Weekly Tango Classes
Weekly classes in Edinburgh in conjunction with the ETS
If you want to learn tango as a beginner, or to continue learning at improver level, then there are weekly classes in Edinburgh 5 nights a week. The ETS works with DanceBase and Dance for All, two local studios to promote tango classes, and with local professional Tango teachers Jenny Frances and Ricardo Oria "Rumbos de Tango".
At present there are weekly classes on Monday, Tuesdays and Fridays, and a free introductory session on Sunday afternoon at the Counting House. Students at the University of Edinburgh can also go to the classes on Wednesday nights(more info)
Termly courses are given by Jenny Frances and Ricardo Oria from Buenos Aires ; and Jessie Kennedy and Monica Tamariz; There are also classes in other places given by Toby Morris, Douglas Cutt, and Danny Innarelli. They are intended to give a grounding in technique for beginners and post beginners, and help with more advanced techniques and improvisation for those with more experience though a structured term of classes. The classes also introduce the music of tango. The ETS also brings professional teachers from Europe and Argentina 10 times a year to teach more advanced technique and interpretation, and different styles(more info)
For classes in other parts of Scotland click on the Tango Scotland Tango link in the Menu
Sunday Free Introductory Class
Every Sunday afternoon at 5:45-7pm the ETS runs a free introductory class for those with no experience. With Douglas Cutt, and helpers
Date/Day: Every Sunday
Level: No experience needed
Time: 5:45-7pm
Venue: Counting House, West Nicolson St (upstairs from Blind Poet pub) [MAP]
Price: FREE thereafter £3 for entry to the evening dance
Monday - Advanced class with Jenny and Ricardo
The Monday Class is for confident dancers who would like to continue to develop their tango in a weekly class, but have already completed several terms of intermediate classes and are searching for new challenges. The class will develop dancers' technique, expression, and social dance skills, allowing them to enrich their own dance.
Date/Day: Every Monday - New term starts Monday 18th April
Level: Advanced (several terms at intermediate level)
Time: 6.30-7.30pm
Venue: The Counting House, West Nicolson Street [MAP]
Price: £5.00 (£4.00)
Booking: If you would like to be on the mailing list for this class or would like more information, please write to us at info@rumbosdetango.com.
Monday "Rumbos de Tango" at The Counting House
Practica given by Jenny Frances and Ricardo Oria. Run at The Counting House, West Nicolson Street
Date/Day: Every Monday from 3rd Oct 2005
Level: All levels
Time: 20:15-22:30
Venue:
The Counting House, West Nicolson Street
[MAP]Price: £4
Booking: Just turn up
Tuesday Classes at DanceBase
These classes are run by DanceBase , and are taught by professional tango teachers Jenny Frances and Ricardo Oria in the fantastic DanceBase Studios on the Grassmarket. They are for three levels of dancer: absolute beginner - those with no experience at all, beginner, those who have done one term, or occasional lessons, or who want to recap the basics, and improvers, those confident with the basics and wanting to progress.
Date/Day: Tue 4 Oct -Tue 6 Dec 2005
Level: Improvers(More than 1 year experience)
Time: 6-7pm
Level: Absolute Beginners
Time: 7:15-8:15:pm.
Level: Beginners (follow on from beginner's course)
Time: 8:30-9:30
Venue: DanceBase, The GrassMarket [MAP]
Price: £46 (£35) Term
Booking: Please call DanceBase 0131 225 5525.
Tuesday Classes with Danny
Classes with local teacher Danny.
Date/Day: All Year
Level: Beginners
Time: 8-9:30pm
Venue: Roxburghe Hotel, Charlotte Sq [MAP]
Price: £48 Term
Booking: info@tango-party.co.uk
Thursday Evening at Edinburgh University
These classes run by the EU Tango Society.Taught by Toby.
Date/Day: Every Thursday in Term time
Level: Beginners
Time: 6:30-8:00
Level: Intermediate
Time: 5:30-6:30
Venue: The Debating Hall, Teviot House [MAP]
Price: £2
Booking: Open class, just turn up or call 07007082646
Friday Classes at Dance for All
Three levels of classes taught by Jessie and Monica for beginners (assumes no experience at start of term), improvers/intermediate (a few months dancing to confident dancers) and intermediate/advanced (confident dancers to advanced), organised by Dance for All. The classes are followed by a 1 hr supervised practica at 10pm and milonga while an unsupervised practica is available following the beginner's class. A tango cafe runs from 8pm onwards with DVDs of tango performances being shown in the cafe and tea & coffees and treats available. Studio 2 is available 8-10.00pm for practice prior to the supervised practica and milonga. If you are unsure of your level, best to go to the improver class and see if you are ready for the intermediate. Email Jessie (j.kennedy@napier.ac.uk ) or Monica (monica@ling.ed.ac.uk ) for advice if necessary.
Date/Day: Autumn Term 2008: Fridays from 22nd August - 12th December 2008 (except October:3rd,10th,17th,24th,31st)
Level: Beginners
Time: 6.45-7.45pm Studio 1
Level: Improvers/Intermediate
Time: 7.50-8.50pm Studio 1
Level: Unsupervised Practica
Time: 8.00-10.00pm Studio 2
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Time: 8.55-9.55pm Studio 1
Level: Supervised Practica and milonga - All levels
Time: 10-12am Studio 1
Venue: Dance for All at the Theatre School , 106 St Stephen's St , Stockbridge [MAP]
Price: All classes are 1 hour duration and run on a termly basis. For the 12 week term the cost is £84 which includes entry to the cafe/practica/milonga and a discount for the block booking. If you miss a week, classes are transferable (to another appropriate level) within the same term. Drop-in classes payable on the night may be available depending on leader/follower balance at a cost of £8. Concessions are available. The practica, milonga and cafe are open to all at a cost of £4 on the door.
Booking: Discounted block cards for the term can be purchased from DFA in advance or on the first night of the term - just turn up. To book in advance please call Dance for All on 0131 226 5533 or pick up a booking form available from DFA, at the practicas or at ETS Milongas prior to start of term.
Friday Practicas at Dance for All
During August and October 2008 there will be some weeks of practica & milonga only. Dates and times detailed below. Payment for August will be £4 on the door and October by block from DFA
Date/Day: Fridays 1st, 8th & 15th August
Level: Supervised Practica - All levels
Time: 8-10pm Studio 1
Level: Milonga
Time: 10-12am Studio 1
Date/Day: Friday 3rd to Friday 31st October
Level: Supervised Practica - All levels
Time: 8-10pm Studio 1
Level: Milonga
Time: 10-12am Studio 1
Information for All Classes
NO PARTNER NEEDED. The classes generally have a balance of men and women, but this varies week to week sometimes more men (usually), sometimes more women. It is better to arrange to come with someone of the opposite sex, to help us balance numbers.
What to Wear in the classes: Wear comfortable clothing, and shoes with a leather or similar sole. Rubber soled trainers and sandals will be hard work to dance in. Women will start to dance in high heels as they gain more practice, and may choose to start wearing at the beginners class. Long skirts can also get tangled and make it difficult to see your feet when you are trying to learn some of the steps. More on clothes and shoes.
If these are not convenient, or you want to learn and it is the middle of the term then weekend workshops are the thing for you. The weekend workshops often include a complete beginners session. Otherwise, just come along to the dances and the regular dancers will show you the basics.
Full details on teaching from Toby e-mail... 0700 70 TANGO (0700 708 2646) or Ricardo e-mail...
