Pamper yourself now ... because who else will? Give yourself 10 nights of tango dancing where you are guaranteed to dance with experienced dancers. 2005 Tour Dates:Jun 24-Jul 4/Sep 2-Sep 11/Oct7-Oct16
(please indicate which other dates work for you at http://www.tangueratours.com/form.html) Disconnect from work, TV, phones, email, internet and come experience a BETTER kind of multimedia experience...one focusing on the human dimensions of music, motion, mood that will awaken every one of your senses.The Tango of Buenos Aires! [email protected]|www.tangueratours.com Read on to see how these 10 days unfold... Friday *Receive welcome packet in the 4-star Regente Palace Hotel. Your home for this stylish stay: The idyllically located neighborhood of Retiro with the majestic Plaza San Martin at a mere 2 blocks. Also at reach is the diverse offering of shops along the Florida pedestrian street. *Unwinding/or option to go get light lunch at cafe Paris on looking out on the Majestic Plaza San Martin. *5 pm: Steep in the old world atmosphere of the Confiteria Ideal where BsAs most practiced milongueros demonstrate their skill. With a dance companion at our disposal you too will experience your first tangos in this unique, enchanting ballroom. *9 pm: Depart to Esquina Carlos Gardel (may be replaced with Viejo Almacen or Senor Tango) for a special Argentine welcome Tango diner show awaits you presenting some of the most aspiring young dancers share the stage with some established, recognized favorites like Carlos Coppello. Here you will be exposed to the various styles and contexts, historical and modern day, of this rich dance. *(optional) Salon Canning for milonga Saturday *11-12:30 pm: private 75 minute classes *1:30 pm:This afternoon you will tour the grand capital of Argentina and perhaps the most cultured city of Latin America. A 2-hour guided driving tour introduces you to the major highlights and neighborhoods and major attractions so that you develop a lay of the city and know what to look forward to in the rest of the week. Along the way, your guide points out the lesser known spots in Buenos Aires' historic city center as you learn about life here during the Colonial period and after winning their independence. Amongst the sites to be seen (Recoleta and Plaza Francia, cemetary with Evita's grave and other dignitaries, Caminito in La Boca, Chacarita Cemetary where Gardel rests, Bosques de Palermo, Puerto Madero, and more) *Halfway through the tour we will stop for a late lunch/merienda (snack) at the historically important bourgeois Cafi La Biela under the immense and verdant rubber tree. *Outting to best tango shoe shops where you can purchase the most desired tango shoe designs. *Depart for dinner, Milonga in El Beso Sunday *12:30-4: Depart for San Telmo/Plaza Dorrego to explore flea market and landmarks (Viejo Almacen, picturesque Spanish colonial architecture composing one of BA's oldest residential districts, Feria de San Telmo, Casa Minima representing one of the worlds narrowest houses). *5-6:15pm: private 75 minute classes *Depart for dinner, Depart for outdoor milonga at the picturesque gazebo in the Park of Belgrano Monday *12-1:30 pm: semi-private Tango class with Virginia Gomez focusing on women4s technique *2:30 pm: Depart for Avenida de Mayo to see the grandiose Spanish architecture along tree lined Avenida de Mayo, Cafi Tortoni (lunch and special private tour of this landmark cafe where Borges and other literary and artistic ilumniaries would gather), Casa Rosada/Plaza de Mayo/historic Town Hall, and the the Metropolitan Cathedral (where San Martin is buried), *6 pm: Optional stop at Historical Confiteria Ideal, a turn of the century ballroom with high chandelieredceilings supported by marble columns *Depart for dinner at Tomo 1. Meet a high-profile wine critic and Maitre4d for a very special wine sampling of the typical regional wines gaining recognition internationally. *Milonga at Salon Canning/Lo de Celia Tuesday *12:00-1:30 pm: semi-private class with Luis Bianchi & assistants *2:30 pm: Depart for leather district Florida /tour of Abasto (legendary neighborhood of Carlos Gardel) and Esquina de Homero Manzi (famous tango lyricist) OR salon trip for manicures/pedicures/hair *5 pm: Milonga en El Arranque, one of the most popularly frequented matinee milongas presided by one of the most loved DJ4s Mario. Rest assured that you will be shown off by one of the talented dance partners that will be joining us there. Once warmed up by these dancers your chances of being invited by alocal dancer is much greater. *6 pm: Rosedal Garden or practica in Confiterma Ideal/El Arranque *Depart for dinner, Milonga at Porteno y Bailerin Wednesday *11 am -6 pm: Depart for El Tigre via El Tren de La Costa. Stop in San Isidro for cafe in the historic main plaza. In the charming delta town of Tigre, situated amongst the picturesque natural canals of the delta, experience what usedto be the summer getaway for the porteno elite,including sarmiento. A supreme sense of serenity overtakes you as you take in the surrounding landscape from the river boat. We will enjoy a late lunch on the quaint island of Bora Bora at a family-owned grill with a shoreside tables. *7-8:30 pm: semi-private Tango class with Virginia Gomez focusing on women4s technique *Free time or option for dinner at Plaza Espanol with fun practical Spanish class *Depart for milonga at La Nacional/Dandi Thursday *12-1:30 pm:semi-private class with Luis Bianchi & assistants *2:30 Depart for driving tour of La Boca (Rio Chuelo, conventillos, bombonera soccer club). Lunch at Obreros*. Stop by at Puerto Madero on Rio de Plata to enjoy Clericot, an argentine-style sangria! *6 pm: salon outting OR outting to Confiteria Ideal/Club Espanol *Depart for dinner, Milonga at Nino Bien. Friday *12-1:30 pm: semi-private class with Virginia Gomez for womens technique *2 pm: Shopping day along Santa Fe (o Belgrano) in Barrio Norte starting from Plaza San Martin.. *Cafi stop at Muchu* on Plaza Vincente Lopez for desserts and cafecito. OR Parks of Palermo *8 pm: Typical "asado criollo" (barbecue) *Milonga at Salon Canning, followed by after-hours milonga at La Viruta. Continue on to cafe* around corner for cafi con leche and medialunas (warm sweet croissant-like pastries). Saturday *12-1:30 pm: semi-private Tango class with Virginia Gomez and Cristian Marquez *2/2:30 pm: Depart from Colon Opera House for walking tour of Corrientes (legendary cafe where Borges, Cortazar, other renowned intellectuals/thinkers convened), theatre district, and bookstores. Stopoff at Zivals music store. *Depart for dinner, Milonga at El Beso/Calesita Sunday *12-1:30 pm: semi-private Tango class with Luis Bianchi *Goodbyes and departures. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
