The Tango Society of Central Illinois is hosting the Central Tango Milonguero Festival in Urbana IL Feb 29 - Mar 2. Complete details are available on our festival home page:
http://www.centraltango.com/TangoInstruction/2008CentralTangoFestHomePage.htm Some details: 1. Instructors - 2 couples Alicia Pons (Buenos Aires) & Robert Hauk (Portland OR) Melina Sedo & Detlef Engel (Germany) Alicia & Robert, in addition to teaching 4 workshops together, will each be teaching technique (Men's, Women's) workshops. All instructors will participate in giving demonstrations during the Saturday night milonga. PRIVATE LESSONS: Please contact us if you would like private lessons with the festival instructors. 2. Milongas: Friday & Saturday nights 3. Registration Advance Registration due Mon Feb 25: Weekend Pass ($120, $60 students; > 200 mi travel: $100, $50 students) includes 7 workshops & 2 milongas (as well as free on site festival parking, refreshments between workshops and at milongas). Registration form is downloadable from festival home page. 4. Facilities The Phillips Center has state of the art dance rooms with sprung wood floors. The room for milongas has a state of the art sound system. There is a comfortable lounge for break periods. 5. Housing There are over a dozen hotels, motels, and bed & breakfast facilties within 10 minutes by car. Some are even within walking distance of the festival site. All have free parking on site. Prices are considerably lower than in major cities. Free housing in the home of Urbana-Champaign tangueros is available upon request. Priority is given to those registering in advance for the Weekend Pass, and for students. 6. Restaurants There are over 30 restaurants within 10 minures of the festival site. Prices are considerably lower than in major cities. 7. Air Travel Champaign airport (CMI) is 20 minutes from the festival site. Major connections are Chicago, Detroit, and Dallas. 8, Hospitality We are a very friendly tango community. The atmosphere at our festivals is relaxed. The program is well organized. (People tell us that.) You will enjoy yourself. Join is for a rewarding weekend of Tango Milonguero. Ron Weigel & Susana Vazquez Weigel Tango Society of Central Illinois Urbana IL http://www.centaltango.com
