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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><font face="Times New Roman">On behalf of TangoJoven Festival 2007 Committee, we would like to apologize for the fact that you had to read those negative posts against Burak Ozkosem.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>If anybody has a personal issue against him or his actions in the past, please contact him personally via e-mail at <a href="mailto:buraktango@gmail.com">buraktango@gmail.com</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>These situations are affecting not only Burak Ozkosem's reputation, but also the TangoJoven 2007 Committee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This year, the festival is not a sole proprietorship, meaning that it is not only organized and created by Burak Ozkosem.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It is an alliance with many sponsors, groups, and other important companies that are helping for the benefit of cultural awareness and the promotion of Argentine dance and music.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>The festival is not for any financial benefit, nor does it involve resolving any of Burak's past personal issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>He is working voluntarily for the TangoJoven 2007 Festival Committee as the Creative Director.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>In addition, we all have to behave professionally and not create an unnecessary negative vibe on our community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><font face="Times New Roman">As the President of TangoJoven Festival 2007, I guarantee that the issues mentioned above will be taken care of as soon as possible.
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><font face="Times New Roman">The main goal of TangoJoven Festival 2007 is to get the general public affiliated with the art of Argentine Tango, music, and culture.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>For these reasons, this year's committee is working with many diverse companies, communities, groups, and organizations to make this festival a success.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>We are looking for your support and effort in order to guarantee the positive outcome of the festival.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>If any of you are not aware yet, this festival will take place from July 6-8 at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Center.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We are proud to present Latin Grammy Nominee (2004, 2005, 2007) electronic tango group TANGHETTO, tango masters Julio Balmaceda & Corina de la Rosa from Buenos Aires, and the best teachers from the States: Homer & Cristina Ladas, Murat & Michelle Erdemsel, and Ney Melo & Jennifer Bratt.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"><font face="Times New Roman">Please visit the website for more information:</font>
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<a href="http://festival.tangoshusheta.com/">http://festival.tangoshusheta.com/</a></span></span></font></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><font face="Times New Roman">We are looking for your support and enthusiasm to create new opportunities and ideas and to unite the passion of Argentine Tango dance and music with people from all over the world.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Sincerely,</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Maria Alferov, President</font></p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">
TangoJoven Festival 2007 Committee </span>