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Your one-stop calendar of Milongas in Calgary.- 0303.July.Wednesday
No regular class but Tango Styling, Musicality and Detailing the Technique workshop
https://www.tangocalgary.com/archives/event/tango-styling-musicality-and-detailing-the-techniqueOlympia Dance Club517 16 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1K5, CanadaDetails
7:00 – 7:30 Registration
7:30 – 9:30 ClassesBack by request! If you want to move up to the next level, Leo will coach you how to do.Please secure your space by clicking GOING.Two Hour Tango workshop
Gents and Ladies Styling, Techniques and Exercises
– If you have problem keeping the balance
– If you have problem spinning
– If you have problem keeping balance during your adorno
– If you have problem communicating with your partner
– If you feel you are stuck at same level for a long time,
please attend this workshop. You will do lots of exercisesAll levels.
Please bring:
– a pair of dance shoes with heels (ladies)
– a pair of socks
– a pair of sweat pants, loose jeans and T-shirtInstructor: Leo Sato and Marina Gonzales
Fee: $28.50+GST Drop-in. (Price not included in the Course 4-2019)
More info: www.TangoCalgary.com
- 0404.July.Thursday
Thursday Practica
https://www.tangocalgary.com/archives/event/thursday-practica-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2Sunalta Community Association1627 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0J8, CanadaThis event occurs every Thursday.
Admission is approx. $6
Contact Jim Goud at jlgoud56@gmail.com for more info.
- 0707.July.Sunday
Argentine Tango Course 4-2019
http://www.tangocalgary.com/classesOlympia Dance Club517 16 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1K5, CanadaNo regular class on June 30, July 3
Special workshop on July 3, 7:30-9:30, Topic: TBA, (Not included in the course) - 1010.July.Wednesday
Argentine Tango Course 4-2019
http://www.tangocalgary.com/classesOlympia Dance Club517 16 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1K5, CanadaNo regular class on June 30, July 3
Special workshop on July 3, 7:30-9:30, Topic: TBA, (Not included in the course) - 1111.July.Thursday
Thursday Practica
https://www.tangocalgary.com/archives/event/thursday-practica-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2Sunalta Community Association1627 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0J8, CanadaThis event occurs every Thursday.
Admission is approx. $6
Contact Jim Goud at jlgoud56@gmail.com for more info.
What are Prácticas and Milongas?
Prácticas
In Tango, a práctica refers to a practice session where dancers come together to work on their dance skills in a less formal environment than a milonga (tango dance party). Unlike milongas, which are social events where the emphasis is on dancing and socializing, practicas are focused on learning and improvement. They provide a space for dancers to experiment with new steps, work on technique, and ask for feedback from more experienced dancers or instructors who might be present.
Milongas
In Tango, a milonga is also a social dance event or gathering dedicated to dancing tango, including its various forms such as traditional tango, milonga (the dance style matching the milonga music genre), and vals (waltz-style tango). These events are where dancers of all levels come together to enjoy tango music and dance in a social setting, often following specific cultural etiquettes and traditions such as the “cabeceo” for inviting partners to dance.
Milonga Etiquette:
- No teaching, no criticizing.
- No lifts.
- No unsafe figures.
- Leave the figures for shows at home
- No loud talking.
- No soliciting.
- Stay in your lane and move forward in Line of Dance.
- Move up and fill gap in front of you.
- Use Cabeceo and accept refusals.
- Keep eyes up to avoid collisions, both gents and ladies.
- Apologize regardless of who is at fault in case of collisions.
- Shower, brush teeth before milonga. Dry sweat between tandas.
- Ladies, feel free to ask men to dance with you in Calgary!