The Studio of Sidewalk Tango

Melbourne Tango Calendar and Events List

Melbourne Tango Events is the page on this website which provides a fully comprehensive and up to date directory, calendar and events list for Melbourne Tango. Contains information on all venues, classes, teachers, practicas, milongas, workshops, music, festivals and special events in the Melbourne Tango Argentino scene.

To submit a Tango Argentino event please write to david@sidewalktango.com.au

Special Events Notice:
All Night Milonga…..
Saturday October 22nd 11.00am - Sunday 23rd 6.00am

with Local and Interstate Guest DJs, special performances from mystery interstate milongueros, non-stop social dancing, contrapunto, midnight tango feast, tango madness, chill out corner, massage……

Melbourne Tango Photography Competition.

In conjunction with Rod and Belinda from Project NFT we are hosting a Photo Competition which includes a “People’s Choice” award. On Wednesday the 16th November all the work will be displayed for you to come, view and register your vote. The “Awards Night” will be on Friday 18th.

We are very honoured to have Mr Bryan Dawe as head of the judging panel. Bryan Dawe is best known as an Australian writer, comedian and political satirist, but is also known for his work as a songwriter, photographer and social activist.

He has been a regular collaborator of fellow satirist John Clarke in the form of mock interviews, currently appearing on the ABC TV for “The 7.30 Report”.

The event will consist of three categories:
- Best Tango Dance Photo
- Best Collection of Tango Photos
- Most interesting Tango Photo

This is a non-profit competition with the $5 per entry cost per category being distributed as the prizes.

For competition rules and information write to:

Rod Hemphill at rjh@keypoint.com.au

Tags: Tango, Tango Argentino

“TANGO IMMERSION WEEKEND”

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th February 2011

STYLISH-EXCITING-FUN
A Weekend of TANGO ARGENTINO Dance and Culture

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 started learning and who wish to take their tango to a new level of competence and fun once and for all .

If you don’t have a partner put your name on the registration list, and we will let you know once we have found a partner for you.

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

IMMERSION WORKSHOPS

SATURDAY 5TH FEBRUARY
Immersion Workshops …………….. 11.00am -12.30pm
LUNCH AT STUDIO…………………12.30pm - 1.45pm
Immersion Workshops ………………. 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Guided Practica……………………… 3.30pm - 4.30pm

SUNDAY 6th FEBRUARY
Immersion Workshops ………………11.30am - 1.00pm
LUNCH …………….………………….1.00pm - 1.45pm
Immersion Workshops ……………….2.00pm - 3.30pm
Guided Practica……………………….3.30pm- 4.30pm
Film……………………………………..5.00pm-6.30pm

Sunday Tango Immersion Workshops available as full program only

COSTS:
Immersion Workshop Both Days……………. $120
Saturday only……………………………………$70

Bookings will accepted by registration process only.
There will be even numbers of lead and follow in the classes.

Please email us to register your booking:
david@sidewalktango.com.au

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 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

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

Sidewalktango in Buenos Aires

Sidewalktango recently returned from a tango adventure in Buenos Aires .

Tango in the streets of San Telmo Buenos Aires:

Milonga “El Abrazo” in Buenos Aires:

Tags: performance, Tango Argentino

Dance Tango in Melbourne

“Tango Noir”
Melbourne Tango dancers are invited to a night of ”Tango Noir”
An intimate and stylish venue, with an authentic milonga

Next event 7th August
Featuring Tango Cabaret performance by “The Dry Martinis”

Starting 8.00pm and going through to late night….”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- very late (entrance milonga only $8)

Tags: performance, Tango

Tango Nuevo

Workshops on Sunday 12th July 3.00pm-4.30pm

327 Swan St Richmond



WORKSHOP:


Tango Nuevo Combinations:

Volcadas and Colgadas



What are they? How do you do them? What should they feel like? How can 
we lead them spontaneously?

An opportunity to get to grips with these challenging “shared balance” 
figures.

Technique, practical exercises and secret tips.
Learn two beautiful figures for use in the milonga



Intermediate/Advanced only 

$25


bookings needed so we can keep even numbers in the 
class

ph:9428 4336

 or write to david@sidewalktango.com.au

Tags: Classes, Tango, Tango Argentino

Retro 1940s Milonga

SUNDAY 28th JUNE : RETRO 1940’s MILONGA
3.00pm-8.00pm
Celebrating the look, feel and style of the 1940’s in Australia and Argentina.
Come dressed in 40’s fashion.
The event is an afternoon milonga featuring screening of “Paper Dolls” a documentary on Australian Pin-up girls during the WW2, produced by one of our own milongueras, Yvonne Collins.
Followed by 1940s milonga
$20 inc. Champagne supper
$15 for costume dressed

Tags: Tango, Tango Argentino

“Tango Noir” milonga at Sidewalktango

Welcome to the night of  ”Tango Noir”

Every First and Third Friday of the Month

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

An intimate and stylish venue, with an authentic milonga:

Milonga:   A tango dance party……

In our over busy lives, with no time for the imagination, and no time for ourselves and others, we have ” the milonga”.  Yes, it is more than just a dance.    

There is something deeper: a motionless, fathomless, dark ocean of time.  A bittersweet nostalgia and awareness for the passing nature of all life and things.

Then  the “mythical, oft-mentioned, but indefinable experience of the tango embrace”. The passion, the “connection” and the special sense of a “secret inside”. 

Resonating with rhythm, melody, artistry, subtlety and touch.  Enraptured by the encounter, the pleasure, humour, respect and poetry.  An attraction, a curiosity, a pastime, a meditation, and deadly serious  good fun…

 ”Tango Noir” at  327 Swan St Richmond. 

  Fully Licensed Venue.

  Late night snacks available $5.00

  ”Tango Noir” Milonga:

  Open level Class….. 7.00-8.00pm        ($16 includes milonga)
  Milonga……………..8.00- very late    (entrance milonga only $8)

Tags: Tango, Tango Argentino