer Foundation raises money to fund research into the
prevention and cure of breast cancer. An estimated 13,000 women, and 95
men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.
Entry is just $10.00
Tango
performances
Salsa performance
Guest DJS
Special tribute to the women of tango
Argentine sweets, tea and coffee
Raffle tickets $5.00
Raffle prizes
include private lesson, tango shoe vouchers, Aus International Tango
Festival voucher & more!!
SATURDAY 28TH JULY
where:
Paddington RSL.220 Oxford Street.Paddington
parking: Two levels of parking are available via County Avenue
cost: $10.00 p.p.
8pm to 1am
IF YOU CAN NOT MAKE IT ON THE NIGHT, BUT WOULD
LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION PLEASE CONTACT AMY (0404 857 188 | amy@tangueros.com.au)
Tango Championship 2008 -
Fundraising Milonga
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Fundraising Milonga
...to
help stage the 2008 Australian Tango Championships
Friday, 27 July |
8.30pm - 12am | Glebe Town Hall, St Johns Road Cover
charge $20.- (includes a light supper)
Features: Tango
performances, Taxi dancers for hire, Great raffle
prizes (including a return airfare to Buenos Aires
and Tango shoes by
Morena Dancewear, "Hug the Consul" ($1 a
hug).
Organisers (in
alphabetical order): A Little Buenos Aires, Club de
Tango, Dance Tango, Patio de Tango, Tango Entre
Amigos, Tango Sydney, Tangueros.
Sponsors:
Morena Dance shoes, SydneyTango.com.au
Supporters: El
Firulete, New Tango, Synergy Tango |
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Latin
Organic
Workshops & Fiesta
- July 7
LatinOrganic
invite you to tour and move around Latin
America in one day – with dance workshops
conducted by Latin people – followed by a
100% Latin Night Fiesta.
Morena Dancewear
will be present at this event.
There, you will be able to try, buy or just have
a look at our shoes. See you there!!
- Venue: Urban
Dance Centre - Studio 1
- 58 Abercrombie St,
Chippendale - Broadway
- Workshops: Reggaeton - Tango -
Lambada - Rumba Cubana - Bachata - Rueda Casino - Mambo - Chachacha
- Samba - Capoeira
- Time: Saturday
7th July - workshops 9am till 6pm followed by Party & shows
- Organisers: Buena Vista Dance call
Alegria [0410 633 681] or
Moro [0404 352 131].
Morena Dancewear
in the Sydney International Tango Festival !
It's that time again when Sydney will
be filled with excitement as people from all over Australia and other
countries converged in Sydney for the 3rd International Tango Festival.
This annual event will be held from the 30th of May to the 3rd of June
this year. Five highly rated and well respected Argentine Tango teachers
from Buenos Aires are coming to conduct workshops during the festival.
And you can watch them perform in the formal Grand Milonga on Sunday, 3
June at the Round-House, Univ. of NSW. For more information, visit the
festival website on
www.ausinternationaltangofest.com
