>From April 20-29, 2009, Andres & Meredith will show you the best of Buenos Aires--from a tanguero’s perspective, of course. This is your chance to immerse yourself in the city of Buenos Aires and its many different tango scenes in the company of a native who has been part of the tango community in BA for over 20 years. Andres grew up in the Villa Crespo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, dancing in some of the very clubs that we’ll attend on the tour (Villa Malcolm, Club Fulgor, and Club Sunderland, for example). Of course, Andres is renowned as a dancer of “nuevo tango,” so in addition to attending traditional venues, tour participants will get to dance in the practicas and alternative milongas where cutting-edge innovations are still happening in tango on a daily basis. In addition, you’ll benefit from Meredith’s experience as a foreigner who moved to Buenos Aires, lived there for three years, and speaks the language fluently.
The tour cost includes the following: --9-nights accommodation (double occupancy) in La Luna Llena, a stunning Bed & Breakfast in Palermo that features a large dance space and an amazing roof deck, in a quiet, yet very hip, neighborhood. --Entrance to the milongas and practicas that are part of the group’s itinerary (often two per night!); --12 hours of group classes (arranged specially for tour participants in the location where we’re staying) with outstanding traditional and nuevo tango teachers; --Intelligent, un-touristy tour of the city; --Special farewell dinner at our favorite restaurant in the world; --Accomplished Argentine dancers who will assist the group in milongas and group classes; --Excursions to shop for shoes, clothes and CDs (you pay for your purchases, of course); --Airport transfers in Argentina; --24-hour availability of Andres and Meredith for translation, recommendations, problem-solving, you-name-it (just give us a few hours to sleep each day, please). Airfares have plunged recently and you can currently buy a round-trip from NYC to Buenos Aires through Carbone travel (www.1800ARGENTINA.com) for $599 including all taxes. This fare is only available through February 27. More details on the tour are available at: http://andresamarilla.com/batour.htm. Or better yet, give me a call or shoot me an email and I'll address any questions you have. Thanks so much! Meredith meredithkl...@gmail.com (please use this email instead of replying to this message) 617-291-3798