The dancers who define Tango Floorspace are bonded by a common ethos:
to maintain and continuously develop harmonious social dancing to traditional tango music
to maintain and continuously develop harmonious social dancing to traditional tango music
Upcoming Milongas at Floorspace
Wednesday Milonga alternate weeks Upcoming dates: 22 March, 5 & 19 April 8-10.30pm, $10 entry Saturday Milonga:18 March 7.30-11pm DJ Marian Floorspace: 192 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch 8013 At Floorspace there is plenty of ventilation. Mask friendly environment. Please use hand-sanitiser between partners and stay home if you have covid or flu symptoms - thank you! _____________________________________________________________ ABSOLUTE BEGINNER TANGO COURSE 6 weeks with Marian An introductory course to Argentine tango in close embrace Dates: 15 Feb - 22 March Time: Wednesdays 7-8pm Cost: $75pp for the course Venue: 192 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch 8013 With very few steps you will learn to dance musically, in connection with your dance partner and to navigate the social dance floor enjoyably. This is a practical class where the fundamentals of tango argentino are taught. On alternated weeks, class is followed by the Wednesday MIlonga (social dance) where you can practice your skills and meet our inclusive and welcoming tango community. *** It is ESSENTIAL TO REGISTER for this course as we aim to achieve even numbers and places are limited. To register or for more information contact Marian: tangofloorspace@gmail.com or 027 230 5370 www.tangofloorspace.com _____________________________________________________________ MUSIC TO LEARN TO: People often ask about music that is easy to practice to for those staring out. In the Absolute Beginners class we usually play music from the early 1930's by the following orchestras: Canaro, Carabelli, Lomuto, Di Sarli and Orquesta Tipica Victor There are plenty of tunes to choose from that era. Here are a few to get you started : Orquesta Francisco Canaro - Pampa - Gloria - Tiempos Viejos - Cogote Orquesta Adolpho Carabelli - Cantando - Mi Refugio - Alma Orquesta Tipica Victor - El Choclo - Domingo Orquesta Francisco Lomuto - Bacán Fulero - Lagrimitas - Cicatrices We also frequently play instrumental tunes by Carlos di Sarli from the 1950's which have a much grander sound. Here are some examples that are good for those at the beginning of their tango journey: - El Choclo - El Once - Champagne Tango |