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    21.September.Monday

    Semi-Private Group Course 1-2020

    18:30 -20:30
    2020-09-21
    Leo Sato and Marina Gonzalez
    RAW Canvas Art Studio
    609 Confluence Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0G1, Canada

    NEW! Semi-Private Group Lessons

    Location: Raw Canvas Art Studio (609 Confluence Way SE, Calgary, In front of Simmon’s Mattress / Phill and Sebastian Coffee)

    Instructor: Leo Sato / Marina Gonzalez

    Details:
    Ar. Tango lessons in semi-private settings. For quality and safety, max number of students is limited to 12 students/course. This means you have more attentions from the instructor, Leo Sato.

    Pre-registration BONUS:
    Your registration includes Saturday Tango & Latin practicas from 20:30- to mix with the students from other courses.

    Cover:$85/course/person + GST

    Fine Print:
    1. To comply AB Health Cohort requirements, you must register in advance. To secure your spot, please etransfer $40 non-refundable deposit to info@tangocalgary.com. Please note which night and level you like to register.
    2. If you have a credit from Course 2-2020, we will sort it up at the in person registration. (i.e. $26 credit those who paid for 6 classes and $32 for those paid for 12 classes.)
    3. Masks are optional
    4. Partner change optional
    5. Please no discounts and coupons for semi-priv courses.
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    Please choose the course:
    Monday Advance 18:30-19:30 September 21, 28, October 5, 19 2020 (No class on Thanks Giving)
    Monday Beg / Int 19:30-20:30 September 21, 28, October 5, 19 2020 (No class on Thanks Giving)
    Saturday Advance 18:30-19:30 September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 2020
    Saturday Beg / Int 19:30-20:30 September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 2020
    Saturday Practica 20:30- included in the preregistration.
    Dates: September 21, 26, 28, October 3, 5, 9, 17, 19 2020

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:

  1. No teaching, no criticizing.
  2. No lifts.
  3. No unsafe figures.
  4. Leave the figures for shows at home
  5. No loud talking.
  6. No soliciting.
  7. Stay in your lane and move forward in Line of Dance.
  8. Move up and fill gap in front of you.
  9. Use Cabeceo and accept refusals. 
  10. Keep eyes up to avoid collisions, both gents and ladies.
  11. Apologize regardless of who is at fault in case of collisions.
  12. Shower, brush teeth before milonga. Dry sweat between tandas.
  13. Ladies, feel free to ask men to dance with you in Calgary!