Have you ever dreamed of dancing that most beautiful and elegant of partner dances… the Argentine tango? Have you heard that incredibly captivating music and thought: “I’d LOVE to be able to move well to that haunting sound…”?

If you think you fit the profile or know of someone who is interested we’d love to meet you! Or….if you started learning Argentine Tango in the past but had a break from lessons, now is the perfect time to start again.

At Siempre Tango we have experienced teachers to guide you through basic tango technique in classes especially designed for beginners. Our new four week block begins Sunday May 19th 4-5pm at the Eastwood Community Centre, 95 Glen Osmond Road, Eastwood. It’s $50.00 for four classes or you can pay casually if you prefer at $15.00 per class.

Email Ellie today and register your enrolment! More information www.siempretango.net.au and dance@siempretango.net.au"

(Photo: Sara H.)

From New York City: CARLOS CAÑEDO in Adelaide 26th April
One Night Only!

SHADOW POSITION WORKSHOP
Friday 26th April, 8:30-10PM
Learn how to lead and follow patterns in a beautiful and distinct embrace known as “Shadow Position” (leader in back of follower). Learn 3 exciting figures that will add dynamic and elegance to any Tango repertoire, as well as the tools to create your own. This 90-minute workshop is for All Levels.

St Theodore’s Church Hall
Corner of Swaine Ave and Precott Terrace
Toorak Gardens
$15/person, $10/concession
Partnered couples recommended

This week’s Siempre Practica — 14th March — will be held at the Mitcham Village Institute Hall, 103 Princes Rd Mitcham 8:15pm – 10:00 pm. Here is a map.

Also a reminder that lesson block 2 for Wednesday classes will begin on Wednesday 20th of March.

We are extending our regular Thursday practica to 2 hours in honour of St Valentine’s Day this week. No matter what your relationship status, come along this Thursday 14/2/2013 from 8pm-10pm at North Adelaide Community Centre, Tynte Street.

You get to practise your dancing in a supportive and social environment in addition to a three-minute long tango hug to help celebrate St Valentine’s Day :)

To mark this special occassion, we will be holding a raffle with some great prizes to share (or keep to yourself). Hope to see you there.

Please join us with our traditional kick off to the year at the beautiful CORIOLE winery this Saturday January 26th, 7-11.30pm.

There will be LIVE and recorded music, stunning views and a great atmosphere.

Musicians include:
Mike Bevan – Classical and Brazilian guitar
Dylan Woolcock – Guitar and leader of Golonka (performing at Womad)
Emma Woolcock – A member of the Fiddle Chicks

Please bring a plate of food to share. Drinks are included.

Cost $20.00

So car pool with some tango buddies and perhaps even come early on Sat or stay for Sunday lunch and experience the regional platter on offer in the delightful surroundings.

See you there!

‘In 1913, Madame Lucile of Hanover Square, London, presented gowns designed especially for tango dancing…The aigrette headdress…became particularly associated with the dance.’

ref: Collier, Simon, Artemis Cooper, Maria Susana Azzi, and Richard Martin. 1995. Tango: the dance, the song, the story. London: Thames and Hudson. p183.

‘Troilo is considered to be the greatest bandoneonist of all time. … The Buenos Aires restaurant Pichuco is named after Troilo and its walls are covered with pictures showing him at every stage of his career. At the Pichuco a pianist plays tangoes every night.’

Ref: Collier, Simon, Artemis Cooper, Maria Susana Azzi, and Richard Martin. 1995. Tango: the dance, the song, the story. London: Thames and Hudson. p. 148

Anibal Carmelo Troilo (1914-1975) was known as ‘Pichuco, el Gordo’ (The Fat Man). Hs staus in tango music is second only to Carlos Gardel’s.

Ref: Collier, Simon, Artemis Cooper, Maria Susana Azzi, and Richard Martin. 1995. Tango: the dance, the song, the story. London: Thames and Hudson. p.148