Weekly Tango Classes
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If you want to learn tango as a beginner, or to continue learning, 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 ; Jessie Kennedy and Monica Tamariz and Louise and Willie; There are also classes in other places given by Toby Morris, Douglas Cutt, and other teachers. 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) AUGUST 2010 IN THE MERLIN, MORNINGSIDE RD [MAP]
Price: FREE thereafter £3 for entry to the evening dance
Monday "Rumbos de Tango Studio Night" at The Counting House
Tango modules and Practica given by Rumbos de Tango: Jenny Frances and Ricardo Oria. Run at The Counting House, West Nicolson Street. See Rumbos de Tango for more info
Mondays 2nd & 9th August NO studio night due to Edinburgh Festival.
Mondays 16th, 23rd & 30th August, Monday Studio night ON as usual, but in Pilrig St Paul's Church Hall.
Date/Day: Every Monday - SEE ABOVE FOR AUGUST 2010
Level: Level varies
Time: 18:30-22:30
Venue:
The Counting House, West Nicolson Street
[MAP]Tuesday Classes at DanceBase
These classes are run by DanceBase in the fantastic DanceBase Studios on the Grassmarket. The classes are taught by Louise and Willie. They are for 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: From 13th April to 29th June 2010
Level: Beginners
Time: 6-7pm
Level: Improvers
Time: 7:15-8:15:pm.
Level: Intermediates
Time: 8:30-9:30
Venue: DanceBase, The GrassMarket [MAP]
Booking: Please call DanceBase 0131 225 5525.
Wednesday "Rumbos On Wednesdays" at St Paul's Church Hall
'Tango Basics'' courses, the classes are presented in three week themed modules. Modules: Walking & Rhytm; Ochos & Pivots; Giros & Turns; The cross & variations; Milonga basics; Vals Basics. See Rumbos de Tango for more info
Date/Day: Wednesdays - check dates in the news / google calendar
Time: 6.45pm till 7.45pm
Venue: Pilrig St Paul's Church Hall, Pilrig St, Edinburgh [MAP]
Price: single class: £6.50; three week module: £18
Thursday Evening at Edinburgh University
EUTS class + practica. Taught by Tom & Julieta.
Date/Day: Every Thursday in Term time
Level: All levels one to one class
Time: 7-7:30
Level: Improvers/Intermediates general class
Time: 7:30-8:45
Level: Supervised practica
Time: 8:45-9:30
Venue: Highland Room, The Pleasance, 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ [MAP]
Price: £1/£2
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. If you are unsure of your level, best to go to the improver class and see if you are ready for the intermediate. The classes take place in Studio 1 and are followed by a 2hr milonga from 10.00pm-12.00am. An assisted practica takes place in Studio 2 from 8.00pm-10.00pm free to students attending classes with a tango cafe from 8pm onwards with DVDs of tango performances, tea & coffee and treats available.
Email Jessie (j.kennedy@napier.ac.uk ) or Monica (monica@ling.ed.ac.uk ) for advice if necessary.
Date/Day: Autumn Term 2010: Fridays from 3rd September - 17th December 2010, excluding 22nd and 29th October mid-term break May
Level: Beginners, Improvers/Intermediate and Intermediate/Advanced Classes in Studio 1 (Ground floor)
Time: 6.45-7.45pm - Beg, 7.50-8.50pm - Imp/Int and 8.55-9.55pm Int/Adv
Practica, 8.00-10.00pm Studio 2 (Downstairs)
Milonga - All welcome, 10.00pm-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. The Autumn will run as a 14 week block 3/9-17/12 with mid-term break the weeks of 22 + 29/10 for beginners, 14 Classes £112 (full price) £98 (conc). For imporvers and intermediate/advanced the term will run as 2 * 7 week blocks, 3/9-15/10 and the 5/11-17/12, 7 CLASSES - £56/£49. The cost includes class, refreshments, practica & milonga. 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 £9 full price and £8 concession. The practica, milonga and cafe are open to non-students 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.
Saturday Tango Sphere
Aimed at post-beginners and organised by students for all Edinburgh tango dancers. Couples from the group (Apostolos, Brian M, David, Jocelyn, Julieta, Milly, Peter) from the Edinburgh tango scene will rotate every one or two weeks, and will prepare a module on a topic of their choice..
Tea, coffee and cakes available.
Date/Day: Every Saturday in Term time
Level: Post Beginner Class. Practica for all levels
Time: Class 2:00-3:00pm
Time: Practica 3:00-5:00pm
Venue: Catholic Chaplaincy Centre, 23/24 George Square [MAP]
Price: £3 (£2) for class or practica only, £5 (£3) for both
Private Classes
To arrange a private class get in touch with Jenny and Ricardo e-mail....
There is sometimes an option to take private classes with visiting teachers - for details look into Workshops section of this website
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 help you to find a suitable class or practica.
Full details on teaching from Toby or Ricardo e-mail...
