Gangster Tango in Katoomba Carrington Hotel, 17-18 July 2010 Tango Synergy is pleased to present a glorious weekend of tango featuring 2 milongas, international guest performers, a live band, and free workshops! Grand Milonga: "GANGSTERS AND SHOWGIRLS" Saturday 7.30pm - midnight Dress in theme for an unforgettable night as you enjoy music from the band TangoExcentrics, supported by experienced DJ Geoff Walker. RECOVERY MILONGA Sunday 12.30-4pm A relaxed milonga to finish off the weekend, featuring beautiful music prepared by popular DJ Pedro Alvarez from Patio de Tango. RODRIGO & AGUSTINA: Guest performers direct from Buenos Aires! Rodrigo Palacios and Agustina Berenstein are currently considered one of the most influential young couples of tango and its evolution and future. They are loved for their originality in both dance style and teaching techniques. Their work is centred on the Salon style in close embrace, combining traditional sensibilities and spiral movements with their younger fresh experimental spirit. For the past two years they have been teaching at ‘Salon Canning’, one of Buenos Aires’ best known milongas. They also have a busy international performing and teaching schedule. We can't wait for their only NSW performance, at the Grand Milonga on Saturday night! FREE WORKSHOPS CANYENGUE Saturday 4-5pm Canyengue is the grandfather of tango, dating from 1890-1920. Danced in a unique kind of close embrace with a slight tilt, Canyengue is characterised by its playfulness and lilting rhythm. Nelson, Sydney’s recognized authority on Canyengue, has kindly offered to share his vast knowledge with us once again, along with his partner Liz. This will be their last Canyengue class in Australia before they move to Buenos Aires! Photo: HYBRIDphoto DANCE TO THE MUSIC Sunday 11am-12.30pm A musicality workshop from professional musician and experienced Tango dancer, Frida Kotlyar. Frida will give a dancer-focussed explanation of the differences between tango, waltz (vals) and milonga, with demonstrations, as well as a discussion of what distinguishes famous orchestras such as Di Sarli, D’Arienzo, Biagi and Pugliese. All so that you can dance better with the music! Photo: Dave Storm

ACCOMMODATION RAFFLE

Win Saturday night’s accommodation in the Joynton Suite at the Carrington Hotel, valued at $470!

Imagine simply strolling upstairs from the Grand Ballroom into your luxurious suite!
Refresh yourself in the antique claw-foot bath before relaxing in a heavenly four poster bed. Enjoy the luxury of a separate lounge area with a pullout sofa bed for friends, and large ensuite with plush bathrobes. The Suite also offers a shared balcony with views across Katoomba to the Jamison Valley.
The raffle will be drawn at Tango Synergy’s Leichhardt milonga on Tuesday 15 June. One free raffle ticket is included with all Grand Milonga or full weekend packages booked prior to this date, but grab a couple of extra tickets to increase your chances!
Raffle tickets are $5 or 3 for $10.

HOW TO BOOK

The weekend includes:

*Current members of Tango Synergy Inc or affiliated organisations. Tango Synergy membership costs $40 annually. Information is available from our website www.tangosynergy.org or at our weekly milonga.

Workshops are free with any milonga booking. Numbers are limited so advance bookings are strongly recommended. Book by 15 June to receive a FREE raffle ticket!

Payment options:

Direct deposit into our account:

Tango Synergy Incorporated
Westpac Bank
BSB 032-002
Account Number 618281

Make sure you include your name in the payment field, and email us the receipt to dance@NOSPAM tangosynergy.org
or call Julian on 0415 159 728.