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The Boston Tango Festival will be held from Wednesday, June 15th to Sunday, June 19th, 2005 in Boston and Cambridge.

A detailed Schedule of events is available for selecting individual classes.

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Wednesday: Registration 6pm-8 then Opening Ceremony Milonga 8:30-12, Zero Arrow
Thursday: Reg 9:45am then Classes 10:15-5:45 Boston Ballet, Milonga 8:30-12Zero Arrow
Friday: Reg 9:45 then Classes 10:15-5:45 Boston Ballet, Cruise 9:30pm-1 Boston Harbor
Saturday:Reg 9:45 thenClasses 2-6 Ballet, Classes 12:15-5:15 Calderwood, Milonga 8:30-12 Arrow
Sunday: Reg 12:15 then Classes 12:30-4:15 Boston Ballet, Closing Milonga 7:30-11:30 Zero Arrow

 

Events:

Opening Day and Registration Wednesday's registration, opening reception and introduction to the masters, followed by the first milonga. Registration will be from 6 pm to 8 PM. Walk-in registration is available at the Boston Ballet before the each day's first class.
NOTE: Online registration is now closed. However, advance registration prices are still available if you register in person at the Zero Arrow Theatre on Wednesday, June 15th between 6:00 and 8:00 PM.
Classes Thursday and Friday classes will be held from 10:15-5:45 at the Boston Ballet in Boston's historic South End. Saturday classes will take place both at the Boston Ballet (2-6pm) and the Calderwood Pavilion(12:15-5:15), around the corner from the Boston Ballet. Sunday Classes, including the day special 2 hour master class will be held 12:30-4:15 at the Boston Ballet. See the detailed schedule for class listings.
Milongas Nightly milongas will give you plenty of opportunity to show off your old moves and practice your new ones. Friday night's milonga will be truly moving. No, really - we'll be dancing around Boston on our "Milonga on the Sea" Tango and Salsa Cruise! All Other nights we will be at Zero Arrow. Saturday's milonga will feature live music.
Cruise From 9:30 pm 'till 1:00am Friday, dance under the stars on our Tango on the Sea Milonga Cruise. There will be two levels of nonstop dancing - one for Tango and one for Salsa! Last year, this event sold out! Pre-registration is Required.
Closing Day The week long festivities will close on Sunday with a 2-hour class taught by all masters, a Gaucho milonga, and a closing show. The milonga goes 'till 11, and music will play throughout.

Rates -
Online registration is now closed. However, advanced registration prices are still available if you register in person at the Zero Arrow Theatre on Wednesday, June 15th between 6:00 and 8:00 PM.

Advanced Rate Until June 15th 8PM Door
FULL 5 DAY SUPER PASS*- BUY EARLY AND SAVE

Includes all Classes, all Milongas, Opening Night Celebration, Saturday Night Milonga Show, Tango on the Sea Milonga Cruise & Sunday Cookout, Milonga and Show

$225 $250
ALL CLASSES JUMBO PASS:

Full 4-Day Pass for classes on Thursday-Sunday

$180 $200
ALL MILONGA PASS:

Opening Night, Thurs Milonga, Friday Cruise, Saturday Showcase, Sunday Closing Show

$95 $110
WEDNESDAY PASS:

Opening Night Milonga with Showcase by Argentine Masters. Cash Bar. Music by DJ Robin Thomas.

$20 $25
THURSDAY

All Thursday classes and Milonga

$75 $85

Thursday classes only

$65 $75

Thursday Milonga includes show w/Boston’s favorite Local area performers. Cash Bar. Music by DJ Tine Herreman

$20 $25
FRIDAY

All Friday classes and the Tango on the Sea Milonga Cruise

$80 $90

Friday classes only

$65 $75

Tango on the Sea Cruise. Tango on 1 deck, Salsa on another. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the dock. Music by DJ Keith Elshaw

$25 $35
SATURDAY

All Saturday classes with Milonga Showcase

$70 $80

Saturday classes only

$50 $60

Saturday Milonga Showcase featuring Showcase performance by Argentine Masters and Live Music. Cash Bar. DJ Shahrukh Merchant

$25 $30
SUNDAY

All Sunday classes and Closing Celebration

$50 $60

Sunday classes only

$30 $40

Sunday Night Closing Ceremony featuring Showcase performance by Argentine Masters. Cash Bar. DJ David Liu

$20 $25
INDIVIDUAL CLASSES by ARGENTINE MASTERS $20
per class

$25
per class

INDIVIDUAL CLASSES by GUEST INSTRUCTORS $15
per class
$20
per class
SPECIAL WEEKEND PASS - ONLY AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME

Friday night Cruise, Saturday Classes and Milonga Show, Sunday Classes and Closing Milonga Celebration

$125 for a limited time

* Students receive a 20% discount on all rates, ID required.

Venues (see maps)

The Zero Arrow Theatre

A.R.T. Zero Arrow Theatre [directions]
0 Arrow Street
Cambridge - Near Harvard Square

Milonga: Wed, Thurs, Saturday, Sunday

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The Boston Ballet Studios

Boston Ballet in the South End [directions]
19 Clarendon Street
Boston - Near the Boston Commons

Classes: Thurs - Saturday

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The Calderwood Pavilion

The Stanford Calderwood Pavilion [directions]
At the Boston Center for the Arts
527 Tremont St.
Boston - Near the Boston Ballet

Classes: Saturday

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Official transportation for the festival is being provided by Elias Transportation. They can be reached at 617.680.0870. Please mention the festival when you give them a call. Other taxi information is available from the City of Boston website.