Dear List, I had no idea that this would start filling so fast, but it is! Please register right away. I just returned from 2 months in the USA, and everywhere I went, people wanted to get groups together to come down. There is pleanty of hotel space, but not as much room in the rooms available for classes, so if you want to come for classes, make sure you plan well ahead of time. Tangueramente, Christina Johnson
TANGO FIESTA OCTOBER 1 THRU 5 2003 SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, MEXICO 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 Mexicos Independence…quien sabe? Now it has been reviewed and photographed by travel, food, art, and photography magazines. Jazz, film, and music festivals happen regularly, and the film industry has found a new spot for movie making. EL INDIO and MARIANA, and FABIAN SALAS and CAROLINA DEL RIVERO will be our EXTRAORDINARY teachers. About the teachers: El Indio is like an explosion of fire and beauty. His dancing is the highest expression of masculine beauty and movemnet; his teaching is through his body and clear direction. Mariana is precise, patient, delightful with movement reminiscent of the ladies from the early 20th century. They both are folkdancers, and lovers of milonga. Fabian and Carolina are wizards of smooth, contemporary tango. Their style of teaching is impeccable, as they teach clearly and personally, so that each students' way of learning is satisfied. They are always new and fresh, finding new patterns and translations of traditional movement. In san Miguel there will 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 for a fee of $25. 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 $15. YOUR DEPOSIT OF $100 is due June 2, thank you. This rate is until Aug. 20th. AIRFARES: As of MAY 29, low roundtrip airfares to Mexico City from: Vancouver $715 New York $354 Denver: $375 Kansas City $496, Continental Albuquerque $598 American W Dallas $451 Continental Miami $442 American Austin $441 Montreal $575 Continental Info: E-mail: Christina Johnson, President Exotic Tango Vacations, LLC, at [email protected]. See: www.beyondtango.com Call in the USA: (505) 983-1744 Call In Mexico: (0) 52-415-152-4342
