{"id":76836,"date":"2025-02-03T17:14:14","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T16:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tangopostale.com\/wp\/?page_id=76836"},"modified":"2026-02-13T15:48:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T14:48:53","slug":"qui-sommes-nous","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tangopostale.com\/en\/qui-sommes-nous\/","title":{"rendered":"Who are we ?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The FITT association<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The association FITT (Toulouse International Tango Festival)<\/strong> was created in February 2009 by a group of dancers, musicians and enthusiasts of "Argentine" tango and Latin American culture. Less than five months later, on July 1st, the first festival Tangopostale<\/strong> (contraction of \"tango\" and \"aeropostale\") symbolically opened with an Argentinian meal at the Bar des Avions, thus marking the attachment of its founding members to the human and industrial adventure of the pioneers of Transatlantic exchanges.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Since the first edition, many other themes and artists have been honored (the Other Shore (Uruguay), Carlos Gardel, Astor Piazzolla, Anibal Troilo, etc.). From the first editions, we have invited the most emblematic orchestras of today's tango, whether they are based in Europe or have crossed the oceans to join us.<\/p>\n

The festival has grown considerably, extending from 5 to 7 days in 2012 to reach its goal of\u00a010 days<\/strong>\u00a0in 2014, thus offering 2 weekends to the people of Toulouse and festival-goers who sometimes came from far away (California, Venezuela, Reunion Island, etc.).\u00a0Numerous cultural partnerships<\/strong> prestigious have allowed us to progress: Jos\u00e9 Cabanis Media Library, Toulouse Cinematheque, \u00c9cole sup\u00e9rieure d'audiovisuel (ESAV), Cin\u00e9latino, Cinespa\u00f1a, Espace Pont des Demoiselles, the Ombres Blanches bookstore, and we can now rely on partner venues such as the Saint-Cyprien Cultural Center, the Cervantes Institute, the Regional Conservatory, the Municipal Health Community... Patrons support us and, something unusual for a festival, we have in some years more than 200 members<\/strong>Our cultural action is recognized by the Academia Nacional del Tango (Buenos Aires) and the Argentine and Uruguayan governments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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A committed team<\/span>

The team is made up of around ten administrators and several year-round employees in charge of logistics, communication, administration and part of the programming. We are supported during the festival by 60 to 80 volunteers, whose commitment is essential to ensure the smooth running of the festival and allow us to offer a rich and varied edition each year. Thanks to this mobilization, we can guarantee a smooth organization and offer an unforgettable experience to festival-goers from all over.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Board of Directors 2025-2026<\/span>

\u2022 Executive Committee :
\nSylvie Bibron, president
\nFran\u00e7oise Lagi\u00e8re, Vice-President
\nJean-Marc Roure, secretary
\nJean-Jacques Labrousse, treasurer<\/p>\n

\u2022 Board of Directors:
\nBeatrice Menahesse
\nChristian Glaize
\nGilles Navarre
\nGioras Fischer
\nSerge Davy<\/p>\n

\u2022 Permanent employees:
\nPerrine Ch\u00e9n\u00e9: production, general management
\nSolange Bazely: cultural programming
\nSophie Malbreil: communication, accounting
\nVirginie D\u00e9truche: administration<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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A supportive associative network<\/span>

Beyond this internal team, we have benefited from the valuable support of local and regional associations since the creation of the festival. Today, we work more particularly hand in hand with Tangueando Toulouse and N\u00e9opostale, who contribute to the programming and logistical implementation of many events that punctuate the festival.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Spirit of the Festival Program<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
A program accessible to all<\/span><\/div>

Tangopostale takes over the streets, the gardens, brings the squares to life and makes the caf\u00e9s vibrate. The festival invites Toulouse residents and festival-goers to (re)discover the pleasure of a popular and lively tango. The range of cultural events on offer is rich and adapted to all sensibilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Quality programming<\/span><\/div>

Through a wide variety of concerts, workshops, conferences, etc., the Tangopostale festival is an opportunity to bring together renowned international artists who gravitate around the tango sphere in the pink city. We are pleased to introduce as many people as possible to their many talents and the richness of this universe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

A festive program<\/span><\/div>

The balls or milongas<\/em> are the heart of the festival, and are an opportunity for coming together and sharing in a friendly and joyful atmosphere. The many musicians, dancers and speakers present contribute to making Tangopostale a true celebration of tango and its culture for 10 days.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

A program for dancers<\/span><\/div>

With more than 100 hours of dancing in ten days, outdoors and indoors, Tangopostale offers a timeless interlude for tango enthusiasts. Traditional and neo tango intertwine for an unforgettable extended party.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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10<\/h6>festival days<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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80<\/h6>guest artists<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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100<\/h6>hours of milonga<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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80<\/h6>events<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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