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 1st July 2009Milonga party in StockbridgeFriday 3rd July, 10:00pm - midnightLet's dance and celebrate at the last practica-milonga of term at Dance for All. Wine and nibbles (savoury and sweet) provided. The classes will take place as usual, before the party. Dance for All, 106 St Stephen Street. Brunch!Saturday 4th JulyFood, dancing and chat at the Counting House. The perfect way to spend a summer's afternoon. 12pm-5pm, food from around 1pm. £6 for dancing & food, or £3 for dancing only. "The Summer Dancing"Saturday 4th July, 1pm-3pmFeaturing Orquesta Atipica de Edimburgo. The event includes dance show, class, concert and dancing to live music. Have Brunch at the Countinghouse first, and return there afterwards to dance the rest of the afternoon. Outside Dancebase (inside if rain) in the Grassmarket, Edinburgh Rumbos with Ismael Ludman and Maria MondinoMonday 13th JulyIsmael Ludman and Maria Mondino will be teaching and hosting Rumbos on Monday 13th July. Their approach to the dance leads to a beautiful combination of technical quality and precision of movement with a very relaxed style of dancing. Classes build from a strong and simple base to achieve complexity. The class starts at 6.45pm and goes till 8.15pm. Level: Intermediate-advanced. Price: £10 Venue: Counting House, West Nicolson St, EH8 9DD Booking: summerbookings@btinternet.com You can also call 07855 773 581. We will try to balance the numbers of men and women in the classes, which will be easier if you book earlier. You are also welcome to come along on the day. Tuesday MilongaYour DJs for June and JulyMay - June 2009* Tuesday 23rd June – Alastair * Tuesday 30th June – David * Tuesday 7th July - Claudia Toby Morris beginners classesEvery WeekToby Morris has already started teaching for Beginners and those of you who would like to work the Basics of Tango every Wednesday at Pilrig St Pauls Church Hall,Pilrig Street, EH6 5AH. Everybody is welcome at this class. Price: £7. The class starts at 6.45pm and goes till 8.15pm. Regular EventsEvery WeekMilongas on Tuesday and Sunday evenings, the Counting House, West Nicolson St.More... Weekly classes for Beginner-Advanced on Friday at Dance For All with Jessie and Monica from 16th January followed by practice and milonga until 12.00am - everyone welcome.More... Free beginner's introductory classes at the Counting House every Sunday, 5:45 . More... Weekly classes at Dancebase (Tue 4 Oct -Tue 6 Dec) Beginner / Improver levels More... RUMBOS DE TANGO! Tango modules for different levels and a 2 hour studio night with Jenny and Ricardo on Mondays and Wednesdays More... |
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Other NewsUpdated 29th May 2009Tango Classes at DFA start on Friday 24th AprilTango classes for beginner, improver and intermediate/advanced students at Dance For All (DFA) with Jessie and Monica commence for the Summer term on Friday 24th April for 11 weeks to the 3rd July. The newly refurbished Studio 2 will be available for practice between 8-10pm (after beginners and improver and before intermediate/advanced classes). A Practica and Milonga follow the classes until 12am and are included in the cost of classes. Come along on Friday to book. NEW ETS Online calendarFind out what's on and when * Follow the link on the right hand bar
Jenny & Ricardo's programme for April and May 2009 is now availablenext modules start from 20th April 2009Our programme for April and May 2009 is now ready and available to download from our website (www.rumbosdetango.com ), where you can also see all the details online. 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 EdinburghDecember: Bailongo! www.rumbosdetango.com 22-25 May 2009: Edinburgh International Tango Festival. www.eitf.org.uk |
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