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If you were like us, receiving all these information about mouth-watering dance events all over the world, what would you do? Yes, you said it. SHARE IT!!! One man's junk is often another man's treasure. We've culled this list from postings with the Tango-L, and a few other sources. But they're still mainly Tango events. For all who'd be interested.

North America l South America l Europe

NORTH AMERICA

Argentine Tango workshop with Daniel Trenner
Cleveland, Ohio
Belinda's Bar 9613 Madison Ave.
Oct 8 - 9 - 10 and now the 11th also floor space limited to 60 people, reserve a place NOW by calling 440/327-8211 or E mail TimmyTango@aol.com
Workshop by Guillermo Merlo and Fernanda Ghi
Miami
OCT 8   7:30-9:00 p.m. Followers "giro (molinete)" 
                                  technique - Fernanda Ghi
            7:30-9:00 p.m. Leaders "giro (molinete)" technique 
                                  - Guillermo Merlo
            For intermediate and advanced tango dancers
            Venue: 270 Catalonia Ave., Coral Gables
    Followed by Milonga hosted by Roberto Maiolo 
    (admission to milonga $10, not included in the cost of 
    Workshop)
OCT 9  7:30- 9:00 p.m. Couples "giro (molinete)" technique  
                                   - Fernanda Ghi and Guillermo 
                                   Merlo
    For intermediate and advanced tango dancers. How and 
    when to do a "giro". How to lead it, what should the 
    follower do to ensure the execution in unison.
            Venue: 1250 NW 22nd. Ave., Miami 
                        (Polish American Club)
    Followed by Milonga hosted by Randy and Lydia 
    (admission to milonga $10, not included in the cost of 
    Workshop)
OCT 10  3:00- 4:30 p.m.Giros Practica. - Fernanda Ghi and 
                                   Guillermo Merlo
    No new material will be presented. Students will dance 
    and practice the material covered on Friday and 
    Saturday evenings. Guillermo and Fernanda will be 
    correcting students as they dance, to ensure that they 
    are incorporating the technique learned.
    Venue: 540 Brickell Key Dr., 4th. Floor
Workshops limited to 24 people. 
Entire weekend-two Classes and Practica: $50 Pre-registering (deposit to be received by October 5, 1999).
Entire weekend-two Classes and Practica: $55, Registering at the door on Friday evening.
Classes: Each class $ 25, or both classes for $40.
Practica: $15
Registration processed on a First-Come First- Served basis, please register in advance, by phone: (305) 373-2698, mail payment (minimum 50% deposit) with attached registration form to 540 Brickell Key Dr., Ap 713,Miami, FL, 33131. Make checks payable to Guillermo Merlo

Fund-Raising Milonga for DC Jewish Community Center Co-Sponsored by Washington-Baltimore Tango in Washington DC
Oct 9 Saturday 8:00pm to 12:00am 
Beginners class is FREE with admission - 8:00 to 9:00 PM
Venue: Social Hall, DC Jewish Community Center
1529 16th Street, NW (corner of Q Street), Washington DC
Fee: $10: Proceeds will go to DC JCC.
Contact Chan (301-352-0907 or WBTango@geuni.com) for more information.
Street Tango Party
San Diego, CA
Sunday, Oct. 10 at El Mundo del Tango 5 pm to 7 pm. Featured will be live music from Argentina.
Followed by student showcases and a Milonga from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. For those out of town, there will also be a Milonga on Saturday night, so you may make a weekend of it.
For more information you can reply to this email or inquire at:
El Mundo del Tango (858) 689-2422 
6904 Miramar Road, Suite 110 San Diego, CA 92121
Tango Workshops with Marcelo Solis & Yanina Messina
San Francisco Bay area
OCT 10 (Sun.) at the Danceasy Studio, 9951 San Pablo, El Cerrito, CA, (510) 524-9100, 1 to 4 PM, $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Covers TURNS (giros). Basic turns; combining turns with kicks, sacadas, paradas, ochos, boleos and syncopation; using different rhythms (tango, vals, milonga); and using turns to change direction.
OCT 17 (Sun.) at the Studio, 1018 Almanor Lane, Lafayette, CA, (925) 283-0191, 4 to 6 PM, $30 per person. This is Yanina's WOMEN'S TECHNIQUE & MUSIC INTERPRETATION WORKSHOP. The emphases is on exercises for balance; walking backwards; pivots; ochos; molinete; work to move torso and legs independently; and musicality and interpretation. Both women and men are welcome--very good for men as well!
Argentine Tango Lessons with CA tanguero CHRISTOPHER NASSOPOULOS
presented by Austin Tango Connection in Austin, Texas
" Classes will focus on body axis, posture, step quality and step selection as they relate to the music, rhythmic sequencing and flow. Offered in his open, non-critical and supportive style, Christopher's ability to observe and identify changes that you may need grants leaders and followers specific useful information -- allowing you to stand up and get the most from your body, the music and the floor. This instruction is for those who desire to advance their musicality, creativity and expressiveness."

OCT 15  Afternoon: Private lessons available
             8:30-11:00 pm: Milonga sponsored by 
                                    Dance International.
                    $5 cover; $3 for Dance International Students
OCT 16  Morning: Private lessons available (couples only)
             1-2:30 pm: Fundamentals & Musicality I
             3-4:30 pm: Fundamentals & Musicality II
             8:00-11:00 pm: Milonga sponsored by 
                                   Dance International
                     $6 cover; $4 for students. 
                     At the Red Lion, 6121 N. IH 35 at 290
OCT 17  Morning: Private lessons available (couples only)
             1-2:30 pm: Fundamentals & Musicality III
             3-4:30 pm: Fundamentals & Musicality IV
OCT 18  Private lessons available

Cost: Workshops are $15 per class or $55 for all four classes. To register, send your check payable to:
Glenn Meter, Registrar, 1901 W. 42nd, Austin, TX 78731.
For more information, or to schedule a private lesson, call 512.374.9193.

Tango Weekend with Leandro Palou & Andrea Misse
Detroit/Windsor in cooperation with the The Latin & Argentine Tango Club of Detroit
OCT 15 "Latin Night Extravaganza" at the Caboto Club
        in Windsor.This is a yearly event sponsored by the
        Windsor International Ballroom Club. Stephane
        Champage & Manon Hurteau, Latin Champions, will
        also perform in the Show with Leandro & Andrea. 
    Cost: $45 U.S, $60 Canadian, for the full evening; 
        Dinner, Show, and General Dancing. 
OCT 16 Workshop by Leandro & Andrea will conduct a 
        workshop at Dance Avenue in Dearborn, Michigan.    
        1:00 to 2:30pm Ladies with Andrea & 
                               Men with Leandro
        2:30 to 4:00pm Tango Technique
        4:00 to 5:30pm Milonga Class
        6:00 to 7:30pm Vals Crusado
        9:00 to 1:00am Milonga
More information and reservations with Ray Hogan at
RHOGAN1 rhogan1@ford.com, 4R14 PLHQB 313/59-44176
Portland's 3rd Annual October TangoFest
Portland, Oregon
OCT 22 to 24
All classes, milongas, privates, relaxing, schmoozing, practicing, or whatever will take place in the Temple Ballroom, 6401 SE Foster. 
Detailed information from Clay's Dance Studio http://www.teleport.com/~claybird 6959 SW Multnomah Blvd claybird@teleport.com Portland, OR 97223 (503) 244-8699
Tioma "El Ruso in Washington, DC Saturday, Oct 23
   Social Hall, DC Jewish Community Center (DC JCC)
   1529 16th Street, NW (corner of Q Street), Washington DC
Class I (Tango-All levels): 6:00 pm - 7:20 pm
    Essentials of tango movement - walking, posture, 
    embrace, simple patterns for dancing in small spaces.
Class II (Tango/Vals-Intermediate): 7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
    A continuation of class one, including changing directions, 
    syncopated patterns, sacadas for social dancing, 
    adornments for the lady
Fee: $20 for one class and $35 for two classes.
Argentine Tango Workshops and Private lessons with Tioma "El Ruso" Maloratsky
http://www.geuni.com/wbtango/tioma/tioma.html
Contact Chan (301-352-0907 or WBTango@geuni.com) for more information.Washington-Baltimore Tango, http://www.geuni.com/wbtango

FABIAN SALAS teaches Tango Workshops in Sta. Fe, New Mexico Oct 23  3:00 - 5:00pm - Beginning Level
            8:00 pm         - NIGHT MILONGA
Oct 24  1:30 - 3:00pm - Structure Class
            3:30 - 5:30pm - Intermediate Level Tango -
                         Change of Direction and Sacadas
            7:00 - 9:00pm - Intermediate/Advance Level
                         Tango & Vals

All Classes and Milonga held at STUDIO EAST, 332 Camino del Monte Sol, off Canyon Road, Santa Fe. For registration and information on prices contact: TANGO USA 505 820-2199 Or TangoUSA@cybermesa.com
Tango USA, PMB 287, 1704B Llano St., Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505

Tangokinesis
Palace Theater,  downtown Cleveland, Ohio
Oct 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $12, $18, and $26

Tickets may be purchase at Advantix 216/241-6000
4-day Comprehensive Tango Workshop with Fabian Salas
Los Angeles
Oct. 28 - Oct. 31, 1999
A great opportunity to learn from the masters Fabian Salas together with Gustavo Naveira (the "teachers to the teachers") who have changed the way tango is danced and taught. 

Oct. 28   7 - 9pm         1. Theory & Foundations
              9 - 11pm       2. Men/WomenTechnique
Oct. 29   7 - 9pm         3. Leading & Following
              9 - 11pm       4. Rhythm
Oct. 30  12 - 2pm        5. Boleos
             2:30-4:30pm   6. Ganchos & Sacadas
             5 - 6pm          7. Milonga
Oct. 31 12 - 2pm         8. Giros (molinetes)
            2:30-4:30pm    9. Advanced Concepts **
            5 - 6pm         10. Improvisation and Patterns **
PRICES:
- All classes are $30
- Receive a 10% discount if taking 5 classes or more
- All 10 classes are $250.

There is an additional discount of 10% if you pre-register before Oct. 20th 1999, after which you will be able to register for the classes at the regular price.
- Student rates are available with student id.
- There will be no refunds after Oct. 22nd 1999.
- Venues where classes will be held will be announced at a later date prior to the workshop. You will be notified after you register
- While there will be screening for the level of each student for placement in the correct class, it is the responsibility of each student to honestly evaluate there own level and sign-up accordingly. This will ensure the flow and quality of the classes. Every attempt will be made to ensure gender balance in all the classes. Please contact us if you have questions as to what classes you should be taking.
For further information or questions, please contact Alexis at (818) 252-3320 e-mail: LATango@hotmail.com
Halloween Tango Festival featuring Worskshops and Costume Milonga with Leandro Palou & Andrea Missè and Gabriel Missè & Maria Sol Alcamora

Chicago

"There will be a total of 8 workshops in this intensive learning weekend. They will teach tango combinations ("steps") on specific topics, always focused on technique. Tango, milonga and vals will all be taught in these intermediate/advanced level classes."
Oct 29  7 pm - 8:30 pm Vals (L&A) - Enrosques y cadenas
            9 pm - 10:30 pm Tango (G&M) - Ochos y sacadas
Oct 30  12 pm - 1:30 pm Tango (L&A) - Turns
            2 pm - 3:30 pm Milonga (G&M) - Traspies
            4 pm - 5:30 pm Tango (L&A) - Embellishments
Oct 31  12 pm - 1:30 pm Vals (G&M) - Corriditas
            2 pm - 3:30 pm Milonga (L&A) - Turns for milonga
            4 pm - 5:30 pm Tango (G&M) - Amagues (fakes)

"We will also hold a special costume milonga that will include a full show featuring both couples, prizes for best costume, and other special surprises. Remember, the
only way to guarantee a reserved seat is to register for the
weekend. All other seats will be on a first-come first-served basis." 

Price for the weekend is $215/person
Includes: Admission to all classes
              Admission and reserved seating for the 
                       Saturday Night milonga.
Individual workshops are available at $30/person/class
Milonga admission is $20/person
Private classes available throughout the week, at $100/hr.

Contact us for availability. TO REGISTER: call us at (773) 792-2099 or register online at http://www.tangonadamas.com/fest1099.cfm

Ithaca Fall Tango Festival in Ithaca, New York Live music by New York Buenos Aires Connection (quartet, with singer Marga Mitchell), classes by Facundo & Kely Posadas (focusing on milonga and some of their swing) and Diego di Falco & Carolina Zokalski, milongas every night, and the show on Saturday at the Cornell Campus. Classes will be taught simultaneously by both couples in two studios within the same building. The complete weekend package is $100 ($110 after 10/18)
The information about the festival is on  http://lancelot.bio.cornell.edu/matej/tango/fallfest99.html
TANGO ESCAPE HALLOWEEN WEEKEND presented by Tango Escape
Poyntelle, PA
Friday October 29 thru Sunday October 31
The Block and Hexter Vacation Center Poyntelle, PA (in the Poconos near the New York border)
Tango Camp faculty: Rebecca Shulman, Gabriel Guerberoff, José Garófalo

For more information call Sara Ruderman 212-877-3273 or check out the web site for details & rates: http://users.erols.com/ezie/tangoescapeVIII.html
Dance Vision 2000 Festival
A DANCE SOURCES PROJECT
April 21, 22 and 23---New York
May 12, 13 and 14---San Francisco
June 9, 10, 11---Martha's Vineyard (MA)
          "Time to cry out and dance for your vision."
Info http://pages.prodigy.net/stevenmalkus1/virtual.htm 
email: stevenmalkus1@prodigy.net
 

SOUTH AMERICA

An early invitation to CITA-2000 -- in BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

Hello, Tango Lovers!

     You are invited to the most important TANGO EVENT of the year 2000 - the
only event that brings together in Buenos Aires the best Argentine Tango teachers and practitioners from all over the world. Mark your calendars for the week of March 12 - March 19, 2000.

     One week of the best Tango instruction from world-renowned teachers, including:
    GUSTAVO NAVEIRA                         FABIAN SALAS
    OSVALDO ZOTTO                             LORENA ERMOCIDA
    MARIANO "CHICHO" FRUMBOLI        CECILIA GONZALEZ
    GISELLE ANNE                                 FACUNDO & KELY
    RODOLFO & MARIA CIERI                 NITO & ELBA
    ESTHER & MINGO PUGLIESE           JULIO BALMACEDA & CORINA
    EL INDIO & MARIANA                        EDUARDO CAPPUSSI & MARIANA
    NORBERTO "EL PULPO" ESBREZ     LUCIA MAZER

      Invitations to teach at this event are also being extended to several other world-class Argentine maestros. One week of making friends with local milongueros and tangueras on the best dance floors of Buenos Aires, to the sounds of the best live Tango music in the world.

Registration fee is $550 per person ($650 after 1/1/2000).

Special discounts are available for groups, couples, and CITA-99 members. For detailed information and to register, please visit us on the http://www.cosmotango.com.

For special package prices on air-fares and hotels, please contact Solar Tours: Tel: 1-800-388-7652 ext.553, Fax:1-703-876-9709, promotion code: "CITA-2000".

The most important features of the CITA-2000:
      *   Over 20 top professional Argentine Instructors to learn from;
      *   Over 12 types of classes to choose from, including:
          1) Tango Fundamentals and Structure;
          2) Milonguero Style;
          3) Abierto Style;
          4) Canyengue Style;
          5) Specialty classes on Tango elements
                       (boleos, ganchos, sacadas, etc.)
          6) Adornments/Embellishments;
          7) Rhythm/Musicality;
          8) Improvisation;
          9) Show/Fantasy Tango;
        10) Master Class;
        11) Milonga;
        12) Vals.

Six days of Instruction (Monday through Sunday) with up to 24 classes (each
class 90 minutes long) to choose from every day; 6 Milonga Nights with 4 live orchestras, local milongueros and tangueras, and special performances by Argentine professional dancers; 2 Grand Shows with performances by the Master Teachers.

C.I.T.A. registration fee is $550 per person until December 31st, 1999. Discounts (cannot be combined together) are as follows:
          a) CITA-99 members: $50 off per person;
          b) couples: $50 off per person;
          c) groups of 10+: $50 off per person.

Each of the above discounts can only be combined with an additional discount of $50 per person for purchasing the airfare plus hotel accommodations package through Solar Tours (tel:1-800-388-7652 ext.553, fax:1-703-876-9709, promotion code: "CITA-2000"). A copy of the itinerary from Solar Tours is required to receive this discount.  Starting January 1st, 2000 - the registration fee is $650 per person. There will be no half-packages for CITA-2000.

For details and registration, please contact us (Attn: Vadim) at:
E-mail: info@cosmotango.com or Tel/Fax: 1-301-552-3584.

We hope to see many of you in Buenos Aires next year!

Sincerely,
COSMO TANGO

EUROPE

Workshops with Omar Vega
Stuttgart, Germany 
OCT 9 & 10 
Omar Vega - well known for his unsurpassed skills of Milonga  
          Tango por la pista: 
                Sat: 17:00-18:30
                Sun: 13:00-14:30
          Milonga:
                Sat: 19:30-20:30
                Sun 15:00-17:30
          Venue: Tango Vorstadt, Ute Frühwirth
       further information: fon/fax 0711-694 90 09
For more information, private lessons or workshops call: +49-711-52 60 83 or mail to: verenav@aol.com
Workshops with Eduardo Capussi & Mariana Flores
Munich, Germany
OCT 16 & 17
Eduardo Capussi & Mariana Flores will be in Munich. For more information please contact me or verenav@aol.com
Workshops with Omar Vega
Berlin, Germany 
OCT 16 & 17 Berlin
          Sat.  14:00-16:00 tango advanced
                  16:30-18:30 milonga masterclass
                  19:00-21:00 milonga intermediate
          Sun. 12:00-14:00 tango advanced
                  14:30-16:30 milonga masterclass
                  17:00-19:00 milonga intermediate
       further information Raimund Schlieh: 030 - 85 60 34 15
For more information, private lessons or workshops call: +49-711-52 60 83 or mail to: verenav@aol.com
First Tango Ball
Munich, Germany
OCT 23
Tickets available at "Tanzstudio Circulo Tel. 089/ 494888, price DM 55,--)
Baile de tango in La Roseraie
Brussels, Belgium
Oct 23 from 10 p.m; to 3 a.m.
with special guests Rob & Inez (Amsterdam) 
 8:30 - 10PM.: Workshop tango before the baile by Rob & Inez 
                   (level min. 2 years experience)
 12 MN Dance performance by Rob & Inez
Costs: Workshop: 300 BEF (50 FF; f.15)
           Baile de tango: 300 BEF (50 FF; f.15) 
Address:  La Roseraie - Chaussée d'Alsembergsesteenweg 1299 - 1180 Brussels 
Info/registration workshop (limited places available!) call or fax Marisa & Oliver at (32) (2) 345 68 91 
or e-mail to: marisa.vanandel@rosas.be
P.S. next milongas in La Roseraie: 27/11/99, (none in December), 22/01/2000
TodoTango with Erica Boaglia & Adrian Aragon
Ischia, Italy
30 October – 2 November 1999
Sala Aragonese, Jolly Hotel delle Terme – Ischia (Naples), Italy INFO: +39 081 980603 - +39 0338 8788308
GALA BALL MONDAY 1 NOVEMBER 1999

For INFO AND RESERVATIONS:
Workshop: Studio Danza Ass. Culturale, Corso Luigi Manzi 12, 80074 Casamicciola Terme (Na), Italy Ms Daniela Pugliatti, tel. +39 081 980603 or +39 0338 8788308

Accommodation: Jolly Hotel**** Ischia, Via A. De Luca 42, 80077 Ischia Porto (Na), Italy Mr Umberto Maselli or Ms Rossella D’Alterio, tel. +39 081 991744 fax +39 081 993156

Erica and Adrian’s website: www.geocities.com/erica_adrian/

Workshops with Omar Vega
Aarhus, Denmark
Oct 30 - Nov 1
further information: bjarne.joergensen@apple.agora.dk
Snow Tango Week in Davos with Cecilia Gonzalez & Chicho
Switzerland
January 8 - January 15, 2000
For the 3rd year! Dancing tango, skiing and snowboarding, sun, daily classes with Cecilia Gonzalez and Chicho, 5-course dinner every day, toboganning, sauna, massage, swimming pool in the unique and original Art Deco Mountain Hotel 'Schatzalp' in Switzerland's most famous ski and spa resort Davos. 

SNOW TANGO : A TANGO ROMANTIC'S DREAM COME TRUE

If you are curious: We gladly give you more information and/or send you a brochure and registration form.
Petra Starmans / Heinz Schneebeli,Tobelwegli 67 
5616 Meisterschwanden, Switzerland
Tel/Fax ++ 41 56 667 11 46 or ++ 41 1 262 06 55
petra.starmans@befree.ch

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