Edinburgh Tango Society
Tango, the sophisticated and sensual dance from Argentina, is increasing in popularity in Scotland and Edinburgh. Argentine tango is the ultimate, intimate partner dance. It is not the ballroom tango of 'Come Dancing', but an improvised social dance with a rich musical heritage. The Edinburgh Tango Society promotes tango events in Edinburgh and surrounding cities, and organises workshops, practices and dances. Anyone can take the classes whether they have danced before or not. Tango is a challenging and intensely satisfying dance and music, but most importantly it is a social activity. The ETS is a great place to make friends and become part of the international tango community. For those from elsewhere in Scotland, there are now groups organising regular practices and classes in Glasgow, Aberdeen and the Borders.
Next ETS EventsUpdated 2nd February 2012Eric Jorissen in Edinburgh10th -11th March 2012More information to come. Bookings opening soon! Firbush Tango Weekend30th March - 1st AprilThis year's ETS weekend at the Firbush Centre, on beautiful Loch Tay, will be a "tango retreat" with milongas, practicas, and (optional) outdoor activities. More info soon, or contact info@edinburghtango.org.ukEdinburgh International Tango Festival 20121st - 4th JuneBruno Tombari & Mariángeles Caamaño Corina Herrera & Octavio Fernández Jenny Frances & Ricardo Oria
Live music by Sexteto Milonguero International DJs
The Edinburgh International Tango Festival celebrates its fifth year with a wonderful bank holiday weekend of world class artists and many hours of warm, friendly dancing set in this beautiful city. Full weekend passes start at £42 (aprox €50)Thank Friday it's Tango!13th January-30th MarchThank Friday it's tango is back! The term will be broken down into 4 week blocks with 3 weeks of classes followed by 1 week with a 2hr tango therapy session. Classes will be 1hr 15 minutes instead of 1 hour: Improvers start at 7.45pm in the main dance area with Jessie and Alexia. Following the class improvers are welcome to relax or practice in the social area. Intermediate/Advanced start at 8.45pm in the social area with Apostolos and continue in the main area from 9pm with Jessie and Apostolos. Following the classes Jessie will be available for help in the social area until 10.30pm The milonga will commence at 10pm in the main area. Prices have been changed to encourage people to sign up for the 12 week term or for 4 week blocks, however, drop-in classes are still welcome. Term Class & Milonga £108/£84 conc; Term Class only £96/£78 Block Class & Milonga £40/£32; Block Class only £34/£24 Single Class & Milonga £11/£9; Single Class only £9/7 Usual delicious snacks and refreshments provided. Milonga only £3 Marchmont St Giles Parish Church 1a Kilgraston Road See you all there! Tango Brunch4th FebruaryThe Edinburgh classic! Xmas is over! Forget the weather and come to the Counting House for food, dancing, and chat. 12-5pm, £5 with hot brunch (come early!) or £3 for just the dancing. Tango Brunch18th FebruaryETS Subcription 2011ETS Subscription is back! Look for leaflets at the ETS milongas and events or click on link below, and become a subscriber to support Edinburgh Tango Society, receive a CD, access to ETS library and discounts for ETS workshops. ETS Online calendarFind out what's on and when * Follow the link on the right hand bar
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Other NewsUpdated 1st February 2012EVENTS IN EDINBURGHEUTS workshops with Daniel & Amalia16th-19th February3-day-packed series of workshops on Thursday 16th and the weekend of 18-19 February. Daniel & Amalia, two experienced teachers from Romania, will be giving Tango Seminars intended for all levels. Grand Milonga on Saturday 18th, 8pm - 3am
To book, and for more details, please visit the EUTS website Jenny & Ricardo classesFEBRUARY TANGO The theme during this month’s workshops will be MUSICALITY and in particular, varying the timing of steps with the music, both in a general and a specific way with different tangos and orchestras. MONDAY WORKSHOPS 6.30pm-8pm at the Counting House 6th February - Understanding Calesitas Calesitas (merry-go-rounds). This class will explain the techniques and variations. Impr-Interm 13th February - Dynamic & Varied Calesitas Combining Calesitas for musical effect. Interm-Adv. Requires experience of calesitas or confidence in similar steps. 20th February - Understanding High Sacadas Deeper invasions remain calm and social. Impr-Interm Monday 27th February - Combining High sacadas lntegrating high sacadas with other steps in your dance. Inter-Adv. Requires experience of high sacadas. OTHER CLASSES at our mini-Studio... SMALL GROUP SESSIONS Up to 4 couples. Themes are discussed at the beginning of the session and teaching is either individual, group or a combination depending on levels and needs. (with Jenny or Ricardo - Advance booking only) 7th, 9th & 16th February - 8pm-9.30pm WOMEN’S TECHNIQUE SESSIONS Up to 10 women in one session to maximise individual attention. (With Jenny - Advance booking only) 18th Feb - 12pm-1.30pm (Imp-Int) 18th Feb - 1.45pm-3.15pm (Int-Adv) SMALL GROUP INTENSIVE Saturday 25th Feb, 11am-5pm. 3 hours of group teaching, 1 hour of supervised practice. Max 5 couples. (with Jenny & Ricardo - Advance booking only) Small Group Sessions, Women's Technique Sessions and the Small Group Intensive wiil be held at our mini-studio. Contact: ricardoyjenny@mac.com or 07855 773581 Book publishedTwelve Minutes of Love a book by Kapka Kasabova Twelve minutes refers to the length of a tanda, this is a story about a tango journey that stopped off in Edinburgh and its Tango scene. website: http://www.twelveminutesoflove.com/ article: http://www.scottishpen.org/new-writing/a-sad-thought-that-can-be-danced soundtrack: http://c.itunes.apple.com/gb/imix/twelve-minutes-of-love/id454165742 Dance Base classes with Louise & Willie GreenDance Base classes with Louise & Willie recommence on Tuesday 10th January 2012. Bookings open on Saturday 3rd December - Contact Dance Base on 0131 225 5525 or in person at 14-16 Grasmarket, Edinburgh Classes at The Merlin with Sarah Morris & Brian MorettaBeginners/Technique 7:30pm Improvers 8:40pm £6 (£4 concession), and £8 (£6 concession) for both The Merlin Roadhouse, 168 Morningside Road
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