The Studio of Sidewalk Tango

La Practica

“La Practica”.

Commencing this Sunday, 22nd August and then every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.

This is an open practica for dancers of all levels with a special welcome extended to beginner and intermediate dancers.

From 3pm to 6pm.

At Sidewalk Tango 327 Swan St, Richmond.

Cover Charge: $5

Dance Protocol: Women are encouraged to invite Men to dance!

This is an opportunity to practice our Tango in a relaxed atmosphere, at a convenient time on weekends, with the intention of progressing our dancing to be able to attend Milongas with increased confidence. Experienced dancers available for advice guidance and practice. No class, no teaching, no need to bring a partner, just great dance music, great dance floor and really great friendly atmosphere!

Organised by Francesco (Frank) and Carolin
info: 0400 923 739

Tango Inferno Cast After Party/Milonga

Thanks to all who came and celebrated their fantastic season with the cast of Tango Inferno at the Sidewalktango after party and milonga. Wonderful to see all of Melbournes Tangueros providing a special Melbourne welcome to these beautiful young artists and people- a long way from home in Buenos Aires- and we wish all of the Tango Inferno cast and crew a successful, safe and happy time on the rest of their world tour

Special Thanks to Hilda and Jose for empanadas, Eddie for Asado, Susie, Mel and Alicia for help above the call of duty, Jim,Pete,Victoria,Bruce for transport duties, Hernan for help and translation and ALL Melbourne tangueros and tangueras for coming and making such a special night

TANGO INFERNO

Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires returns to Perform in Australia

a brand new show

Tango Inferno- The Fire Within

July and August 2010- Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra

Direct From Buenos Aires - the home of Tango, following sell-out seasons in  New York, London, Barcelona, Hamburg and Capetown

Tango Inferno stars 10 dazzling dancers including 3 world champions, one of Buenos Aires finest singers and is accompanied by Quatrotango, four virtuosi of piano, bandoneon, violin and cello.    Tango Inferno is performed to tangos greatest music including the legendary Piazzolla and songs by the king of tango , Carlos Gardel.

29th July  - 1 Aug.   The Arts Centre, State Theatre ………    Bookings 1300 182 183

27th July                    Wyndam Cultural Centre, Werribee  …..Preview

4th to 6th August       State Theatre , Sydney           Ticketmaster 136 100

7th August                   Canberra Theatre                   Canberra Ticketng 02 6275 2700

website: www.tango-inferno.com

PLAY VIDEO CLIP: tango-inferno-promo

Tango Lessons and Dancing in Melbourne

2010 Tango classes and dancing at Sidewalktango

Tango Argentino Dance Classes

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

Wednesday-
7:00-8.00pm Basic Tango
8:00-9.00pm Intermediate Tango(I)
9:00-12.00midnight Practica

For more details about our teaching see our “Tango Classes” page and “About” page.

Private Lessons available by appointment

If you need any more information, please feel free to call us on 03 9428 4336 or write to:
david@sidewalktango.com.au

Milonga - Vals- Milonga!

Sunday 18th April

Two fabulous Intermediate /Advanced classes :

Vals and Milonga:

2.00pm - 3.30pm…….Milonga class…………………..$20.00
4.00pm- 5.30pm……..Vals class……………………….$20.00

6.00pm - 9.00pm ……Milonga social dancing……….$20.00
(includes supper/bbq/ glass wine)

(discount rate of $50 for attending both workshops and supper dancing)

Milonga and Vals are two essential components of tango dancing.

In these classes you will learn (or revise) the basics correctly, accurately and beautifully for Vals and Milonga rhythm.
You will take away enough to be able to dance and join in social dancing with ease.

Then following on from this stage, with the new heightened sense of rhythm we have just gained, we will look at some very clever, fun improvisational ideas to really spice things up.

BOOKINGS: workshop places are only available for pre-booked registrations. This is in order to keep numbers of lead and follow equal during the classes. To register for the workshop please write to:
david@sidewalktango.com.au

The afternoon is then completed by our world famous Sunday Milonga and BBQ Supper.

Tags: Classes, Tango, Tango Argentino

TANGO ARGENTINO IN MELBOURNE

2010 Tango classes and dancing at Sidewalktango
commencing Wednesday February 10th

Tango Argentino Dance Classes

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

Wednesday-
7:00-8.00pm Basic Tango
8:00-9.00pm Intermediate Tango(I)
9:00-12.00midnight Practica

1st and 3rd Friday of each Month
“Tango Noir” Milonga
8:00-9.00pm Open Level Tango Class
9:00pm-1.00am Milonga

For more details about our teaching see our “Tango Classes” page and “About” page.

Private Lessons available by appointment

If you need any more information, please feel free to call us on 03 9428 4336 or write to:
david@sidewalktango.com.au

Tags: Classes, Tango, Tango Argentino

“TANGO IMMERSION WORKSHOPS”

A Weekend of TANGO ARGENTINO Dance and Culture
30th and 31st January 2010
Participation available for all levels of experience.

Learn How To Dance Tango In One Intensive Weekend

Immerse yourself, find the point of no-return where you let go and tango across to the other side!

These workshops are aimed at people who have never danced tango before and want to get there fast or for those who wish to take their tango to a new level of competence and fun once and for all .

On Sunday, there will be a practica open to all tango dancers where the Immersion workshop participants will be able to mingle, meet and dance with experienced Tango dancers from the Melbourne milonguero scene.

Followed by an Intermediate/Advanced Workshop designed to freshen up technique, inspire new ideas and set the tone for a new year of sensational tango experience.

The weekend will be completed with a BBQ and Practica till 9.00pm

Dance Tango
Talk Tango
Learn Tango
Practice Tango
Watch Tango Films
Eat Tango (BBQ!!)
Live Tango for a weekend.

IMMERSION WORKSHOPS

SATURDAY 30TH JANUARY
Immersion Workshops ………….. Saturday 11.00am -1.00pm
LUNCH AT STUDIO
Immersion Workshops ………….. Saturday 2.00pm - 5.00pm

SUNDAY 31ST JANUARY
Immersion Workshops ……………Sunday 11.00am - 1.00pm
LUNCH …………….……………….Sunday 1.30pm- 2.30pm
Immersion Practica ………………..Sunday 3.00pm- 4.00pm

INTER/ADV workshop …………….Sunday 4.30- 6.00pm

BBQ and Open Practica …………..Sunday 6.00-9.00pm

Tango Immersion available as full program only

COSTS:
Immersion Workshop……………. $160

Inter/Adv class and milonga…….$30

Please email us to book your place at the immersion workshop.
bookings: david@sidewalktango.com.au

Tags: Classes, Tango, Tango Argentino

Tango Argentino in Melbourne 2010

Tango Argentino dancing at Sidewalktango commences on
Wednesday 10th February 2010.

Classes include Milonguero, Salon and Nuevo stylisations whilst bearing in mind our philosophy that there is only ONE tango.

Basic Tango at 7.00pm on Wednesdays and Monday nights is suitable for raw beginners, but is also suitable for serious dancers wishing to hone their technique.

Intermediate and Advanced level group classes also held every week.
Private Lessons available by appointment.

A full and complete calender of events for 2010, including class syllabus, workshop topics and dates, performance group auditions, special milongas and other events will be published soon.

For all enquiries about classes, social events or performances, please write to: david@sidewalktango.com.au

Tags: Tango, Tango Argentino

Tango Argentino

“Tango Noir”
Melbourne Tango dancers are invited to a night of ”Tango Noir”
An intimate and stylish venue, and an authentic milonga
with an atmosphere that simply breathes class.

Remaining dates for 2009:
20th November, 4th December, and 10th December

Starting 8.00pm and going through to 11.00pm….”Tango Noir” .

”Tango Noir” at 327 Swan St Richmond.
Fully Licensed Venue.
Late night snacks available $5.00
Open level Class…7.00-8.00pm ($16 includes milonga)
Milonga…………….8.00- 11.00 late (entrance milonga only $10)

Tags: Tango, Tango Argentino

Tango Nuevo

TANGO NUEVO WORKSHOPS - Fun and FUNKY

The Thursday night course is commencing this Thursday at 7.30pm. It is a pre-paid course of four weeks $80pp

Be guided through the technique for a sound basis on which to build your own creative sense.

It will assist and build skills in improvisation, relaxation, and understanding of the tango argentino structure.

The course will look at using the tango nuevo analysis, style and connection as a starting point for creating the tango argentino system.

A fresh outlook and new perspective.

4 week course $80.00pp

Thursday October 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th

7.30pm-9.00pm class and practica

We will insist on even numbers of lead and follow in class.
register as a couple, or put your name on the registration list:

david@sidewalktango.com.au

Tags: Classes, Tango