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BATO in the News

Instructor Gives Back through Dance

It Takes Three to Tango

Argentine Tango Couple Show Dance Is 'More Than Movement'

Tango Duo Present ‘Harmony and Balance’ in Bloomington

Premier Tango Teacher to Headline Workshop

Tango Expert Teaches Locals

Turn on to Tango

 

BATO in the Community

IPS Theodore Potter Spanish Immersion School Demonstration

June 1, 2017

BATO presented Argentine Tango to two classes at Indianapolis Public Schools' Theodore Potter Spanish Immersion School, sharing with the students how it was through combining elements of multiple cultures that tango came to be.

***Thank you to Ms. Torres and her students for the fun and engaging opportunity to share Argentine Tango and its rich history.***

 

Testimonial: I am very happy you both made it to our school. Theodore Potter is a Spanish Immersion school and I love to give students the opportunity to have different experiences not only with what we learn in the classroom, but also from other people and places around Indiana and other Latino countries they don't know. Thank you for coming and taking the time to share your knowledge with us. -Magali Torres

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North American Simulation and Gaming Association (NASAGA) Annual Conference Presentation

October 28, 2016

BATO conducted a tango presentation for the 2016 North American Simulation and Gaming Association (NASAGA) Annual Conference on Friday, October 28, 2016. We brought together the ideas of dance and play for NASAGA members.

***Thank you to the conference organizers and NASAGA members for joining us for the fun and engaging session.***

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Kelley School of Business Workshops

January 10 and 24, 2013

BATO conducted two workshops at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business for the Master's Emerging Markets Experience Argentina class on January 10 and 24, 2013. We discussed the history, culture, and dance of Argentina.

***Thank you to the professors and students for inviting us and engaging in discussions of Argentine culture.***

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Retirement Community Demonstrations

BATO members are sharing the dance, culture, and music of Argentine Tango in the Bloomington community by hosting demonstrations at local retirement communities.

 

Demonstration Dates:

• July 25, 2013: Bloomington Nursing and Rehabilitation

 

• June 29, 2013: Redbud Hills

 

• May 28, 2013: Alterra Sterling House

 

• April 25, 2013: Golden Living Center

Testimonial: I wanted to let you know that the residents and staff really enjoyed your performance last month. The residents are still talking about it. Please keep us in mind for future visits. -Sheila Study

• March 28, 2013: Garden Villa

 

• February 7, 2013: Monroe House

Testimonial: Thank you for the fantastic dance demonstration that your group provided for our residents at Monroe House. They looked forward to the performance and spoke of it for several days. The light in the faces of my friends was a wonderful thing to see. The ladies spoke of times when the gentlement in their lives held them in their arms so gently. We are now looking forward to a Spring dance for our residents! Your inspiration is greatly appreciated. In our world volunteers such as yourselves are a treasure. Thank you! We look forward to seeing you again. -Lee Anne Fleener, MPC

 

• September 27, 2012: Meadowood Retirement Community

 

• August 22, 2012: Meadowood Health Pavilion

Testimonial: I would like to thank you and the other dancers for the performance on Wednesday night. The residents really enjoyed it and have continued to talk about it over the last few days. We really appreciated all of you taking time out of your schedule to put on a performance for our residents. If you would ever like to do it again, just give me a call. -Alicia A. Limeberry

 

• August 8, 2012: Bell Trace Health & Living Center

Testimonial: We were so pleased to have BATO visit Bell Trace Health and Living!! It was a wonderful continuing education opportunity for our residents - learning about different cultures and being exposed to their music. The performance was so energetic and fun!! The residents talked about it for weeks!! We would love to have BATO come back and visit us!! Thank you!! -Susi Turner CTRS, Director of Recreational Therapy

 

• July 17, 2012: Bell Trace Senior Living Community

 

***Thank you to the residents and communities for having us!***

 


Past News and Events

Valentine's Day Milonga at Oddball Fermentables

February 15, 2020

BATO Master Series Workshop - Dancing with the Masters

Fabian Salas & Lola Diaz

November 10 & 11, 2018

BATO Fall Concert with Redwood Tango Trio

September 7, 2018

BATO Spring Concert with Mariano Barreiro Tango Trio

March 17, 2018

BATO Partners Workshop: Nito & Elba Combinations

October 21, 2017

BATO Summer Concert with Redwood Tango Trio

August 28, 2017

Tango Presentation for Indianapolis Public Schools' Theodore Potter Second Grade Classes

June 1, 2017

Valentine's Milonga

February 11, 2017

Tango Presentation for 2016 North American Simulation and Gaming Association (NASAGA) Annual Conference

October 28, 2016

Independence Day Milonga

July 3, 2016

Harmony & Balance Workshop with Fabian Salas and Lola Diaz

April 23-24, 2016

Valentine's Milonga

February 13, 2016

Master Series Workshop with Nito and Elba Garcia

October 3-4, 2015

Independence Day Concert with Redwood Tango Ensemble

July 4, 2015

Valentine's Day Milonga

February 14, 2015

New Year's Eve Milonga

December 31, 2014

Concert Milonga with Charles Gorczynski and Scott O'Day

September 23, 2014

Master Series Workshop with Nito and Elba Garcia

July 26-27, 2014

Master Series Workshop with Brian Griffin: Vals Cruzado

March 1-2, 2014

Tango Demonstration at Bloomington Nursing Home and Rehabilitation

July 25, 2013

Tango Concert with Redwood Tango Ensemble

July 9, 2013

Tango Demonstration at Redbud Hills

June 29, 2013

Tango Demonstration at Alterra Sterling House

May 28, 2013

Tango Demonstration at Golden Living Center

April 25, 2013

Tango Demonstration at Garden Villa

March 28, 2013

2013 Harmony & Balance Workshop with Jorge Torres

March 23-24, 2013

Tango Demonstration at Monroe House

February 7, 2013

Workshops at Indiana University Kelley School of Business

January 10 and 24, 2013

BATO conducted two workshops at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business for the Master's Emerging Markets Experience Argentina class on January 10 and 24, 2013. We discussed the history, culture, and dance of Argentina.

Master Series Workshop with Graciela Gonzalez

November 3-4, 2012

Tango Demonstration at Meadowood Retirement Community

September 27, 2012

Instructor Gives Back through Dance

Article in Indiana Daily Student published on September 11, 2012

2012 Harmony & Balance Workshop with Jorge Torres

September 15-16, 2012

Concert Milonga with the Redwood Tango Ensemble!

August 29, 2012

BATO hosted a concert milonga with music played by the Redwood Tango Ensemble. It was a night of lively dancing, inspiring music, and great community. Thank you to all who were a part of the evening!

Tango Demonstration at Meadowood Health Pavilion

August 22, 2012

Tango Demonstration at Bell Trace Health & Living Center

August 8, 2012

Monthly Milonga at the Lodge

July 18, 2012

Tango Demonstration at Bell Trace Senior Living Community

July 17, 2012

Members of BATO gave a tango demonstration to the residents of Bell Trace Senior Living Community.

Monthly Milonga at the Lodge

June 20, 2012

Workshop with Brian Griffin and Fay Villanueva

February 11-12, 2012

Monthly Milongas at Serendipity Martini Bar

January-May 2012

2011 Harmony & Balance Workshop with Jorge Torres

September 10-11, 2011

Monthly Milongas at Rumba Cafe

September-December 2010

Thank you, Rumba Cafe. We will miss you.

Milonga Grande

March 27, 2010

In conjunction with the Zero Hour Tango Festival, BATO hosted the Milonga Grande, bringing together Tango communities from Lafayette, Urbana, and Cincinnati.

Zero Hour Tango Festival

March 26-27, 2010

BATO members worked hard to assist in the production and execution of the Zero Hour Tango Festival in Bloomington, IN.

Intensive Workshop with Fernanda Ghi and Guillermo Merlo

March 13-14, 2010

Tango Demonstrations and Dinners at Taste of Tango

January-February 2010

BATO members participated in demonstrations and performances for the Indianapolis restaurant, Taste of Tango.

Tango Culture Seminar Series

December 10-21, 2009

Alfredo Minetti shared insights into Tango's culture, history, and music through a weekly seminar series.

2009 Harmony & Balance Workshop with Fernanda Ghi and Guillermo Merlo

November 13-15, 2009

The workshop's milonga hosted live music from Minette Productions

A Night of Tango

May 5, 2009

Amaury de Siqueira, Orsola DiCugno, and Elise Boruvka performed at the Buskirk Chumley Theater to the music of Tangamente, produced by Minetti Productions.

Chicago Mini-Tango Festival

April 17-19, 2009

Members of BATO traveled to Chicago to participate in the Chicago Mini-Tango Festival

A Night at the Milonga Workshop with Florencia Taccetti

April 4-5, 2009

 

IU Multicultural Talent Show Demonstration

March 26, 2009

Monthly Milongas at Tutto Bene

March - December, 2007

Thank you, Tutto Bene! We will miss you.

Workshop with Brian Griffin and Fay Villanueva

Spring 2007

Founding of Bloomington Argentine Tango Organization

Spring 2006