A La Tangueria
International Tango Holidays Lago Maggiore (Italy), organised since 2007 by La Tangueria (week 1)
HOLIDAYS
July 26 -
August 2
https://www.tangueria.be/tangoholidays2026/EN, FR, NL, IT, DEDiscover our unforgettable international tango holidays at the stunning Lago Maggiore in Italy — the ideal escape for tango lovers seeking inspiring tango retreats or energizing tango camps. Our tango vacations offer a balanced alternative: less hectic than major tango festivals, more relaxed than over-regulated tango encuentros, and more laid-back than intense tango marathons. Over their more than 25 year...
La Cantante launch party
La Cantante de Tango is now on the screens (in Brussels: Vendome, Antwerp: Cartoon’s, Gent: Sphinx, Liege: Sauveniere, Namur: Cameo2). I was at the avant-premiere and the milonga afterwards at the Bouche-Ã -Oreille. Three good reasons to see the movie: the music: all the songs Helena (Eugenia) sings in the movie are recorded live, no tricks, […]
Read More200 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 […]
Read MorePhotos: 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.
Read MoreTango 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. Gisele Avanzi Mariano & Cosima Dias Campos
Read MoreFinally on the screens: 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, […]
Read MoreMariangeles & 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!
Read MoreTango Antwerp Festival 2010: 21-24 May
It’s been a while since there was a real big tango festival in Antwerp, but next month there will be a special one: “Tribute to Osvaldo Zotto – Tango Antwerp Festival 2010“. As you can see from the name, the festival has been dedicated to the recently deceased and much loved Osvaldo Zotto, who was […]
Read MoreBrussels Tango Festival: visiting photographers
Of course I was not the only one with a camera on the festival. There were other shooters, pro or semi-pro, from all over Europe who also tried to capture the magic on film. Here are some of their best pictures: Arndt (Germany) Ishka (Spain) Lucien (Netherlands) Kristin (Germany)
Read MoreBrussels Tango Festival: wrap-up
This was the 6th edition of the Brussels Tango Festival and every year it seems to get better. The organisation of the festival was impeccable, the maestros were impressive, the venues were excellent, the DJs rocked and the dancing was finger-lickin’ good. Also, I’m quite happy with the pictures I took. I was privileged to […]
Read MoreBTF: Exhibition nights @ Concert Noble
One of the most impressive tango venues in Brussels must be the Concert Noble, the 1873 building that breathes grandour and old money. And this is where’s the Brussels Tango Festival settled down for two nights for dancing and marveling at the skills of the visiting maestros. Here are some pictures, check out the whole […]
Read MoreBTF: introduction of the maestros @ Molenbeek
The Brussels Tango Festival 2010 has now officially started! Yesterday the charming venue named the “Maison des Cultures et de la Cohésion Sociale de Molenbeek-Saint-Jean” welcomes the festival guests for the first evening of dancing and mingling. As always, it was a mix of familiar and new faces, people getting acquainted with new partners, chatting in […]
Read MoreBrussels Tango Festival starts in a week!
It’s that time of the year again! In one week, the Bussels Tango Festival starts its 5-day tango extravaganaza of workshops and salon with a supreme selection of maestros. I will be taking pictures again, I have incited some friend photographers from abroad, and for the first time, we will shoot a movie! On Friday […]
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