Fellow Tangueros & Tangueras, OK, the biggest compliant Ive heard so far was that there was too much to do and too many choices and not enough time too sleep! Well .you just cant please everyone. In any case, over 500 people showed--by far the largest Portland ValenTango ever.
If you were one the participants, I sure would like to get your evaluations. Keep in mind that the purpose is not only to improve future events, but also to let those who did not attend know what ValenTango is like and help them decide if theyd like to attend in the future. Furthermore, Ive found that these evaluations often trigger interesting ideas and discussion. So .if you were there, and have some comments about what you liked, didnt like, and what suggestions you have, I will post them to my web site for everyone to read. YES, please read that again, I will be posting your comments unedited and with your name to my web site. Now I know its already been 3 or 4 days since ValenTango was over and as sleep deprived as many of you probably are, you may need a little memory jog to recall the ordeal you just went through. So here is a brief summary (more details can be found on my web site at: http://www.claysdancestudio.com/ValenTango05/ValenTango05.htm) Instructors: Christopher & Caroline (San Francisco), Robin & Jennifer (New York), Patricio & Eva (Buenos Aires/Seattle), Anne-Sophie & Pablo (Washington DC & Buenos Aires), Homer & Charity (San Francsco), Brigitta Winkler & Tomas Howlin (Germany & Buenos Aires), Mariana Fresno & Ney Melo (Buenos Aires), and Jaimes Friedgen (Seattle) Performances: Friday - Christopher & Caroline, Homer & Charity, & Brigitta & Tomas. Saturday - Robin & Jennifer, Jaimes & Anna, Anne-Sophie & Pablo, Mariana Fresno & Ney, Eva & Patricio. Venues & Milongas: (General Headquarters - Norse Hall) Thur Eve Lower Melody Ballroom (DJ Christopher Nassopoulos) Fri Afternoon Alternative Paradise Ballroom (DJ Robin Thomas) Fri Eve Alt/Classic - Norse Hall (DJ Jo Ann Palubinskas) Sat Afternoon Alternative - Paradise Ballroom (DJ Homer Ladas) Sat Eve - Tiffany Center (Orchestra Conjunto Berretin & DJ Jamies Friedgen) Sat Late Night - Oaks Park Pavilion (DJ Robin Thomas) Sun Eve - Norse Hall (DJ Dan Boccia) Sun Late Night - Berretin (DJ Alex Krebs) Classes: 33 daytime classes from Absolute Beginners to Very Advanced for Couple Pre-milonga class on Friday and Saturday Miscellaneous: Chacarera Class Yellow School Bus to Oaks Park Daily News Letter by Polly Snacks at Bossanova, Paradise, & Berretin Registration procedure Vendors Ricks Lost and Found Friday split 2-for-1 milonga with the Alt Tango upstairs and Classical Milonga in the main ballroom Finally, if you took any great photos and post them, let me know and Ill add a link to them so we can all enjoy. Thanks and may the tango gods continue to smile upon you. Clay Clay Nelson P.O. Box 9983, Seattle, WA 98109 Home: (206) 281-5730 Cell: (206) 972-0728 www.ClaysDanceStudio.com [email protected]
