Tanguerin announces important changes in its activites and vision

Following a restructuring in its organization and the transfer of its teaching activities to the association tango.bg, TanguerIN announces the following important changes:

TanguerIN suspends all its teaching and educational activites until further notice and will focus on the promotion, organization and production of stage and social events related to argentine tango as well as music and dance in general, which may include, but not limited to, concerts, shows, theatre performances, milongas, DJ parties, festivals and others. Another priority of TanguerIN will be to bring and present in Bulgaria established foreign artists, including musicans and dancers, and to foster their cooperation with local artists and organizers for the creation of interesting mutual projects of high quality that will enrich the cultural and artistic life in Bulgaria.

To mark these policy changes and the beginning of a new period in its existence Tanguerin drops the word "Studio" from its brand name as well as the capitalization of the last two letters which have until now represented the first initials of the names of its founders, Ivo and Nadia. In addition to this, Tanguerin addopts a new logo which will have a black and white as well as a color version as shown in the pictures below.

Following the announced changes, the Tanguerin Team hopes to better fulfill its objectives reflected in the organization's new mission statement which is "to bring joy, emotional pleasure, artisitc spirituality and culutral awareness through quality entertainment in the area of music and dance".

Tanguerin's new logo:

A new Bulgarian non-profit tango association unites several Bulgarian tango teachers

Members of the TanguerIN Team have initiated and co-founded together with two other couples a new non-profit association under the name of tango.bg. The aim of the association is to serve as a platform for coordination and unification of the activities of different tango schools as well as the launch of new initiatives related to tango. The new association will also support young local talents wishing to embark on a tango teaching career as well as enthusiasts striving to organize tango-related events throughout Bulgaria.  Following this development TanguerIN Studio informs its friends, students and fans that as of 1st January 2011 it will transfer all its Argentine tango classes to the new association. In addition, TanguerIN places its studio premises on 15 Krakra St. at the disposal of tango.bg for all classes, practicas and milongas of the association.  А detailed schedule of the classes (including new initiation groups) can be found on the official website of tango.bg.

Tango on harmonica live in Sofia!

Franco Luciani

A special night dedicated to Argentinean tango featuring musicians, dancers and a DJ, all from Buenos Aires, will unfold on 28th October in Sofia Live Club. The highlight of the event will be a concert by Franco Luciani, one of the most notable and talented Argentinean musicians of the new generation and representative of the great Argentinean tradition in performing tango music with harmonica. He will be joined on stage by Daniel Godfrid, pianist of Lidia Borda and Orquesta Escuela de Tango, and by the charming tango dance couple Luis Mendez and Gabriela Gonzales. After the concert Luis will step behind the DJ decks to spin the best tango music from Buenos Aires during a milonga afterparty.

Doors will open at exactly 8 pm and the concert is expected to start around 8.30 pm. Tickets are on sale from Ticket Plus and Eventim. The price is 22 lv. in advance sale and 25 lv. at the door. Those who cannot make it for the concert but still want to come for the milonga will be able to join the party after 10 pm for 5 lv., payable at the door.

Maestros from Argentina take over TanguerIN's weekly classes again

Argentinean maestros Luis Mendez and Gaby Gonzalez return to Bulgaria to teach weekly courses in tango, vals and milonga at TanguerIN Studio from 18th October until 15the November!! During their previous two visits in Sofia they enchanted the tango lovers in Bulgaria and and their classes proved to be an overwhelming success. This time these wonderful argentinean maestros will stay in Sofia for a whole month teaching classes in tango, vals and milonga for various levels. Please note that all courses below are for people who already dance argentine tango - Luis and Gaby will also teach a special initiation course, so if you have never danced before you may want to check instead the information about the absolute beginners course. Following is the information about the weekly classes for experienced dancers:

TANGO 1

Course level: beginners - intermediates

Start: 18 October

End: 8 November

Class schedule: MONDAY from 7.00 pm until 8.30 pm

Number of classes: 4 (the duration of each class is 90 min.)

Course price: 70 lv. (36 Eur)

TANGO 2

Course level: intermediates - advanced

Start: 18 October

End: 8 November

Class schedule: WEDNESDAY from 7.00 pm until 8.30 pm

Number of classes: 4 (the duration of each class is 90 min.)

Course price: 70 lv. (36 Eur)

VALS

Course level: experienced beginners - intermediates

Start: 18 October

End: 8 November

Class schedule: TUESDAY from 7.00 pm until 8.30 pm

Number of classes: 4 (the duration of each class is 90 min.)

Course price: 70 lv. (36 Eur)

MILONGA

Course level: experienced beginners - intermediates

Start: 18 October

End: 8 November

Class schedule: TUESDAY from 8.45 pm until 10.15 pm

Number of classes 4 (the duration of each class is 90 min.

Course price: 70 lv. (36 Eur)

TECHNIQUE FOR TANGO DANCERS - NEW COURSE!!!

All levels

Start: 22 October

End: 12 November

Class schedule: FRIDAY from 7.00 pm until 8.00 pm

Number of classes: 4 (the duration of each class is 60 min.)

Course price: 50 lv. (26 Eur) - the price includes entrance to two practicas, on 29.10 and 5.11 from 8.00 pm until 11.00 pm

Places are limited!

Location:

TanguerIN Studio, 15 Krakra St., Sofia

Registration:

Registration for the course is valid only upon receipt of the full fee. Starting from 15 September, fees and registrations are accepted on MONDAY and WEDNESDAY form 7 pm until 10 pm at TanguerIN Studio on 15 Krakra (the hall is located in the yard of the Czechoslovak Club). Only registrations in couples (with a partner) will be accepted with the exception of the TECNIQUE course, where single participants are welcome.

Cancellation policy:

If a registration is canceled before the start of the course, a cancellation fee of 20 BGN will be charged. Fees are not be refunded after the beginning of the course.

Language:

All courses will be taught in English. Explanations in Spanish are possible upon request.

Additional information:

If you have further questions you can write to us on tango (at) tanguerin . com or call us on 0888 605338.

Information about the teachers:

Luis and Gaby are dancers and teachers of argentine tango with an elegant and dynamic style based on Tango Salón. They have studied with some of the best tango maestros in Argentina but their most important teachers who helped them obtain a better dynamic movement and shape their own style were Julio Balmaceda and Corina de la Rosa with whom they now work together in Buenos Aires. Luis and Gaby have won prizes from several tango competitions in Argentina and have taken part in many tango festivals, shows and live performance of tango orchestras.  In their dancing Luis and Gaby pay special attention to harmony, elegance, technical skill and the feeling for the music. They have been teaching since 1997 trying to transfer their own knowledge and experience to each and every one of their students. They have taught classes at some of the most important festivals in Argentina, including the Buenos Aires Tango Festival and CITA. Their enthusiasm as well as their simple and natural approach to dancing and teaching have already enchanted many tango lovers in Italy, Switzerland, Belguim, Austria, Turkey and other European countries.More information about Luis and Gaby can be found on their official website: www.luisygabriela.com

TanguerIN does it again! Tango course for absolute beginners with professional dancers from Buenos Aires!

From September 15th TanguerIN Studio will accept registrations for its next intensive course in argentine tango for absolute beginners scheduled to begin on 18th October 2010. Following the overwhelming success of the first ever in Bulgaria complete absolute beginners course with teachers from Argentina in March TanguerIN Studio is proud to present once more its innovative idea to bring to Sofia argentinean maestros to teach tango to those who had never danced it before. The details of the new course  for absolute beginners with professional dancers and teachers from Buenos Aires are as follows:

Teachers: Luis Mendez and Gabriela Gonzalez (Argentina)

Starting date: 18 October 2010

Class schedule: Monday and Wednesday from 8.45 pm to 10.15 pm

Number of classes: 8 (the duration of each class is 90 min.)

Number of hours: 12

Location: TanguerIN Studio, 15 Krakra St., Sofia

Price for the whole course: 140 BGN

Places are limited!

Registration: Registration for the course is valid only upon receipt of the full fee. Starting from 15 September, fees and registrations are accepted on Monday and Wednesday form 7 pm until 10 pm at TanguerIN Studio on 15 Krakra (the hall is located in the yard of the Czechoslovak Club). Only registrations in couples (with a partner) will be accepted.

Cancellation policy: If a registration is canceled before the start of the course, a cancellation fee of 20 BGN will be charged. Fees are not be refunded after the beginning of the course.

Language: The course will be taught in English. Explanations in Spanish are possible upon request.

Information about the teachers: Luis and Gaby are dancers and teachers of argentine tango with an elegant and dynamic style based on Tango Salón. They have studied with some of the best tango maestros in Argentina but their most important teachers who helped them obtain a better dynamic movement and shape their own style were Julio Balmaceda and Corina de la Rosa with whom they now work together in Buenos Aires. Luis and Gaby have won prizes from several tango competitions in Argentina and have taken part in many tango festivals, shows and live performance of tango orchestras.  In their dancing Luis and Gaby pay special attention to harmony, elegance, technical skill and the feeling for the music. They have been teaching since 1997 trying to transfer their own knowledge and experience to each and every one of their students. They have taught classes at some of the most important festivals in Argentina, including the Buenos Aires Tango Festival and CITA. Their enthusiasm as well as their simple and natural approach to dancing and teaching have already enchanted many tango lovers in Italy, Switzerland, Belguim, Austria, Turkey and other European countries. More information about Luis and Gaby can be found on their official website: www.luisygabriela.com

Ismael Ludman and Maria Mondino back in Sofia for a second contemporary tango weekend

Together, as a dance couple, they have traveled throughout most of Europe, teaching, performing and taking part in tango festivals and events. In June 2007 they came to Sofia for a weekend of workshops and milongas organized by TanguerIN, enchanting everyone with their teaching and dancing and turning the event into a huge success.

Now Ismael Ludman and Maria Mondino are back in Sofia, brought again by TanguerIN Studio, with even more interesting ideas to help us catch-up with the latest developments in tango and to make our dance even more organic, more dynamic, more connected, more improvised, more colourful and more enjoyable!

What shall we expect from their workshops this time:
 
1. A dance laboratory where we will synthesize the formula of tango enriched with some new substances of tango.
Key phrases: stretching the borders, contemporary tango elements, dynamics
We will be subject to a deep and fundamental training in tango elements and beyond. We'll go over most of the known and some new tango elements, getting to know more about our bodies, our tango possibilities and our willingness to play and connect.

2. A social dance focus.
Key phrases: musicality, improvisation, leading and following, fluidity, combinations.
We will explore the possibilities of making our dance grow into the limitations of a reduced space and an environment shared with (many) others. We will take an in-depth look at the close embrace and try to fill our dance with color and dynamic, in part by recognizing our dance as a social and a sharing phenomenon.

Schedule of events:

11 JUNE (FRIDAY)
07.00 pm - 11.00 pm - PRACTICA with Ismael and Maria (incl. a guiding session and a demo by the maestros)
- doors opening - 6.30 pm
- guided practica session with input from Ismael an Maria (suitable for all levels) - from 7.00 pm to 8.15 pm
- free practica with show by Ismael and Maria from 8.15 pm

12 JUNE (SATURDAY) + 13 JUNE (SUNDAY)
12.00 am - 01.30 pm - WORKSHOP 1: technique for all levels
01.30 pm - 03.15 pm - WORKSHOP 2: beginners / intermediates
03.30 pm - 05:00 pm - WORKSHOP 3: advanced / intermediates (min. 1.5 year experiance)

MORE SURPRISE EVENTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON !!!

Class topics:

WORKSHOP 1 (all levels)
Class 1.1 Satruday 12.00-13.30 Exploring elasticity of the embrace. Flow.
Class 1.2 Sunday 12.00-13.30 Circular dynamics of the dance.

WORKSHOP 2 (beginners + intermediates)
Class 2.1 Satruday 13.45-15.15 Boleos in combinations.
Class 2.2 Sunday 13.45-15.15 Ganchos in combination with barridas.

WORKSHOP 3 (advanced + intermediates)
Class 3.1 Satruday 15.30-17.00 Movements out of axis. Volcadas in combinations.
Class 3.2 Sunday 15.30-17.00 Dynamics changes of directions in combinations with Sacadas and other elements.

Additional information:

The workshops and the practica will take place at the Ballroom  of the Czechoslovak Club on 15 Krakra St. in Sofia.

We recommend registrations for whole workshops (2 classes x 90 min.) rather than for individual classes. Registrations for individual classes are possible only with a partner after 1st June depending on availability.

Partners for the workshops:

- Registration without a partner is possible only until 16th May. After that date single registrations are carried out at the discretion of the organizers depending on availability.
- It is possible that a group of 3 people register as a couple (for example, 1 leader and 2 followers), providing they agree to take turns within their group.
- Single registrations are unconditional and without possibility to select partners later. Everyone who registers without a partner agrees to participate with the partner who is allocated to him by the organizers and, if necessary, to take turns with another single participant. The organizers will make every effort to secure for each single participant the most suitable partner available.

Prices:

(all prices are per person)
- 1 workshop (2 classes), 180 min. - 46 lv. / 23 Eur
Note: there is a special workshop price of 40 lv. (20 Eur) valid until 16th May only for registration from Bulgaria and with a partner
- Single class, 90 min. (registration from 1st June, with a partner only) - 26 lv. / 13 Eur
- Watching a class without dancing (limited to 5 places per class) - 14 lv. / 7 Eur
- Practica, advanced payment before the day of the event - 8 lv. / 4 Eur (valid only for Bulgaria)
- Practica, payment on the day of the event - 16 lv. / 8 Eur (after 8.30 pm - 8 lv. / 4 Eur)

Registration:

Registrations are valid only upon receipt of payment Fees can be paid in cash during  regular classes of TanguerIN or by bank transfer. For bank payment instructions please send an email to info @ tanguerin . com.

For visitors from abroad: only in case you are living outside of Bulgaria you can reserve a place for the workshops by sending an email to info @ tanguerin . com specifying the workshop(s), the names of the attending partners and the country you are coming from. Reservations for the practica are not possible, sorry.

Please, feel free to write to us at info @ tanguerin . com if you have any questions that are not answered on this page.

DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MOMENT AS PLACES ARE LIMITED! :)

About Ismael and Maria:

If you have already seen Ismael and Maria somewhere around the world or three years ago in Sofia, you don't need to read further, as their presence and the things they do speak about them better than any biography, or listing of names and  achievements. Nevertheless, we synthesized a few impressions and facts about them for those of you who haven't had the pleasure to attend one of their classes or a milonga where they dance.

Ismael Ludman y Maria Mondino are a fresh, dynamic and energetic couple, part of the newest generation of dancers and teachers who, during the last decade, have transformed the way argentine tango is perceived and danced, turning it into an up-to-date genre, popular among many young people around the world. With a generous and sensual receptivity to the evolving organic vocabulary of the dance, Ismael and Maria combine understanding of the mechanics of movement, awareness of the dynamics of connection and the qualities that allow for more freedom of possibility, artistry and improvisation. Their performances show pure simplicity as well as a complex and personal interpretation of the music, both in traditional and modern tango. As teachers they combine the precision of the technical and mechanical perspective of the movements with the abstract world of sensations and feelings.

Ismael Ludman is at the cutting edge of tango development promoting a style with a focus on communication, a relax way of dancing and expressiveness. He has worked extensively with Gustavo Naveira, and Chicho. He has taught together with Sebastian Arce and Mariana Montes, Melina Bruffman and Claduio Gonzales and others. He is also versed in Contact Improvisation, Euthonia, Butoh and Dance-Theatre.

Maria Mondino pursues quality and organic movement, as well as warmth, expressiveness and connection in the dance. She started her tango career with renowned milonguero Juan Durso, and has worked extensively with Gustavo Naveira, Maurico Castro & Carla Marano, "Chicho" Frumboli & Eugenia Parilla, and Pablo Inza. She is experienced in theatre, flamenco, contemporary dance and release technique, and has taught at Mora Godoy Studios, Tango Brujo Academy and Centro Cultural La Fragua. Her website is www.tangodinamia.com.ar.

They are currently on an annual artistic resdency in Berlin during which they have their next big European tour, which this time pays a decent attention to the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Apart from their usual visits around Germany, Austria, Italy and the UK, their 2010 program features workshops and festival participation in the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovenia, Hungary and Romania. And, of course, we are thrilled and very happy that they accepted our invitation and managed to fit Sofia in their busy schedule for this summer!

Practilonga La Checa by TanguerIN

PRACTILONGA "LA CHECA"
(practica + milonga = practilonga)
 

26 March 2010
19:00 - 22:00
 

DJ A.K.A.D.E.M.I.C.
 

The Czech & Slovak Club Ballroom, 15 Krakra St., Sofia
 

free entrance

100% TANGO y nada mas!
 

A dedicated space open for everybody who wants to practice, to dance, to socialize or simply to listen to some authentic argentine tango music.

And if you are still wondering, here are 4 important reasons why you should not miss this event if you are a serious tango dancer:

1. Unique ambiance: authentic hall from the beginning of 20th century (somewhere around the Golden Age of tango) with 200 sq.m. parquet floor, creates the illusion the the orchetras of Di Sarli and D'Arienzo are actully there and play on the stage;
 

2. Musicalizador that makes no compromise: DJ A.K.A.D.E.M.I.C. who is seriously suspected of being the reborn spirit of a famous figure from the history of tango (currently the opinions are divided between Francisco Canaro and the dancer El Cachafaz, a scientific research on the matter is expected to be available soon);
 

3. Quality beer: next door is the restaurant of the Czech & Slovak Club, that serves the best Czech beer in town, and beer is widely believed to be one of the most loyal friends of the real milonguero;

4. Free entrance: this needs no further explanation.

This event is a joint effort of the TanguerIN Team and estef y adrian.

Open Door Week 2010 by TanguerIN

Join us for a special OPEN DOOR WEEK at TanguerIN Studio

Between 1 and 5 March (excluding 3 March when we will celebrate Bulgaria's National Holiday) from 7 pm until 10 pm the doors of our studio will be open for everyone who loves argentinean tango.

For those of you who already dance tango, there will be a special milonga free of charge every evening - on 200 sq.m. of perfect wooden floor and with music celected by our renowned DJ Ivo. We just want to remind you to bring you dancing shoes as we will not allow dancing with dirty, and inappropriate shoes.

Those who don't dance yet or who have never been to our events or classes, can see for themselves who is hiding behind the "TanguerIN Team" name, receive information about our classes, activities and forthcoming events or ask questions about tango in Bulgaria and around the world.

You will also be able to get plenty of information about the forthcoming visit of the argentine maestros Cristian Cisneros and Virginia Porrino and the courses and workshops they will be teaching at our studio throughout March.

So, on 1,2,3, and 4 of March our doors are open for you - we invite you every day to a milonga and a friendly meeting with the TanguerIN Team. Feel free to bring your friends as well!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

French impressionism meets argentine tango in the performance of pianist Maria Martinova and violinist David Nuñez

The next concert organized by TanguerIN will provide a meeting point for the lovers of classical and tango music and will take place on 27 February from 7.30 pm in the Concert Hall of the National Music School "Lubomir Pipkov" in Sofia. The title of the concert is "Paris - Buenos Aires" and it will be performed by Bulgarian pianist Maria Martinova, who lives and works in the Netherlands and Venezualan-born violinist David Nuñez, currently residing in Belgium.

THE CONCERT

For those who love sophisticated music this is a unique trip across time and space, presenting compositions inspired by two magnificent cities during two extraordinary eras for their musical cultures. The concert draws a parallel between Paris and Buenos Aires and their renowned innovative composers. From one side stand Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel, the most notable representatives of French music from the start of the XX century and of classical modernism in general. From the other side we have the argentine composers and musicians from the second half of XX century, who made a revolution in argentine tango led by the great Astor Piazzolla

The beautiful and passionate music of these composers is performed by two young and extremely talented musicians who have already left their footprints in contemporary classical music and tango: Bulgarian-born pianist Maria Martinova, who now lives and works in the Netherlands, and Venezualian violinist David Nuñez who currently lives and works in Belgium. Some of the pieces from the concert will be performed for the first time in Bulgaria.

THE PROGRAM

Part 1: PARIS

1. Claude Debussy - C'est l'extase
2-4. Claude Debussy - Sonata for Violin and Piano
5. Maurice Ravel - Habanera
6-8. Maurice Ravel - Sonata for Violin and Piano

Part 2: BUENOS AIRES

1. Antonio Agri - s.d. De Nada
2. Gustavo Beytelmann - Bethsheba
3. Bardi/Tripodi - Nunca Tuvo Novio
4. Horacio Salgan - La Llamo Silbando
5. Astor Piazzolla - Libertango
6. Astor Piazzolla - Oblivion
7. Astor Piazzolla - Le Grand Tango

THE TICKETS

Tickets are on sale in the network of Ticket Plus and online on http://ticketplus.bg. Tickets are also available from the Cantus Firmus/Ticketsbg box office at Bulgaria Concert Hall. The price is 16 leva when purchased in advance and 20 lv. at the venue in the day of the concert. Each ticket entitles its purchaser to a 5 leva discount from the price any tango class or workshop in March 2010 at TanguerIN Studio.

THE PERFORMERS

MARIA MARTINOVA (PIANO). Born in Varna, Bulgaria, Maria began playing the piano at the age of seven, inspired by a rich heritage of musicians and artists in her family. She completed her early training at the Varna School of Music and Arts, finishing with the highest distinction prior to being accepted at the Bulgarian National Conservatory. Her studies there were interrupted after only two years by an invitation to attend the Juilliard School in New York City, where she was accepted as a recipient of the Vladimir Horowitz Scholarship. At Juilliard she studied with Yoheved Kaplinsky and Joseph Kalichstein, as well as Felix Galimir, Albert Fuller and Samuel Sanders. Maria holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Juilliard and a Master of Music degree from the Royal Academy of Music, where she was a student of Hamish Milne and won the Foundation and the Leverhulme Awards. She also taught on behalf of the Royal Academy of Music for several years.

As a multifaceted performer-would it be in a recital, as a soloist with orchestra or as a chamber musician, in the classical or contemporary repertoire-Maria's engagements have taken her to such venues as Jahrhundert Halle in Germany, Amsterdam Concertgebouw, De Doelen, Podium Twente, Jurriaanse Zaal, Stadsgehoorzaal and Lucent Danstheater in Holland, De Roma in Belgium, St. Martin-in-the Fields, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Wigmore Hall and Chelsea Arts Club in London, Wiener Recital Hall in Salzburg, Alice Tully Hall, the National Arts Club and the Kosciuszko Foundation in New York, Recital Hall ‘Bulgaria', Studio 1 of Bulgarian National Radio, Varna Festival and State Halls and the Varna Opera and Theatre Hall. She has been broadcast on Bulgarian and Dutch National Radio networks and has performed for the Bulgarian National Television. Maria has appeared at the Ruhr Piano Festival, the Mozarteum, London Bach Festival, Edinburgh Festival, Cambridge Summer Music Festival, Bowdoin Music Festival, Varna Summer International Music Festival, Sofia Music Weeks, March Music Days, FOCUS! Festival for Contemporary Music, ppIANISSIMO Festival of Contemporary Music and IMS Prussia Cove. Her many awards include First Prize and Special Prize at the International Svetoslav Obretenov Competition, First Prize at the Marsala International Piano Competition, First Prize and Special Prize of Presto Music House at the Earth and People International Competition for Instrumentalists, the ‘Extraordinary Absolute Prize' and Special Prize after Dimitar Nenov's name at the Dimitar Nenov National Competition, First Prize at the Competition for Best Performance of a piece written by a Czech or Slovak composer, First Prize at the Golden Diana National Competition for Chamber Ensembles and the Lilian Davies Prize for best performance of a Beethoven Sonata at the Royal Academy of Music.

She has worked with such eminent musicians as Alexander Toradze, Maria Curcio, Peter Feuchtwanger, Germaine Mounier, John O'Conor, Stephen Hough, Angela Hewitt, Peter Donohoe, Alexander Satz and Claus-Christian Schuster. Maria was invited by Alexander Toradze to join the Toradze Studio for concerts at the Ruhr Piano Festival. Having been selected by Alexis Weissenberg himself, she participated in the Maestro's prestigious Master Class where she was awarded First Prize. Currently she is working with Tango maestro Gustavo Beytelmann and is an assistant of Aquiles Delle Vigne  (a pupil of Claudio Arrau) at the Rotterdam Conservatory.

Maria is also quickly establishing herself as a new name on the European tango scene, both as a founding member of TANGUARDA and a pianist for Gran Orquesta Tipica OTRA. She has had the chance to work with tango musicians such as Alfredo Marcucci, Pablo Agri, Juan Estaban Cuacci, Javier Cohen, Juan Carlos Cuacci, Victor Villena, Leo Vervelde and Wim Warman.

Her recording of the Vipere au Poing Solo Piano Suite for the soundtrack of the French film "Vipere au Poing" was released by EMI.

Maria Martinova's official site is www.mariamartinova.com.

DAVID NUÑEZ (VIOLIN). A graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, Belgium,where he was conferred on the "First Award" and "Higher Diploma"- Major Distinction diplomas upon completion of his studies with Professor Katalyn Sebestien, the "Violin Master's" - Major Distinction diploma, after completing his studies with Maestro Igor Oistrakh; and the "Chamber Music First Award"- Major Distinction and the "Chamber Music Higher Diploma"- Major Distinction diplomas. He also was awarded the "Master Composer" diploma by this prestigious institution.

David Nuñez is a Venezuelan who has resided in Brussels since 1991, where he has participated in different chamber music groups. His successful duo with Belgian guitar player Tom Pauwels is particularly worth highlighting as they have performed together several concerts and recording sessions for the radio, thereby encouraging different important composers to write music especially for them. In 1998, they baptized the Compact Disc "Concert Aujourd'hui". In 1999, they participated in two major international competitions: the famous "Decouverte Classique 1999 de l'Euroregion" organized by the Organization of European Soloists, where they were awarded the First Prize, and the "Third Osaka International Chamber Music Competition", held in Osaka, Japan, where they obtained the Bronze Medal. His orchestra career as a soloist includes presentations with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Mexico, the Symphony Orchestra of Bristol, England, and the most important Symphony Orchestras of Venezuela. He has lectured on violin for the Venezuela's Youth Orchestra Movement, in Santiago de Chile, and as an Assistant Professor at the International Music Course in Morges, Switzerland. Since 1996, he has participated as a composer and a performer in the Black Jacketts Company Contemporary Music Ensemble, where he has presented some of his music works for the first time. Currently he is the leader of Ensemble Musiques Nouvelles.

Cristian Cisneros and Virginia Porrino from Buenos Aires will be resident teachers at TanguerIN Studio in March 2010

In March all tango classes in TanguerIN Studio will be taught by two very special resident teachers  - Cristian Cisneros and Virginia Porrino - maestros, dancers and choreographers of argentine tango from Buenos Aires. For this reason TanguerIN has decided to organize the March classes in courses all taught by the distinguished guests. It is possible to register for a full course as well as to visit individual classes. In addition to the courses for different levels in March Cristian and Virginia will teach special workshops in milonga and tango-vals.

This is the first time ever that professional argentinean tango dancers will stay as resident teachers at a local tango school in Bulgaria. TanguerIN Studio applies this innovative idea with the hope to increase the popularity of the argentine tango in the country and to speed up the development of a strong and committed community of local tango aficionados.

Here are the details about the courses and the workshops which will be taught by Cristian and Virginia to experienced tango dancers:

COURSE 1 - beginners (between 2 and 12 months) - every Tuesday from 7.00 pm until 8.30 pm (9,16,23,30 March)

COURSE 2 - intermediates (between 1 and 3 years) - every Wednesday from 7.00 pm until 8.30 pm (10,17,24,31 March)

COURSE 3 - advanced (more than 3 years) - every Wednesday from 8.45 pm until 10.15 pm (10,17,24,31 March)

COURSE 4 - technique (man/woman/couple) - every Thursday from 7.00 pm until 8.30 pm (11,18,25 March, 1 April)

WORKSHOP MILONGA - 12 and 15 March from 7.00 pm until 8.00 pm

WORKSHOP VALS - 19 and 22 March from 7.00 until 8.00 pm

There will be also one special class following a popular demand:

SPECIAL CLASS: CANYENGUE - 29 March from 6.30 pm until 8.00 pm

Note: All of the above courses and workshops are for people who already dance argentine tango. Cristian and Virginia will also teach an introductory course for absolute beginners which is aimed at those who have never before danced tango

The location for all classes and workshops will be The Czech Club ballroom, 15 Krakra St., Sofia

Prices:

- 1 course (4 classes x 90 min each) - 65 lv.

- 1 workshop (2 classes x 60 min each) - 30 lv.

- workshop pack milonga+vals (4 classes x 60 min each) - 45 lv. NEW!!

- separate class - 20 lv.

- special canyengue class - 20 lv.

Registration and participation:

COURSES AND WORKSHOPS (places are limited): Registration for a course/workshop is by paying the full amount before the first class. Fees and registrations are accepted every TUESADY and THURSDAY from 7.00 pm until 10.00 pm in the Czech Club ballroom, 15 Krakra St., Sofia. Single registrations (without a partner) are accepted. Single registration from women (followers) are accepted until 10 February.

SINGLE CLASSES: Single classes can be attended only with a partner. It is possible to come and pay before the respective class, but we encourage advance registration, since we will not allow registrations on the spot if the class is full.

Cancellation:

Cancellation of a course/workshop is possible only before the first class, in which case a cancellation fee of 10 lv. per person and per course will be deducted.

All classes will be taught in English, additional explanations in Spanish are possible.

Information about Cristian and Virginia:

Cristian started dancing Argentine folklore as a kid. Virginia has studied classical ballet, tap, flamenco and has taken classes in the most important dance schools in Buenos Aires, including the San Martin Cultural Center. They met in 1993 while dancing in the Salta Folklore Ballet, realizing that they were both attracted to tango. They soon began to polish their tango dancing skills, studying with such distinguished master as Pepito Avellaneda, Roberto Herrera, Vanina Bilous, Alejandra Mantiñan and many others.

In 1999 they toured Japan with the orchestra of Beba Pugliese. They have also performed alongside orchestras like the Sexteto Mayor, Roberto Firpo , Armando Caló , Juan de Dios Filiberto, Juan D'Arienzo and others. In 2006 they joined the famous show Forever Tango in which they perform until now. With this show they have toured the most prestigious theatres in USA, Canada, Mexico and China, receiving critical acclaim. They have performed in many other tango shows, among them Tango Seduccion, with which they visited Bulgaria in 2009 and won the hearts of the audience. In Europe they have performed at the Olympia Theater in Paris, The Kremlin in Moscow and in many other important theatres. In Buenos Aires they danced in La Ventana Tango Show, Piazzolla Tango, Teatro Astral, Metropolitan, Alvear and Cervantes National Theater. They also participated in the TV Tango Documentary "A Tribute to Osvaldo Pugliese", on National Geographic. They are well-known as tango maestros in the USA and Italy where they have taught extensively in the last years.

Official website: www.cristianyvirginia.com