There’s some great photos on Facebook, eg here and here — we’ll see if we can get them up on this site as well.

Sandrea looking elegant as always. Photo by Sarah.

Who knows, we might do it again in the future…. once we’ve had some sleep!

2 – 6pm
Bogong Theatre, Gorman House Arts Centre, Ainslie Ave, Braddon

That’s up the end of Ainslie Avenue away from the city centre — which can be a bit confusing because there’s a bit of Ainslie Avenue and then the shopping mall and then it starts again on the other side.

Phone Sophie if you are lost: 0400 591 092

$15 at the door if you haven’t pre-paid.
DJ: Tim (Chanop)

We’d love to see you at any of the events! even if you turn up on Sunday, you’ll be most welcome.

The Tango in the Spring team.

You can read a bit about Tony here.

We’ve found billets for quite a few people, but the supply is drying up. So if you think you might want a billet, send us an email now to billets@tangointhespring.org.au, telling us when you are coming, and any special requests. With enough notice, we still might be able to find a place. If we do,  we’ll get in touch and let you know if someone has a spare room - then you can work out the details with them.

And hotels in Canberra are busy that weekend — it’s Spring, it’s a long weekend in the ACT, it’s Floriade, there’s a tango festival on — all good reasons to come, but accommodation, especially the cheaper end, will probably book out. There’s some information and links on our Accommodation page, or maybe try the ACT Tourism site.

There’s a lot of activities in Tango in the Spring, and the milongas go late, but you will need somewhere to sleep!

Remember, this is a fundraiser for rural Argentine schools, put on by local charity Puente Austral.  So think of it as giving back to Argentina, as well as having a great lunch before practica!

Vegetarian Menu

• Entree: an Empanada de Humita (corn, capsicum, onion and tomato)
• Tarta de spinacas y queso con pimiento y ceboll (Spinach and cheese pie with capsicum and onion) 
• Tofu (marinated in soy sauce)
• Zucchini and  eggplant brochettes
• salad and bread
• 1 alfajor with pasta frola as dessert

Beer, wine and soft drinks will be on sale.

$35, book by 19 September[Asado bookings closed 19 September.] .   See the meat option here.

Saturday 4 October, 12-2pm. 

The asado menu includes:

• 1 empanada as entrée,
• Chorizo (Argentinean sausage),
• Morcilla (black pouding),
• costillas (beef ribs),
• chicken kebabs,
• costillitas de cerdo (pork spare ribs),
• salad and bread,
• 1 alfajor with pasta frola as dessert

Puente Austral is a non-profit organisation which is managed and run by volunteers to raise funds to support rural Argentine schools.  They fund projects such as establishing vegetable gardenS, and bakeries for schools, and also sponsor those schools by sending textbooks, school material (pens, pencils, and notebooks), heaters, fans and other items that are in need. They sponsored three schools and funded seven projects since July 2005.  All profit from this event will go to build schools in a remote area of Argentina.

Advance booking is essentia*ASADO Bookings now closed* - unfortunately they’re not set up to take orders on the day.

The asado will be at the same venue as the practica on Saturday — St Johns Church Hall.  So you can get some sustenance, then  practice!   Book now - don’t miss out on the ribs!

Ever wondered how El Arranque came about? As part of “Argentine Month in Canberra”, Tango in the Spring in association with University of Canberra and the Embassy of Argentina present the tango documentary film “Si Sos Brujo: Una Historia de Tango” . 

Friday 3 October at the University of Canberra (Building 2 Lecture theatre 2B11). It’s just before the opening milonga in the building next door - and after the film, you’ll be first in line to sample the complimentary Argentine wine and and snacks. 

“A heartfelt inspiring film that could do for Argentine Tango what the Buena Vista Social Club did for the music of Cuba. This beautifully shot documentary captures the compelling story of a group of young Argentine musicians racing to learn and preserve the elegant and nuanced music played by the legendary Golden Age tango orchestras of Buenos Aires in the 40’s and 50’s. For those familiar with the names of Pugliese Triolo and Piazzolla this film is essential viewing. It also has broad appeal as anyone interested in the creative musical process will love Si Sos Brujo. In Spanish with English subtitles. Running Time: 79 Mins.” - amazon.com

There’s a podcast interview with the director here.

Woman makes tango film, ends up marrying bass player in El Arranque…

A short lecture by tango afficionado and academic Daniel Martín; and an afternoon milongita. Both on Sunday.

“Tragedy, hopelessness, unrequited love: Tango and demography” short lecture by Dr Daniel Martín: 2-2.30pm.  

The popular image of tango is of a sensual dance, the epitome of romantic passion. In tango lyrics, however, there is only tragedy, hopelessness and unrequited love. This talk will look at this perceived lack of correspondence, especially in songs between 1914 and 1930, when tango-canción was born in the outskirts of Buenos Aires and Montevideo. The social context of the tragic characters depicted, and the demographics of Buenos Aires, can help us understand the music and the dance.

King’s Hall Tango Café: afternoon milongita

2.30-4pm — a little afternoon milonga in this lovely space. We can’t spread out over the parquet floor like old times, but we’ll have a lovely dance in this strange place, now free of politicians (except statues). Democracy in the House!