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May 10, 2007
tango tea dance surprise
I’m in Mendoza at the wonderful Cavas Wine Lodge and just read an press release announcing the resumption of the London Waldorf's Tango Tea Dances. They start on June 10th and are part of the hotel's 100th anniversary celebrations.
Years ago; well before I was writing for a living, a brunch trip at the Waldorf’s Palm Court was a regular treat. On leaving we’d often catch a glimpse of the tea dancers who lost no time in getting on the floor. We discussed staying on several different occasions but it seemed silly because no-one could conceive of being able to eat so soon after such enormous and satisfying Sunday Brunches.
Dancers at the Waldorf's Palm Court
(c) Carole Edrich, 2007
I made enquiries about the Waldorf Tea Dances in January this year as I thought it might make an interesting article. It was disappointing to hear that the events had stopped running several years ago when the Palm Court closed for renovation.
Their resumption is stunningly synchronistic. I’ll be back in London and looking for more London based stories less than two weeks before the event. The tango shoes I’ve ordered should have arrived and it will be a wonderful opportunity to dress up.
Ripening grape in the Cavas vineyards
(c) Carole Edrich, 2007
It’s great that the gorgeous Cavas has a good wifi connection. I’ll pitch Ballet.co and Dance Today tonight. If I won it, it would be another dream commission. The combination of two of my passions (dance and writing) with excellent food and the company of a friend would make a wonderful Sunday.
Watch this space…
Waldorf Tango Teas resume on June 10th.
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