[Tango-A] SA: Tango Tour to Buenos Aires with Andres & Meredith: April 20-29, 2009

[Meredith Klein]

Tango Tour to Buenos Aires with Andres & Meredith: April 20-29, 2009

>From April 20-29, 2009, Andres & Meredith will show you the best of
Buenos Aires--from a tanguero's perspective, of course. This is your
chance to immerse yourself in the city of Buenos Aires and its many
different tango scenes in the company of a native who has been part of
the tango community in BA for over 20 years. Andres grew up in the
Villa Crespo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, dancing in some of the very
clubs that we'll attend on the tour (Villa Malcolm, Club Fulgor, and
Club Sunderland, for example). Of course, Andres is renowned as a
dancer of "nuevo tango," so in addition to attending traditional
venues, tour participants will get to dance in the practicas and
alternative milongas where cutting-edge innovations are still
happening in tango on a daily basis. In addition, you'll benefit from
Meredith's experience as a foreigner who moved to Buenos Aires, lived
there for three years, and speaks the language fluently.

Right now, it's possible to purchase a round-trip ticket from New York
and other major US cities to Buenos Aires for less than $900--the
first time I've seen such a prices in a while.  So it's a good time to
make travel plans.  Check out kayak.com, for example.

The tour cost includes:

--9-nights accommodation (double occupancy) in La Luna Llena suites in
Palermo. Each spacious suite contains a bedroom with two beds, a
living room that integrates a fully equipped kitchen, a large bathroom
(with jacuzzi and separate shower), and a balcony with a hammock,
table and chairs. A TV, DVD player and CD player are available in each
room. There is a large terrace with a sundeck and parrilla on top of
the building for common use;
--Nightly entrance to the milongas and practicas that are part of the
group's itinerary (including at least one milonga with live music);
--12 hours of group classes (arranged specially for tour participants
in the location where we're staying) with outstanding traditional and
nuevo tango teachers;
--Excursion outside the city to eat incredible asado;
--Special farewell dinner at our favorite restaurant in the world;
--Excursion outside the city to eat incredible asado;
--Accomplished Argentine dancers who will assist the group in milongas
and group classes;
--Excursions to shop for shoes, clothes and CDs (you pay for your
purchases, of course);
--Airport transfers in Argentina;
--24-hour availability of Andres and Meredith for translation,
recommendations, problem-solving, you-name-it (just give us a few
hours to sleep each day, please).

All of the above is included in the tour price of $1,750 per person
(if paid in full by January 15). If paid between January 15 and April
1, the price will be $1,850. Add $450 for single occupancy. A deposit
of $250 reserves your place.  Please note that all prices are in US
dollars.

Additional services available at extra cost:

--Private or small group Spanish language lessons;
--Private tango lessons (let us know who you want to study with, and
we'll set it up; or ask us for recommendations);
--Yoga, Pilates, Body Awareness, and Women's Technique classes.

Not included in price:

--airfare;
--travel insurance;
--most meals;
--taxi, bus, and subway fare.

For more information, please see http://andresamarilla.com/batour.htm.
 For a printable flyer, go to: http://andresamarilla.com/BAtour.pdf

To register, please contact Meredith Klein at meredithklein at gmail.com
or 617-291-3798.