Monthly Archive for January, 2010

First Milonga de Gante

Published on January 24, 2010 in Gent, milonga and photo. 0 Comments

Last weekend was the first edition of ‘Milonga de Gante’, a new monthly dance event started by Ilse and Ludo. In one of the better lighted neighbourhoods in Gent, we were welcomed in a part-time film studio with some pretty decoration.

We also got a demo by Koos & Astrid, who will be giving a class before all the next milongas.

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Tete & Osvaldo: two legends die

Published on January 9, 2010 in Argentina and News. 0 Comments

This has not been a great week in tango history: two famous tangueros have died within days of each other.

Earlier this week we heard that Tete (Pedro Rusconi) had died. He was one of the tango icons, had been dancing since the fifties and was famous for his tango vals style.

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Photos: Sylvester milonga 2009-2010 @ Tangueria

Published on January 4, 2010 in Brussels, milonga and photo. 2 Comments Tags: tangueria.

Like last year, I wanted to start the New Year in a tango atmosphere, and that’s why we went to Tangueria to spend the last hours of 2009 and count down to 2010. DJ Emilie was choosing the tandas while we nibbled on panettone and drank bubbles.