Monthly Archive for May, 2010

200 years of Argentinian Independence

Today 25 May is the day the Argentinians celebrate “Revolucion de Mayo or their indepence day. This cannot go unnoticed here in Belgium.

In Brussels there is a 4-day event “Argentina Festival” (Espace Senghor), with on Friday a concert by Orquesta Tipica Misteriosa Buenos Aires, followed by a milonga. On Saturday there are movies and on Sunday there’s a big BBQ (‘asado‘).

200 ans d'Argentine @ Senghor

And in Liège La Mi’Lune organizes on Saturday the “Milonga de la Independencia” with the orchestra Tango Tinto & Sergio Gobi and a demo by Adrian and Amanda.

Samedi 29 mai 2010- Fête du bicentenaire de l'Indépendance de L'Argentine - Grand événement Tango - La Mi'Lu ne, Liège

Who are Adrian & Amanda Costa?

“Specialists of the Villa Urquiza Style, their tango rimes with simplicity, elegance of the abrazo, of the walk, a unique interpretation of musicality. Watching them is living their tango full of emotions, feelings and pleasure; and it is also visualising the music and its instruments.  Rather than simply teaching, they wish to transmist their passion and share their talents. “

They will give some workshops in both Brussels at the Villa Urquiza School (28 May) and Liège at La Mi’Lune (29 and 30 May).

Photos: Bruno & Mariangeles @ Tangueria

Bruno & Mariangeles came to give a demo at the Tangueria. They’re a nice dance couple to see (check the video below) and their three dances were much appreciated. It was also nice for me to be back in the Tangueria, it had been a while.

Bruno & Mariangeles @ Tangueria

Bruno & Mariangeles @ Tangueria

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Tango Antwerp Festival

Here are some pictures from the Tango Antwerp Festival this weekend. It all started with a solo performance by Gisele Avanzi, thereby dedicating this festival to the late Osvaldo Zotto.

Tango Antwerp Festival
Gisele Avanzi

Tango Antwerp Festival
Mariano & Cosima Dias Campos

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Finally on the screens: La Cantante de Tango

La Cantante de Tango

A lot of Belgian tango dancers participated in the filming of Diego’s La Cantante de Tango in March 2008 and they will be happy to know that the movie will finally come to the big screen here in Belgium!

The release date is Wednesday June 2, in the Vendome in Brussels, and also in Liège, Namur, Gent & Antwerp. Did your slick tango moves in the Nosotros milonga scene survive the rigorous editing? Go check it out!

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Mariangeles & Bruno in Brussels

Busy weekend next week: while Antwerp has its tango festival, Bruno Tombari & Mariangeles Caamaño are visiting Brussels for a series of workshops and exhibitions. More info at the Tangueria!

Bruno & Mariangeles @ Tangueria