[Tango-A] MISC: MEXICO TANGO FESTIVAL PASSION OF THE AMERICAS NOV. 1-5

[christina johnson User]

   PRICE INCREASE IN SIX DAYS! Register NOW for a transformational,
informational, inspirational experience you will always remember with a
smile!

 PASSION OF THE AMERICAS  TANGO And JAZZ  FESTIVAL 2006


Sponsored by BEYOND TANGO, LLC

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, MEXICO, NOV. 1-5, DURING THE FIESTAS OF THE DAY OF
THE DEAD! 

TEACHERS: CECILA GONZALEZ, has danced internationally with many celebrated
teachers and performers including Fabian Salas, Chicho Frumboli, and Osvaldo
Zotto. Cecilia¹s elegance, fluidity, and precision are characteristics that
make her unique. See: www.tangomotion.com
PAULO ARAUJO,  is a rare teacher who sacrifices pretension to create
precious and intimate understanding of tango movement and technique. He is
playful, surprising, and wildly creative.His sensitivity and perception have
earned him the nickname of ³el brujo².
 EDUARDO SAUCEDO, Eduardo Saucedo - Master teacher / Dancer of Argentine
Tango in its various styles; internationally recognized for his love and
passion of the dance. He considers the dance of tango an admirable art form
that can express body, mind, spirit and soul. He brings to the dance, not
only his experience of dance, but most importantly his love and passion for
life. 
HSUEH-TZE LEE has danced and studied tango extensively in Buenos Aires, and
teaches tango in Boston and across the country. A life-long dancer,
Hsueh-tze began dancing tango in 1989, and is a pioneer  in North America in
dancing both the leader's and follower's role.  In her classes, she
integrates her knowledge of dance, physiology and biomechanics to focus on
movement dynamics, partner communication, musicality and improvisation. See:
www.bluetango.org

   LIVE TANGO ORCHESTRA: GREAT musicians from all over the world! JUST for
this festival! 
Director: BLAS RIVERA (saxophone) from Argentina. GERARDO PEREZ  bandoneon,
(Uruguay) MONICA FUENTEFRIA, violin, (Spain) FERNANDO GOICOECHEA, pianist,
(Uruguay), and ANTONIO LOZOYA, bass (San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.)

Some unique and awe-inspiring events:
EXOTIC FOOD OF THE GODS cooking class in the country hacienda, group dinner
in a gorgeous historic place
CARACOL DE FUEGO prehispanic orchestra.
CECILIA¹S AQUATANGO class at the hot springs.
COCKTAIL PARTY WITH TRADITIONAL MARIACHIS AND MILONGA at one of the historic
homes in San Miguel.
SPECIAL LECTURE/MUSIC PRESENTATION of Astor Piazzolla's  life, music, and
personal recordings
PARALLEL HISTORIES OF TANGO AND JAZZ slide, dance and music presentation
Milongas and concerts with PASSION OF THE AMERICAS INTERNATIONAL TANGO
ORCHESTRA
Many classes in between DAY OF THE DEAD parades, market, alter/art viewing

 
San Miguel de Allende is one of the most beautiful colonial towns in the
world! The architecture, markets, restaurants, hotels, and landscapes have
been photographed and documented in every major travel magazine; many movies
have been filmed there for the romantic backdrops. It is a popular
destination for artists, writers, and photographers. Beyond Tango has  been
doing tango events there for six years. San Miguel de Allende is an amazing
place for great art, food, local color, and fantastic shopping!
Weather is perfect in October/November with warm sunny days and cool nights.

E-mail me for references from dancers who attended last year at:
kikibri at earthlink.net!

PRICE goes UP on Oct. 1!! The BASE PRICE. is $485, and this includes ALL
classes, 4 milongas, tango show, and two special offerings from the above
list, plus more.  With registration  by Aug 1, you'll get a 10% discount
($437). Registration by Sept. 1-Oct.1 is a 5% discount:( $461.) After Oct.
1, $485 price.  

Classes are limited from 12 to 30 people per class, as the class spaces are
in private homes. The festival will close registration for classes after the
80th registrant. Beyond Tango trips are very personalized and with lots of
attention to and from teachers and staff. We choose integrity and care for
the group over large numbers of dancers.

Fly into Leon, Mexico (BJX airport) or Mexico City.

E-mail me (beyondtango at earthlink.net) for a Hotel List of recommended
hotels! 

VIVA el Festival Pasion de las Americas!

Christina Johnson 
15 S. Sligo Plantation Rd.
Natchez, Ms, 39120 
President of  BEYOND TANGO, LLC
www.beyondtango.com
(601) 442-5355 or cell: (601) 807-8455
EMAIL: beyondtango at earthlink.net

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