— Updated 22/09/2021 —
The October Tango Weekend is this year’s major event by Tasmanian Club de Tango. We will showcase Tasmania’s local talents who will lead three workshops. Three milongas including traditional Gala at Hobart’s historic Town Hall will be held to enjoy these special occasions.
Program
*** Milongas ***
Milonga 1 – “First Friday Milonga”
- Dare: Friday, 1st October
- Time: 8:00 pm to late
- Venue: St Francis Xavier’s Church Hall, corner of Adelaide & Anglesea Streets, South Hobart
- Cost: Members $25, Non-members $30
Milonga 2 – “Gala Milonga”
- Date: Saturday, 2nd October
- Time: 8:00 pm to late
- Venue: Hobart Town Hall, 50 Macquarie St., Hobart
- Cost: Members $35, Non-members $40
Gala Milonga is the main event of the weekend. It will include the exhibition of some tango performances. Spectator tickets ($10) are available. Please see below.
Milonga 3 – “Matinee Milonga”
- Date: Sunday, 3rd October
- Time: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Venue: Moonah Multicultural Hub, 65 Hopkins St., Moonah
- Cost: Members $25, Non-members $30
*** Workshops ***
Workshops: Four workshops are offered – Cost: Members $25 Non-members $30
Workshop A – “Individual Technique”
Exercises and a simple routine to learn individual technique for balance, posture, pivot and disassociation.
- Date: Saturday, 2nd Oct
- Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
- Venue: St Francis Xavier’s Church Hall, corner of Adelaide & Anglesea Streets, South Hobart
- Led By: Juana Cambas & Shan Deng
Workshop B – “Dancing to D’Arienzo’s Orchestra”
Learn the characteristics of Juan D’Arienzo’s Orchestra, making your movement sharp, dynamic and stylish.
- Date: Saturday, 2nd Oct
- Time: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
- Venue: St Francis Xavier’s Church Hall, corner of Adelaide & Anglesea Streets, South Hobart
- Led By: Juana Cambas & Shan Deng
Workshop C – “Exploring the Voleo in Open and Close Embrace”
* Please note – Regrettably this workshop has been cancelled while David continues his recovery. We wish him well. * Those already booked and paid for this workshop will receive an adjustment fee.
Workshop D – “From beginner to addict”
An alternative approach to turning beginner dancers into Tango addicts, from beginners to viejos milongueros.
- Date: Sunday, 3rd Oct
- Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
- Venue: Moonah Multicultural Hub, Moonah
- Led By: Horst and Brenda
To register please fill in the Booking form and email to tasclubdetango@gmail.com or hand it in at preceding events.
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