[MNDancers] Buenos Aires trip November 2008

[Lois Donnay]

Come with us to Buenos Aires this November! We will be renting the house soon, so we need
to know how many are joining us.

We will be leaving around November 6th and staying for a month (Through Thanksgiving). You
can arrive on the same day, or later if you need to. Some people stay for only 10 days,
some 4 weeks. You can stay for as long as you like! I'll be there to show you around,
provide information and tips, and guide you to the best deals and make sure that you are
spending your time, money and energy in the best way possible.

We rent a communal house, so that we can have parties, a practice floor, a sound system and
a kitchen, essential for getting the most out of your trip.  How much for a room in the
house?
The average is $350/week. It depends on if you are sharing a room or need a single. (The
deposit is 25% of that, and is due July 1st.) This includes a welcoming party where you
will meet my BsAs friends and get an introduction to the culture and codes of BA. (And
dance!)  It also includes my assistance in navigating the city, and finding the best
milongas, lessons, steaks, massages, facials, shoes, side trips or whatever else you want
to indulge in. I have had people able to save more than the cost of the trip with the
medical or dental savings.  We also have a big party on Thanksgiving day, introducing my
Argentine friends to this American holiday.

Here is a quote from a student who is currently in Buenos Aires: Observations:

"1.  Lois' focus on connection, close embrace, and good technique of
classic moves is PERFECT preparation for general milongas.  From the
beginning, I've never felt uncomfortable or out of place on the floor.
The whole milonga scene is much less scary than I had thought from
people's description.  Cabaceo is straight-forward.  People are
friendly.  I haven't had trouble at all getting dances.  Those of you who
haven't been here will be plenty popular if you work at it a bit."

I have been arranging tango trips to Buenos Aires for many years now, and I love showing
this beautiful city to my students. Buenos Aires tango is incredible, but the trip is so
much more than that! Let me help you understand and fit in to the BsAs cultural and dance
scene better.The food, the people, the shopping, the parties, the romance...just ask the
many local tangueros who have come with me.

We always talk more about Buenos Aires and the trip at the Tuesday Night party - 9:30, 3142
1st Ave S. Also sign up for my Buenos Aires email:
http://mndance.com/mailman/listinfo/bsas_mndance.com

You may have heard about the inflation in Buenos Aires. It is true that the prices are
going up, but it is not as expensive as the first time I went in 1998. Especially anything
tango-related is a lot more. I have seen the same pair of shoes at a tango store for 320
pesos as are for sale at a shoe store for 160. But BA is still a bargain, and it is certain 
that the price will not be any better than it is now. Let's go!

Lois Donnay
www.mndance.com
612.822.8436

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