The TANGO BALL, now in its 8th
year is the longest running, most successful event of
its kind. The TANGO BALL, is
considered one of San Diego’s most celebrated Latin
Cultural events, and contributes to the cities attraction
as an Art & Culture destination. The TANGO
BALL, is a spectacular, colorful evening filled with
music, dance a fabulous floorshow and dinner. This event
attracts local community attendance as well as National
and International guests.
In January 2004, Susan Lake formed and organized The
World
Council for Argentine Tango Events (WCARTE). As
President of this Council, along with outstanding Nationally
acclaimed Dance Educator Kathryn Irey, and Internationally
acclaimed Tango stars Fernanda Ghi and Guillermo Merlo,
presented their first event. This organization is dedicated
to the development and procurement of Latin cultural
events. The event, THE INTERNATIONAL ARGENTINETANGO
SHOWCASE/COMPETITION, was held at the historic
INN SUITES-LAFAYETTE HOTEL. This event, brought an international
clientele as well as local and state visitors to the
area as part of the upscale attractions in this redevelopment
location. The event was supported by City officials
as well as the El Cajon Business Improvement District.
The weekend featured traditional, classical and modern
dance instruction, an exciting showcase of dance competitors
with fabulous floorshows that highlighted International
and regional performers.
Susan Lake is responsible for reshaping the look of
the “Hats Off” Fashion
event held at the Four Season’s Resort Aviara
, Carlsbad, California for the Del Mar Unit of Children’s
Hospital Auxiliary . In 2003, Susan redesigned and regenerated
the sparkle in this event causing its audience and fund
raising numbers to dramatically increase.
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"Susan Lake would have been perfectly at ease being an artist in the
renaissance. Choreographer...fashion designer...consultant...speaker...
business woman - she is a blend of passion and excellence seldom found in a single person."