TANGO FIESTA
OCTOBER 1 THRU 5 2003
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, MEXICO (with optional added time Sept. 27 till Oct.
1)
San Miguel is the town in Mexico famous for having more fiestas than
any other in the country. Perhaps because it is the “birthplace” of Mexico’s
Independence…quien sabe?
EL INDIO and MARIANA, and FABIAN SALAS and CAROLINA DEL RIVERO will be our
EXTRAORDINARY teachers.
Therewill be partying with the following fiestas: the alborada fiesta on
Sept. 28, beginning at 4:00AM with skyfulls of blazing fireworks, and
castillos, (towers of fireworks) Very noisy and happy! Then the parade
celebrating Saints: Michael, and Rafael is ongoing Sept. 29. All these
fiestas commence Sept. 15th, with the celebration of Mexican Independence
Day. Too many fiestas, too little time...
San Miguel de Allende is in central Mexico, nearest to Leon, but you
may also fly into Mexico City. There is very comfortable first class bus
transportation from each of these cities to San Miguel. In both cities we
will arrange for you to be met with an agency to get you where you need to
go.
San Miguel is a mountain artist’s colony, at 5,500+ feet, with turquoise
skies, and in October, fields of wildflowers and excellent weather. There is
lots to see and do: several hot springs , horseback riding, hiking, and
gorgeous restaurants. The shopping opportunities abound, and there are many
art galleries and night spots with great music.
The town itself is a protected national monument, with narrow cobblestone
streets, buildings painted with siena, scarlet, purple, and tropical flowers
cascading over the high walls. The beautiful architecture includes churches,
homes, and municipal buildings. We are planning one of the milongas in the
nearby ghost town of Pozos at a lovely hotel/restaurant. This spot is
extraordinary for photos. The ruins in and outside of town are graceful
remains of the haciendas of wealthy mining families who once lived there
Registration price until JUNE 2, 2003: The cost will be $240 for the
entire week of classes and three milongas. The cost for a couple will be
$420. Included is a welcome cocktail party, a “callejonada” where we will
dance the streets downtown following troubadors in medieval costume, singing
Mexican ballads and folksongs, drinking tequila. This package will get you
into the Orchestra/show for a discounted price of about $12 USD.
Discounts are also available for a group of five that includes at least two
men. Hotels and B&B's will cost about $25 a day to $100. (with breakfast, and
at one place, it will also include lunch.) Your lodging needs to be paid
SEPARATELY, and ETV can book it for you
NOT INCLUDED in the price are special workshops, trips, hot springs, group
dinners, ranch parties, orchestra/show and other activities to choose that
will each have their separate prices beginning at about $10.
YOUR DEPOSIT OF $100 is due June 2, thank you.
This rate is until Aug. 20th. Info: E-mail: Christina Johnson, President
Exotic Tango Vacations, LLC, at [email protected].
See: www.beyondtango.com
Call in the USA: (505) 983-1744
