Countdown to Brussels Tango Festival

25 Mar 2007

Thursday is the start of the Brussels Tango Festival and I’m looking forward to it. This is what my schedule looks like:

Thursday March 29
Bal: Opening Night @ Concert Noble
Friday March 30
Workshop: 19h – Giros y Boleos (with Sandy)
Bal: Exhibition Night 1 @ Albert Hall
Saturday March 31
Workshop: 13h – Canyengue (with Vanessa)
15h – Tango Vals (with Eva)
17h – Milonga (with Eva)
Bal: Exhibition Night 2 @ Albert Hall
Sunday May 1
Workshop: 13h – Tango Salon (with Eva)
17h – Ganchos (with Sarah)
Bal: Surprise and impro @ Vaudeville
Monday May 2
Bal: Closing Night @ Bains::Connective

I’ve also just ordered my Canon 50mm prime lens to take lots of pictures at f/1.8. Five days of dancing with attractive women, taking pretty pictures and obviously some more dancing. Sounds great!

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Peter Forret

Countdown to Brussels Tango Festival

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