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Exceptional: El Flaco Dany workshops + milonga in BRYC

Published on August 17, 2011 in Brussels, salon and Workshop. 0 Comments

El Flaco Dany
Legendary Argentine maestro Daniel Garcia, nicknamed El Flaco Dany, is coming to Belgium! Some call him the best milonga con traspie dancer in the world. In any case, he has been dancing for 50 years and is a famous teacher and performer. He will give workshops on Friday 26, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28, you can find the topics and hours on the Brussels agenda. There are still places, but better be quick!

But there’s not only the workshops. Organizers Benedicte and Jens-Ingo have also found a unique place for a tango salon on Friday: the Brussels Royal Yacht Club. Built in 1906, next to the Brussels Canal, this is a place with history and an amazing view, certainly at night. Your DJ is Jens-Ingo and of course there will be a demo of Flaco Dany and Lucia Mirzan. The milonga is on Friday night, 26 August, don’t miss it!
Brussels Royal Yacht Club

200 years of Argentinian Independence

Published on May 25, 2010 in concert and salon. 0 Comments

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).

The Christmas salons

Published on December 17, 2009 in Antwerp, Brussels and salon. 0 Comments

Christmas is upon us and inspires people all over Belgium to organize special Christmas milongas. Let’s give you an overview:

Saturday 19 Dec

  • Zone 21, Leuven
  • Pasos de Brujas, Brugge
  • Tango Evolución, La Luna, Antwerp (DJ Ben plays tandas in chronological order)
  • Tango Negro, Casa32, Antwerp

Sunday 20 Dec

  • El Dorado, Humbeek
    Kerstbal / Bal de Noël @ El Dorado 
  • La Mi’Lune, Liège

Sunday 27 Dec

  • Xmas ball, Tangueria, Brussels

BTF: Monday salon @ Les Bains::Connectives

Published on April 8, 2008 in Brussels, festival, photo and salon. 0 Comments

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Monday was the last salon of the festival, and it was held in the former swimming pool of Les Bains::Connectives. We started with a small crowd, more people came around 22h until the floor was filled. DJ Ben kept everyone dancing and while we had been afraid that it would be cold, it was quite the opposite. A nice closing night to a memorable festival.
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BTF: Sunday salon @ Vaudeville

Published on April 7, 2008 in Brussels, festival, photo and salon. 0 Comments

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“Surprise and Impro” was the name of the Sunday milonga of the festival. The biggest surprise, and unfortunately a very unpleasant one, is that we were not allowed to take any videos or pictures during the improvisations. One of the most exciting parts of the festival has been lost for eternity. Personally, I think this is a pity. Last year’s videos of the impros were very popular on Youtube and showed clearly why the festival is worth visiting.

Earlier in the evening there was a performance by Jorge Dispari & La Turca, a well-known couple of Argentinian tangueros.
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