The Studio of Sidewalk Tango

SIDEWALKTANGO AT THE SPIEGELTENT

Sidewalktango performing “The Martini Tango Milonga” at the Spiegeltent February 2013

TANGO UNCHAINED

TANGO UNCHAINED
Tired of the 24h hour news cycle, fast-food digital download, sound-bite crash diet wellness? Drowning in a sea of raunch culture image concious , litigation triggerhappy, mindnumbing reality tv commercial ugliness?

Break free from the hurly burly of the urban jungle rat-race….

Learn Tango and unleash your passion, your style and importantly -yourself…..

Every Monday and Wednesday

“BASIC TANGO”… Group Classes at 7.00pm

Salon Style Authentic Tango Argentino

Click here for Timetable

Sidewalktango Unchained 13/02/13

CLASSES AND EVENTS START ON WEDNESDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2013

TANGO UNCHAINED

Monday-
7:00 - 8:00pm Basic Tango
8:00 - 9:00pm Intermediate (II)
9.00-10.00pm Advanced (partner required for participation)

Wednesday-
7:00 - 8.00pm Basic Tango
8:00-9.00pm Intermediate Tango(I)
9:00 - Midnight Practica

SUMMER TANGO WORKSHOPS 2013

2013 SUMMER WORKSHOPS

Beginners Two Day Immersion Workshop:
“THE SECRET LIFE OF TANGO!”
Introduction to Tango dance, music and culture
Sunday 20th and Sunday 27th January 2013
1.00pm - 6.00pm
Suitable for absolute Beginners and people new to tango
For more details click here
Register by writing to:david@sidewalktango.com.au

Intermediate Level Workshop Sessions
“INTERMEDIATE PRACTICAS”
Wednesday 23rd and Wednesday 30th of January 2013
7.00pm - 10.00pm
Focusing on The Embrace and Musicality
Tango, Milonga and Vals

For details and Registrations go to: SUMMER WORKSHOPS

AUSTRALIA DAY WEEKEND MILONGA and BBQ
Sunday 27th January 2013
Afternoon Milonga and BBQ 3.00-6.00pm
$20 includes bbq and glass of wine ALL WELCOME

2013 Commencement Date For Regular Class Timetable:
Regular classes and events start again on Wednesday 13th February
(First Monday classes start on 18th February)

End of year “Stardust” Milonga 21st December

FINAL DATES FOR SIDEWALKTANGO IN 2012:
Next week is our final week of Tango for this year including our final event for the year on the 21st December STARDUST MILONGA

Monday 17th December……….final classes
Wednesday 19th………………..final classes and Practica
Friday 21st……………………….Christmas end of year party and “Stardust” Milonga

2013 SUMMER WORKSHOPS

Beginners Introduction to Tango
Sunday 20th and Sunday 27th January 2013
Suitable for absolute Beginners and people new to tango:

Intermediate Practicas
Wednesday 23rd and Wednesday 30th of January 2013
Tango, Milonga and Vals

For details and Registrations go to: SUMMER WORKSHOPS

AUSTRALIA DAY WEEKEND MILONGA and BBQ
Sunday 27th January 2013
Afternoon Milonga and BBQ 3.00-6.00pm …… $20 includes bbq and glass of wine ALL WELCOME

2013 Commencement Date For Regular Class Timetable:

Regular classes start again on Wednesday 13th February
First Monday classes start on 18th February

Daylesford & Hepburn Springs Tango Escape 7th, 8th, & 9th December

TANGO ESCAPE
Melbourne Tango Community presents:

A Not-for-Profit event organised by and for the Melbourne Tango Community .

This years Melbourne Tango community highlight is about to take place in the delightful atmosphere of one of Victoria’s unspoilt gems the country village of Hepburn Springs.
Not only the Spa Capital of Australia, but a totally pristine and idyllic example of an Australian culture that is a million miles away from the distractions of 24 news/media cycles, ipads, twitter, and the petty concerns and hurly burly of modern city survival.

A few places are still available for this superb weekend away.

Click here to go to Bookings
A Not-for-Profit Melbourne Tango Community event.

*Friday 7th December:
Retro Theme Milonga
At 7.00pm pre-dinner cocktail drinks then at 7.30pm cordon blue chefs dinner at the Savoia Hotel
with a Retro themed Milonguita from 8.30pm-12.00midnight

*Saturday 8th December:
Grand Milonga at The Palais
Bush walking in the morning, lunch time picnic and petanque at Lavender Farm. In the evening grand Milonga at the fabulous Palais Dance Theatre (circa 1920’s) one of Victoria’s most special venues with an atmosphere only 90 years of continuous music
and dance can create. Over dinner a fabulous Bandoneon and piano duo will be the entertainment, breaking into “dance tango” style to kick off the first half hour of the milonga.
After which the reins will be picked up by DJ Nadim who will provide a splendid and enticing selection of pure Dance Music through to the end of the night.

*Sunday 9th December
Milonguita at The Savoia.
Have a sleep in, or walk into Hepburn Springs main street to enjoy breakfast at one of Hepburn Springs exceptional cafes.
Then from midday to 3.00pm a milonguita in the informal and welcoming atmosphere of the sun-room at “The Savoia Hotel”

Then back to Melbourne and off to the Czech Club to get that necessary little bit of extra Tango for the weekend

Full Weekend Cost is only $135
Register online or write to
tangoescapeartist@yahoo.com.au

PAYMENT:
Bank Details for making direct deposit online payments

Bank : Westpac
Account No: 307614
BSB No: 033120

Please use surname as the reference ID and send bank receipt of payment to: tangoescapeartist@yahoo.com.au

Tango de Salon World Champions

Sidewalktango was proud to host the World Champions: Cristina Sosa and Daniel Naccuchio for a series of workshops and performances in Melbourne from 14th to the 19th November.
Here is some footage of dancers from the Melbourne Tango dance scene enjoying the Saturday Night Milonga hosted by Sidewalktango
at “The Church”. (one of the last events held at this venue. which sadly is closing)

Tango de Salon WORLD CHAMPIONS

Cristina Sosa and Daniel Naccuchio the 2008 Tango de Salon World Champions are visiting Melbourne from the 14th to the 19th of November 2012

With a program of Intensive Tango Workshops to be held on the weekend: Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th November.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW FOR WORKSHOPS

Saturday 17th November:

NB
All Saturday workshops are now fully booked.

Sunday workshops bookings are now available for LEADS ONLY.
Sunday is fully booked for follows and couples.

Workshop 1 12.30-2.00pm
Elegance and Natural Movement (Balance, lead and posture)- Learn vital skills for greater balance, intensity & connectivity between the leader & follower. Achieve greater control & refine your technique to lead/follow in a natural way.

Workshop 2. 2.30-4.00pm
Villa Urquiza Style
( turns, walk and embellishment)
Villa Urquiza style is characterized by an elegant walk, musical adornments and spry movements with abundance of giros, enrosques, lapices and agujas.

Sunday 18th November:

Workshop 3. 11.00am-12.30pm
Musicality – If you can’t hear it, you can’t dance it. In this class we work with the different possibilities the tango music brings; from understanding the compas to the variety of potential movements the music offers depending on the orchestra. A must-do workshop for leaders and followers, not just to dance tango better but to feel it more.

Workshop 4. 1.30pm-3.00pm
Boleos (marca, recepcion y entrenamiento ) - This workshop will cover the foundations of the Boleo technique, how to lead and follow, training and several variations.

Workshop 5 3.30-5.00pm
Turns and the art of Pausing - Giros y Pausas - This workshop will explore the musicality and technique of turns, in particular with respect to the uses of pauses, thus expanding the possibilities for interpreting the music.

Venues:
Sidewalktango: Friday Night Milonga and Saturday Workshops
Bajo Tango: Saturday Night Milonga and Sunday Workshops St Albans Church, cnr. Orrong and Wynnstay Rd, Prahran
Saturday Night Milonga starts 8.00pm

In 2008, they achieved what nobody else has been able to:

Four championship titles in one year. 

World Tango Championship (Tango Salon),

Metropolitan Tango Championship Buenos Aires (Tango Salon),

Metropolitan Tango Championship Buenos Aires (Milonga),
Japan Open (Tango Salon).

Cristina and Daniel are a couple of generous and warm-hearted teachers who teach Tango de Salon emphasizing on connection and musicality.  They have become one of the most sought after dancers and teachers in international festivals and workshops. Their performances as dancers are spectacular and precise and they have participated in many major national and international tango shows such as ” El Café de los Maestros” and ”Tango mas Tango”.

Argentine Tango - Tango Argentino

LEARN TO DANCE…. Traditional Buenos Aires Salon Style Tango
At Sidewalktango 327 Swan St Richmond 3121

Get started in the “Basic Tango” classes:

For class schedule go to: Timetable of Classes

TANGO NOIR

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information write to: david@sidewalktango.com.au

TANGO ARGENTINO - ARGENTINE TANGO

LEARN TO DANCE…. traditional Buenos Aires Salon Style Tango
At Sidewalktango 327 Swan St Richmond 3121

Get started in the “Basic Tango” classes

For schedule go to: Timetable of Classes

information write to: david@sidewalktango.com.au