Hola Tangueros: Only ten more days to get the Early Bird prices for TANGO FIREWORKS 2003! After February 28, the regular registration prices will apply. This nine-day Southern California festival has quickly joined the ranks of the world's best tango events. This year's festival, held June 27-July 5 in Long Beach, California, is going to be even greater than the last two. First, it will feature the long-awaited U.S. debut of the innovative teacher GUSTAVO NAVEIRA & GISELLE ANNE (yes, they are CONFIRMED!!!) For those of you who are not familiar with Gustavo, he is the real father of "nuevo tango" and teacher of Fabian Salas, Chicho Frumboli, Cecilia Gonzales, Mauricio Castro, Metin Yazir and many other young tangueros. He does not only teach nuevo. He also teaches traditional tango, milonga and waltz. What makes him so special is his innovative approach to breaking everything down, regardless of the style he is teaching. He speaks fluent English. He and Giselle have a huge following all over Europe, as well as a large following here in the States. Since this is their first time in the US (people have been trying to get him here for years, but they've never succeeded), we expect a very large attendance. Gustavo and Giselle require that their classes be limited to only 40 people--20 leaders and 20 followers. So those registering early will have the best chance of getting into their classes. Also joining the Tango Fireworks faculty for the first time are the beloved and legendary GLORIA & EDUARDO ARQUIMBAU, and returning will be CARLOS COPELLO & ALICIA MONTI, MILENA PLEBS & EZEQUIEL FARFARO, JULIO BALMACEDA & CORINA DE LA ROSA and AURORA LUBIZ & JORGE FIRPO. This super line-up represents a wide spectrum of tango styles--something for every taste! And in addition to being great performers and social dancers, THEY ARE ALL GREAT TEACHERS. At the end of the week you'll feel assured that your money was well spent. And of course, we will welcome back the incomparable tango orchestra COLOR TANGO for two nights of fabulous LIVE MUSIC. They will be playing their wonderful Pugliese-style repertoire as well as their NEW D'Arienzo selections from their newest CD. Plus, we'll welcome back three of the United States' best tango deejays--Robin Thomas of New York, Robert Hauk of Portland and Dan Boccia of Anchorage. Their music was highly praised by all our instructors last year, all of whom remarked that it was just like being in a Buenos Aires milonga. The 2003 event will be moving to a larger venue, the Long Beach Hilton Hotel. Special Tango Fireworks group room rate is $129 per night, single or double. The hotel boasts a 9,500 sq. foot ballroom (2,000 sq. feet more than we've had in the past) and is located just two blocks from the Long Beach Marina, the historic Queen Mary cruise ship, the new Aquarium of the Pacific, the Museum of Latin American Art and Pine Street's new, hip restaurant and club district. This year we'll be offering TWO weekend-only packages, June 27-29 and July 3-5, as well as the entire event. The entire week includes your choice of 26 classes (out of a total of 104), 7 warm-up classes, 9 practicas, 9 milongas and the closing night dinner and show by the maestros. Early-Bird Registration prices (good through February 28) are $299 for Weekend One, $449 for Weekend Two and $599 for the entire event. After February 28 the prices will be: $329/489/699, respectively. For all the information, go to www.apurotango.com and click on Tango Fireworks. TANGO TEACHERS AND ORGANIZERS: we are offering several registration incentives and discounts. Call Linda at (323) 650-0509 or e-mail [email protected] for information. Don't miss this unforgettable event!
