With only 6 weeks to go we thought we should give you some important and exciting updates, so spread the word and get your tango friends excited ....

• Immersion Update
• Australian Dancers Special Deal
• Quality and Comfort Hotels 
• Any old glamour will do!

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IMPORTANT:  Immersion Update

Cecilia and Somer
Space for one more couple - then registrations close.

Gustavo and Gisela

Space for one more couple and two more leads -  then registrations close.

Fabio and Ana

Space for a few more couples - but filling fast as usual - they are such great teachers and perfect for those starting their tango careers.

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Alicia Pons **Attention all milongueros**

Last year Alicia did not make it to the festival as she was stuck in Chile under a rather large and very foreboding ash cloud so we decided to bring her again so you could finally get your Alicia fix! We are very excited to be hosting her.

As a teacher, Alicia emphasizes the partners’ connection, and in particular the woman’s ability to not just follow, but to be an equal protagonist in the dance. Alicia was trained in classical dance from an early age and as a young woman performed in some of Buenos Aires’ most well known theatres, the Colon, the Coliseo, and the Alvear.  Alicia’s teaching methods are grounded in her academic training.

She holds a degree in Educational Science and Psychology, and she is currently an instructor for university level education students, in addition to her teaching, being a mother of two sons, and running her family real estate business. She is a very warm and caring person who loves to share her knowledge.

If you really feel like a milonguero challenge - immerse with Alica!  We urge you to make the most of this fantastic opportunity. Remember she has an immersion before and after the festival. Click here to read about what Alicia will be covering in her course.

Spaces left for leads and follows.

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Aussie Dancers Special (till 15 May)
There are 5 days left for Aussie Dancers to get an extra free class of their choice when they book a full festival pass.  Just go one line and register for your 6 workshops and then send us an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the selection of your extra free workshop.  It's that easy.

Also, check out and subscribe to grabaseat for alerts on very cheap flights between Australia and New Zelaland.

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Quality and Comfort Hotels
Have you booked your rooms yet? If you are travelling from out of town and need a cosy, warm place to stay for the festival - why not hook up with a friend and share a room. All the evening milongas are walking distance from the Quality and Comfort Hotels and there is a free shuttle service available from the two hotels to Te Whaea (where the festival is held). So they really are in a great location.  Click here for the prices and for details on how to register or contact the hotel directly. If you want to share with someone you can always send out a message on our Facebook page with your contact details.   All our teachers are staying at the Quality and Comfort Hotels with the festival team .... just so you know …. and many of our Australian dancers book the place out. So we suggest you don't delay. You can come and join us in the breakfast room if you like before we all head up to Te Whaea.

Any old glamour will do!

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This is the simple yet elegant theme for your grand milonga on the Saturday night.   We are thinking diamonds, tuxes, chignons, pearls, foxes or fakes.  You choose  - just look fabulous darling!

 

Look forward to exciting updates about, the Cultural Day, Wallflower Team, Videographer and Photographer, guest DJs and more... it is going to be an awesome festival!