Vancouver Tango Live 2010
50+ workshops with world-class teachers from Argentina, North America and Europe (salon & nuevo)
5 days and nights of dancing with creative professional tango DJs from North America
Breath-taking spectacular performances
2 live concerts of unique Tango Live Orchestra led by Korey Ireland
Great socializing in relaxed friendly atmosphere in beautiful spring Vancouver
Dear Tango Community,
We are happy to remind you about upcoming Vancouver festival!
It’s less than one week left before the 1st Vancouver International Tango Week - Tango Live 2010 (April 22-26)[u]! It’s been a busy year and we look forward to creating a great event and inspiring atmosphere for dancing and learning Argentine tango! Big thanks to those who already registered for the festival and who supported us and helped spreading around the news about Tango Live.
Festival Program
At the festival website you can download PDF files with Dancing Events schedule including DJs and performances information, as well as workshops schedule & venue information. All the workshops take place at either Alpen Club rooms or Polish Veterans Hall , PVH. Check the Teachers’ videos and bios & Festival program here (workshops & milongas):
http://tangolive.ca/maestros.html
http://tangolive.ca/program.html
http://tangolive.ca/milongas.html
http://tangolive.ca/venues.html
We are inviting you and your friends and colleagues to discover Argentine Tango!
Tickets and gift certificates are available at special prices to observers and complete beginners. (call / email for details, observer tickets - $25)
Information for people who are [i]new to tango[/b]:
http://tangolive.ca/newcomers.html
Friday April 23, 7.55pm ($10)
Complete Beginner drop-in class with the charismatic Joe Leonardo from Portland!
Complete Beginner class + Friday milonga (concert + performances) - $30 or 2 for $50
Tango Live Orchestra led by Korey Ireland will give a concert on Friday April 23 as well as Sunday April 25 when several more musicians will join Tango Live Orchestra to perform in a unique concert!
Teachers’ shows
Friday April 23: Adam & Mila, Andres & Meredith, Oliver & Silvina
Saturday April 24: Louis & Daniela, Korey & Jennifer, Serkan & Cecilia, Mario & Anabella
Sunday April 25: Surprise dance
and more…
http://tangolive.ca/venues.html
We will have special information boards at Tango Live festival and you will be able to see the schedules and notifications, as well as post any festival relative notes (looking for a tango partner for workshops, roommates, sharing a taxi, etc).
Forum
We just set up a special Tango Live Forum at the official festival website which can be used for messages regarding accommodations (offering/ finding/ sharing) or sharing a taxi. Feel free to ask any questions and post tips for travelers who go to Vancouver.
Festival Registration
While it will be possible to register for the festival events every day from 10am to 6.30pm (Thu April 22 – Sun April 25), we still highly recommend to register in advance especially if you plan to pay with a debit/ credit card.
*There is an ATM machine (bank machine) in Vancouver Alpen Club in case you need any cash.
You can register any time:
1) online: http://tangolive.ca/register.html
2) by phone: 604 780 7835 (Tatiana)
3) by email: info@tangolive.ca
4) in person at any milonga (it’s better to call first so that to meet there)
Means of payment:
Visa, MasterCard (through PayPal), cheque, cash
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Pack your bags with shoes and will enjoy Tango Live 2010!
Welcome to our festival! Come to meet friends and dance in a casual and creative atmosphere in beautiful Vancouver BC, Canada. Sit back, enjoy a cup of tea and some of the worlds finest cuisine with us. We'll play your favorite tango music and cool new alternative stuff... let's share stories, attend classes, and in general live tango!
Pack your bags with gifts for friends and tango shoes, take your casual and fancy outfits, best mood and positive energy and shake off winter in the coolest dancing environment.
Discover, improvise and learn something new and exciting!
See you soon! :)
Saludos,
Tatiana & Randy
Organizers of the TANGO LIVE 2010 festival
+1 604 780 7835
http://www.tangolive.ca
info@tangolive.ca
Facebook info:
Festival page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207298642313
Tango Live Vancouver FB Group:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=233421727017