[Tango-A] NA-C: 2013 Chicago Mini Tango Festival Update

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Chicago Mini Tango Festival Update  One week remain for Early Bird Pricing

The Chicago Mini Tango Festival will be held at the Hilton Rosemont from April 18 to April 21, 2013.

Instructors and DJs
The instructors include Marcela Duran, Osvaldo Natucci and Enriqueta Kleinman, Alicia Pons, Oscar Casas and Ana Miguel, and Eva Garlez and Pablo Rodriquez. DJs include Osvaldo Natucci, Pablo Rodriguez, Linda Valentino, Derrick Del Pilar, and Paul Akmajian.  We have added Barry Gillaspie and Ashvin Iyer as Guest DJs.  

Vendors
We are delighted to have Raquel Shoes, tango shoe designer and manufacturer from Buenos Aires - first time in the United States; Diva Boutique (Kathleen Ahearn Prucher) with her fabulous collection of the most beautiful shoes and clothing designed to dance from Buenos Aires; Tangoleva with her fabulous fashions for Argentine Tango Dancers; and Soft Chocolate, Tango Inspired Designs at the Festival this year. 

Schedule
The complete workshop schedule for the Festival now has been published on the website. 

Workshop Enrollment
There is limited enrollment for the workshops.  Registration for the workshops has opened and if you haven't already registered, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible.  Your priority for workshop selection will be based on your registration date for the Festival.  

Registration
The Early Bird Rate for the Festival Passes ends March 1, 2013, so don't delay your registration. Registration is now restricted for followers wanting to sign up for Workshop Passes at the Festival. There are however a few slots left for couples who register together or a single follower who registers with a  leader. Followers also may request to be put on the waiting list for Workhops Passes by sending an email to info at chicagotangofestival.com .

A limited number of Milonga passes are still available for leaders and
followers.

Followers as well as leaders can still also register for the Intensive Beginner Program (see below).


Master Classes
During the Festival, there will be two Master classes for the advanced dancer taught by Marcela Duran and 1 Master Class taught by Alicia Pons. There will be limited enrollment and these classes require prior permission.  The Master Classes are not part of the Festival package and are limited to individuals that purchase the Full Festival, Saturday Arrival, or Student Festival workshop pass. 

Intensive Beginner Program
We will have a three-day Intensive Workshops for Beginners for those who have never danced tango or have danced tango for less than one year. http://chicagotangofestival.com/Beginners.php The Workshops are designed to immerse you in the essential elements of the Argentine
tango social dance, including the movement, the musicality, the navigation, embrace and etiquette so you can attend and enjoy milongas on your own.  The three-day, five class program, taught by Oscar Casas & Ana Miguel, Enriqueta Kleinman &  Osvaldo Natucci, and Eva Garlez & Pablo Rodriguez. The workshops will have a limited enrollment. Please email info at chicagotangofestival.com prior to registering for the class.

Lodging
The Festival will be held at the Rosemont Hilton from Thursday, April 18 through Sunday, April 21, 2013. The Rosemont Hilton is offering Festival attendees a special $109+tax/rate per night for 1-4 people in the room.   For more details and to register at the hotel go to: rosemont.hilton.com/cmtf

Marketing Opportunities
Sponsorship, advertising and vending opportunities are available for the Festival.  For more details go to:  http://www.chicagotangofestival.com/ad_opps.php.

Join us and our other guests from Japan, United Kingdom, Canada, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin.

Looking forward to seeing you in Chicago in April.

Take care,
Ray Barbosa
Chicago Milonguero, Ltd.
www.chicagotangofestival.com

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Brigitta Winkler will be in Chicago for the first time from March 13-19, 2013 and will do a weekend of workshops on March 16 and 17th.  For more information go to: www.chicagotangofestival.com/BrigittaWS or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/301401246646702/?ref=ts&fref=ts

Susana Miller will be back in Chicago from May 30 - June 5th,
with workshops on June 1 & 2.  If interested in attending these workshops,please send an email to chicagomilonguero at yahoo.com