[Tango-A] NA-C: Don't miss Chicago Tango Week 2009, 6 world class couples, award winning Otros Aires direct from Argentina

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Our Dear Tangueros and Tangueras,

Happy New Year!

We are delighted to announce early bird registration of the 2nd
edition Chicago Tango Week 2009.

Here is our festival site: http://www.ChicagoTangoWeek.com

Registration is now open for the entire package only, with more
packages to follow shortly. Please use this link to register:

www.regonline.com/ctw2009

The Gold Package price is $300 and $200 for students. The student
discount applies to medical residents and post-docs and you must bring
a valid ID when picking up your registration package.

You are also invited to join our Facebook group page at:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30512120&op=1&o=all&view=all&subj=33001685747&aid=-1&oid=33001685747&id=1139280833#/group.php?gid=21188481464

Two photographers took spectacular pictures last year and you can view
them on the Facebook page.

The DoubleTree hotel is now accepting reservations. Our special price
is $90 per night for double occupancy and $10 more for each additional
person. This price includes continental breakfast. Please use this
link to make your reservation:

http://www.doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/CHICCDT-CTA-20090701/index.jhtml

The first edition was an enormous success. We want to thank all of you
who joined us and we want to welcome you back. A warm greeting is in
store for those of you who plan on joining us for the first time.
Chicago Tango Week is envisioned as an event that is energetic,
exciting, fun-filled and packed with invaluable workshops. It is an
also an international event with participants from North America and
Europe. Our goal is for you to make new friends and have the best time
of your life.

The 2009 event will be held again at one of our official sponsors'
site, the DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center Chicago Northshore,
from 1 through 6 July. Here are the highlights:

    * We have invited six pairs of Argentine instructors who are both
world class performers and outstanding teachers



      Julio Balmaceda and Corina De La Rosa

      Pablo Inza and Eugenia Parilla

      Pablo Villarraza and Dana Frigoli

      Horacio Godoy and Cecilia Garcia

      Oliver Kolker and Silvina Vals

      Claudio Gonzalez and Melina Brufman

    * You will be treated to the unique fusion of acoustic and
electronic music of the award winning tango band OTROS AIRES from
Buenos Aires

      Here is their website for you to take a peek: http://www.OtrosAires.com

    * You will be offered 42 workshops to choose from that range from
the beginners to the masters level

      The workshop topics will emphasize a broad spectrum of:

      Leaders and followers techniques

      Tango, vals and milonga musicality

      Foundation classes for all levels

      Biomechanics and dynamics of tango for all levels

      Multiple styles: Salon, Milonguero, Villa Urquiza and of course Nuevo

      Tango Fantasia

      Masters level special topics

    * There will be five late-night and all-night milongas, one
afternoon and an outdoor milonga at Grant Park in downtown Chicago
    * We are honored to have our instructors Pablo Inza of Practica X
and Horacio Godoy of La Viruta as DJs. For many experienced and
professional tango dancers, these two venues are extremely popular in
Buenos Aires.
    * The instructors will perform in a spectacular tango show on
Sunday evening at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts next
door to the hotel (tickets sold separately)

 sign up for this amazing festival is very easy and convenient!
just visit this link and follow the guidelines
www.regonline.com/ctw2009

>From all of us who are excited to bring you Chicago Tango Week, we
hope to see you in 2009.

Best regards,

Tango Eclectique Event Architects LLC