Dear Tangueros and Tangueras, Christmas and New Year's greeting from Tango Eclectique!
Registration is now open for the VIP passes only. Please use this link: www.regonline.com/ctw2009 We are offering the VIP pass/Gold Package for $200 and $150 for students till December 31. After that date, the Gold Package price will be $300 and $200 for students. The student discount applies to medical residents and post-docs and you must bring a valid ID when picking up your registration package. Give that special someone in your life the gift of a tango festival! Here is our festival site: http://www.ChicagoTangoWeek.com You are also invited to join our Facebook group page at: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30512120&op=1&o=all&view=all&subj=33001685747&aid=-1&oid=33001685747&id=1139280833#/group.php?gid=21188481464 Two professional photographers took spectacular pictures last year and you can view them on the Facebook group page. The DoubleTree hotel is now accepting reservations. Our special price is $90 per night for double occupancy and $10 more for each additional person. This price includes continental breakfast. Please use this link to make your reservation: http://www.doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/CHICCDT-CTA-20090701/index.jhtml The first edition was an enormous success. We want to thank all of you who joined us and we want to welcome you back. A warm greeting is in store for those of you who plan on joining us for the first time. Chicago Tango Week is envisioned as an event that is energetic, exciting, fun-filled and packed with invaluable workshops. It is an also an international event with participants from North America and Europe. Our goal is for you to make new friends and have the best time of your life. The 2009 event will be held again at one of our official sponsors' site, the DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center Chicago Northshore, from 1 through 6 July. Here are the highlights: - We have invited six pairs of Argentine instructors who are both world class performers and outstanding teachers Julio Balmaceda and Corina De La Rosa Pablo Inza and Eugenia Parilla Pablo Villarraza and Dana Frigoli Horacio Godoy and Cecilia Garcia Oliver Kolker and Silvina Vals Claudio Gonzalez and Melina Brufman - You will be treated to the unique fusion of acoustic and electronic music of the award winning tango band Otros Aires from Buenos Aires Here is their website for you to take a peek: http://www.OtrosAires.com - You will be offered 42 workshops to choose from that range from the beginners to the masters level The workshop topics will emphasize a broad spectrum of: Leaders and followers techniques Tango, vals and milonga musicality Foundation classes for all levels Biomechanics and dynamics of tango for all levels Multiple styles: Salon, Milonguero, Villa Urquiza and of course Nuevo Tango Fantasia Masters level special topics - There will be five late-night and all-night milongas, one afternoon and an outdoor milonga at Grant Park in downtown Chicago - We are honored to have our instructors Pablo Inza of Practica X and Horacio Godoy of La Viruta as DJs. For many experienced and professional tango dancers, these two venues are extremely popular in Buenos Aires. - The instructors will perform in a spectacular tango show on Sunday evening at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts next door to the hotel (tickets sold separately) >From all of us who are excited to bring you Chicago Tango Week, we hope to see you in 2009. Best regards, Tango Eclectique Event Architects www.tangoeclectique.com
