Festivalito 2017
A big thank you to Marie Dominique Xerri from Paris for the workshops of the festivalito.
Thank you Pablo and Mario for the great music that you have played.
Thanks to the djs Gordon, Claudia, Marie Dominique, El Tano, and Dominic
Thank you Aksel for the piano arrangements.
Thank you Kate and Inga for hosting our musicians, you were a great help.
Thank you Salvatore of Stuzzico for the delicious Sicilian food that he has prepared and the free cake.
Thank you for all the workshop participants from France, Malta and other countries
and for all the dancers and the lovely dances.
MAY 2017 FESTIVALITO
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TAKE A LOOK
WORKSHOPS WITH MARIE DOMINIQUE XERRI 26TH AND 27TH NOVEMBER
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
MARIE DOMINIQUE IS BACK WITH MORE MUSICALITY
3rd January 2016, hurry up to catch the early bird
October 2015 - Workshops with maestro Eric Jorissen!
Organised by Isla del Tango
Saturday 17th Oct @ Numero Dos, Mosta
Sunday 18th Oct @ Bottegin Palazzo Xara, Rabat
Monday 19th Oct @ Numero Dos, Mosta
Friday 23rd Oct @ TBC
Notes:
Packages and discounts
Book now on info@isladeltango.com
Natalie Debono & Aldo Calleja / Isla del Tango (MALTA)
Isla del Tango School of Argentine Tango (est 1997)
Tel: +356 79603455
info@isladeltango.com
www.isladeltango.com
21st - 25th August 2015Festivalito between the French and Maltese
With Marie Dominique Xerri (assisted by Anne Mazue) and Nathalie Mifsud
An Introduction to close embrace.
Saturday 16th and Saturday 23rd 8pm - 9pm with half an hour of assisted practice after.
This will take place before the milonga at Numero Dos
fee class card or 10 euros
Tango Body with Abby Hoffmann - 2nd May 2014
Tango Argentino firstly requires connection, then balance, but always freedom and grace in this most elegant and sensual of dances. However, sometimes it can be hard to find the necessarily fluidity, ease of movement and release of tension, particularly a after long day behind a desk or in a car.
These ongoing workshops are a blend of yoga, anatomy and kinesiology, body work and relaxation techniques - designed especially for tango and tango dancers of all levels. You will leave the session, refreshed, elongated, stretched and nourished from within and take home personalised information for your body and your dance.
Workshop 1.
Spine and Axis In this first workshop, we’ll explore the way the spine moves and influences our movement patterns both on and off the dance floor. Using our own bodies as a laboratory, we’ll delve into some of the anatomy and architecture of the central axis, and the way movement is influenced by tension, compression and gravity.
How we are is how we dance, and so we’ll also investigate some of the movement patterns and habits that we are drawn toward, and explore how to undo unhelpful postural and muscular tension. The session will end with a deep relaxation designed to refresh and restore!
Experience level: this workshop is suitable for all levels of dancer although some experience of yoga is helpful, it is not essential.
Wear: loose fitting clothing you can move in Bring: a small towel to lie on or a yoga mat if you have one
Price: €20
About Abby
Dr Abby Hoffmann is a dancer, movement educator and academic researcher. She has also been a yoga practitioner for over 25 years and a teacher of yoga asana for 14. She works in the Performing Arts department at UOM lecturing on dance, movement and yoga to both undergraduate and post-graduate students. A graduate of the Dance Science degree at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, UK, she specialises in performance enhancement using somatic techniques such as yoga, and is interested in developing regular sessions for dancers on the island. She also offers 1-1 sessions, please get in touch by email if you would like more information.
This session is influenced by the Franklin Method, a blend of imagery and exercises based on biomechanical, anatomical and holistic principles to encourage optimal alignment.
Mini Malta Tango Festival, 7 - 14 APRIL 2013
Programme:
For PRICES of WORKSHOPS AND MILONGAS only please contact Nathalie on nathalie@tangomalta.org
For the full package of flights, hotel, workshops, milongas and shows contact Doriane Ingrasci dorianedanse@gmail.com
2012
Gisela Paula Natoli and Gustavo Rosas again in Malta
4 - 6 May 2012
Event name : SUN TANGO
Maestros: Gisela Natoli y Gustavo Rosas
Dates: 4th, 5th and 6th May 2012
Venue: Hotel Phoenicia, MALTA
PROGRAMME:
Friday, 4th May:
Workshops A: Beginner/ Intermediate level, 6 hours + Milonga with show: 100 €
Workshops B: Intermediate/Advanced level, 6 hours + Milonga with show: 100 €
Workshops A&B: 10.5hours + Milonga with show 150 €
Workshop Tecnica only 1.5hrs + Milonga 25 euros
Milonga and practica only without workshops: 10 & 5Euros
TO APPLY:
E-mail Nathalie Mifsud on nathalie@tangomalta.org . Please state your level of dance or how many years you have been dancing.
OPTIONAL:
for a deeper taste into the Maltese culture
Other Hotels walking distance from the venue:
The British Hotel, Valletta. www.thebritishhotel.com
Grand Harbour Hotel, Valletta. www.grandharbourhotel.com
Castille Hotel, Valletta. www.hotelcastille.com
Staying with a tango friend
25 euro per person per night in house of character in Tarxien with garden and kitchen, own bathrooms, bus stops near house 15 minutes from Valletta
A big thank you to Marie Dominique Xerri from Paris for the workshops of the festivalito.
Thank you Pablo and Mario for the great music that you have played.
Thanks to the djs Gordon, Claudia, Marie Dominique, El Tano, and Dominic
Thank you Aksel for the piano arrangements.
Thank you Kate and Inga for hosting our musicians, you were a great help.
Thank you Salvatore of Stuzzico for the delicious Sicilian food that he has prepared and the free cake.
Thank you for all the workshop participants from France, Malta and other countries
and for all the dancers and the lovely dances.
MAY 2017 FESTIVALITO
http://tangomaltafestivalito.over-blog.com
TAKE A LOOK
WORKSHOPS WITH MARIE DOMINIQUE XERRI 26TH AND 27TH NOVEMBER
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
MARIE DOMINIQUE IS BACK WITH MORE MUSICALITY
3rd January 2016, hurry up to catch the early bird
October 2015 - Workshops with maestro Eric Jorissen!
Organised by Isla del Tango
Saturday 17th Oct @ Numero Dos, Mosta
- 8pm – 9pm: Experienced Dancers - Class for experienced dancers only. Book in pairs. Changing partners will be minimal if any. (€20)
- 9pm – midnight: Milonga at Numero Dos (€4)
Sunday 18th Oct @ Bottegin Palazzo Xara, Rabat
- 10am – 11am: Solo Tango will focus on tecnica and allows you to work on fine details, offering the keys to improve your dance. No dance partner required. This class is both interesting for leaders and followers. (€20)
- 11am – 11.30: Brunch: Tango dancers together time! Come enjoy some food, a good coffee and a chat with each other and the Maestro! Open for everybody. Price to be confirmed.
- 11.30am – 12.30pm: Experienced Dancers - Class only for experienced dancers. Book in pairs. Changing partners will be minimal if any. (€20)
Monday 19th Oct @ Numero Dos, Mosta
- 8pm – 9pm: Beautiful leg work - One Supports, One Plays... (€20)
- 9pm – midnight: Milonga (€3).
Friday 23rd Oct @ TBC
- 8pm – 9pm: Turns in tango, waltz & milonga (€20)
- 9pm – midnight: Grand Milonga (€5)
Notes:
- Experienced dancers workshops: Should you have any particular movement you wish to work on, email info@isladeltango.com by Friday 7thOctober noon.
- Dancers not participating in classes are still most welcome to sit and observe.
- Snacks and Drinks will be available from the venues. No other food / drink allowed. Kindly support the venues.
- Payment of workshops to be settled before classes.
- Payment of the milongas taking place at Numero Dos to be paid directly to Nathalie Mifsud.
Packages and discounts
- 2 Workshops: €38
- 3 Workshops: €54
- 4 Workshops €70
- 5 Workshops €85
- Full programme (5 classes & milonga): € 90
Book now on info@isladeltango.com
Natalie Debono & Aldo Calleja / Isla del Tango (MALTA)
Isla del Tango School of Argentine Tango (est 1997)
Tel: +356 79603455
info@isladeltango.com
www.isladeltango.com
21st - 25th August 2015Festivalito between the French and Maltese
With Marie Dominique Xerri (assisted by Anne Mazue) and Nathalie Mifsud
Programme / Program
Vendredi / Friday
- 7:30 PM to 9 PM - Cours avec Marie Dominique et Anne / Workshop with Marie Dominique and Anne [Tango staccato. La dynamique et les contretemps dansés dans le tango staccato / How to use on- and off-beat rhythms and dynamism in staccato tango.]
- 9 PM - Milonga d'ouverture au Numeros Dos / Opening milonga at Numero DOS
avec une démo d'impro de Anne et Marie Dominique / with an improvisation performance by Anne and Marie Dominique
Samedi / Saturday
- 11 AM to 12:30 PM - Cours avec Nathalie / Workshop with Nathalie [Travail sur les appuis. Nous travaillerons sans partenaire / Footwork. We will be working without partners].
- 9 PM - Milonga au Numero Dos / Milonga at Numero Dos avec une démo d'impro de Nathalie et Marie Dominique / with an improvisation performance by Nathalie and Marie Dominique.
Dimanche / Sunday
- 11 AM to 12:30 PM - Cours avec Marie Dominique et Anne / Workshop with Marie Dominique and Anne [Valse. Élan et rétention. Danser les valses lentes avec couleurs / Waltz. Impulsing and retaining energy. Giving colours to slow waltzes.]
- 8.30 PM — 11.50 PM Surprise! Le festivalito est invité à la milonga de l’hôtel Phoenicia. / Surprise! The Festivalito is invited to the Hotel Phoenicia's milonga.
Lundi / Monday
- Rendez-vous dans la baie Ghajn Tuffieha / Meeting at Ghajn Tuffieha Vous pourrez vous baigner et diner au restaurant / You can swim and have dinner at the restaurant.
- 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM - Milonga face à la mer / Milonga at the seaside
Mardi / Tuesday
- 7:30 PM to 9 PM - Cours Avec Marie Dominique et Anne / Workshop with Marie Dominique and Anne [La milonga - Le traspie et l'ancrage / Traspie milonga - Being grounded.]
- 9 PM - Milonga au Numero Dos - Despedida / Farewell Milonga at Numero Dos
An Introduction to close embrace.
Saturday 16th and Saturday 23rd 8pm - 9pm with half an hour of assisted practice after.
This will take place before the milonga at Numero Dos
fee class card or 10 euros
Tango Body with Abby Hoffmann - 2nd May 2014
These ongoing workshops are a blend of yoga, anatomy and kinesiology, body work and relaxation techniques - designed especially for tango and tango dancers of all levels. You will leave the session, refreshed, elongated, stretched and nourished from within and take home personalised information for your body and your dance.
Workshop 1.
Spine and Axis In this first workshop, we’ll explore the way the spine moves and influences our movement patterns both on and off the dance floor. Using our own bodies as a laboratory, we’ll delve into some of the anatomy and architecture of the central axis, and the way movement is influenced by tension, compression and gravity.
How we are is how we dance, and so we’ll also investigate some of the movement patterns and habits that we are drawn toward, and explore how to undo unhelpful postural and muscular tension. The session will end with a deep relaxation designed to refresh and restore!
Experience level: this workshop is suitable for all levels of dancer although some experience of yoga is helpful, it is not essential.
Wear: loose fitting clothing you can move in Bring: a small towel to lie on or a yoga mat if you have one
Price: €20
About Abby
Dr Abby Hoffmann is a dancer, movement educator and academic researcher. She has also been a yoga practitioner for over 25 years and a teacher of yoga asana for 14. She works in the Performing Arts department at UOM lecturing on dance, movement and yoga to both undergraduate and post-graduate students. A graduate of the Dance Science degree at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, UK, she specialises in performance enhancement using somatic techniques such as yoga, and is interested in developing regular sessions for dancers on the island. She also offers 1-1 sessions, please get in touch by email if you would like more information.
This session is influenced by the Franklin Method, a blend of imagery and exercises based on biomechanical, anatomical and holistic principles to encourage optimal alignment.
Mini Malta Tango Festival, 7 - 14 APRIL 2013
- Gisela Natoli & Gustavo Rosas
- Haris Hatzimail & Malika Pitou Nivolier
Programme:
| Day | Room: SAINT PAUL
Level: Beginner/Inter |
Room: LE ROHAN
Level: Inter/Advanced |
MILONGAS
Room: LE ROHAN |
| Sun 7th |
22.00 - 01.00 Milonga Maestros show DJ GUS |
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| Mon 8th |
18.00 – 19.30
Tango (Haris/Malika) |
18.00 – 19.30
Tango (Gustavo/Gisela) |
21.30 - 01.00 Milonga Show dance by Gustavo/Gisela DJ Haris |
| Tue 9th |
17.00 – 18.15
Tango (Gustavo/Gisela) 18.15 – 19.30 Milonga (Gustavo/Gisela) |
17.00 – 18.15
Tango (Haris/Malika) 18.15 – 19.30 Milonga (Haris/Malika) |
21.30 - 01.00 Milonga Show dance by Haris/Malika DJ GUS |
| Wed 10th |
21.00 – 22.30
Vals (Haris/Malika) |
21.00 – 22.30
Vals (Gustavo/Gisela) |
22.30 - 01.00 DJ Haris |
| Thu 11th |
No workshops | No workshops | 20.00 - 24.30 Milonga @ Palazzo de Piro, Mdina (TBC) DJ Haris |
| Fri 12th |
21.00 – 22.30
Milonga (Haris/Malika) |
21.00 – 22.30
Milonga (Gustavo/Gisela) |
22.30 - 01.00 Milonga Show dance by Haris/Malika DJ GUS |
| Sat 13th |
14.00 – 15.30
Tango (Haris/Malika) 15.45 – 17.15 Tango (Haris/Malika) |
14.00 – 15.30
Tango (Gustavo/Gisela) 15.45 – 17.15 Tango (Gustavo/Gisela) |
21.00 - 00.00 Gala Milonga Show dances by Gustavo/Gisela and Haris/Malika DJ Nathalie Mifsud |
2012
Gisela Paula Natoli and Gustavo Rosas again in Malta
4 - 6 May 2012
Event name : SUN TANGO
Maestros: Gisela Natoli y Gustavo Rosas
Dates: 4th, 5th and 6th May 2012
Venue: Hotel Phoenicia, MALTA
PROGRAMME:
Friday, 4th May:
- 8.00pm - 9.30pm
Workshop A: Simple Figures for the Dancing Floor - Caminatas with Changes of Directions - 9.30pm - 11.00pm
Workshop B: Giros, Lapices y Enrosques
- 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Workshop A: Abrazo - Colgadas introduction - Tecnica. - 3.30pm - 5pm
Workshop B: Tango Milonguero Nuevo (Traditional tango with Nuevo-Pasadas, Boleos y Soltadas) - 8.30pm - 1.00am
Milonga - 10.30pm
Exhibition Dance
- 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Workshop A: Volcadas lineales y Circulares - 3.30pm - 5.00pm
Workshop B: Milonga Lisa y Traspie - 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Workshop A&B: Tecnica class for men with Gustavo / women with Gisela - 8.00pm - 11.30pm Practica
PRICES:
Workshops A: Beginner/ Intermediate level, 6 hours + Milonga with show: 100 €
Workshops B: Intermediate/Advanced level, 6 hours + Milonga with show: 100 €
Workshops A&B: 10.5hours + Milonga with show 150 €
Workshop Tecnica only 1.5hrs + Milonga 25 euros
Milonga and practica only without workshops: 10 & 5Euros
TO APPLY:
E-mail Nathalie Mifsud on nathalie@tangomalta.org . Please state your level of dance or how many years you have been dancing.
OPTIONAL:
for a deeper taste into the Maltese culture
- 'Cooking in a Maltese kitchen'
A visit to the little village shops to get our fresh ingredients , a cookery class with the joys of preparing some Maltese food and eating it:)
10am -3.00pm
Fee 50 €
- 'Half day trek '
A half day off the beaten path where no tourist bus gets to.
Fee 20 €
Other Hotels walking distance from the venue:
The British Hotel, Valletta. www.thebritishhotel.com
Grand Harbour Hotel, Valletta. www.grandharbourhotel.com
Castille Hotel, Valletta. www.hotelcastille.com
Staying with a tango friend
