big island Tango n o w e r u p t i n g a l l o v e r t h e i s l a n d !

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LOCAL DANCE SITES

http://tangoislands.com/
Connection to Argentine Tango on Kauai, Oahu, Maui and Hawaii islands and much more.

http://princedance.org/
Angel Prince started a monthly Milonga on the 3rd Friday of each month. She also has her own performing dance company in Waimea (Kamuela) and teaches jazz, modern, ballet as well as ballroom, latin and tango. I danced salsa with her for 4 years.

http://www.hilobaydanceclub.org/
One of several dance clubs in Hilo. They focus on ballroom styles and have many members and lots of fun events. Check out their extensive up dated calendar.

http://dancekona.com/
Extensive information on dancing activities on the west side of the Big Island. It’s difficult to keep a calendar up dated so check the info before committing to an event.

http://www.bluedragonhawaii.com/
All you need to know about great food and live music with a dance floor all under the stars in a classy open air setting.

http://www.lavaroots.com
Michal Carrillo’s creative performing arts company focused on dances of African origin. Check her site for up coming events.

http://dancingtilldawn.com
Michelle Suber and Warren D’Aquin promote West Coast Swing on the island with classes in Kona and Kamuela. They host an Intensive in May with one of the pioneers of WCS, Skippy Blair.

FUN & INTERESTING SITES

http://www.arzanohumorciak.com/corti_2006/perdizione.html

This is a fun video clip that tango dancers will fully appreciate.

http://www.tangopulse.net/tango_junkie.php

You know you're a tango junkie when.....

http://www.tejastango.com/terminology.html

Extensive glossary of tango terms.

http://www.tangoandchaos.org/index.htm

Rick McGarrey, Tango and Chaos......extensive writings of experiences in Buenos Aires.

http://www.tejastango.com/tango_links.html

More links than you can shake a stick at.

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

Here is a series of video clips illustrating ladies technique and embellishments. Have fun practicing.

http://www.candombe.com/english.html

The origins of tango and some interesting world history.

http://www.smolik.com.ar

Viktor Smolik’s fascinating art and interesting connections to Buenos Aires and the world.

TEACHERS WHO HAVE VISITED US

http://muratandmichelle.com/

Murat and Michelle Erdemsel are our very own. Michelle grew up here and her mom is an active member of our tango community. They are awesome and generous and they visit often.

http://gardenisland.tangoislands.com/

Maurizia Zannin is the punch behind the tango on Kauai. A fun and friendly group to visit. She came to visit us on the Big Island in March of ’08 to share some techniques for close embrace.

http://www.tangosalon.com/

Rick and Linda Wilson came on a piggy back trip when they visited Kauai in ’08. They were clear and precise teachers and helped everyone with basics and connection.

http://weetango.com/biography/biography.html

Bruce and Yoko Wee teach on Oahu supporting and complimenting maestro George Garcia. Bruce has come to the Big Island twice so far. He is a solid, crystal clear and dynamic teacher of Tango.

http://www.hugopatyn.com/

Hugo Patyn came to teach in November of ’08. Angel Prince went to Buenos Aires last summer and worked with him there. I had met him on Maui in ’06, ’07 and ’08. He is young and full of energy. A fun and generous teacher. He’ll be back.

http://www.susanamiller.com.ar/

Susana Miller is scheduled to come to the Big Island for a week of classes and private lessons in July ’09. I met her on Kauai last October and enjoyed her intense energy so much I asked her to come visit us next time.