Co-ordinating activities and encounters in art, music and dance.
El Centro is a place where people of different cultures meet to converse, interact and learn about each other to spread good will throughout the world.
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The idea of having a dance studio in Buenos Aires where art and culture would be part of learning and understanding the essence of tango in a centre where visitors could take time out from the intensity of the city, appeared for the first time 3 years ago.

We wondered - Is it possible to create something out of nothing?
Can you create the world of your dreams and trust life to provide the opportunities for financing when the timing is right?

The project gathered speed, brought with it an intense learning process and put us in touch with people all over the world…

During this time Eduardo returned to university, continued to teach and perform tango, and realized his dream of creating and producing a tango show in Buenos Aires,
Kikki stayed to learn the language, integrate the culture and move deeper into observing and recording life and tango,

Time has passed and Eduardo is ready for his own studio!
We have various projects and activities and a great team ready and waiting.
Do you want to be part of creating the Studio with him?!
Do you want to make Eduardo’s dream come true?!
Do you believe that by -Living Our Dream- we create a world of love and beauty.
Do you want to see this project become reality?!
We sure do and look forward to hearing from you….!!
Kikki will facilitate, coordinate and keep you informed of the process…….

And how can we make it happen?
The simplest way - somebody makes an investment loan to buy an apartment,
The property will secure your investment and your loan will be returned with interest …..

More complex - several? or many? up to 25 friends willing to invest US$5000 each will make it real too.
Your investment/loan will be returned to you over a period of time with interest …..

The Studio and Centre will be financially self supporting once established, however, the point of - creating something out of nothing - needs your participation to become real and show it is indeed possible …

Contact us for more information and details …….

DIA DE PATRIA

AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIKKI ……

Beyond Tango - Exotic Tango Vacation
ROMANGO
Sept. 12 to 26, 2008
Romania and Eastern Europe
for further information -

http://www.beyondtango.net/locations/romania.asp

Saturday, May 24, 08  9.45am

Christophe Cung
Tel:48 23 80 87 Cel:15 44 95 93 16
Descubren el barrio de Once-Abasto y sus principales atractivos
Once forma parte del barrio de Balbanera, fácilmente distinguible por ser históricamente asociado a la población judía.
Cantidades de instituciones judías de distintas orígenes (sinagogas, escuelas ortodoxas..) todavía perviven en la zona.
El centro del Abasto, una zona reconocida como una de las más tangueras de la ciudad, se ubica en torno al antiguo Mercado de Abasto, hoy un centro comercial.
Recorremos a pie este barrio popular, a veces alejado de los senderos turísticos tradicionales.
Pondremos énfasis en el patrimonio arquitectónico de la zona.
En el Abasto, vivieron famosos íconos de la cultura porteña, entre los cuales Carlos Gardel.
Minimum 2 horas en sueco y/o espanol
Sábado 24 de mayo a las 10h00 - Precio: 40 pesos
Punto de encuentro: 9h45 en calle Paso con Av. Corrientes (en la vereda frente a la tienda Aquelarre)
Informes, inscripciones, consultas (en caso de lluvia..) para los participantes: por mail/tel
Lic. Christophe Cung
idiomabsas@yahoo.com.ar
Tel:48 23 80 87 Cel:15 44 95 93 16

May 1 Celebration 2008

“There will be a fiesta in Villa Ana”, said the driver, “the government is paying for everything… and Teresa Parodi will sing”.

Could it be it true! The local radio station confirmed it! A provincial Government program was to be launched on May 1st - the International Day of the Workers - and Villa Ana was one of the villages hosting it.

The 2 year Department of Culture initiative would focus on recapturing the traditional values of the small villages by supporting cultural activities and encouraging local talent.

Villa Ana is part of la Forestal group of villages founded by this English Company in the early 1900’s. In true colonial fashion, they arrived, exploited the natural resources for commercial purposes, then left, all within a time period of 60 years.

Eduardo was surprised by the coldness of the day as he gathered the lawn chairs and his mother prepared the thermos of tea. They walked the short distance to the old factory, greeting friends and neighbours along the way and sat down in front of the stage to enjoy the entertainment.

The ruins of the old factory had become the place for community festivities and the sound of a chamame -the popular music of the region - filled the air and moved people to dance.

The afternoon turned to dusk as the MC introduced local performers, politicians talked about the project and Teresa Parodi finished her concert. Eduardo felt fortunate to be in his village and felt himself relaxing. He looked around and realized while he was travelling the world and living in Buenos Aires, a new generation of children were becoming adult and bringing changes and new life to Villa Ana.

The smell of tortas fritas filled his nostrils and evoked images of steaming hot tea. He rubbed his hands briskly together as he stood up and started to walk back home to enjoy this very traditional supper with his family.