PASSION OF THE AMERICAS TANGO + JAZZ FESTIVAL, 2006 Sponsored by BEYOND TANGO
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, MEXICO, NOV. 1-5, DURING THE FIESTAS OF THE DAY OF THE DEAD! TEACHERS INCLUDE: CECILA GONZALES, PAULO ARAUJO, EDUARDO SAUCEDO, HSUEH-TZE LEE, PERCELL ST. THOMASS (This list may be altered closer to the event.) Last year's event was extraordinary, full of surprises; as equally fun as mysterious because of Day of the Dead. "Katrinas" (the skeleton fancy ladies) roam the streets, altars abound in the plazas, on corners, everywhere. The cemetery becomes a purple and gold mass of flowers, glittering with plastic toys, studded with sugar replicas of food and skulls. We had milongas in the historical buildings of San Miguel, and also in La Carpa: a huge purple circus tent. Some of the special events were not revealed in full, to keep the surprise alive, and we'll do the same this year. We had lots of live music with the Tango and Jazz Orchestra directed by BLAS RIVERA (saxophone) from Madrid. Musicians will be the same this year ; coming in from all around the world. GERARDO PEREZ on bandoneon, (Uruguay) MONICA FUENTES on violin, (Spain) FERNANDO GOICOECHEA, pianist, (Uruguay), and ANTONIO LOZOYA with bass (San Miguel de Allende.) Some of the choices offered for special events will be: Exotic cooking class in the country, group dinner in a gorgeous historic place, possibly a Mexican Charreada in the country, a trip to the ghost town of Pozos to hear the Caracol de Fuego prehispanic orchestra. We'll have a trip to the hot springs. There is an underground tunnel you swim through that opens into a kiva/cave! Cocktail party with traditional mariachi or estudiantino music at one of the historic homes in San Miguel. The special presentation of Astor Piazzolla's life, music, and personal recordings. Salsa classes, etc. Some of these special events will be on Sunday, Nov. 5, the actual terminating day of the festival. The BASE PRICE. is $485, and this includes 12 classes, 4 milongas, tango show, and two special offerings from the above list, plus more. WITH registration by May 1, you will get a 15% discount ($412.00). With registration by Aug. 1, you'll get a 10% discount ($437). Registration by Sept. 1-Oct.1 is a 5% discount:( $461.) After Oct. 1, $485 price. The first twenty people to register will be in a drawing for a FREE private class with any teacher! There is a LIMIT to how many single ladies we can accept in classes. We don't need an exact gender balance, but we need a fair balance. LAST year there were several classes that had more men than women! Classes are mostly limited to 26 people per class, as the class spaces are in private homes and are not huge. The festival will close registration for classes after the 80th registrant. Beyond Tango trips are very personalized and with lots of attention to and from teachers and staff. We choose integrity and care for the group over large numbers of dancers. Next mailings will have hotel deals and recommendations. Airport transportation and international tips will be coming in emails closer to summer. Flying into Leon, Mexico (BJX airport) will be your best bet. VIVA el Festival Pasion de las Americas! Christina Johnson 15 S. Sligo Plantation Rd. Natchez, Ms, 39120 President Exotic Tango Vacations, LLC and BEYOND TANGO www.beyondtango.com (601) 442-5355 or cell: (505) 231-3239
