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Artistic Saturdays, Paint Filete
At the end of 19th Century, ¨Filete¨ was born in Buenos Aires as a way of decorating carriages and buses. Today, the art form continues to thrive, and has become a part of the city´s culture. Would you like to learn more about this unique style? Immerse yourself in an authentic cultural experience by making your own picture. Use bright, bold colors to bring to life a three-dimensional image, the essence of the style. A wise person once said that ¨Filete¨ is a happy thought that paints itself. Explore this amazing art, typical of Buenos Aires, and take home your own art work!
About the Guide
MIGUEL ANGEL POLIZZI:
Allow me to introduce myself. I am a fileteador (a professional in the fine art of "Filete") and actor. While humming a tango, I´m going to show you how to express yourself through this wonderful art. I´ll try to transmit the spirit of "Filete" because it is an important part of our cultural identity. Do not be scared when you get into my workshop; it´s a bit untidy. I have a bohemian soul...that´s the way it is!
Saturday 13.30 hs - Advance Reservation Required
U$S 60.- Minimum Pax: 2
+54 (11) 4362-6349
Defeat Jetlag, the Spa Awaits
Long trips can be exhausting, and sometimes, after arriving, you need several days to get over jet lag and let your body adjust. To help you through the adjustment, we recommend that you treat yourself to a relaxing experience. What better way to relax than with a good massage and soothing bath! Isabel will welcome you with a massage and simple exercises that stimulate breathing and liberate the energetic centres. Following your massage, weather permitting, slip into an outdoor hydro-massage bath. Here, those long hours of travel, and any worries or discomforts dissolve. Following such a lovely day, fresh and revitalized, you will be ready to enjoy Buenos Aires.
About the Guide
ISABEL F. MARTIN:
Let me introduce myself. For many years I have been giving massages. I like to treat the body with supreme sensitivity and care so that you experience the maximum amount of pleasure and physical benefits. I am a body therapist and a specialist in yoga and massage therapy. Let me help you to relax. Leave behind your problems and you will get much more from your experience in Buenos Aires!
On Sunday, Family Asado
Anyone who visits San Telmo can go to a parrilla (Steak House) and eat delicious grilled meats. Few visitors, however, have the opportunity to partake in an asado, an Argentina BBQ, in the company of an Argentine family.
We invite you to share in this unique cultural experience. It begins with a trip to the market to meet our butcher, a local expert in Argentine beef, who will show us the different cuts of meat. Then we will go to meet the Paz family, who will show us the best way to prepare the fire. Meanwhile, we will prepare chimichurri, a spicy sauce that accompanies all asados. While we work, we will sip excellent Argentine wines or beer and listen to music. When the meat is ready, we will enjoy the fruits of our labor, in a light and fun atmosphere. Join us for an authentic, unforgettable experience, and take home the secrets that you learn.
About the Guide
AGUSTINA PAZ:
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Agustina Paz. My family and I would be happy to have you join us. We are natives of La Boca, and are big fans of Boca Juniors soccer. We love to watch the games on Sundays during asados, while we cheer, argue and drink wine. Join me, my boyfriend, my two brothers, my sister and my mother, in my home in San Telmo and enjoy the festivities.
Tango for Parents and Children
Imagine your little ones hugging each other as if they were giant teddy bears. Immediately they will love the "hug of tango," and you’ll love watching them. Playing several games to introduce them to the typical dance, the miracle will happen soon: we will see our lovely children dancing tango. Parents can also be involved in this game, taking their first steps in tango while helping their children. We are going to guide, dance and play with the whole family. In no time, you will all be experts. Your children will be eager to dance in the Milongas (traditional tango houses), along with their parents!
About the Guide
MERCEDES FRASSIA
MERCEDES FRASSIA
Allow me to introduce myself. I am a tango lover. A few years ago, I moved to San Telmo (the center of tango) for my love of the dance. I have two beautiful granddaughters, but they do not live in Buenos Aires. When I participate in this activity with children, I imagine I am playing with my own grandchildren, trying to introduce them to my passion.
Let’s Go Tango Together
A “Milonga” is a tango club. These clubs are magical places, if you understand how to navigate them. The dancers all know and follow strict rules and codes that have existed since the start of tango. These codes apply to the general surroundings and behaviors, and especially to the dance floor. There are very specific ways that a man will ask a woman to dance, approach her and embrace her. Are you familiar with these rules? Have you ever successfully followed them? If you are not able to recognize the subtle signs that are always passing through, and not able to properly invite a person to dance, you will spend the night as a spectator, or at best, dance only with beginners. To avoid getting off to a bad start, we recommend that you accompany us to a milonga. We will dance with you and help you to learn the codes. We will also introduce you to our friends who undoubtedly will ask you to dance with them. This experience will help you to begin to a build a circle of dance partners that will serve as the foundation for many unforgettable nights of dancing Tango.
About the Guide
Daily, we attend “Milongas”. We understand and use the codes, specific rules that have never been written down or published, only passed from tango dancer to tango dancer. And today, we want to pass them to you, so that you can share our passion for tango…
Milonga GAY
In the origins of the Tango when it was only danced in brothels and it was a boldness to embrace so closely a woman, the men dance among them. Afterwards, they show off with prostitutes. Today, between the Milongas that take place in Buenos dawns, we can find " The Marsháll" , the Gay Milonga, one of the most sophisticates ones.
Both gay and straight couples are ready for ripping up the dance floor. The best dancers. Lets us go together, so we can share this unique experience.
About the Guide
Daily, we attend “Milongas”, but we love " The Marsháll": we are able to dance Tango without fixed rolls and we can delight ourselves admiring some of our best dancers, most of then professional, that not dare to dance tango in other places. An unloseable experience that we want to share with you.
Tango Taxi Dancer
Is his your first visit to the Milonga? We invite you to go with an experienced dance partners. In that way you will be sure you are not going to stay seated as a simple spectator or only dance with other newcomers who do not know the rules either!
A perfect choice to avoid a bad beginning. Your dancing partner will dance with you all night and will transmit the codes that rule this new world which you are approaching. In his company, you will feel protected and ready to meet your first dancers and choose among the best ones. And most important you will dance until the dawn knowing that he will be able to return as much times as you want. Welcome to Milonga!
About the Guide
Our dancers have been our friend for years. They represent an ample range of the styles, ages and physical characteristics so you can choose your dancer and feel comfortable, something that is important when you are trying to find partner to dance. They have been dancing tango for years. And they will be very please to initiate you in a passion that has no return.