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Your one-stop calendar of Milongas in Calgary.

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  • 03
    03.August.Thursday

    Tango Práctica

    20:00 -22:00
    2023-08-03
    Leo Sato and Marina Gonzalez
    Scarboro Community Association
    1727 14 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0W7, Canada

    Join us tonight for Arg. Tango Thursday Practica. This is not a structured class but a freestyle event where you can enjoy music, dance on a spacious floor, and connect with like-minded individuals. If you require any guidance, our instructors will be available upon request. The event runs from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm and admission is $15 cash only. Treat your body and soul by attending this event, and remember that everyone is welcome!

    Free parking is on the south side of the building.

    Please try bring your friends to help maintain the good ratio. “Your friend is everyone else’s treasure.”

  • 05
    05.August.Saturday

    Rami's milonga

    21:00 -23:59
    2023-08-05
    Rami El Bourini
    Ballroom and Country Dance Studio
    121C 17th Avenue Northeast, Calgary, AB, Canada

    Admission $20

    Please contact Rami ramybourini@gmail.com for more details

  • 05
    05.August.Saturday

    Workshop and Milonga with Leo Sato & Marina Gonzalez in Edmonton

    18:00 -23:59
    2023-08-05
    Leo Sato and Marina Gonzalez
    ETOWN SALSA Company
    10575 115 St NW #100, Edmonton, AB T5H 3K4, Canada

    One Day Only,

    18:00 Beginner and Advance Figures (2 classes)
    The Beginner class is designed for individuals who are completely new to Tango or have up to two years of tango experience. After the workshop, everyone will be guaranteed to enjoy the Socials. The Advanced class will concentrate on incorporating popular figures, such as Back sacadas, Colgadas, Spins and Voleos. (1.5 hrs)
    19:30 Tango Technique Workshop – All levels
    The Technique class aims to provide you with more effective ways of communicating with your partner and maximizing energy efficiency for the entire evening. Additionally, the focus will be on improving leadership and follower skills with elegance. (1.5 hrs)
    21:00 Milonga till Midnight!
    It is a time to social-dance to celebrate! Meet new like-minded friends and enjoy the company!

    Fees:
    One workshop $30, Two workshops $50
    Milonga (Tango Social) $20
    (For credit card / debit transactions, 5% surcharge applies)

    CARPOOLERS WANTED from Calgary!

    If you want to be the driver or rider from Calgary, please contact Leo (info@tangocalgary.com). More people, more fun!

  • 07
    07.August.Monday

    Civic Holiday

    All day
    2023-08-07

    No additional detail for this event.

  • 08
    08.August.Tuesday

    Tango Tuesday Practica

    19:45 -22:15
    2023-08-08
    Margarita and Victor
    Haysboro Community Association
    1204 89 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2V 0W4, Canada

    Approx $15

    Contact Margarita at mmontaner@thetravelagentnextdoor.com for details

     

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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!