BUENOS AIRES
Safety:
Personal security and safety is a serious concern everywhere in South America.
Watch for pick-pockets and muggers.
Do not carry anything you cannot give away (earrings, rings, necklace, watch, shoes, etc.)
Do not resist if someone robs you; you don't want scars on your face.
Do not leave anything you cannot lose in your hotel room.
Keep a xerox copy of your passport and visas in your hotel.
Places to stay:
Hotels are very inexpensive due to the recent economic crisis. You can stay at a nice hotel for less than US$50 per
night. (Cheaper rooms start at 10 US$)
San Telmo (district) is close to dance venues but not always the safest area.
Transportation:
Subway and buses go almost everywhere in the city. Some of the buses run 24/7. However, cabs are very
inexpensive and safer (does not mean safe) at night.
Tango Cogntresso Nacional:
Once a year, usually in February or March, Tango Cogntresso Nacional (http://www.cosmotango.com) is hosted by
Fabian Salas for those who are interested in attending a large tango festival. The price for the lessons and hotels
are usually higher at this time.
Personal security and safety is a serious concern everywhere in South America.
Watch for pick-pockets and muggers.
Do not carry anything you cannot give away (earrings, rings, necklace, watch, shoes, etc.)
Do not resist if someone robs you; you don't want scars on your face.
Do not leave anything you cannot lose in your hotel room.
Keep a xerox copy of your passport and visas in your hotel.
Places to stay:
Hotels are very inexpensive due to the recent economic crisis. You can stay at a nice hotel for less than US$50 per
night. (Cheaper rooms start at 10 US$)
San Telmo (district) is close to dance venues but not always the safest area.
Transportation:
Subway and buses go almost everywhere in the city. Some of the buses run 24/7. However, cabs are very
inexpensive and safer (does not mean safe) at night.
Tango Cogntresso Nacional:
Once a year, usually in February or March, Tango Cogntresso Nacional (http://www.cosmotango.com) is hosted by
Fabian Salas for those who are interested in attending a large tango festival. The price for the lessons and hotels
are usually higher at this time.
Places to Dance Tango:
For the list of milonga http://www.abctango.com.ar/milongas/milista.html There are many milongas every night of the week. The
question is which one to choose...?
Dancers tend to go a particular milonga on a particular night. Some places will be empty (which may be good for the beginners for
more space). Ask local dancers for the best places to go. Typical cover charge is around 5 pesos (about US$2).
For the list of milonga http://www.abctango.com.ar/milongas/milista.html There are many milongas every night of the week. The
question is which one to choose...?
Dancers tend to go a particular milonga on a particular night. Some places will be empty (which may be good for the beginners for
more space). Ask local dancers for the best places to go. Typical cover charge is around 5 pesos (about US$2).
Dance Floor:
Dance floors in Buenos Aires are not likely to be in
perfect conditions as they are in North America. Some
places have hardwood floors, but others have
concrete, tile, sometimes even with grooves. Also, the
floor is extremely packed- sometimes too packed to
even dance. Experienced dancers can still dance in
between couples though.
Info Magazines:
B.A. Tango Pick up this free catalog at a local kiosk. It
contains lists of classes.
El Tangauta Free coloured chronicle at dance studios
and socials.
Tango Classes:
There are hundreds of classes every day and evening
(see B.A.Tango or Tangauta) and hundreds of
teachers in the city. Some of those are good but most
just make up the dance for economic survival. Some
are so bad that you are ready to leave as soon as the
class starts. Some teachers do speak English, but
they charge more. A private lesson is 20-100 US$ per
hour. A group lesson is about 3-10 US$ per hour.
There is a great variation in price and also in quality.
Tango Package:
Some organizations offer tango tour packages. I don't
always recommend them as they tend to cut the cost
by selecting less qualified instructors. You may end
up with worse than what you can get in North America.
It may be better to find qualified instructors on your
own, especially if you speak Spanish.
Dance floors in Buenos Aires are not likely to be in
perfect conditions as they are in North America. Some
places have hardwood floors, but others have
concrete, tile, sometimes even with grooves. Also, the
floor is extremely packed- sometimes too packed to
even dance. Experienced dancers can still dance in
between couples though.
Info Magazines:
B.A. Tango Pick up this free catalog at a local kiosk. It
contains lists of classes.
El Tangauta Free coloured chronicle at dance studios
and socials.
Tango Classes:
There are hundreds of classes every day and evening
(see B.A.Tango or Tangauta) and hundreds of
teachers in the city. Some of those are good but most
just make up the dance for economic survival. Some
are so bad that you are ready to leave as soon as the
class starts. Some teachers do speak English, but
they charge more. A private lesson is 20-100 US$ per
hour. A group lesson is about 3-10 US$ per hour.
There is a great variation in price and also in quality.
Tango Package:
Some organizations offer tango tour packages. I don't
always recommend them as they tend to cut the cost
by selecting less qualified instructors. You may end
up with worse than what you can get in North America.
It may be better to find qualified instructors on your
own, especially if you speak Spanish.
Confiteria Ideal
Suipacha 384
This venue was used by
both The Tango Lesson
(1996) and Tango (1999)
Suipacha 384
This venue was used by
both The Tango Lesson
(1996) and Tango (1999)
La Viruta / La Estrella
Armenia 1366
Tel. 4774-6357, 4779-0030
Nino Bien
Humberto 1o 1462
Tel. 4496-3053, 4413-1562,
4147-8687
La Galera del Tango
Boedo 722
Tel. 4584-6311, 4957-1829,
4175-8747
Club Gricel
La Rioja 1180, Boedo
Tel. 4957-7157, 4957-8398
Armenia 1366
Tel. 4774-6357, 4779-0030
Nino Bien
Humberto 1o 1462
Tel. 4496-3053, 4413-1562,
4147-8687
La Galera del Tango
Boedo 722
Tel. 4584-6311, 4957-1829,
4175-8747
Club Gricel
La Rioja 1180, Boedo
Tel. 4957-7157, 4957-8398
| Confiteria Ideal used to film the movie, Tango |
Club Gricel
| Nino Bien |
| Dial 011-54-11... to dial from Canada. Dial the 8 digit in Bs. As. |
Recommended Instructors:
More qualified teachers travel overseas during the summer. You may be disappointed to meet substitute instructors; check before you head out.
Francisco Forquera and Natalia Hills
Stars for Forever Tango. Website: www.franciscoynatalia.com email:franciscoynatalia@yahoo.com
Phone: 4222-2476
Angel Coria and Angela Tonanez
Choreographer and prime dancer in the movie, Tango and Copes Tango Copes. He is also the Artistic Director of the well-know, El Viejo Almacen.
He teaches in a very organized and logical way. Highly recommended.
ayatangodanza@hotmail.com
or Escuela Argentina de Tango,
Viamonte at San Martin
phone 4312-4990
Edith Paez
edithpaeztango@gmail.com 54-11-4307-9871
Julio Balmaceda & Corina de la Rosa
His father was known as the most beautiful tango dancer before he passed away. He has been well known for many years.
Ernesto Balmaceda & Stalla Baez
He learned tango from his brother, Julio, after his father passed away. He offers group lessons and his class is full of laughter and very relaxed.
Not recommended for non-smokers as he will be smoking while teaching classes.
Pabro Veron
The star of the movie, The Tango Lesson. He resides in Paris, so you may be lucky to find him at B.A.
Fabian Salas
Known in the movie, The Tango Lesson. He may still offer group lessons. He was teaching show type tangos to very advanced performers.
Gustavo Naveira
Known in the movie The Tango Lesson. He may offer group lessons.
Olga Besio
Known in the movie, The Tango Lesson. Used to dance with Gustavo Naveira. The queen of styling.
Eduardo Arquimba
Forerunner of tango instructional video. His video with Gloria is so successful that it has been distributed worldwide and translated into five
languages.
A. S. C. Junior
Danced in the movie, Tango and the show, Tanguera. Very beautiful dancer.
Nito and Elba Garcia
They came to Calgary in June, 2003. Very experienced and respected as "maestros".
Mingo Pugliese
He has trained numerous accomplished teachers today. He is the 'Maestro'.
More qualified teachers travel overseas during the summer. You may be disappointed to meet substitute instructors; check before you head out.
Francisco Forquera and Natalia Hills
Stars for Forever Tango. Website: www.franciscoynatalia.com email:franciscoynatalia@yahoo.com
Phone: 4222-2476
Angel Coria and Angela Tonanez
Choreographer and prime dancer in the movie, Tango and Copes Tango Copes. He is also the Artistic Director of the well-know, El Viejo Almacen.
He teaches in a very organized and logical way. Highly recommended.
ayatangodanza@hotmail.com
or Escuela Argentina de Tango,
Viamonte at San Martin
phone 4312-4990
Edith Paez
edithpaeztango@gmail.com 54-11-4307-9871
Julio Balmaceda & Corina de la Rosa
His father was known as the most beautiful tango dancer before he passed away. He has been well known for many years.
Ernesto Balmaceda & Stalla Baez
He learned tango from his brother, Julio, after his father passed away. He offers group lessons and his class is full of laughter and very relaxed.
Not recommended for non-smokers as he will be smoking while teaching classes.
Pabro Veron
The star of the movie, The Tango Lesson. He resides in Paris, so you may be lucky to find him at B.A.
Fabian Salas
Known in the movie, The Tango Lesson. He may still offer group lessons. He was teaching show type tangos to very advanced performers.
Gustavo Naveira
Known in the movie The Tango Lesson. He may offer group lessons.
Olga Besio
Known in the movie, The Tango Lesson. Used to dance with Gustavo Naveira. The queen of styling.
Eduardo Arquimba
Forerunner of tango instructional video. His video with Gloria is so successful that it has been distributed worldwide and translated into five
languages.
A. S. C. Junior
Danced in the movie, Tango and the show, Tanguera. Very beautiful dancer.
Nito and Elba Garcia
They came to Calgary in June, 2003. Very experienced and respected as "maestros".
Mingo Pugliese
He has trained numerous accomplished teachers today. He is the 'Maestro'.
Shows:
Senor Tango
Vieytes 1655, Barracas
Tel. 4303-0231 thru 0234
www.srtango.com
Every night
50 US$ with meal, 35 US$
with drink. The
complimentary shuttle bus
will pick-up and drop-off at
your hotel. The best tango
show for the dollar. Must
see!
Vieytes 1655, Barracas
Tel. 4303-0231 thru 0234
www.srtango.com
Every night
50 US$ with meal, 35 US$
with drink. The
complimentary shuttle bus
will pick-up and drop-off at
your hotel. The best tango
show for the dollar. Must
see!
El Viejo Almacen
Independencia Ave. at Balcarce
www.viejo-almacen.com.ar
info@viejoalmacen.com
Tel.4307-6689
Every night
Once owned by Edmundo Rivero. Toroilo,
Pugliese, Sexteto Mayor...all played at this
venue. Forever Tango's singer, Carlos
Moral sings and Copes' Angel Coria dance
here.
Independencia Ave. at Balcarce
www.viejo-almacen.com.ar
info@viejoalmacen.com
Tel.4307-6689
Every night
Once owned by Edmundo Rivero. Toroilo,
Pugliese, Sexteto Mayor...all played at this
venue. Forever Tango's singer, Carlos
Moral sings and Copes' Angel Coria dance
here.
Piazzolla Tango
Florida 165
Tel. 4344-8201
www.piazzollatango.com
info@piazzollatango.com
Every night
60 US$ with meal, 40 US$ with drink
Although the theme is Piazzolla, the
content is more traditional tango.
Florida 165
Tel. 4344-8201
www.piazzollatango.com
info@piazzollatango.com
Every night
60 US$ with meal, 40 US$ with drink
Although the theme is Piazzolla, the
content is more traditional tango.
Tanguera
Starring Mora Godoy
www.tanguera.com
Mora Godoy, who used to
be the star of Tango x2
show created world-
renowned musical.
Starring Mora Godoy
www.tanguera.com
Mora Godoy, who used to
be the star of Tango x2
show created world-
renowned musical.
Solo Tango
Wednesday through
Sunday
Teatro Liceo
(Rivadavia at Paraná)
Tel. 4381-5745
Starring Dolores de Amo
and The Tango Lesson's
Carlos Copello
Wednesday through
Sunday
Teatro Liceo
(Rivadavia at Paraná)
Tel. 4381-5745
Starring Dolores de Amo
and The Tango Lesson's
Carlos Copello
Perfumes de Tango
by Tango x2
Company
Starring Miguel
Angel Zotto
www.tangox2.com
4774-7853
This is Leo's favorite
show
by Tango x2
Company
Starring Miguel
Angel Zotto
www.tangox2.com
4774-7853
This is Leo's favorite
show
| Drop by the following ticket vendors. They sell tango show tickets for up to 70% off! Unica Cartelera Local 27, Paseo Lavalle 835 4322-9263 unica-cartelera.com.ar Cine-Teatro variedades "CARTELERA" 4372-5058 www.entradascondescuento.com Galeria Lorange Av.Corrientes 1382 Local 24 |
Sight Seeing:
Boca District
People live in this port town where houses are brightly painted
in many colors. The homeowners used the paint left over after
boats were painted. The famous street, Caminito (Music by
Juan de Dios Filiberto and lyrics by Gabino Coria Peñaloza) is
in this area.
San Telmo District
Where people gather on Sundays. There is plenty of street
entertainment and interesting shops.
Boca District
People live in this port town where houses are brightly painted
in many colors. The homeowners used the paint left over after
boats were painted. The famous street, Caminito (Music by
Juan de Dios Filiberto and lyrics by Gabino Coria Peñaloza) is
in this area.
San Telmo District
Where people gather on Sundays. There is plenty of street
entertainment and interesting shops.
Tango Shoe Shopping:
Most shoe stores are on
Suipacha Ave. near
Corrientes. A nice pair of
shoes cost less than half
of what we pay in North
America. About shoes
Most shoe stores are on
Suipacha Ave. near
Corrientes. A nice pair of
shoes cost less than half
of what we pay in North
America. About shoes
Tango CD's:
Bonus Track Records, Lavalle 617 the west of Florida Ave., Tel 4326-5276 bonustrackrecords@ciudad.com.ar, Downtown. Ave. Florida is the largest
shopping street in Buenos Aires. Due to the depreciation of Argentinean currency, the CD's are extremely inexpensive. The owners, Ruben and Armando,
are the friendliest people.
For those who want to buy tango scores:
Ricordi Americana S.A.E.C (Melos)
J.D. Peron 1560
Tel 4371-9841 thru 9843
or
Florida 643
Tel. 4311-2551
www.ricordimusica.com.ar
ventas@ricordimusica.com.ar
Tango Magazine Stand
Kiosco del Tango
Corrientes 1530, phone 15-5027-7303
Canadian Consulate
Table 2828
4808-1000
For Air Tickets to Buenos Aires:
Jorge Romberg / Magic Tours & Travel Ltd.
Only one phone call away, for all your travel needs to and from Latin America
www.magictours.ca
Tel 403-237-7691
magictours@shaw.ca
Information sharing:
Do you have a personal experience that you would like to share? Your updates are very valuable for those planning trips to Buenos Aires. Please send any
advice to: info@DanceCalgary.com
Bonus Track Records, Lavalle 617 the west of Florida Ave., Tel 4326-5276 bonustrackrecords@ciudad.com.ar, Downtown. Ave. Florida is the largest
shopping street in Buenos Aires. Due to the depreciation of Argentinean currency, the CD's are extremely inexpensive. The owners, Ruben and Armando,
are the friendliest people.
For those who want to buy tango scores:
Ricordi Americana S.A.E.C (Melos)
J.D. Peron 1560
Tel 4371-9841 thru 9843
or
Florida 643
Tel. 4311-2551
www.ricordimusica.com.ar
ventas@ricordimusica.com.ar
Tango Magazine Stand
Kiosco del Tango
Corrientes 1530, phone 15-5027-7303
Canadian Consulate
Table 2828
4808-1000
For Air Tickets to Buenos Aires:
Jorge Romberg / Magic Tours & Travel Ltd.
Only one phone call away, for all your travel needs to and from Latin America
www.magictours.ca
Tel 403-237-7691
magictours@shaw.ca
Information sharing:
Do you have a personal experience that you would like to share? Your updates are very valuable for those planning trips to Buenos Aires. Please send any
advice to: info@DanceCalgary.com
Museo Mundial del Tango
(World Museum of Tango)
Palacio Carlos Gardel
Rivadavia 830
Hours: Monday thru Friday 2 - 8 pm
US$3 with a guide in English/Spanish
(World Museum of Tango)
Palacio Carlos Gardel
Rivadavia 830
Hours: Monday thru Friday 2 - 8 pm
US$3 with a guide in English/Spanish
Caminito in Boca
San Telmo
Buenos Aires tours available through
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