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

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

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