Casa Artista Grand Opening Nov. 29, 2009
The grand opening of Casa Artista, this magnificent masterpiece brought to fruition by Tango Bali founder Stefani K.. gave no less than international Tango stars Laila Rezk and Leandro Oliver in one unforgettable evening of pure Tango magic. The affair was even made top notch with the attendance of Ambassador Javier Sanz de Urquiza, the Argentinean ambassador to Indonesia and Bali's top commander-in-chief Panglima KODAM.
Guests from around the region and residents alike mingled with one another in the sprawling courtyard decorated with nice beautiful table set-up amidst the backdrop of an Olympic-sized swimming pool and balcony with a grand art deco design to greet owner, Stefani K. for a wonderful achievement.
The event has all the elements of class and sophistication. Kudos to Stefani's lovely daughter, Aylin, who helped in setting up with the physical arrangement. An artist herself like her mom, Aylin, did a wonderful job in bringing about the artistic aspect of organization.
Spotted in the crowd were Brazilian plastic surgeon Dr, Marco, who came all the way from Singapore with five other friends. They came to attend the festivities and joined the workshops conducted by Laila and Leandro. The Tango Bali Club members came in full force headed by Gianfranco Boca with erstwhile partner Anton,. Husband and wife Peter and Galina Brouwer were seen as well. Great to see Peter back in top shape.! Pablo Filomena joined Stefani at the presidential table where they entertained Ambassador de Uruqiza and the couple dancers. Anama Salsman, came with an invited friend ditto with Mimi Ingkirawang and Iris Patrizia who joined other TBC members, David and Maria, Ana Macy and Doug Macy, Nigel and Kathy, Doris, Sabine Kauffman, Bridgette, Rama surya with his Chinese find, Ying and Ana, Pablo's current flame. Of course, TBC's very good friends Paul and Tina drom Dubai, came and gave their support. It was nice to have them in this event.
There were less than a hundred people who came and they were all treated to a sumptuous dinner of combined Western and Indonesian delicacies specially prepared by Sunset chef, Rai. The food was terrific from the salads, to sausages, a variety of pastas, satay of chicken and pork as well as grilled chicken, beef and lamb to complete the Argentinean "parillada." An appetizing, to-die-for mango pudding with sago was served for dessert.
Immediately after dinner, the guests were treated to a special presentation by members and guests who did a showcase on Tango. David and Maria their Piazzolla masterpiece Adios Nonino. Husband and wife are getting better each time they come out to perform. Well, with constant practice, where else are you headed for but to perfection. And David and Maria did just that.
The second number gave way to a surprise presentation when TBC's very own Ana Macy for the first time performed with visiting Singapore-based, Filipino tanguero Dennis. The dancing couple did a nuevo classic to the tune of Libedinsky's El aire en mis manos. Everyone was in a state of shock when they saw Ana danced and performed to her heart's content complete with emotions. Call it her baptism of fire. But she did great ditto with Dennis who gave a very good lead.
