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Kelly Ray
tanguero@verizon.net
(215) 574-9555
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Lesley Mitchell
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(215) 629-2344

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Tango, as danced in Buenos Aires, the cosmopolitan capital of Argentina, is an elegant, sensual and intensely connected dance experience. It's been a worldwide favorite for decades, and today is riding a new wave of popularity across the generations. We'll show you its simplicity - and its complexity. You may have seen it on Broadway, but you can do it too.

Classes

New and ongoing classes at the Buttonwood Street Studio and at the University City Arts League.

Tango at Buttonwood Studio, 1315 Buttonwood Street, Philadelphia:
Tango I (Fundamentals) Tuesdays 6:30 pm, drop in classes, ongoing
Tango II (Variations) Tuesdays 7:30 pm, drop in classes, ongoing
Tango II Sunday, 12:30 pm Started March 29
Tango III, Sunday, 4 pm, ongoing
Tango IV, Mondays 7:45 - 9:05 pm, ongoing (by permission of instructor, talk to us if interested!)

Argentine Tango at University City Arts League, 4226 Spruce Street, Philadelphia:
Tango I, Fridays 7 - 8:20 pm. Starts May 29. Beginners class from 7 to 8:20 pm, with an optional practice session till 9:30 pm.
Tango All Levels Drop in class Wednesday, 8 - 9:20 pm (ongoing)
Contact Kelly & Lesley with questions, or call 215 382 7811 to register

You are always welcome to drop into any scheduled class for a preview. Private lessons are available in three Philadelphia locations with Kelly or Lesley for individual attention to accelerate your learning!

Ongoing Argentine Tango Practica at Buttonwood Studio, with preceding drop-in classes on Tuesdays, Buttonwood Street Studio.
6:30 pm: Tango Fundamentals class (for beginners or for review)
7:30 pm: Tango Variations class (some experience needed)
8:30 to 11 pm: Open Practica (with help from us if you want it. Plenty of individual attention is available.)

Drop in for one class or take a discounted package! Prices (drop-in rate):
$10 per class, $17 for both classes. $15 one class & practica; $7 practica alone; $20 both classes and practica. Dance, learn & socialize! Light refreshments provided.

UCAL: 4226 Spruce St, Philadelphia (215) 382-7811 (to register for UCAL classes only) BSStudio: 1315 Buttonwood St, Philadelphia (215) 574-9555 or (215) 629-2344 (to register for Buttonwood Street Studio classes or for all other information) Private lessons: Consider arranging small classes tailored to your specific needs. You and a group of friends can find a time that suits you, what aspect you want to concentrate on. Small classes give you lots of individual attention. You can do one lesson or a series, rotate partners or not. Our affordable prices vary according to number of people in class. Examples: $75/hour for 1 or 2 people $90/hour for 4 people $115/hour for 6 people Lesson packages for 1 or 2 people: 3 hours $200 5 hours $300 11 hours $600. Private lessons are available at UCAL and the CC Studio. You can arrange for us to videotape your private lessons.

For more information about demonstrations & performances at your events, or group and private lessons, call Kelly or Lesley at (215) 574-9555 or (215) 629-2344.

Milongas (Argentine Tango Parties) Friday Night Milonga Enjoy a warm welcome at the first and longest running Milonga in Philadelphia! We are a diverse and friendly group which meets weekly to share our passion for Tango.  Two studios are available for dancing: 2nd floor has classic tango music, 3rd floor tango nuevo and alternative tango music. No experience or partner necessary. Admission $12, full time students $10.
La Milonga en Casa About La Milonga en Casa, held every 3rd Sunday:  It was conceived nearly a decade ago as an opportunity to enjoy good food, good company and tango. We supply the venue, basic non-alcoholic beverages, flatware and paper goods. Each diner is asked to contribute food or wine, keeping in mind that the group usually numbers between 25 & 30 people. If you're not a cook you can contribute funds to some other cook's effort. Join us for dinner at 7:30 pm and/or tango dancing, 9 - 11:30 pm. 1315 Buttonwood Street, Philadelphia. Admission to dinner: Something to share Admission to dance $10; full-time students $8

Special Events

Buenos Aires No Duerme (Buenos Aires never sleeps) - Tango Tour to Argentina, October 12 - 23,  2009. Come to Argentina with us on our 9th tour!   Experience the vibrant Tango scene in the country of its birth. 

Dance at all the best milongas. Take classes with legendary teachers.  See great tango stage shows with live music. You’ll also have expert guided city tours & excursions,  guided shopping for tango shoes & clothes,  great food and wine.

Included in the Tour:
11 nights in a well located apartment hotel, based on double occupancy
Breakfast every morning plus welcome & good bye dinners
Gala tango stage show & dinner
Two special tango classes with master teachers
Guides to classes and to milongas every night 
Two city sightseeing tours with a professional guide
Day excursion outside Buenos Aires
Spanish/English interpretation services, all arrangements
Airport transfers in Argentina (for those arriving/leaving on Oct 12/ 23)

Tour price: $1,495 before June 30, $1,595 thereafter. Group limited to 15 people.  Reserve your place with deposit of $250.  We meet you at the airport in BA on October 12.

Airfare, gratuities & most local transportation NOT included. We strongly suggest that you purchase travel insurance for this trip.

 

Dance Tutor lessons! Our Tango Valse 2 online video lessons are now available at DanceTutor.com. From DanceTutor.com:
DanceTutor.com is pleased to announce the opening of Argentine Tango Waltz 2. The site is authored and danced by the popular Philadelphia Argentine tango teaching couple, Kelly Ray and Lesley Mitchell, and sports exciting figures, expertly danced and explained,---13 figures in all plus a demonstration video. Say the authors, "..... a fast, smooth dance that joins the seductive and rhythmic melodies of Argentine tango waltz to the complexities of Argentine tango. Tango vals utilizes almost the same vocabulary as tango, the biggest difference perhaps being that in response to the music the dancers tend to choose more turning steps, and also to choose not to pause as they frequently do in tango...". See www.DanceTutor.com for details:
Argentine Tango Waltz 2 table of contents: www.DanceTutor.com/tw2conten.htm
Argentine Tango Waltz 2 sample page with video: www.DanceTutor.com/tw2-12.htm
Argentine Tango Waltz 2 Authors' Introduction: www.DanceTutor.com/tw2-intro.htm

Be sure to check the tango calendar for the latest news. And don't forget Friday night milongas at the University City Arts League, UCAL!

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Argentine Tango Links

More Philadelphia area tango information - http://www.tangophiladelphia.com/

Other U.S. cities and regions:
Princeton, NJ - http://www.princeton.edu/~tango/
Washington DC area - http://www.le-tango.com/
San Francisco Bay area - http://www.batango.com/

General Tango Information - National and International:
Reportango Magazine (great where-to-dance listings, general info) -
http://www.reportango.com/reportango.html
A Buenos Aires site (general information) - http://www.abctango.com.ar/
Christian Mensing's great links to tango sites - http://www.inorg.chem.ethz.ch/group/cm/tango_link.html
The Tango Catalog's online web contacts - http://www.thetangocatalogue.com/Links.asp

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