[Tango] Tango this week

[Lois Donnay]

Thanks to everyone who came to the Outdoor Tango at Aster Cafe. We had a 
great time, despite the heat! And more importantly, I think the folks at 
Aster liked our kind of crowd. That means we may be able to do it again!

For the next couple of weeks we will focus on Vals - what it is, how to 
interpret it, and what makes it work. Vals is different from tango! It is as 
important to interpret each song for a dancer as it is for a musician. It is 
sad to see people dance the same way to every piece of music, or just throw 
embellishments in to a song with no regard to the music. We would never do 
that, would we??

Last weekend our Tuesday Night party didn't disband until 3AM - luckily we 
have few Wednesday holidays in a year! Come this week, but try to leave by 
1:00 or so!

This Saturday July 14th is the TSoM milonga. It is at a new location for the 
summer, Matty B's, downtown St. Paul. I will teach the lesson from 8 to 9PM, 
dance from 9 to 1.

Come with us to the Chicago Tango Fest! Dates are August  23rd to August 
27th, 2007. The all-inclusive package includes: (7) Workshops, 1.5 hrs per 
workshop (4) Milongas, with live music, including the Gala Milonga at Navy 
Pier with fireworks extravaganza (1) Theater Performance of Tango, the Dance 
of the Eternal at Navy Pier Grand Ballroom.  Please visit their website, 
www.chicagotangofest.com, and take advantage of the early bird discount, 
which will be available up to July 15, 2007. I am an Ambassador, so please 
remember to enter my name when you register. Cost for the whole weekend is 
only $350 for singles, $650 for couples.

Once we know how many are going and when, we'll arrange transportation. 
David is fine about driving that far, we'll just have to find a vehicle big
enough. Of course, flying in is also a possibility. The organizers have told 
me that there is plenty of room at the Palmer House Hilton. There is a 
nearby hostel, or we can see if there is a local tanguero/a who has some 
extra room. I'll keep you informed of any special arrangements I can make.

Please let me know if you have any more questions!

Lois Donnay
www.mndance.com

Schedule for tango lessons:
Beginners 6:30 PM - Tuesdays
Intermediates - 8:00 PM Tuesdays
Advanced - 8:00 PM Thursdays
      Held at Old Arizona Studios, 2821 Nicollet Ave S. 55408
 Beginners 10 AM Saturdays, Following for Leaders 8:30 PM Mondays- classes 
held at: 3142 1st Ave S, Mpls, 55408 Cost is $14 per person per class, 
except for Following for Leaders, $10