Jay the following was handed to me by a youth dancer and I undertook to forward same to you.
have problems with Fedansa National Hi Jay,
Jay the following was handed to me by a youth dancer and I undertook to forward same to you.
"I have been a dancer for a number of years now and am now dancing pre-champ.I however have a few questions or shall I say something which baffled me and which I picked up at the AGM on 10 February 2002.
Raffick Hoosein and Janine are supposedly the amateur South Africa latin champions.
I have attended every competition in the year 2001 and have not once seen them on any of the competition floors in Gauteng. Is it fair on our other dances who loyally and without fail compete and support Fedansa, mix with our other amateur beginners - championship dancers and then have Rafffick and Janine dancing 2 competitions for the year being chosen and sponsored by Fedansa to represent the Country. Some of the dancers do not even know who Raffick and Janine are.
They usually jet all over the world to dance and receive assistance from Fedansa whereas they do not support Fedansa in any way (They flew to Dubhay the day after the SA's). They now have problems with Fedansa National and we the dancers are supposed to support them in this matter. Their attitudes are too disgusting towards other dancers. As a dancer I see them on the cover of books and on the 10th it was the first time ever I saw Raffick at an AGM.
Please can anybody out there answer these questions or am I on the wrong path.
Dedicated Dancer"
Ed
I also have an erring BIG problem with that. It's called unfair bias. Someone in-the-know is in love with someone in that pair.I've circulated your letter to my huge following of ardent dancers... Competitive, Social, Spanish, Modern and Freestyle. Even if they ignore your honest words, they'll get the message, and I bet, you're not the only one who resents this type of blatant favouritism. I thought AGM's were there to sort out problems, not foster them? DD, thanks for your input.
bargains for belly dancers HI JAY
HOW ARE YOU?I JUST WANT TO LET ALL THE BELLY DANCERS OUT THERE KNOW THAT AT THE RAND EASTER SHOW IN HALL 9 STALL A5 , YOU CAN GET FANTASTIC BELLY DANCING MUSIC VERY CHEAP AND BEAUTIFUL BELLY DANCING OUTFITS.
SHE ALSO SELLS FINGER SYMBOLS AND EGYPTIAN MUSICAL INSTRAMENTS. THE LADY'S NAME IS MARWA AND HER PHONE NUMBER IS (011) 494 4052.looking for a partner Hi Jay
Looking for a partnerJohn LAM
Hotel Beach Galawa
Comores
Tel. : 78 81 18
Fax. : 78 82 51
E-mail : johnlamyf@hotmail.comObjet : partner wanted
John, 40 years old, 1.77m, ballet coached by Jeanne Wong(Royal Ballet), Stephen Prince(danseur etoile de l’Opera de Paris), contemporary, Matha Graham method coached by CC Chao(City contemporary in Hong Kong) and Pasqueline NOEL(Matha Graham US), ballroom and latin coached by top French (Michael and Odile Aufrere, vice champion rising star latin pro in Blackpool, Eric Zourdeau, official world semi-finalist ten dance pro, Michel Kroenig, Rhum Vermeij method) and Switzerland (Nicole Lambrigger, Switzerland latin champion), prechamp ballroom and latin in France, international for third country, seek for partner for competition.
The partner, can obtain accomodation in luxury hotel with swimming pool and beach, job is available with interesting salary and discounted flight from Comores to South Africa for competition and taking lessons.
Do not hesitate to query for details or reference.
Thanks & brgds.
one thing has really ticked me off Hi there Jay
It has been a long time since I last mailed you and I still happily receive and read you mail and website very regularly.But one thing has really ticked me off and I must say this in the strongest terms, that People who have not been in the dancing world long, cannot really make statements and accusations about other dancers that have been dancing for years. I am referring to the letter that was sent to you from 'Dedicated Dancer'. Yes, it is good to have people really interested in what is going on, and also taking note of things that happen within the dancing world. I also feel the same way that 'DD' feels, and I also feel that it is unfair sometimes, but you must also look at it from a different perspective.
Not all of us can afford to fly all around the world for competitions and improve ourselves, or have the time to do that, but luckily for "R & J", they do. But I would just like to set the record straight with 'DD', when I say that they are not being sponsored by Fedansa. I would like to know from 'DD', where he or she gets that information and under what circumstances they got it?
As far as I am concerned, I have been competing for 20 years and I am very much involved in dancing in South Africa and have also been the SA Champion in every age category and not once or never have I heard of or seen any of
the top couples being sponsored by Fedansa. Maybe the PAB's have got together with certain couples and help them raise funds, but to my knowledge I have not heard of any of that things going on.Also, if 'DD' do not know Rafick and Janine, then they definitely have not been long in the dancing world and definitely do not know the history of dancing in this country. If 'DD' are from JHB, then they must just ask anybody who is R & J, then they will know. I am not defending Rafick and Janine, but just defending dancing in general, cause maybe next week someone could be saying things about me (Carl) or my brother (Quintus) and I feel that they people saying these things should get all there information right first before saying and accusing.
Also, what is "DD" saying about Michael and Beata? they only come and dance the SA's and then they leave... what's wrong with that?? They fly the flag of South Africa proudly overseas. Also, if you are the National Champions, then you also get invited to competition all over the world and most times either the whole trip is paid for by the organizers or half of it and you have to see to the other half, and that is why they can travel so much. Also Janine's Parents live in Dubai and that is why they can travel there.
If 'DD' wants more information, then he/she should contact me and I will tell them.
kind regards and keep dancing
Carl Jansen (0829909795)
Ed
Carl, good hearing from you again. Always enjoy a strong defence and viewpoint. Thanks for your responseoff to Egypt for more belly dance training Hi Jay
News from the Jewelsheloo all precious jewels of the universe!
Just a short note to remind you all - I'm off to Egypt until Easter, attendinng workshops, etc. with international Belly dancers - (we can never say we know enough, not so!) - so off to humble myself with some of the world masters... and enjoy the personal growth... camels... pyramids..etc etc... glitteratti goodies... mmmmmm
Sooooo....please don't send any emails, sms's, calls etc - COS I WON'T REPLY IN A HURRY!
luv to all - all the best for all religious festivities over the next few weeks!
Mom Jewel
love and light, Charlotte
Ed
Good luck in Egypt. Looking forward to all the news. Here's Charlotte's Webpage "Jewels of the Nile"can you recommend a latin studio? Dear Jay
I would like my 11 year old daughter to start with Latin American dancing. Can you recommend a studio in the Centurion/Pretoria/Johannesburg region where she can be taught?Thank you,
Louise van den Berg
Tel +27 12 667 1867
Cell 082 956 7247
E-mail: clouise@netactive.co.zaEd
Here's the link to the list of studios in the various regions in South Africa. If you don't come right, let me knowI teach Argentine Tango in Cape Town Dear Editor
I teach Argentine Tango in Cape Town and also organize many events and functions for Tango lovers.
I know that Mareli Schroter has passed some info about me on to you but would like you to include more updated info.I teach Tango with my dance partner, Ina Wichterich Fortune, and we have a lively community in Cape Town.
All enquiries contact Mark on (h) 021 439 9466 or (cell) 082 397 9868 or email markhoeben@icon.co.zaEvery Tuesday evening there is a Tango PRACTICA at THE VALVE (32 Parliament Street,off Church Square,CT Centre) from 8.30pm to 10.30pm. Tango dancers are invited to come along and practise, dance to the authentic music and meet local and international teachers and dancers. Cost R15 pp.
Regular classes in SALON TANGO are given for different levels of student.
For the CT Festival in March I will present a Tango Salon at The Valve on Sat 23rd March from 9.30pm till late !! Live tango by CT Tango Ensemble for 2 hours from 11pm, !! Performances,!! Full bar, !! Free introductory lesson from 8.30pm-9.30pm on the night !! Dress smart and sexy - !! R30pp at the door)
In Late April,early May CLAARTJE BOISSEVAIN will be presenting Tango workshops in both Cape Town and Johannesburg
She is from EL CORTE, Eric Jorissen's tango school in NIjmegen, Holland and has been dancing and teaching with Eric for over 12 years.She is a very experienced dancer and teacher, who is renowned for her style and power, her ability to make her partner rise to meet her and her passion for this dance
Provisional CT dates
Mon 29th April to Sat 4th May - contact Mark at (021) 439 9466 or 082 397 9868 (Course will include classes at Intermediate and Advanced levels, possibly Beginners also, Free Practicas and a Salon to close.)Provisional JHB dates
Thurs 9th to Sat 11th May - Contact Donald or Sonia at (011) 825 1970 or 083 655 1970I include a copy of a recent Tango group email for your information.
Thank you
Mark Hoeben
TANGO NEWS FROM MARK 9TH MARCHDear all
Greetings from me and I do hope this finds you well .
MARCH is certainly proving to be a MAD month as there is soooo much on. Please read below all the news and try to support some ,if not all of these endeavours-- The Valve party, the Cape Town Festival and our March Tango salon. There is also some news about Joburg for any travellers and of course general CT news.DANCE EVENTS + FUNCTIONS
1. INVITATION TO TANGO - Don't miss NEXT SALON - SAT 23rd MARCH at THE VALVE - Live Music !! Perfs !! Voyeurs !! --R30 pp at door
2. OTHER CAPE TOWN FESTIVAL NEWS -- NIGHT VISION --DISTRICT 6 TRAD BALL - From 16th --24th March it's all happening and there is so much SOCIAL DANCE !!!!
3. PRACTICAS on TUES at THE VALVE continue--8.30pm--10.30pm R15 pp
4. THE VALVE LATIN- CUBAN- JAZZ PARTY Sat 16th MARCH from 8.30pm, Dress Sexy Latin, R25 pre bought or R30 at door. Any other details call Hardy 425 1262 during office hours5.When in JHB visit GARDELS TANGO RESTAURANT in Bedfordview (011) 825 1970) and TANZCAFE in Bryanston.
CLASSES ON OFFER1. NO SALSA THIS MONDAY EITHER --still toed up !!
2. SPECIAL-- INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED TANGO REVISION SESSIONS(Mark+Ina) -- WED 13th MARCH --Venue TBA
3. CLAARTJE BOISSEVAIN RETURNS TO CAPE TOWN-- WORKSHOPS Mon APRIL 29th to Sat MAY 4th--one week only !!!
4. ALEJANDRO offers Private classes or Practice-- CALL 788 7248 or 788 3729 (leave message for him )
5. MARELI SCHROTER is teaching DANCE WORKOUT at THE VALVE on Tuesdays, OTHER VALVE CLASSES
GENERAL NEWS1. LETTER FROM DANIEL and LINDA
DANCE EVENTS + FUNCTIONS
1. INVITATION TO TANGO - Don't miss NEXT SALON -- SAT 23rd MARCH at THE VALVE- 32 paqrliament sreet,on Church Square,CT Centre.
Live Music !! Perfs !! Voyeurs !! - R30 pp at door Please diarise (if you haven't already) this night. It is part of the Cape Town Festival Social Dance Programme.
FREE !!! BEGINNERS INTRO CLASS - 8.30pm-9.30pm - SALON starts 9.30pm
R30 pp at the door - FULL BAR available at VALVE
LIVE !!! CAPE TOWN TANGO ENSEMBLE from 11pm ---- Listen and Dance to our own Ensemble
TANGO PERFORMANCES from about 11.30pm
DRESS TO DANCE !!!!--Sexy,Colourful, Sleek, Black, Dramatic,Texture--HOT !!!!
TELL + BRING YOUR FRIENDS--To WATCH or DANCE and LISTEN
SAFE PARKING IN CHURCH SQUARE
MORE INFO --Call Mark at 439 9466 or 082 397 9868SEE YOU THERE --- or miss out on seeing and being seen, and DANCING with all and sundry
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2. OTHER CAPE TOWN FESTIVAL NEWS -- NIGHT VISION --DISTRICT 6 TRAD BALL --
From 16th --24th March it's all happening and there is so much SOCIAL DANCE !!!!
There is sooo much on for you and your families and friends to enjoy.
BUY the latest BIG ISSUE for the Official programme and info.On WED 20th MARCH there is a STREET EVENT as part of NIGHT VISION !!!!!!!!
Join me at the
# SUMMER LATIN DANCE DEMS from 8pm till 9pm --Latin, Salsa, Mambo, ArgentineTango, Hiphop, Cape
Jazzing, Rock n Roll and even Wheelchair Latin
# General Dancing from 9pm till 11pm to LATINOS- a local Latin Band
# Meet TEACHERS and Dance school Reps for info about where and when to learn and dance in CT
# FREE ! FREE ! FREE !Then DON'T MISS DISTRICT SIX TRADITIONAL BALL at CIVIC CENTRE PODIUM Fri 22nd March Tickets - Computicket
Also look out for Concerts in the Gardens, Dance events and performances by local and internationl dance companies and soo much more !!! and especially catch David Kramer's KAROO KITAAR BLUES at the BAXTER,-(moving stuff); Jazzart and Magnet Theatre's COLD WATER,THIRSTY SOULS at ARTSCAPE
BUT BE AT ------- THE MARCH TANGO SALON ------- SAT 23rd MARCH at THE VALVE 9.30 till LATE
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3. PRACTICAS on TUES at THE VALVE continue--8.30pm--10.30pm R15 pp
As it says, come and practise, meet,drink (a little) and dance --- Who knows who will drop in. Ask someone to dance,whether you are male or female Visitors from overseas are more frequent so join us at the Practica
Safe parking -- Olivier will look after your car and escort you in if needed.@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
4. THE VALVE LATIN- CUBAN- JAZZ PARTY Sat 16th MARCH from 8.30pm, Dress Sexy Latin, R25 pre bought or R30 at door. Any other details call Hardy 425 1262 during office hours
Support Hardy, Steven and Futurestarz events.I'm sure Willie will be at the cemtre playing all sorts of Fab music.
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5.When in JoHannesBurg visit GARDELS TANGO RESTAURANT in Bedfordview lovely restaurant,Tango themed beautiful dance floor,opportunity to meet Donald and Sonia Burdett,and Ralf ---Tango teachers, and other tango loverss.
Call (011) 825 1970 for directions and more info. and TANZCAFE in Bryanston Previously owned by Mareli Shroter it has re opened recently.@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ CLASSES ON OFFER1. NO SALSA THIS MONDAY EITHER --still toed up !! Sorry ---Mark
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2. SPECIAL-- INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED TANGO REVISION SESSIONS (Mark+Ina) -- WED 13th MARCH --Venue TBA
Before Sat 23rd March, we will hold these classes to revise steps for differnt levels. R30 pp
INTERMEDIATE 7.30pm till 9.00pm and ADVANCED 9pm till 10.30pm Organize your partner if you can !!!!!&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
3. CLAARTJE BOISSEVAIN RETURNS TO CAPE TOWN - WORKSHOPS Mon APRIL 29th to Sat MAY 4th - one week only !!!
Many of our older tangueras and os will remember Claartje's visit in May 2000 and I am sure, like me, will look forward to her return. She is from EL CORTE, Eric Jorissen's tango school in NIjmegen, Holland and has been dancing and teaching with Eric for over 12 years.She is a very experienced dancer and teacher, who is renowned for her style and power, her ability to make her partner rise to meet her and her passion for this dance.
DIARISE these dates now
Times and Venue TBA
3 classes for R300 pp
FREE Practicas
FOCUS on Followers,style, power and grace
What makes a GOOD FOLLOWER
What makes a GOOD LEADER
Private lessons also possible
SALON to end course AT A NEW VENUE ( hopefully )
CALL MARK at 439 9466 or 082 397 9868 for details&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
4. ALEJANDRO ( the student from Buenos Aires in Cape Town to learn English) offers Private classes or Practice
CALL 788 7248 or 788 3729 ( leave message for him )&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
5. MARELI SCHROTER is teaching DANCE WORKOUT at THE VALVE on Tuesdays.
For info about her Dance Workout classes, Argentine Tango classes and Ballroom and Latin Call Mareli on 082 220 8445 or e mail at schroter@mweb.co.zaOTHER VALVE CLASSES - Speak to Hardy at the Valve on Tuesdays, pick up a leaflet or call 4251362.
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GENERAL NEWS
1. LETTER FROM DANIEL and LINDADear All
Daniel Canuti is back in Germany now, but both he and I would like to express our sincere thanks to all the people who helped out with the courses and to all those who made his time in Cape Town so memorable. The list is too great to mention and we have expressed personal thanks to most people, but we would like to say once again that we couldn't have done it without all of you.
We received help from many people. Thank you again to those who helped with the posters, the pamphlets, the press release, the emailing, the photographing, the music for the salon, the setting up(and clearing up) of the hall for the salon, the organising of classes in Strand, those leaders who came to balance out numbers and to help beginner learners, those who lent out their home for private lessons, those who gave Daniel much needed physiotherapeutic massage(!). Thank you too for the braai organised in Daniel's honour as well as the dinner invitations(some of which we could not make). Thank you too for the lovely gifts.
A lot of people gave up precious time to help out and take part. We believe that the classes would not have run so smoothly had we not been given the support and encouragement that we did. Daniel was particularly touched by the warmth and enthusiasm of the tango students here.
The classes were fun, but hard work. We hope that we have added something to tango in Cape Town. We hope everybody learned a lot and we hope that the tango community will develop, mature and keep growing in Cape Town.
Many thanks
Daniel and Linda
That's it from me, HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL SOON AND PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO FRIENDS AND DANCERS WITHOUT EMAIL. Chow Mark
Call me on 439 9466 or 082 397 9868 with any queires or thoughts.