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  • 02
    02.November.Saturday

    Rami's milonga

    21:00 -23:59
    2024-11-02
    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

  • 03
    03.November.Sunday

    Show: Social Tango, click for discount code

    16:00 -18:30
    2024-11-03
    Leo Sato and Marina Gonzalez
    Jack Singer Art Commons
    205 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K9, Canada


    Discount: 15% off
    Code: TangoLover
    Limited quantity!

    Experience the history, passion, and artistry of tango in an immersive combination of dance, film, and participation, coming to Calgary straight from South America.

    Hailing from the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Social Tango Project is a dance company founded in Buenos Aires by choreographer Agustina Videla and Ramon de Oliveira Cezar that is dedicated to bringing the rich cultural heritage of tango to life. Captivating audiences around the world with their precision, grace, and emotional intensity, the Social Tango Project’s show – Social Tango – also celebrates the art form as a pivotal part of Argentina’s social fabric.

    On stage, audiences will experience the intricate footwork, sensual movements, evocative storytelling of a milonga by multidisciplinary choreographer Agustina Videla, performed by ten dancers on stage, accompanied by live musicians. Meanwhile, documentary photos and film by Argentine photographer Nora Lezano reveal the history behind the dance being performed.

    Finally, after the show in the Jack Singer Concert Hall lobby at Arts Commons, audiences are invited to join in a group milonga, with local dancers and live instruction from the Social Tango Project.

    Don’t miss this unforgettable opportunity to be immersed in the world of tango as part of the BD&P World stage series from Arts Commons Presents. It’s an evening in the heart of Buenos Aires, right here in Calgary!

    For details and tickets, click below
    Social Tango (artscommons.ca)

  • 07
    07.November.Thursday

    Tango Práctica

    19:30 -21:30
    2024-11-07
    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 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. The admission is $15 cash drop-in. Treat your body and soul by attending this event, and remember that everyone is welcome!

    Free parking and the entrance is on the south side (back side) of the building.

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

  • 09
    09.November.Saturday

    Everyone's Milonga

    21:00 -23:59
    2024-11-09
    Leo Sato and Marina Gonzalez
    Haysboro Community Association
    1204 89 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2V 0W4, Canada

    More central location, lager venue and hardwood floor!!

    Now the first 15 purchasers will receive $15 Advance ticket. It is sold during Leo’s classes, Thursday Pracica or Online

    https://tangocalgary.square.site/product/adv-milonga-ticket-discounted-/20?cs=true&cst=custom

    $20 Door general or free with the proof of Haysboro Association Membership

  • 09
    09.November.Saturday

    [NEW!] All Levels Tango workshop

    20:00 -21:00
    2024-11-09
    Leo Sato and Marina Gonzalez
    Haysboro Community Association
    1204 89 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2V 0W4, Canada

    Now the first 15 purchasers will receive $15 Advance ticket. It is sold during Leo’s classes, Thursday Pracica or Online

    https://tangocalgary.square.site/product/adv-milonga-ticket-discounted-/20?cs=true&cst=custom

    New from November 2024
    Tango workshop, all levels, 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm. 

    $20 Door general or free with the proof of Haysboro Association Membership

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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!