Casa del Milagros - House of Miracles

'Casa de milagros (“House of miracles”) is based in an eighteenth-century hacienda located in lamay, peru within the sacred valley of the Incas. Snow-capped peaks and organic gardens and flowers surround us.'

If you haven't heard of Casa del Milagros yet, here's a snippet from their site...

The Beginning In 1995 Mama Kia visited Cusco, Peru and was moved by the plight of abandoned and orphaned children.   She spent several months feeding them in parks but realized that they needed much more than nutrition, they needed education, medical treatment, the feeling of family and most of all…love.
Three years later, after the death of her grandson Chandler Sky Patton, Kia along with her daughter Marie Patton and son-in-law Allen created the Chandler Sky Foundation – In Loving Memory of Chandler Sky.
“After Chandler’s passing we had so much love to give that we decided to put it into other children who were not fortunate enough to have parents to love them.”
Chandler Sky Foundation was founded with the help of Oasis Preserve International and from many others who have given financially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Our Mission The purpose of Casa De Milagros is to nourish the mind, body and spirit of orphaned children and instill in them a sense of self-esteem and self-worth.
Our orphanage is a unique healing home where we encourage growth by providing the children with proper health, a good education, art, and recreational and social activities. At Casa de Milagros the children and adults live as a single family, in an atmosphere filled with love and creativity. Living within a cooperative environment all of our children learn how to manage interpersonal relationships, respect each other, and use non-offensive verbal communication. We are a home where children can be children.

Perhaps if you know of someone going to Peru on their travels to South America could I ask you to stop by with some goodies...

Site link: http://casademilagrosperu.org/about/

Facebook link: http://www.facebook.com/casademilagros?sk=wall

You can make a difference.
“Dance, when you're broken open. Dance, if you've torn the bandage off. Dance in the middle of the fighting. Dance in your blood. Dance when you're perfectly free.”
― Rumi

Sydney Tango Festival - 28th September - 3rd October 2011

Sydney Tango Festival is dedicated solely to Tango Salon. If you haven't been to Sydney yet to see our beautiful city... and you love Tango then this may be a date that you might want to place in your Tango Diary.

"Sydney Tango Festival celebrates 'the Tango of Embrace' – close, intimate and romantic, with its rich culture and codes".

Teachers include: Fabián Peralta and Lorena Ermocida, Javier Rodríguez and Andrea Missé, Sebastián Missé and Andrea Reyero and Joaquín Amenábar.



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Tango Embrace now in Collaroy

All Tango Embrace Students - this week Tuesday 13th & Thursday 15th classes will be held at The Avalon Studio. SMS or Email Margarita to confirm your spot by Monday if possible - thank you.

EXCITING NEW VENUE: COMMENCING TUESDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER MASONIC HALL, 1183 Pittwater Road, Collaroy
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Tuesdays: 7pm - 8pm Fundamentals Class, 8pm - 9pm, Intermed/advanced Collaroy - Practica from 9pm - 10pm
Thursdays: 7pm - 8pm Fundamentals Class, 8pm - 9pm intermed/advanced

Avalon Studio - Practica from 9pm - 10pm Saturday 17th September - 3rd Saturday of the month: 8pm - 12mn

SEAFORTH MILONGA. This is an exclusive venue, with a huge dance floor & traditional music as you find in Buenos Aires. The bar is open, snacks, tea & coffee is provided. This month it is FANCY DRESS let's celebrate Spring and have some fun Address: Seaforth Bowling Club, Kirkwood Avenue, Seaforth (off Wakehurst Pkway)Cost: $20 - part proceeds go to Bolivian Orphans through Compassion Australia and other charities - Thank you

NB: There will be no Friday (1st Friday Month) Night Milonga in October due to the SSF but please watch for our next "roaming venue" Friday 4th November

Other Monthly Activities:
Wednesday 5th October Workshop Intensive 7.30pm - 10pm. The subject: Milonguero turns left & right plus Volcadas in close embrace continued - The Austrian Club 20 Grattan Crescent, Frenchs Forest Cost $25 Please call, text or send us an email to book for workshop 0407 017 538 margarita1@iprimus.com.au Sunday 18th September at 2.15pm

EUROFEST - Tango Embrace has a time slot for a Tango Demonstation - please contact me to find out more or to register to perform.This is a fun afternoon so don't miss it! The festival is held in the park opposite the Austrian Club at the end of Bantry Bay Road Frenchs Forest TANGO EMBRACE Margarita & Guy 0407 017 538

Byron Bay - Big Fish Milonga - Neville Waisbrod - 9th-12th September 2011

Neville Waisbrod from New Zealand, who teaches traditional milonguero tango will be offering some special classes this weekend.... (suitable for all levels)(he is also available for privates until next Monday 13th Sept..)
Class 1. Friday 9th Sept 5pm - 6.30pm Byron Bowls Club
Class 2. Sunday 11th Sept 5.30pm - 6.30pm Big Fish and then the BIG FISH Milonga 6.30pm -10pm Sunday 11th Sept (under the Byron Cinema)BYO drinks and snacks
Neville will also be here for the next MONDAY at the Bowls Club Monday 12th Sept 4pm-5pm Beginners 5pm-7pm guided practica (intermediate) each session is $10 see you on the dance floor
Phone: Jan Rae: 0409604405

Workshops at Port Macquarie with Damian & Hosi - September 10-11 2011

September 10/11 - 2011 - if you haven't visited Port Macquarie yet, this is a great weekend to do so. Damian and Hosi will be giving workshops and private lessons as well as a demonstration at the Saturday night Milonga. Port Macquarie is about four and a half hours north of Sydney, and is a lovely weekend away.



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