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Bailongo!
A Celebration of Argentinian Tango in the UK
Edinburgh: 5th - 7th December 2008
Presented by Rumbos de Tango
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Welcome
We invite you to celebrate the flourishing of Argentine Tango in the UK at Bailongo! 2008.
Bailongo! is a vibrant tango festival set in the beautiful City of Edinburgh.
This year we can offer you:
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15 workshops at graduated levels
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The Atemporal Tango Lounge - the heart of the festival where you can relax, dance, eat, drink and socialise between workshops.
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Three nights of dancing, including The famous Edinburgh Winter Ball. This year the ball will feature live music from Quinteto El Despues.
Workshop Information
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In the spirit of tango as a social and improvised dance, in all Bailongo! workshops there will be a policy of changing partners. Within this structure, those who book in couples will be given as much opportunity as possible to practice together.
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After five sell-out years, we recommend that you book early. By booking before 21st November you can buy great value passes to get the most out of the weekend.
Workshops last 1.5 hours and there are 15 minutes between workshops this year. We recommend allowing spaces in your day to make the most of the practicing, relaxing and socialising opportunities at the Tango Lounge.
Beginners' Course
Alongside the main workshop programme, we also offer an intensive 3-hour beginners course split over the two days of the festival. This is for those who wish to try tango for the first time or who would like to go back to basics. This course will be given by Toby Morris.
Part 1 Saturday 10.30am-12pm ( Counting House, West Nicolson Street)
Part 2 Sunday 12.00pm-1.30pm (Dance Base, Grassmarket) |
Download a pdf version
of the Bailongo! flier, which has all the information
on this page and the registration form (pdf, 1Mb). Download
Bailongo Map of venue locations
Artists: Teachers and Musicians
 David Benitez and Kim Schwartz
www.tangomovement.com
David Benitez turned to tango when his ballet company danced in a show with tango diva, Mora Godoy. Since then, he has toured with many top tango companies. Kim Schwartz moved to Buenos Aires for four years to study with some of the world’s most renowned maestros, perform in tango shows and teach. Her time in Buenos Aires has given her the deepest respect for and understanding of the tango, its culture and traditions. David and Kim have been based in London since 2007 and have become recognised as one of London’s leading couples. They teach and dance with elegance, precision and a natural chemistry. |
 Eduardo Bozzo and Caroline Pope
www tangoalchemy.co.uk
Eduardo Bozzo learnt the Tango in his native Buenos Aires about fifteen years ago. He learnt the passion for this dance from some of the old maestros and and tango legends like of Elvira & Virulazo, Mayoral & Elsa Maria, Rodolfo & Maria Cieri. He has been performing and teaching tango for more than a decade in Argentina and worldwide. He has been based in Bristol for the last 5 years and teaches around all the southwest of the UK (including regular lessons in Bournemouth and Southampton). He met his dance partner Caroline Pope two years ago on the dance floor. She has a background in sports and has leant the dance in UK and from maestros in Argentina. Since that first dance they have taught and performed together here and abroad.
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 Jenny
Frances and Ricardo Oria
www.rumbosdetango.com (this site)
Since beginning to work together in 2002, Jenny and Ricardo have
performed and taught all over the UK, in Europe and in Argentina.
They have developed a reputation as one of the leading tango couples
in the UK. Jenny and Ricardo seek the timeless elements
of tango; always creative and in tune with the dance's improvised
nature. They have worked extensively with masters such as los Dinzel
in Buenos Aires to further develop their dance and teaching.
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El Despues Quintet
www.eldespues.com
Founded in 2004, the El Después Quintet presents a repertoire almost entirely dedicated to new compositions. The two well known founding members, argentines Victor Hugo Villena (bandoneon) and Alejandro Schwarz (guitar, compositions and arrangements) have surrounded themselves with premier league musicians: violinist Cyril Garac, pianist Ivo De Greef and double bassist Bernard Lanaspèze. In the quintet formation they are able to deeply explore Alejandro Schwarz’s music in all its rich detail whilst never ceasing to push at the borders of the renewal of traditional tango music.
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Schedule
Download a pdf version
of the Bailongo! flier, which has all the information
on this page and the registration form (pdf, 1Mb). Download
Bailongo Map of venue locations
FRIDAY 5 December 2008
Opening Milonga Norteña
10pm-late
Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket, EH1 2JU
With live music from Edinburgh’s Orquesta Atipica and a special introduction to the weekend’s teachers (can we have a box around this please like you do with the winter ball)
SATURDAY 6 December 2008
Atemporal Tango Lounge, Counting House, 32 West Nicolson Street
12pm-5.30pm
Classes at the Mayfield Salisbury Parish Centre, West Mayfield
No. |
Times |
Level |
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Teachers |
1 |
11am-12.30pm |
Imp |
Caminata & Crossing Variations |
David & Kim |
2 |
11am-12.30pm |
Adv |
Tango Fusion: Rebotes and Hooks |
Eduardo & Caroline |
3 |
12.45-2.15pm |
Imp-Int |
Milonga: Feel the beat! |
Jenny & Ricardo |
4 |
12.45-2.15pm |
Int-Adv |
Giros with Traspies & Boleos |
David & Kim |
5 |
2.30-4pm |
Imp-Int |
Tango Alterado: Get into the flow |
Eduardo & Caroline |
6 |
2.30-4pm |
Int-Adv |
Vals: Turns & barridas |
Jenny & Ricardo |
7 |
4.15-5.45pm |
Imp |
Giros with Entradas |
David & Kim |
8 |
4.15-5.45pm |
Imp-Int-Adv |
Women's technique |
Jenny & Ricardo |
WINTER BALL
Saturday 6 December 2008, 8pm-2am
Boys Trust Hall, Pleasance
DJ, live music, performances and more |
SUNDAY 7 December 2008
Atemporal Tango
12pm-6.30pm
Classes 14-16 Grassmarket
No. |
Times |
Level |
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Teachers |
9 |
12-1.30pm |
Int |
Trompos (spins): technique & balance |
Jenny & Ricardo |
10 |
1.45-3.15pm |
Imp-Int |
Different Paradas |
David & Kim |
11 |
1.45-3.15pm |
Int-Adv |
Milonga Colgada |
Eduardo & Caroline |
12 |
3.30-5pm |
Imp |
Fun ideas for Musicality |
Jenny & Ricardo |
13 |
3.30-5pm |
Int |
New barridas & pasadas |
Eduardo & Caroline |
14 |
5.15-6.45pm |
Imp |
Vals de Salon |
Eduardo & Caroline |
15 |
5.15-6.45 |
Adv |
Cadencia and Planeos |
David & Kim |
Sunday milonga:
Dancing from 7pm till 11pm with a free taster class at 6pm. Counting House, West Nicolson Street
Booking Information
Download a pdf version
of the Bailongo! flier, which has the registration form
and all the information on this page (pdf, 1Mb). Download
Bailongo Map of venue locations
Individual Prices
Opening Milonga |
£7 (£5) |
Winter Ball |
£20 |
Individual workshops |
£17 (£15) |
Beginners Course |
£20 (£18) |
Atemporal Tango Lounge |
£4 per day |
Sunday Milonga |
£3 |
prices in brackets are concessions for students, unwaged and retired
Bailongo! Passes
Pass A - £55 |
Pass B - £70 |
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2 workshops
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Winter Ball
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Atemporal Tango Lounge
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both Milongas
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4 workshops
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Winter Ball
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Atemporal Tango Lounge
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both Milongas
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All passes must be booked and paid for in advance (before 21st November 2008). We like to balance the number of men and women
in workshops.
To help us do this please book early and if possible with a partner.
Download a pdf version of the
Bailongo! flier (includes registration form), (1Mb)
Download
Bailongo Map of venue locations
On your booking form, please include:
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Which workshops you would like to attend
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Whether you will be dancing the man's or woman's role
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Contact telephone number, email and postal address.
Please make Cheques payable to 'Rumbos de Tango'
Postal address for payment:
Willie Green
26 Ashburnham Loan
South Queensferry
EH30 9LE
Reservations and enquiries:
Email: book@rumbosdetango.com
Tel: 07855 773581
Accomodation:
Try www.visitscotland.com or
phone 0845 2255121.
Newington is a good area to stay.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need more help or
information.
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