8th INTERNATIONAL TANGO
FESTIVAL in IRELAND
Dublin, 12-15 August 2010
PROGRAMME
TANGO WORKSHOPS
by Buenos Aires guest teachers Rodrigo Palacios y Agustina Berenstein
*Registration now open!*
SATURDAY 14th and Sunday 15th AUGUST
Venue: The Fitness Dock studio, Lower Camden street, Dublin 2 (above Fresh shop)
Note: there will be an Stretch/Relaxation session on Saturday 14th before the workshops begin.
Stretch
your body and focus your mind to get the most out of the tango workshops!!
Suitable for all. The session is FREE of charge!
Time: 11.30am-12.30, Venue: Holistic Sourcing Centre,
Camden Street, Dublin 2 (opposite Liston's shop)
MILONGAS AND CULTURAL EVENTS
THURSDAY 12 August Milonga...Al Fresco! Free of charge
Venue: sheltered bandstand at
St Stephen's Green park (Harcourt Street side), Dublin 2
Time: 5.30pm-8.30pm
Price: Free of Charge
Join us for the
opening milonga of the Festival in the splendid scenery of Stephen's Green park.
Music by DJ Johan. Tango performance with dancers Hernan and Simona. We will be there rain or shine :)
Afterwards, we continue dancing in The Globe Pub (RiRa) from 9pm. Entrance is €5.
FRIDAY 13 August Argentine Cultural Evening (Spanish and Tango Lessons for Absolute Beginners) €10
Venue: The Globe Pub, South Great George street, Dublin
2
Time: 7pm-9.30pm
Mind you! ..this
is no standard
Spanish lesson!
In a funny comedy act, Profesor Gatobin will introduce participants to Buenos
Aires Spanish, taking inspiration from famous tango songs. A
Tango class
for absolute
beginners will follow to give participants a taste of this sensual and
passionate dance.
Complimentary Argentine snacks
will be served after the class.
Actor: Hernan Catvin (as Profesor Gatobin)
Dancers: Simona Zaino & Hernan Catvin
Singer: Javier Criado
SATURDAY 14 August Corazoneando - Milonga & Show €30
Venue: Garda Club,
Time: 8.30pm-1.30am. (Doors open 8pm)
The Festival Grand Milonga! One of the most "atmospheric, friendly and multicultural" festival milongas in Europe according to our visiting tangueros.
The evening will open with a soulful performance by tango singer Javier Criado accompanied by skillful guitarist Arash.
Then dance until you drop
with the special selection of the very best tango tunes of
all times played by DJ Johan! He will caress your ears and tease your feet! And of
course, be prepared for the breathtaking exhibition by Rodrigo and Agustina.
Note: ..A sweet welcome gift will be presented to all tangueros at the door : )
SUNDAY 15 August Tango Cabaret with singer Norma Santillo €20
Venue: Odessa Club & Restaurant, 13 Dame Court, Dublin 2
Time:
7.30-9.30pm (lounge open from 6.30pm)
Internationally renowned tango
singer Norma Beatriz Santillo will be in Ireland for the first time as part of
her summer tour!
Norma was born in Buenos Aires and she is currently living in Rome. Niece of art
to her uncle who was first violin in the Maestro De Angelis Orchestra for 30
years, she has listened and sung tango since she was a child. Tango dancer
Osvaldo Zotto danced to her singing at a concert in 2008.
Through her warm and sensual voice, Norma will take us on a magical journey that
spans through the various ages of tango music. For this special evening, she
will be accompanied by virtuoso guitarist Lucas Nuñez.
Info: www.myspace.com/normabsantillo
Note: Full food and
wine menu will be available throughout the evening. See www.odessaclub.ie.
The Festival is brought to you by the hard working Festival Team :)
Simona Zaino (Director), Kyoko, Tamara, Liz, Hernan, Johan, Maher
Info:
COMPADRITO TANGO
00353-86-3747958
tangofever_ireland@yahoo.com