FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW ORLEANS - JULY 18, 2005
The most unique festival in a city filled with festivals! Laissez le bon temps du tango rouler! PLANET TANGO, a New Orleans based national tango association headed by master teachers Alberto Paz and Valorie Hart, will present its FOURTH annual NEW ORLEANS TANGOFEST from AUGUST 5 - AUGUST 7, with all activities held at the elegant and sensual HOTEL MONACO, 333 ST. CHARLES AVENUE. Tango dancers from all over the USA come together with New Orleans tango dancers to celebrate the joy of the embrace, THE ARGENTINE TANGO. NEW THIS YEAR: Friday, AUGUST 5 - HOTEL MONACO, EGYPTIAN BALLROOM, 8 PM FIFTEEN MINUTES IN THE HISTORY OF TANGO DANCING An original musical style FLOOR SHOW featuring professional tango couples, and other dancers. Tango dancers featured in the cast are ORLANDO PAIVA, JR., MARIANA MELLING, ALBERTO PAZ, VALORIE HART, DOUG McGEORGE, SUZANNE McGEORGE, MICHAEL SERRY, JULIE ANN STILLMAN and more... $30. per person, includes one cocktail - Seating is very limited to 150 persons - Please reserve your place: 894-1718 There will be general tango dancing after the show for audience members and festival participants, from 10 PM until midnight, with snacks and beverages. TANGO CLASSES during the day on Saturday AUGUST 6 and Sunday AUGUST 7 with this years invited teachers from Argentina, ORLANDO PAIVA, JR. and MARIANA MELLING. Orlando carries on his fathers tradition (ORLANDO PAIVA, SR.) of romantic elegant dancing. ORLANDO, JR. with partner MARIANA MELLING are exquisite dancers, who can teach what they dance. Also teaching TANGO CLASSES on AUGUST 6 and AUGUST 7, master teachers and New Orleans residents, via Buenos Aires, are ALBERTO PAZ AND VALORIE HART. Teaching all over the world for over fifteen years, they have dedicated their effort in their home base in New Orleans for the past five years. Classes are for all levels from the beginning to the seasoned dancer. No partner necessary. Half Day $60. Full Day $120. Reservations are required. Please call (504) 894-1718. Other highlights of the weekend include a grand TANGO BALL and gourmet dinner (catered by Cobalt Restaurant) on Saturday AUGUST 6. This years theme is LADY IN RED, and all ladies are encouraged to put on their red dresses! General tango dancing until 1AM. Reservations are a must, and seating is limited. Please call (504) 894-1718. $70. per person. Sunday night, AUGUST 7, culminates with the GRADUATION DINNER DANCE, with another great dinner catered by Cobalt Restaurant, and a showcase by the students. General tango dancing until 1 AM. Reservations are a must. Please call 894-1718. $70. per person. NEW THIS YEAR: Renowned folk artist CHARLES GILLAM will present his work and nine other artists from his world class FOLK ART ZONE. If youve been to any House of Blues, you have seen Charles Gillams work featured there. Charles Gillam will have his work for sale on the third floor of THE HOTEL MONACO, in the PLANET TANGO BOUTIQUE. Tango shoes, CDs, DVDs, posters, T-shirts, accessories, clothes (from Zarina French Quarter Boutique), etc. will also be on sale. Open Saturday AUGUST 6 and Sunday AUGUST 7, 10 AM - 5 PM. For all information, to register for classes, get tickets for the show, get tickets for the dinner/dances, for information on full tuition TANGAZO and INDULGE YOUR SENSES packages, and to reserve online, please call (504) 894-1718 or visit the Web Site, http://www.planet-tango.com/nola2005.htm Posted on behalf of Planet Tango __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
