Dancing for Schools

A Tango Festival & Silent Auction

to Benefit Dance Education

 

Philadelphia *  March-May, 2006

Featured on "Crossover" Sat, April 29, 11:30am

on WRTI (streaming & archived)

 

 

Mitten Hall (above) -- Home of the Main Event:
The Mighty Milonga

Saturday, May 13, 2006 -- 8:00 pm - 3:00 am

Argentine tango music & dance performances,

Live music for dancing, Silent auction,

Elegant refreshments & decor

Other Events:

• Argentine Tango Dance Workshops with Angeles Chanaha and Michael Nadtochi

Sat May 13, 12:30-3:45 pm

 

• Argentine Tango Music Workshop for musicians and dancers with Los Chantas Tango Quartet

Sat May 13, 4-5:30 pm

 

• Milongas on Friday, May 12, and Sunday, May 14 

For info, visit Festival Details or

Schedule at a Glance

 

Register early for best prices

 
Senior, student and volunteer discounts

All fees include a tax-deductible portion.

  

Mitten & Pearson Halls are wheelchair accessible

 

Above:  The kind of project this festival supports.  Temple graduate student and children from the Gen. George C. Meade Elementary School in North Philadelphia dance as part of the Temple-Meade Dancing for Literacy Project

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Dancing for Schools proceeds support projects of the NDEO/Temple University Center for Research in Dance Education to improve dance education nationwide, including dance programs in K-12 schools, helping teachers integrate dance into their curriculum, conducting dance education research, and informing the public about the benefits of dance for people all ages.

Dancing for Schools is presented by the NDEO/Temple University Center for Research in Dance Education, the Boyer College of Music and Dance at Temple University, and the Philadelphia Tango Community.

NDEO = National Dance Education Organization

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