Join in the fun and intrigue of learning and dancing Argentine Tango with a warm and welcoming community of Edmonton Tango enthusiasts of all ages and dancing skill. Monday, bi-weekly dances and intensive lessons as scheduled.
Instruction is adapted to abilities and interests of attendees. 4-6 instructors available most evenings to assist.
Learn the Tango, meet new people and just generally enjoy yourself. No partner required.
Check out particulars on our calendar.
NB. This calendar also includes listings for other Tango groups and their activities (e.g., Tango Bar, Casa Tango). To get particulars please contact the group directly.
Lesson/ Dance
Lesson/ Practica, 6:30 - 10:00. (Every Monday unless otherwise noted in the Calendar.)______________ Parkdale Cromdale Community League, 11335 85 St. NW, Edmonton. Parking behind, off the alley._____ Join in for a fun evening. Introductory and intermediate Tango lessons followed by a 2 hour dance. Everyone welcome. No partner required._______ 6:30 Doors open and music starts. Time to warmup or get some personal tips from Aydan. Fill your water bottle. Pick a table. Change your footwear to indoor shoes or socks. ______ 7:00 - 8:00 Beginner and Intermediate Lessons 8:00 - 9:00 Personalized instruction 8:00 - 10:00 Practica (Dance/ practice/ instruction) DJ Aydan. ______ A Practica allows for relaxed dancing, learning and instruction. throughout the evening. The music playlist includes varied styles of music so that dancers can learn and practice the different dances: tango, vals, milonga, alternative.______ Cover: $5. (PCCL members free). Beverages and treats provided.____ YEG Tango Monday Practica Mission Statement: Providing a welcoming introduction to the movements within the moves of the Tango. Instruction focuses on enhancing the inner experience of the dancer. Any body, any gender, any skill level.
Bi-weekly as scheduled.
Next YEG Tango June 30, Footnotes Dance Studio, 9708 45 Ave NW, Edmonton. 9:30 - 12:30. Hosted by Edmonton Tango Bar. includes bar beverage. ______________________ Milongas (Argentine Tango dances) are typically hosted most weekends. Check calendar (above) for specific times, dates and locations.
Alternating instructors
SloMo Tango: 6:30- 7:30. Excellent exercises for all levels including those with mobility challenges. Improve body awareness, balance, & tango posture by practicing simple exercises. The body is our instrument in Tango, and these exercises will deepen & awaken our inner dancer. _______________"Watching the video honestly brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing it with me. As a dancer myself, I think your initiative to create this program and open the door for people with mobility challenges to experience the joy of dance, and all its physical, social, emotional, and creative benefits, is truly amazing. It’s such a beautiful gift you’re giving." Renato Barbosa dos Santos (he/him), MScPT, PhD (c) KTA Lab | Rehabilitation Sciences Institute | Temerty Faculty of Medicine | University of Toronto _______________Intermediate Tango: 7:30-9:30 lesson followed by 1/2 practice.
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