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 16th July 2019TANGO IN AUGUSTAll change!As the Edinburgh festival comes around again, August venues change, so please check the calender (right) for any last-minute updates Sunday 28th July: Counting House Tuesday 30th July: Max-30 Milonga Thursday 1st August: Tango del Jueves - extended Sunday 4th August: ETS at Charteris Tuesday 6th August: Max-30 Milonga Thursday 8th August: Tango del Jueves - extended Sunday 11th August: ETS at Charteris Tuesday 13th August: Max-30 Milonga Thursday 15th August: Tango del Jueves - extended Sunday 18th August: ETS at Charteris Tuesday 20th August: Max-30 Milonga Thursday 22nd August: Tango del Jueves - extended Friday 23rd August: Tango Effect Sunday 25th August: ETS at Charteris Tuesday 27th August: ETS Counting House Thursday 29nd August: Tango del Jueves Sunday 1st September: ETS Counting House Julio Balmaceda and Virginia Vasconi in EdinburghSaturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd NovemberAn intensive learning weekend with this world-class couple from Buenos Aires. Details to be announced. Milongas at the Counting HouseTuesdays and Sundays, 7-11pmAll milongas at the Counting House start at 7pm Amazing atmosphere, warm embraces. Local Djs Free Argentine Tango taster class (for complete beginners) with Douglas Cutt every Sunday at 6pm Entry: GBP 3, drinks available from the bar downstairs. Counting House, 38 W Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9DD |
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Other NewsUpdated 16th July 2019Venues for AugustAugustVenues change in August (and at the end of July) Counting House: 38 W Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9DD Max30 Milonga: The Space at Dalry, 183 Dalry Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2EB Tango del Jueves: Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9RR ETS at Charteris: Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9RR Tango Effect: Broughton St Mary's Parish Church, 12 Bellevue Cres, Edinburgh EH3 6NE Tango del Jueves PracticaThursday evenings 19.00 - 21.30Tango del jueves is our new community run, not for profit, Argentine Tango practica We aim to provide a safe and friendly place where dancers at all stages on their tango journey, can practice, dance, catch up with fellow tangueros/tangueras and come together to share and contribute to the running of the practica. We would love to hear from you if you would like to help with hosting or meeting and greeting our dancers. We're also hoping you will share your favourite tango tunes or even practice your DJ skills Entry: GBP 4 Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9RR contact: [email protected] Max-30 Festival MilongaTuesday evenings 19.30 - midnightFriendly and informal Milonga combining food and dance. Baked potatoes from 7,30 pm and finishing around Midnigh Please bring what you'd like to drink and invite who you'd most like to dance with. We're also hoping you will share your favourite tango tunes or even practice your DJ skills Entry: Donations gratefully accepted. The Space at Dalry 183 Creative and Cultural Hub 183 Dalry Rd Edinburgh EH11 2EB; The venue holds a maximum of 30 people so please arrive early to be assured a place. If you want to reserve a place then please call or text Iain Shaw on 00447920425955 or Edinburgh Tango Friday MilongaFrom Friday 29th March 2019, 8pm to midnightThe new monthly Friday night milonga in central Edinburgh hosted by Jar and John March 29th April 26th June 21st July 12th August 23rd September 13th October 11th Entrance: GBP 8/5 students Bring your own booze, and light snacks will be provided Venue: Broughton St Mary's Parish Church, 12 Bellevue Cres, Edinburgh EH3 6NE |
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