4th July 2010: Practica

A practica is a good opportunity to practice what you have learnt and ask for assistance if you have any difficulties. It is not a substitute for missed classes. It is also a way of meeting other tangueros/as from other groups, in a casual and relaxed setting.

A practica asistida will be held on Sunday 4th July from 8pm at the University Common Room - Open to all levels.

Fee: 3 euros. Kindly put your fee in the purse next to the door.

Principiantes July/August 2010 Cycle

For those of you that have done Primeros Pasos and would like to repeat, it is at half price 25 euros

For those that would like to continue here are the details for the next course up. Principiantes. One stays at Principiantes level until the classes become too easy approx 10 months

Time 9.00 pm

Dates:

Monday 12th July 2010
Monday 19th July 2010
Monday 26th July 2010
Monday 2nd August 2010
Monday 9th August 2010

Venue: Rugby Club House, Hamrun (Map here)

Price 50 euros (Senior citizens and full time students 35euros)

Lessons are not a build up and the material is always different. Missed classes are not refundable unless advised at the beginning of the course

Please reply by e-mail nathalie@tangomalta.org or tel 21456408 / 79287755 at your earliest

24th June 2010: Milonga at The Palace

The Talk of Town Cafe at The Palace Hotel will be hosting our Milonga del Sur on Thursday 24th June, from 8.30pm onwards. Tango music is provided by id-DJ G so email your music requests to DJ@TangoMalta.org. Entrance is €3. If you need more info email Claudia or call +356 7909 2584. Complementary parking is being provided by the Palace Hotel.

Primeros Pasos July/Aug 2010

Tango Argentino - Primeros Pasos

(introductory course for complete beginners)

taught by Nathalie Mifsud

Argentine tango is a beautiful dance and it has attracted the attention of most major cities in the world. Even here in Malta we have a group of tango enthusiasts who are only too happy to pass on their knowledge of this addictive dance.


Dates
Monday 12th July 2010
Monday 19th July 2010
Monday 26th July 2010
Monday 2nd August 2010
Monday 9th August 2010

Location: Rugby Club House, Hamrun (Map here)

Time: 7.30pm

Apart from these lessons, we also meet every week for our regular Milonga (the social event where Tango is danced), and other activities.

Price
€50 per person / €35 for full-time students & senior citizens.
€25 for those that would like to repeat the course.

A €10 discount voucher will be given for Tango shoes from Locatelli Tango Shoes.

Please confirm your attendance by reply email to nathalie@tangomalta.org stating your full name and mobile number (in case I need to contact you urgently) and all details of any accompanying friends.

Dress - What you want, normally, casual.
Shoes - Followers (usually women) are advised to wear well supported shoes with some heel - no flipflops please. Leaders (usually men) are advised to wear round toed shoes or gym shoes. Long pointed shoes make life difficult.

Dance partner: No need for a fixed partner.

IMPORTANT: Payment can be effected on the first lesson. Please arrive a little earlier. NO refunds will be issued for missed classes, unless informed at the beginning of the course.

Gift Vouchers: Please remember that you can always give a Tango course as a gift to a loved one or a dear friend.

If you need, private classes, further information and/or booking contact me on nathalie@tangomalta.org, or call 79287755 / 21456408

17th June 2010: Milonga Phoenicia

Argentine Tango in Malta this Thursday 17th June at the Phoenicia Hotel in Valletta from 8:30pm onwards. As always, email your music requests to DJ@TangoMalta.org. Entrance is €3. If you need more info email Claudia or call +356 7909 2584.

10th June 2010: Milonga at The Palace

The Talk of Town Cafe at The Palace Hotel will be hosting our Milonga del Sur on Thursday 10th June, from 8.30pm onwards. Tango music is provided by id-DJ G so email your music requests to DJ@TangoMalta.org. Entrance is €3. If you need more info email Claudia or call +356 7909 2584. Complementary parking is being provided by the Palace Hotel.

Styling Ocho Cortado Workshop

Nathlie will be holding a workshop in Styling Ocho Cortado with the following details:

5th July: Location: RUGBY CLUB HOUSE, Hamrun (Map)

workshop A 7.30pm
basic ocho cortado movement and timing
open for all

workshop B 9.15pm
making ocho cortado a playfull movement through different timings
open for intermedios and those that have grasped the basic movement


9th July: Location: RUGBY CLUB HOUSE, Hamrun (Map)
workshop A 7.30pm
giving some basic style to ocho cortado
open for all

workshop B 9.15pm
more advanced styling for acho cortado
open for intermedios

apply with Nathalie
preferably apply in couples otherwise it will be on a first come first served system.
We will be changing partners.

Price
workshop A 20 euros for both sessions
workshop B 20 euros for both sessions
workshops A & B 30 euros for 4 sessions
a single workshop 10 euros
No refunds for missed classes

Close Hold Tecnica Class

Nathalie will be holding a Tecnica class focusing on the Close Hold embrace with the following details:


Friday 25th June
Time: 8pm
Location: St. Augustine's Hall

Open for all levels

Apply in couples. There will be no change of partners
Please apply by emailing Nathalie

Price: 10 euros per person

We will continue with a Practica after the class to allow you to experiment further.

Milonga Workshop June 2010

Nathalie and Gordon will be holding 3 sessions of playful milonga dance on the 16th 19th and 21st June.

Workshop A will cover the basic knowledge in Milonga rhythms and dance and is open for principiantes and intermedios
Workshop B will be taking a few steps further and is open only for those that already have taken classes in Milonga

Schedule:
Wed 16th June - Location: St. Augustine's Hall, Rabat
Class A - 19:30 - 21:00
Class B - 21:15 - 22.45

Sat 19th June - Location: University Common Room
Class A - 12:00 - 13:30
Class B - 13:45 - 15:15
Class A - 19:30 - 21:00
Class B - 21:15 - 22.45

Mon 21st June - Location: University Common Room
Class A - 19:30 - 21:00
Class B - 21:15 - 22.45


Price:
€40 for one workshop
€60 for those taking both


No refunds for missed classes

Apply with Nathalie preferably in couples otherwise it will be on a first come first served system.

We will be changing partners.

Quick Announcements

Due to the World Cup Season, rather than going for regular weekly classes, we will be having a series of workshops carefully scheduled. Each workshop is planned at two levels.

The first of these workshops will be focusing on the Milonga steps and will be held on the following dates:

16th June, 19th June & 21st June.

Workshop Milonga A will cover basic knowledge in Milonga rhythms and dance (This level is open for Principiantes and Intermedios)

Workshop Milonga B will delve slightly further than A (This level is open for all those that already have taken classes in Milonga)

Times and locations will be published shortly...in the meantime, as always, find a partner ;)