Compadrito Tango

presents

 

 

V INTERNATIONAL ARGENTINIAN TANGO FESTIVAL in IRELAND

Dublin, 30 August-2 September 2007

 

 

International guests:

 SABRINA & RUBEN VELIZ

Ensemble Hyperion Orchestra

 

 

 

WORKSHOPS

 

Thursday 30th August      €10                7.30- 8.30pm

WORKSHOP: Tango for Absolute Beginners

Venue: Hollywood Academy of Performing Arts, 13/14 Sackville place (off O’Connel Street), Dublin 1

No need to register for this workshop, pay at the door. No partner required. Wear comfortable clothing. No runners or rubber-soled shoes.

 

The workshop will teach the fundamentals of this sensual and passionate dance in an easy and fun way.

No previous experience necessary. Suitable for all. No partner required.

Taught by Simona Zaino & Carlos Esquena.

Simona has been teaching Tango in Dublin for the past four years. She has trained with internationally renowned tango dancers such as Pablo Veron, Fabian Salas & Carolina del Rivero, Carlos & Susana and many others.

Carlos will join as a guest teacher. He is from Buenos Aires and currently teaches tango in various countries in Europe and South America

 

Thursday 30th August         €12           8.30-9.30pm

WORKSHOP: Body Movement & Communication in Dancing

Venue: Hollywood Academy of Performing Arts, 13/14 Sackville Place (off O’Connel Street), Dublin 1

No need to register for this workshop, pay at the door. Note: Wear comfortable clothing and socks. No partner required.

 

The workshop starts with an easy warm up focusing on alignment of the spine, relaxation and stretching. It then moves to simple exercises to improve balance. Finally we work in couples and learn how to gain trust and confidence individually and in the partner. This increases the understanding in both leading and following roles, which will enable participants to achieve a more relaxing approach in any partner dancing. Suitable for all. Great foundation course for any dance!

Taught by Mariam Ribon.

*Mariam is the Artistic Director of the Dublin Youth Dance Company and an experienced Pilates Instructor

 

 

 

Saturday 1st September to Sunday 2nd September

WORKSHOPS: taught by international guest teachers SABRINA & RUBEN VELIZ

Venue: Carmelite Community Centre, 62 Aungier Street, D2 (opposite Dublin Business School)

Sabrina & Ruben are a young but experienced tango couple, one of the most sought after in Buenos Aires. They are well known both in Argentina and around the world, having participated to numerous festivals and shows. Their dancing is sensual, elegant, intriguing and innovative but also respectful of classical dynamics. Their sell-out show Radio-grafias is, according to the international press, one of the most original ever. On stage, they show an amazing connection throughout the dance. As teachers, Sabrina & Ruben pay attention to every student individually and show that elegance, connection and smoothness in the dance can be easily achieved by everybody. More info and videos here.

Timetable and Registration form here

 

 

OTHER FESTIVAL EVENTS

 

 

 

Friday 31 August                     8pm till late

MI BUENOS AIRES QUERIDO..

Venue: Filmbase, Curved Street Building, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Ticket price: €20 at the door + FREE tango class (the ticket entitles holder to 1 free tango class with Compadrito Tango during the month of September)

 

A journey through the history and culture of one of the most loved Latin American countries ..the nostalgia of its music..  the sensuality of its dance .. the passion of its people..

 

Our journey begins with the screening of a short tango film (in Spanish with English subtitles). A real source of inspiration for any music lover ..

After the film, guest dancers Sabrina & Ruben Veliz from Buenos Aires will mesmerize the audience with the elegance and sensuality of their dance. They will perform, exclusively for the Dublin audience, an extract from their show ‘Radio-grafias’, now a major success in South America.

The journey continues with Argentinian singer Charlie Esquena who will interpret for us live on its guitar some of the most beautiful tangos and entertain the audience with his amusing stories and anecdotes..

At around 11pm we will join our guests Sabrina and Ruben on the dance floor for the opening Milonga (Tango club) of the festival ..a unique experience with beautiful images of Argentina projected on the main screen and music mix by DJ Quien.

Argentinian wine and snacks will be served throughout the evening.

 

 

Saturday 1ST September                     8.30pm till 2.30am

MILONGON

Venue: The Belvedere, Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1

Ticket price: €35 at the door

 

A late, late night of live Tango music and dance.. not for the faint-hearted!

 

  • 9pm-11pm Concert & Milonga with guest Tango Orchestra ‘Ensemble Hyperion’.

One of the most sought-after tango orchestras, Ensemble Hyperion have performed at over 500 tango events and in the main theatres around the world. They regularly play for international dance companies at their shows ..One not to be missed!

  • 11pm Tango exhibition with dancers Simona & Carlos Esquena
  • 11.30pm-2.30am Milonga (Tango club) follows till late with DJ Quien?

 

 

 

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Café and restaurant at the Festival

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SUFI´s is the official restaurant-café of the International Tango Festival. Located on 43/50 Lower Stephen´s Street (behind Stephen Green´s shopping centre) it is convenient to all those who attend the Tango Festival events. SUFI´s serves delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners as well as coffee, tea and snacks. For reservations call 01-6798577. NOTE: If you present a Festival flyer you will get a 10% discount on all food and wine (offer valid from 30 Aug to 2 Sept). Flyers are available at Compadrito classes and milongas and also at all Festival events.

 

 

 

 

Festival Director:

Simona Zaino

 

Info:

COMPADRITO TANGO

www.tangofever.net

tangofever_ireland@yahoo.com