Announcing the First Annual New Orleans Tangofest August 23 -25, 2002 To be held in the beautiful surroundings of the Crescent City Hosts and Master teachers Alberto Paz and Valorie Hart invite you to enjoy the Tango at its best, with a touch of southern hospitality.
If you all thought that the last five years in Reno were great, wait till you set foot on a city which resembles no other city upon the face of the earth, yet it vaguely recalls memories of a hundred cities in Italy, Spain, England and Germany, and of seaports in the Mediterranean and in the tropics. The First Annual New Orleans TangoFest will take place at the New Orleans Doubletree Hotel located on Canal Street, "staggering" distance from the world famous French Quarter, overlooking the Mississippi River and a hop, skip and a jump from the city's major business and entertainment districts With 15 foot ceilings and floor to ceiling windows, the International Ballroom, on the top floor will be the perfect setting for Planet Tango's first annual TangoFest in the Crescent City In a city so well known for its food and top rated chefs, we will tantalize your taste buds and treat you to the most appetizing fare for the most discriminating taste. A block of Guest Rooms have been secured to allow you to come to New Orleans without paying New Orleans typical expensive hotel rates. Rooms feature individual climate control, electronic doors, 25" cable TV, high speed Internet access, coffemaker, iron an ironing board, and hairdryer. Outdoor swimming pool, valet parking, room service, and airport shuttle. A limited number of Early registration packages including full tuition and three nights accomodations are now available on a first come, first served basis at, <http://www.planet-tango.com/nola2002.htm>
