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 18th July 2008BrunchSaturday 26th July12noon - 5pm in The Counting House. Food, chat and tango to pass away the afternoon. £5 La Otra MilongaSaturday 2nd AugustTheme: 'Es la hora de la fiesta' Marchmont St Giles Church, Kilgraston Road, 9pm-1am £5 includes festive food and drinks (£4 without) Festivalito!6th-7th SeptemberA fantastic way to start the new term! Workshops by Alejandro Larenas and Marisol Morales and a Mini-Ball featuring ten-piece orchestra, Orquesta Típica Imperial, and performance by Alejandro & Marisol. Early booking desirable. more...Tango at Loch TayFriday 19th - Sunday 21st September 2008The Edinburgh Tango Society (ETS) invites you to the fourteenth weekend of tango and outdoor activities at the loch-side activities centre on Loch Tay. This is a residential centre, full catered with facilities and instruction for outdoor activities such as skiing, canoeing, mountain biking etc, yoga, and a bar and dance floor for the evening/night. Classes with Hugo Carrasco and Monica Marcich More...Something to look forward to...Pablo Inza & Eugenia Parrilla, 17-19 October 2008. Workshops & Performaces. More information to come... DJs for Counting House MilongasEvery WeekTuesday 8 July: Brian Tuesday 15 July: Ulrike Regular EventsEvery WeekWeekly classes at Dancebase (Tue 4 Oct -Tue 6 Dec) Beginner to Advanced levels More... Milongas on Tuesday and Sunday evenings, the Counting House, West Nicolson St.More... RUMBOS DE TANGO! A 2 hour studio night with Jenny and Ricardo More... Advanced class on Monday with Jenny and Ricardo More... Weekly classes on Friday at Dance For All with Jessie and Monica from 11th April to 27th June (Beginner-Advanced)More... Free beginner's introductory classes at the Counting House every Sunday, 5:45 . More... |
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Other NewsUpdated 17th July 2008Friday Tango at DFA recommences on Friday 1st August...Tango classes and practica at Dance For All (DFA) with Jessie and Monica finish for the summer term on Friday 27th June. During July there will be no tango at DFA due to a refurbishment of Studio 2. Friday 1st August - Friday 15th August there will be a practica supervised by Jessie from 8:00-10:00 and milonga from 10:00-12:00 at DFA. £4 on the door. Tango classes and practica at Dance For All (DFA) with Jessie and Monica recommence for the Autumn term on Friday 22nd August. The 12 week term will have a break for the month of October (5 weeks) during which time Monica will host a practica and milonga. The classes will finish on Friday the 12th December. Jenny Frances + Ricardo OriaSummer Tango Programme (July, August, September 2008)This summer we will run regular events in Edinburgh and Glasgow for all levels of dancers. We are offering a combination of themed workshops, 'Rumbos' supervised practice, surgeries and technique sessions. You can download the full programme from our website at: www.rumbosdetango.com EDINBURGH MONDAYS Themed workshops at different levels in Edinburgh on Monday evenings in July, August and September. 'Rumbos' Studio night preceded by new Technique and Basics session. GLASGOW WEDNESDAYS Themed workshops at Different levels in Glasgow on Wednesday evenings in July, August and September. Beginners and all level workshops Surgeries (intensive small group sessions with one-to-one teaching) Everything you always wanted to say but were afraid to ...about TangoThe full results of a survey looking at the tango scene in Scotland, organised by the Milonga de la Luz team during the summer 2007, are available on the web. Just follow the link: ETS Tango QuizThis is a fun way to learn more about the creators of your favourite tangos, and the styles and themes of their music and lyrics. Download the alphabetical list of songs, with clues and comments. Either ask James for a CD of the clips at the milonga or you can download compressed music files if you have broadband (18Mb). PDF list - zipped aac files Secrets of the MilonguerosMost interesting set of photos of dancers in Buenos aires by Rick McGarrey analysing style of dance and body mechanics of milongeros on the dance floor Link Tango Festivals in Edinburgh5-7 Dec 2008: Bailongo! 22-25 May 2009: Edinburgh International Tango Festival. www.eitf.org.uk |
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