THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF TANGO
THANK YOU! THANK YOU for the incredible support of "The Story of Tango", the collaborative effort of many and a show we hope to see again. We will be posting some photos from the "show" on the website. (thanks to Lyn Alweis.) We had over 200 people in attendance--many, many new faces who we hope will return. The energy was incredible; everyone was upbeat; the music was fantastic; the free class got rave reviews; the Tango art was stunning; the show was incredibly received by all who attended; the milonga was one of the best we've had. Again, thanks to all of you who participated (as a spectator, helper, or participant) for your support, but more importantly, your uplifting and generous spirits!
MAY 15th - NO CLASS OR PRACTICA in Boulder - HELP NEEDED
The floor & studio are being worked on at Pearl Street Studio during the week of May 10th-17th, so there will be NO class or practica Thursday, 5/15.
If any of you can assist, help is needed:
SATURDAY, MAY 10, THROUGH SATURDAY 17, 2008
Days and Evenings during the entire week.
TASKS INCLUDE:
Repairing & Refinishing Floor
Repairing Ceilings and Walls
Light Carpentry Work
Installation of Storm Windows
Cleaning
Painting
Weeding and Outside Cleanup
If you can help, please do not reply here, but rather email Ingvar Sodal at: sodaling@norks.us or 303-443-7358.
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ONCE A MONTH
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We would like to revitalize a revised version of "the birthday dance" tradition at one practica each month.
On the third Tuesday of each month, in lieu of the Community Dance, we will be calling any dancer who has a birthday during that month, to the center of the floor. When the music begins, anyone may go up to any of these dancers and dance with them. When the DJ makes an announcement (he or she will tell us what the cue is), each couple will separate and ask another person on the sidelines to dance. This process will repeat until, hopefully, everyone is dancing. If you've ever experienced the "Snowball" dance at the Mercury Cafe, it will be similar to that. It's a lot of fun. The board has elected to do this for several months as a trial. After we've done a few, we would very much appreciate your feedback as to how you like it.
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE UPDATE
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The newly formed hospitality committee will be launching a new program each week to help new dancers feel more welcomed and comfortable. One member of the group of committee volunteers will beintroduced by the fundamentals instructor each week and will provide basic information about TC, the practicas, etc, encouraging the students to stay for the practica, if only to watch. Brochures and class assessments will be handed out and questions from the group will be solicited. We hope that a more personal touch will help relieve some of the frustration new Tango students feel. Thanks to all our Hospitality Committee volunteers!
HELP STILL NEEDED FOR MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC/MILONGA
Most of you know that our milonga and picnic at
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We will attempt to update this monthly.
We cannot accomplish this without your financial help! ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BETWEEN Jan. and June, 2008 WILL BE MATCHED by a very generous donor! (Please read message below.)
Approximate - as of 4
Goal: $90,000
Collected to Date: $60,000*
Balance: $30,000
Work scheduled to begin: TBA (Current estimate, around the first of April)
Work scheduled for completion in summer of 2008.
*This includes donations made by all clubs and individuals, as well as the current donor match dollars contributed by our donor. This is the amount of cash being held for the Cooling System.
A message from the Denver Turnverein's President, Bert Evans and Tango
"To all the Denver Turnverein Clubs, Members, and Friends,
Great news!!!
A donor has generously agreed to match, dollar for dollar, on a monthly basis, between
The Board of Directors has approved a system. We just need the funds and necessary approvals to install cooling.
Individuals: It would be only $20 ($5 a month between now and June) per member. This would result in estimated donations of $20,000. You may generously contribute directly to your club, or drop your contribution in the brown cooling fund box placed in the lobby of the Turnverein.
Large donors, wishing to make a tax deductible donation, contact
Clubs: Organize your own fund raising committee and report your monthly successes to Robert Stang or Bert Evans for the monthly matching funds. Or, assign a club member to work, as your representative, on the fund raising committee with Bert Evans and
Let's all work together to take advantage of this wonderful, once in a lifetime, $35,000 opportunity to have our new cooling system completed by June!
Sincerely,
Bert Evans and
Bob: 303.669.2762 "
(Note: Bob will be out of the country beginning Feb. 6th for about a month. During his absence, please contact Jennifer Kenyon and she will try to get your questions answered - Jennifer@tangocolorado.org )
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PHOTOS WANTED
Please contact Jennifer Kenyon if you have photos from the Snow Ball we can include in a photo album on the website - Jennifer@tangocolorado.org or jenniferkenyon@qwest.net.
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TC MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - PRORATED as of APRIL 1st
If you have not renewed your membership, you will be paying nonmember rates from this point on, until you renew.
All dues are paid to the Denver Turnverein, so please make your CHECK PAYABLE TO The Denver Turnverein. Tango
2008 Tango
$34 Single/ Individual
$24 Student (with photocopy of valid student ID)
$24Senior (65 or older)
$64 Double/Couple (2 persons living in the same household)
$78 Family (more the 2 in the same household or family)
HOW TO JOIN OR RENEW:
Current and New Members:
* Join TC or Renew your membership at either the
* Join or Renew online at www.denverturnverein.org.
* Print out the Tango Colorado membership application form from the Join page http://www.tangocolorado.org/join.aspx of the TC website and bring it to a practica or mail it to Cammie Strange (below.)
* Print out the online renewal or application form from the Turnverein's website and mail it with payment (payable to The Denver Turnverein) to our membership chairperson, Cammie Strange at
IMPORTANT NOTE TO INSTRUCTORS & DJs regarding renewal:
Anyone who teaches or DJs for TC at the Denver Turnverein or in Boulder must be a member, so make sure you renew your membership ASAP.
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PRACTICA DOOR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Free admission for a 30-minute shift! If you can help at either the
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EVENT PROMOTERS - WE NEED YOUR MAY events!
Please check your events regularly on the Website Calendar and notify events@tangocolorado.org if you have ANY changes. THANK YOU!
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May Teachers:
May DJs
5/6 Tom Stermitz
5/13
5/20 John Miller
5/27 Nick Jones
5/8
5/15
5/22 Dave Hodgson
5/29 Robert Dodier
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***Volunteers Needed***
1. Decorating Committee - Task: To enhance our TC special practicas and milongas by purchasing decorations and supplies as needed for these events (funds provided by TC) and by volunteering time or soliciting other volunteers to help setup and breakdown these
events. Questions, temporary contact: La Wanna Larson: Lawannalarson@aol.com or 720-628-5842.
2. Nominating Committee - Task: To inform TC members about the responsibilities of serving on the TC Board of Directors and to solicit volunteers to serve. Determine and present to the membership, a final list of candidates for all positions by no later than November 10th of any given year. (Elections are held in December.) Questions, contact Jeff Brenman: jeff@tangocolorado.org or (720) 363-0407.
3. Bylaw Review Committee - Task: To schedule a review of the current TC Bylaws and to submit recommendations annually to the Board of Directors. Committee is chaired by TC Vice-President. Questions, contact: Bob Stang: Bob@tangocolorado.org or (303) 669-2762.
4. Hospitality Committee - Task: To ensure our Practicas and/or Milongas in
5. Video & Music Score Library Committee - Task: Volunteer coordination and volunteers to cover the Video & Music Score Library check-out and check-in at the Denver Practicas each week. Questions, temporary contact Don Larson: Donaldlarson@gmail.com or 720-338-6715.
Attention dancers: Tango
