Due to circumstances beyond the control of the organizer, and with my deep, personal regret, Fernando Galera & Vilma Vega will be unable to travel to meet their engagement at TPQN.

However, I am pleased to announce that Mario Consiglieri and Anabella Diaz Hojman will be stepping in to fulfill their obligation. At this late date, it will be impossible to offer options for registrants to switch their schedules, but Mario and Anabella have graciously accepted to teach within the publicized class descriptions and levels.

Mario & Anabella have been a professional couple since 2004 and I've personally watched them grow as artists and teachers over the years. They bring a serious motivation for continued learning and growth, and I know those taking classes with them will enjoy their personalities, style and wealth of information they've gained from years of touring, teaching, and performing all over the globe.

In its 3^rd year, TPQN is working hard to be a great destination for social dancers that want to learn with important teachers, and dance all night among friendly people. This year we've rolled up our sleeves to try and exceed your expectation to do both. Here's some of what we offer:

• A unique and exceptional instructor line-up. These guys aren't teaching anywhere else in the US in the near future, so this will be THE place to see and experience what they have to offer.
• DJs extraordinaire. Seasoned pros that can spin traditional tandas to set the mood and keep your feet moving all...night...long.
• It's a lot to pack in to a weekend. Understood. That's why all activities are under one roof in a convenient location that has lots of easy access to transportation, dining, and shopping.
• We want to fill your program, but give you room to dance. New venue, separate classrooms with great floors and good sound, and of course, fabulous teachers to inspire you.
• The DC Tango Community has come together to support the fest and we want you to leave with the impression that we're a genial place to come for Tango. We get it's tough to be a visitor at a milonga and have plans to build a social network at the festival. And there'll be a Hospitality Suite every night where people can mingle (and nosh) away from the dance floor to get to know each other better.

So Why Not? An engaging teacher roster, with lots of dancing, in a fab place — what's not to like — Don't miss out, join us!