(1) Absolute Analysis of the Systems

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QiDccQV5V0

(2) Analysis of Systems and Highways – parallel and crossed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaCI7ly1uKU

(3) Unorthodox Crosses

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWaAzx8LTVg

(4) Step into Giros – Mastering the turns

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1R0JRRTal4

(5) Stitching it all Together

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB01WMbg6D8

Oscar Casas and Ana Miguel Tango Performance @ Augusta Tango Club

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1OX_68qiEo

Oscar Casas and Ana Miguel Vals Performance with Augusta Tango Club

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNVEW3Fl9so

Oscar Casas and Ana Miguel Milonga Performance @ Augusta Tango Club

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=435gB0lcQJU

Oscar has a distinct style both in his dance and his teaching.  He is very milonguero, and is much respected by the old guard in the milongas of BA.  He is also extremely popular with his students, who are impressed by his teaching style.  He teaches with energy and humor, emphasizing concepts, specializing in improvisation always interpreting the music and respecting the character of the different orchestras.  He is especially interested in the dynamics and cadencia of the dance.  Everything he teaches is applicable to crowded milongas.

Ana Miguel started her Argentine Tango training in the dance school of Moron Jose Neglia.  She started teaching with the famous Argentine tango instructor and performer, Pocho Pizarro.  From 2005 – 2008 Ana Miguel performed in the show “Bacanazo” which was held in the Empire Theatre and the Roman Theatre in BA, and she also performed as part of the show at Esquina Carlos Gardel from 2006 – 2010 in BA.  Moreover Ana has taught tango at various tango festivals and was also a tango teacher at ACETA (Academia de Estilos de tango Argentino Academy of Argentine Tango Styles) from 2006 – 2010.

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Vals        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJSJYrDgvgc

Milonga   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjQa6PdRLnY

Tango     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POtrW9Tzuxs

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AUGUST 6-16, 2011

ATTENDING FIFTH ANNUAL MILONGUEANDO

FESTIVAL AUGUST 8-14

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6:  Leave Augusta at 5:30 and arrive Atlanta flight to Buenos Aires (BA) is to leave at 9:00 p.m.  Actually leaves at 1:30 a.m. due to mechanical difficulties with original plane.  Pilot says problem not fixed to his satisfaction and requests new plane.  Once plane is cleaned and luggage/food is loaded we are off.  It was a very pleasant and uneventful flight of 9 hours, 32 minutes.  BA is one hour ahead of eastern daylight time.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7:  We arrive around noon.  The luggage carousel is quite slow but fortunately our bags are among the first on the belt.  We did this trip similar to our European trip.  We had about $50 US on us and converted about $35.  This started our adventure on money.  Our taxi driver is waiting and we arrive at hotel.  Taxi fee is 150 pesos.   The taxi driver drove Steve to an ATM to get cash.  No luck.   We had to borrow $200 pesos from the hotel to pay the taxi.  More money problems to come.  Mansion Dandi Royal, Piedras 922/936 in San Telmo hotel was originally a private residence and is 100 years old.  Original owners were a wealthy family from Europe.  They have since moved to the Recolleta neighborhood where other wealthy residents are.  We walk to the Sunday San Telmo market about four-five blocks from the hotel.  It was very interesting.  Blocks and blocks of street vendors.  We want to return next Sunday.  We had dinner at a nice little restaurant (La Rosalia) near the hotel.  The menu is in Spanish and English, which helps.  Service was excellent.  This started another learning on BA.  We could use our credit card but you can’t add the tip to the bill like the US.  At this point, we didn’t know that.  We ate at this restaurant several times during our stay.  We chose another beef entre each meal.

Lesson #1 Tips must be paid in cash.  Only the actual bill can be charged, no tip can be added like in the US.   Appropriate tip is about 10% depending on service.

MONDAY, AUGUST 8: The festival starts with ceremonies those who have been here before say it has much less attendance than the previous year.  Many from Germany and Australia have not returned this year apparently.   Still it is a very nice number of people from various places, especially Canada and US.  All classes are held at the hotel, which is convenient.  We attend our first two classes: mine in women’s technique with Maria from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., followed by class with Susana 5:00-6:30 p.m.

We have dinner at the same restaurant.  We had another beef entre on the menu.  Maria (brazil) and Ernesto (Chile) arrive and eat with us.

We attend el Niño bien Monday evening.  Ride with Maria (brazil) and meet Ernest (Chile) there.  Marie has slipped in the bathroom and has a large “goose egg” over her left eye.  Beautiful venue and the dance floor was packed.  We saw Barbara Durr and Hseuh-tze lee there.  They were sitting on the opposite side of us.  Sans Souci played live music and it is amazing.  There were performances by teachers such as Alicia Puns and Osvaldo and Coca Centary.

TUESDAY AUGUST 9:  Now the adventure really begins as we’re out of cash and realize we should have brought the debit card as well as the Visa.  At several locations we were unable to secure a cash advance on Visa, although Bank of America says we should be able to.  Went to many banks along 9 de Julio blvd. and two exchanges.  We were becoming worried will be unable to access cash for taxis, etc.  We are rescued by a loan from Barbara Durr and Claudia (Steve’s sister – via Western Union).

Lessons #2-5 learned:

1.) Always bring at least $200.00 cash; $500.00 would be better.  You can exchange a small amount to get started at the Airport.

2.) BA likes US dollar bills and will accept them.

3.) Always bring debit card anywhere you go, as well as Visa credit card.

4.) Always have a back-up system for obtaining cash, such as American Express or Western Union account just in case.

Our average taxi in San Telmo area was about 15 pesos per trip. 

Radio cabs are recommended.  Red light in cab window means it is available.

Observations: San Telmo is rundown and dirty (exhaust fumes, trash, cigarette smoke) but you can tell many of the buildings were once grand gorgeous architecture.  At one time this was a very wealthy area.  The air in San Telmo is tough on the lungs due to the exhaust fumes and litter is everywhere and most people smoke-a lot.

The “in” place to be is Palermo apparently.  We did spend some time there.   It was much cleaner.

Diane’s Birthday winds up nicely once the cash issue is resolved (great thanks to Barbara and Claudia-Steve’s sister), with dinner at a pub with Regine and Craig from New Zealand.  They are really a lot of fun to be with, really good dancers too.  It very common to spend at least 2-3 hours eating and socializing in restaurants—much different than the US.

Wednesday August 10: We are settling into a routine of breakfast downstairs at the hotel (closes at 10:30 a.m.), followed by initial class on Milonga from 12:30-2:00, and Practica 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

We again have dinner at the little restaurant with Craig and Regine (yet another beef entre)

There is no second class for us today, but we attend an evening milonga at La Ideal with Craig and Regine.  It’s a beautiful old building, now quite worn.  The dancing is so-so, whereas el Nino Bien was outstanding.  You cannot “assume” everyone is a great dancer in BA!  There was an orchestra and performance there also.

Thursday August 11: Breakfast and early class again, followed by practica.  Today we find a Western Union and collect $300.00 or about 1200 pesos (thanks Claudia!).  This is a very easy option to get money transferred.  You can pick the money up at any Western Union.  You only need your passport, the control number and your address in BA.  Whew!  It is no fun to have money worries.  We had a small dinner at a tiny corner restaurant.

Lesson #6: always ask if they accept Visa first, unless you have plenty of cash.  Most have the visa sign posted on the window if they accept it.

Our group dinner at Lalo began about 9:30 p.m.   We have our first subte (subway) experience, courtesy of Craig and Regine. 

The subte is busy, hot, and dirty, but signs of its former grandeur are around.  Fare is very reasonable.  You buy a ticket with 10 rides-10 pesos.  We can only plan on using the subte until about 10:00 p.m. before it closes. Osvaldo and Coca Centary are the maestros at our table.  He is one of the last of the old milongueros but has very bad emphysema–lovely people.  The overall culture of Susana’s festival is respect for the traditions and culture of social tango.  It really feels good to understand that.  Our conversation was a little awkward.  Before we come back, we must learn more Spanish.  It’s frustrating not to be able to communicate.  After dinner we headed to La Ideal for another milonga.  We sit with Craig and Regine, the Japanese couple and Maria (from Brazil) and Ernesto (from Chile).  Ernesto is so much help as he speaks Spanish (of course) and some English.  There was a live orchestra and performances.  The DJ played classic AT music.  The dancing was much better this time.  About 1/3 couples were dancing more open.  The floor was not densely packed.  One couple was  dancing “showcase” moves but they still respected line-of-dance.  We left about 1:30.  We would have stayed longer but the rest of the table wanted to leave.   We’re starting to see a trend.  About 1-1:30 the milongas -might- have performances.  After the performances folks tend to leave.  The dance floor thins out a bit.  They also danced Chacarera at this milonga. 

Friday, August 12:  This is our day off from classes.  The day starts with a loud “bang” of thunder about 7:00 a.m.  Too bad it is a rainy day; limits our exploring the area.  We wanted to see La Boca today-oh well.  We went to breakfast at a little “bakery” shop around the corner.   It pours while we are in there.  There’s no need to hurry, which is good as it is hard to get the waitress’ attention.

The plan is to meet Craig and Regine outside their apartment building on Carlos Calves at 5:00 and take the subte to an afternoon milonga again at La Ideal (El Abrazo).  From there will have dinner and possibly attend an evening milonga.

Lesson #7:  Bring two small umbrellas

We went to El Abrazo afternoon milonga at La Ideal (upstairs).  It’s a much more relaxed atmosphere.  Diane got to dance with three local milongueros-great fun!  We just goof around with cabeceo.  It is taken much more serious in BA except this milonga.  It’s still the best way to get dances but some guys were doing the walk-around and cabeceo here. 

Lesson #8: The afternoon milongas are much more relaxed, and local milongueros are more likely to dance with tourists at these.

After El Abrazo we went to dinner somewhere along Corrientes.  It’s again very nice, followed by a milonga at Salon Canning.  This was very crowded, but Diane did dance with one older local milonguero.  The floor was very dense.  At one point, Diane was going into the cruzada and another lady’s foot was between her legs.  At one point, Steve could not move at all in the outside lane.  The outer lane was a little ragged.  Leaders were in and out of it.  So dancing in the second lane would not be advisable.  Once again the milonga was supposed to start @ 10:00 but we got there about 10:10 it was already PACKED.  We did not get good seating (more on this subject later). 

Saturday, August 13:  We had breakfast at the hotel.  The third milonga class is at 12:30, practica from 3-4:30, and musicality class is at 5:00-6:30 p.m. 

As it turns out, the practica was more of an extended lesson on the cruzada.  Our second class on musicality was held in the fifth floor room.  It was fine, but we were starting to get a little too tired

Lesson #8: Two classes and a practica per day are a little much by the end of the week and following 2 milongas from the previous day. 

We eat at La Rosalia, our favorite restaurant on Estados Unitos, about 5 blocks from the hotel. 

milonga tonight is: La Nacionale–very crowded.  We received a very nice greeting.  Once again the place was packed.  We should have gotten there sooner.  Sat at back of room by the bar.  The dancing was very dense.  Lesson for the leaders!—keep your heels on the floor.  It’s so dense if you pick them off the floor you might come down on someone’s foot!!  This is the only milonga we experienced non-tango tandas.  They played a cumba/merengue tanda (fun break).  Not everyone danced this so there was more room on the floor. 

Lesson #9: You wait to be seated at the milongas.  Single women and well-known milongueros are seated front row along the sides.  Couples are generally a little farther back.  (More discussion to follow).

Sunday August 14:  Final milonga class for us, then we go to the Sunday market.  We had to be back by 6:30 for the closing ceremonies.   Everyone receives a certificate and Argentine tea cup (with filter) for marte tea.

Milonga tonight–El Beso. nice crowd, excellent dancers, we stay until almost 3 a.m.   Once again sitting is crucial 

We have been taking the subte to the milongas with Regine and Craig.  We take a cab back to the corner of Estados Unitos and Piedras on the way back, as the subte closes at 9:00 p.m..

Lesson #10:  When giving the cab driver an address, generally you give the intersection nearest to where you are going rather than the exact address.  Saves time and money with the driver searching for the address, and is safer if going to/from getting cash.

Monday August 15: We got up and eat breakfast at Dandi hotel.  We need to go to get Steve’s shoes as he won a certificate for a “free” pair of shoes from Neo Tango.  We take cab there and walk back.  wow (long walk).  We meet Regine and Craig at La Federal (four-five blocks from Piedras along Carlos Calves.   We had a great time again.  We stayed 2.5 hours, Juan Miguel is waiting for us when we get back (about 4:45).  We head to the airport.

Lesson #11: Do not bring any fruit back in a suitcase.  You will have longer through customs and they will confiscate it.

Summary of most important lessons– 

• Learn enough Spanish to carry on a basic conversation.  Ordering food, directions, chit-chat on the tanda song breaks.
• Work on your cabeceo!  Believe me it does take work!  Went the eyes meet- the man does the 1^st head node!  Don’t take offense if you get turned down.  You are a new kid on the block.  You have to earn respect.  And you will earn it, if you give it!
• Afternoon milongas are much more casual and tourists are more likely to get dances. 
• Seating – You buy a ticket when then you wait to be seated.  You must “act-right” at milongas.  We heard they will not hesitate to ask you to leave if you done.  Being regular to certain milongas helped with seating and getting dances.  Quoting our friend Regine Barkwith from New Zealand, “We went to El Beso 3 more times (after Diane and I left) and each time got better and better. The last time was one of the best and we were given great seats and got lots of dances. The seating location is definitely the most important thing at the milongas over there.”  Couples tend to dance with each other.  The lady of the couple will get asked to dance if the guy is dancing with other ladies.  Single ladies need to be seated up front close to the dance floor.  If you are a couple, you can ask to be seated separately.  That way the lady will get more dances.  Ladies still need to be actively looking for partners –smile- and look available.  Ladies looking board or depressed are not going to get asked to dance much no matter where you are seated!

• Clearly people recognize good dancers.  It helps to be recognized.  They will get asked to dance much more.  So establish yourself at a good milonga.  If you are a beginner, just relax and enjoy the experience.  Be patient and work on you skills before you go.  As a leader, you want to dance with good dancers also because the floor is so dense-you are responsible for 2 bodies navigating the floor.  Trying to control an awkward follower so she won’t molest other couples is very difficult and frankly not fun at all and not worth it. 
• MONEY!!  BA is a huge cash economy.  Bring cash with you on the plane!  They like American dollars.  Wear a “money-belt” to feel more secure.  Bring your ATM card and credit card (if you use Visa etc).  You can also add a “pin” number to your credit card to get cash at an ATM.  American express is taken everywhere down there.  Be able to use the American Express card @ ATM machines!  Use this as a back-up system along with your regular credit/atm cards.  Establish a Western Union account and have a relative do the same.  I’m thinking if we had done this earlier we could have done a credit card cash advance to ourselves.  This was a very easy backup system for us once we learned it. 
• “Pick-pockets” (pp) were a concern (we were warned).  We heard about pp spaying “sticking-water” on you and wanting to help you clean up.  They will go through you pockets.  However, we didn’t experience this.  Money belts were a little awkward but secure.  Have cab fare in a front pocket and milonga/tip/milonga-drink money in another pocket.  You can use your shoe as a “safe” location for money stashes also.  Just knocking around town, wear jeans and put your money in the front pocket. 
• Have exact change for the cabs.  Have 50s, 20s, and 10s. and 2 peso notes on you.  Radio cab was honest but some will give you change with counterfeit money.  One non-radio cab we took us on a long route, therefore increasing the fee.  We did have exact change for this guy.
• Stay in a secure location.  We brought our Macbook and it was critical in communicating with friends about cash/meeting etc.  We had a safe in our room so we locked everything up when we left. 
• Know where you are going before you leave the hotel.  Walk like you “own” the place.  You will be much less likely to have problems.  Keep moving.  Your pocket can’t be picked if you are moving.  Get advise on where NOT to walk.  For example, we were thinking about walking to Nino Bien àNO.  Take a cab to and from this milonga!  

Workshops

(1 hr 30 min each)

Friday September 30^th –

7:00 “The Invisible Force: the key to fine tune your lead & follow” – Find a Connection that works, whether the motion is subtle or intense, rhythmic or melodic, slow and suspenseful, or fast and intricate.

Saturday October 1st:

1:30 “Engaging Follower, Responsive Leader: Expressing One’s Voice in Tango” - Tango is beautifully danced as a musical dialogue between partners.  Express your playful, stirring or powerful musical voice.” 

3:10- “Vals 1:  Glorious Rhythms & Syncopated Surges” - Explore the major syncopated thythms that give the tango vals its character.” 

Sunday October 2^nd

1:30 “Vals 2: Creating Suspense” - Entice your partner with a vals tht feels spontaneously fresh and on the moment.”

3:10 “Vals 3: Dynamic Phrasing” – A secret of the trade: dance dynamically with musical phrasing.”

We recommend staying at the Partridge Inn, located a mere 1.5 miles and a convenient drive from the Julian Smith Barbecue Building.  Established in 1892, it is known as a grand hotel of the classic south and will provide a tranquil retreat after classes and milongas.  This hotel has excellent ambience.  There are 3 room options.  One is a double queen bed suite with plenty of room.  Another suite option is one queen size bed in private room.  This option has a hide-a-bed.  Another option is a queen size bed with terrace overlooking Walton Way.

Call 706-737-8888 for Reservations or Book online click here:  Partridge Inn online registration.  If you call mention the Augusta Tango Club

Other options:

Both of the following venues are close to Downtown Augusta in North Augusta, S. C.Click here for online registration

For an excellent Southern mansion experience, you might choose the Lookaway Inn:    http://www.lookawayinn.com/

The Rosemary Inn is an unbelievable Mansion converted to a Bed and Breakfast.    http://rosemaryinnbb.com/    Mention the Augusta Tango Club for possible discounts.

Diane and I like to use     http://www.hotwire.com/seo/   when we travel to other cities.  We get 3 star or better rooms.  But you can’t choose the location of town.  You might be driving more this way?

Augusta Tango Club Event

We are very excited to have Hsueh-tze Lee returning to Augusta for our 5th Augusta Tango Mini Festival Oct 4-7!  Our last festival was a huge success, with many requesting her return.  Come see what all the buzz is about, and enjoy Hsueh-tze’s fun and informative classes yourself!   

Quoting her bio:

“Known for her musicality and innovative approach, Hsueh-tze teaches Argentine Tango across North America and internationally.  A life-long dancer, Hsueh-tze has been one of North America’s pioneers in Argentine Tango since 1990.  She draws inspiration from her extensive experience dancing with milongueros of Buenos Aires over many extended trips.  Her dance blends the richness of tango tradition with exploratory possibilities.

Equally adept in both leading and following with 20 years of experience dancing both roles. Hsueh-tze is sought for her skills and insights.  She has taught throughout the US< and also in Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico and Buenos Aires.  In her classes, Hsueh-tze integrates her knowledge of dance, physiology, and biomechanics to focus on movement quality, partner communication, musicality and improvisation.  She imparts a dynamic and distinctive perspective to her students.  Hsueh-tze hosts and DJs Blue Milonga. The popular second Saturday milonga in Boston.“

For more information on Hsueh-tze Lee check:

http://www.bluetango.org/

Ballroom in Motion in Evans, Ga.

We do perform but our main emphasis is training very good social AT dancers.  Although we can and do teach some steps.  We believe strong technique will create better dancers.  With strong technique a dancer can create their own steps.

Lessons start on time as scheduled.  If the student is 30 minutes late it is assumed they missed the lesson and it will be charged in full.  We require 4 hour cancellation notice or the lesson may be charged in full.  If you are a new student prepayment is required.  Call 706 564 5847 for details.

Augusta Tango Club members PRIVATE LESSONS:  ($35.00 for 60 min)  $150 for block of 5 (60 min)  $45.00 for (90 min)  $200.00 for block of 5 (90 min)  (Check our membership page)*

NON-member private lessons: $60.00 for 60 minutes or $275.00 for 5 hours*

Two instructors are present for your lesson whenever possible!

*4 hour cancellation notice required.  Previous prices do not include travel and studio floor fees.

Class series and workshop titles:

“Strong fundamentals”, “Dancing in a small space”, “Intermediate tango – More on navigation – having fun with music”, “Freedom from parallel – in and out of cross system”, “Displacing your partner – fun with sacadas”.

Call 706 564 5847 to schedule your lesson.

Beginning dancers usually are looking for steps.  They want to seem competent in their dancing.  There are many ways to learn Argentine Tango steps.  Youtube.com is a great resource.  Many instructors provide summaries of their classes and workshops.  Search youtube.com for Homer Ladas, Oscar Casas, Jennifer Bratt, and many others.

==>   Clint Rausher of Tango Evolution in Atlanta has built a fantastic web site full of information.  I particurlarly like the tanda section for new DJs

http://www.tangology101.com

You can also buy instructional videos.  A very good link to resources is

http://www.tejastango.com/video_resources.html

There are many good quality videos on the market.  However, we like:

http://www.dancevision.com/store/dvds/browse_by_styles/argentine_tango/

with Christy Cote and George Garcia.  We particularly like the followers and leaders technique DVDs.  These are excellent quality.   However, their explanations are illustrated as leader and follower steps.  As you mature as a dancer, you need to concentrate on the technique to create the steps.  Christy Cote and George Garcia do explain good technique but it is sometimes subtle.  A good instructor should be able to not only explain the step but also explain the technique that creates the step.  If your instructor is only showing you steps, they are probably training you to come back for more and of course charge you more money.  Therefore, making you dependant on them for more.   We recommend students get instruction from a diversity of instructors.  You will find the style or movement sequences you like.  This will help you be ready for any style and situation.  This will expand you dancing understanding and enjoyment.

Another excellent Alex Krebs Iphone or Ipad app.  

http://www.tangoberretin.com/theapp/

Good technique and musicality are the keys to Great Social Argentine Tango Dancing.  By far, most milongas world-wide will have a DJs playing classic or “golden-age” music recorded from the original orchestras.  The ideal in any dance and ,particularly, Social Argentine Tango is the couple personifying the music.  Rather –> you can see the music in their movements.

We have yet to find instructional videos that explain musicality.  Since social Argentine Tango is based on connection and musicality you will need a skilled instructor for this.

We plan on providing good technique instructional videos online during the summer.

Styles of Argentine Tango

Social Argentine Tango is like other dances in that it’s not just one dance.   Each style does have similar foundations.  Most social AT dancing can be broken down to open or close embraces.  We recommend searching this subject.  Read the material.  Then do a search on Youtube.com.  View at least 3 demos of each style.  This will give you an understanding for further learning.  One resource is

http://www.tejastango.com/tango_styles.html

Argentine Tango Music

We find the dance to be very creative and flexible.  Therefore dancers can dance to a wide variety of music.  However, our experience is that most AT milongas will have classic music.  This is music by the original orchestra leaders and singers. (30’s, 40,s and 50,s).  To the untrained ear this music may not seem attractive.  Learning classic AT music is really like drinking coffee, in a way, you learn to love it.  It’s very rich and emotional.  Most DJs, venues, and instructors respect the traditions and culture of the dance.  Good musicality is one of the foundations of social AT dancing.  Being familiar with classic music will enable this process.  Learning and understanding traditional music in your dance will enable greater dancing in the future.

Once again search the subject via you favorite search engine.  This is an excellent resource:

http://www.tejastango.com/tango_music_beginning.html

BECAUSE MEMBERS SAVE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Still $50.00/person for the calendar year—NO INCREASE IN 2013!   $75 / couple

Student membership (with valid ID) is only $30.00 for the calendar year.

GROUP CLASSES:  1/3 Discount on most group classes!

Minimum of ½ price or FREE to paid milongas (formal dances)

PRIVATE LESSONS:  $35.00 for 60 minute, $150 for block of 5 (60 min)  $45.00 for 90 minutes   $200.00 for block of 5 (90 min) 

Two instructors are present for your lesson whenever possible!

*24 hour cancellation notice required.  Previous prices do not include travel and studio floor fees.

Non member private lessons: $60.00 for 60 minutes or $275.00 for 5

PLUS   DISCOUNTS ON SPECIAL WEEKEND EVENTS WITH GUEST INSTRUCT

March 29-31 – Internationally renowned Oscar Casas Anna Michelle from Buenos Aires.

Last weekend in Sept Augusta Tango Mini Festival

AND membership entitles you to attend all scheduled Free house milongas/parties during the year.

Want to be a part of expanding Argentine Tango in Augusta, Georgia / Aiken, SC (CSRA).  A great way to join is to visit our FREE or low cost dances.  We advise checking our web site for current events.  Locations and times are listed on our calendar.  All memberships expire on December 31st of each year.

Membership entitles you to discounted prices for group and private classes and milongas and other events throughout the year. As a member you can rent videos and music scores from our library.  Member instructors and studios can make Tango-related announcements at our milongas and events.  They can publicize events in our calendar and other ATC publicity avenues.

There are several ways to join the Augusta Tango Club:

* Join ATC or Renew your membership at most lessons and events

*  Print our membership form    and    Mail to      ATC    2814 Ingleside Dr.   Augusta  Ga 30909.  Enclose a check for appropriate membership dues.