Now you can own or rent the "Surrender Tango" documentary

Jorge Torres & Mariela Franganillo

In the last week, I've received some wonderful emails and in-person comments from both men and women, tango dancers, novices and observers alike, thanking me for the link to the 30-minute online documentary "Surrender Tango" in the Naples Tango News. The full video was available online for free viewing only until July 26, 2010.  Now you may own or rent it through Amazon (download or DVD). Viewers comments follow! 

"Surrender Tango is a film by two-time Emmy award winning independent documentary producer Marcia Rock and explores the intimacy of the dance form through interviews with social dancers, dance teachers and performers." (from the NYC Media webpage.)

Here are the Amazon links for renting or purchasing Surrender Tango.

Permanent download is $9.95,

7-day rental is $1.99,

and the DVD is $19.95.

For RENTAL OR PURCHASE details, click on these Amazon links :

   











Comments about "Surrender Tango" from readers of Naples Tango News:

"Oh my dear, awesome that movie! Thank you."  Sylvia Dreiser Farnsworth, Naples, FL www.qibounding.com   

"I just have to let you know how much I appreciate your newsletters.  This one in particular with the 30 minute documentary.  I have watched it twice - once by myself when I started writing down the quotes and then pausing on movements of the final dance to describe them, so Scott and I could try them.  The next time was with friends who only started any kind of dancing about 6 months ago. . . They (and I of course) absolutely love this documentary and can relate all the lessons and experiences it gives to what happens in life and how you deal with it.  . . . I always knew it related to life, but this describes it so beautifully.  So much so that I am forwarding it to a few people who are a little scared to experience life fully, in the hope that they can get involved."  Penny May, Ft. Myers, FL

"Thanks for including the film 'surrender tango' in your newsletter.  Boy, Jorge and Mariela...what sensuality they have together.  When they dance together, no one can come close....."  Marsha Kramer, Twighlight Tango Cafe, Sarasota 

"This morning I was in some sort of funky mood. This video took care of that and many other things."  Alla Tango, Chicago

"Btw, I enjoyed . . . "Surrender Tango" and I forwarded it to some of my good friends, tango and not tango ones; makes it so inspiring, understandable and inviting for about anybody. Thank you so much for that!""  Marcel Veillette, Montreal 

Tango Show - "Eras del Tango" August 28 in Miami Beach

On Saturday, August 28, 2010, Naples Tango will enjoy a field trip to Miami Beach to see this fabulous tango show, with Jeremias Massera and Mariela Barufaldi, and other great artists listed in the press release below.  We will see the show, go to dinner together, and then to Milonga "La Baldoza" in nearby Aventura with the stars of the show. If the group wants, can even arrange lodgings where we can get a special group rate, or you can drive back to Naples.

Contact me to reserve your tickets with the Naples Tango group, purchasing directly from the producers (without Ticketmaster fees).  Reserve now to get best seats!  $36, $42, or $48.  
Helaine 239-776-6535  htreitman@gmail.com

Here are details about the show (press release):

"ERAS DEL TANGO combines dance, music, vocals and visuals, bringing to life the rich history of Argentina’s most famous dance.

"Tango Axis presents Eras del Tango
Saturday, August 28th, 2010
5:30 pm and 8:30 pm
Colony Theatre
1040 Lincoln Rd Miami Beach, FL 33139

"Miami Beach, FL July 10th, 2010— Following their debut performance in the City of Miami in 2009, Tango Axis returns with their newest tango show, Eras del Tango, at the Colony Theatre in Miami Beach. Argentine Tango takes center stage August 28th, as Eras del Tango creatively transports us on a journey through its most influential eras.

"Originating in Argentina with African roots as candombe, tango migrated to Europe where it found refinement and elegance. Tango then returned to the dance halls of Argentina, where it gained popularity with salon tango and milonga. Now traditional tango merges with modern dance, giving birth to the sophistication, sensuality, and passion of the tango show of today, among the world’s most recognized dance forms.

"The show features three professional tango couples, each with their individual style, full of seduction and romance, performing group numbers that explode with versatility. The dancers include producer/directors Jeremias Massera and Mariela Barufaldi, and the award-winning teams of Diego Blanco and Ana Padron, and Jerry and Christine Perez. Audiences will also enjoy classic tango songs filled with passion and nostalgia by vocalist Cristina Longo. Preview what is in store at the website www.TangoAxis.com (click on videos).
The stage is shared by a live, 5-piece orchestra, which showcases the instrument of the tango—the bandoneón—played by musical director Miguel Arrabal. Mr. Arrabal is accompanied by Jorge Vernieri (piano) and Hector Pineda (acoustic bass) who are both active musicians with the nationally acclaimed show Forever Tango, along with Elias Garnik (violin) and Alejandro Kutsukos (percussion).

"Don’t miss this unique entertainment coming to Miami Beach in August. Appropriate for all ages, audiences will be enchanted by this passionate, sensual, and at times comic portrayal of South America’s most popular dance, Argentine Tango.

"Tickets: There are two show times: 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm, Saturday, August 28th. Tickets start at $36, and are now on sale at the Colony Theatre box office on Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, phone: (305) 674-1040. Tickets may also be purchased online through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling toll-free, 1 (800) 745-3000."

Contact me to reserve your tickets with the Naples Tango group, purchasing directly from the producers (without Ticketmaster fees).  Reserve now to get best seats!  $36, $42, or $48.

Helaine 239-776-6535  htreitman@gmail.com

Fireworks!

How would you like it if, when July 4th cookouts and parades are over and forgotten, you could still turn on the fireworks whenever you desired? For the rest of your life? (I can help you achieve that!)

While you reflect on this possibility, I invite you to click on the photo or link below for my 4th of July gift to you, a video of a tango performance by one of my favorite couples of artists, Melina Brufman and Claudio Gonzalez; for me there are low-key pyrotechnics going on here!:

"Tango Bar" (1988)

Last night I watched "Tango Bar" (Raoul Julia, Valeria Lynch, Rubén Juárez, music Attilio Stampone) with my Queens - my intermediate women students. Haven't seen that film in over 10 years! Classy potluck dinner, great wines, great film, great company till 2 a.m.

Above is my favorite scene from the film.

En Tus Brazos - tango animation

I'll bet you've never seen an animation like this one!

Another exquisite example of Villa Urquiza style tango

Adrian and Amanda Costa, in France.
For more examples of Villa Urquiza style, click "older posts".

Intermediate & Pre-Intermediate Tango Mini-course

Dates:  Every Tuesday, April 6-27.

Time:   8-9:30 p.m.

Instructors:  Helaine Treitman, and Jeremias Massera from Argentina

Place:  Dance Arts, 5610 Yahl St. (off Pine Ridge Rd.), Naples

For further information and to receive an enrollment form with all the details, please send an email to Helaine at htreitman@gmail.com or call 239-776-6535.  

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Jeremiah will be also be available for PRIVATE LESSONS on Tuesdays before class. Contact Helaine for price info and to book your appointment at 239-776-6535 or at htreitman@gmail.com.