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
FSP Wednesday Milonga every week
milonga = social dance Wednesdays 8-10.30pm, $10 entry Wed 7-8pm, Improvers Class with Marian (until 13 Dec, 2023) (During 2024 there will also be classes on Thursdays details to be confirmed) FSP post-turkey tango Milonga 27 Dec, 8-11pm DJ Marian, $15 entry Floorspace: 192 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch 8013 We have plenty of ventilation. Please use hand-sanitiser between partners and stay home if you have covid or flu symptoms - thank you! _____________________________________________________________ ABSOLUTE BEGINNER TANGO: 21 Feb–27 March, 2024 6 week course with Marian An introductory course to Argentine tango in close embrace 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. Class is followed by the Wednesday MIlonga (social dance) where you can practice your skills and be welcomed into the tango community. REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL!! Places are limited. No need to bring a partner but it does take two-to-tango. We endeavour to achieve even numbers so please contact Marian to secure your place. For more information contact Marian: tangofloorspace@gmail.com or 027 230 5370 www.tangofloorspace.com NEXT Absolute Beginner Tango course dates: 29 May – 3 July, 2024 28 Aug – 2 Oct, 2024 _____________________________________________________________ IMPROVERS TANGO CLASS with Marian - until 13 Dec Wednesdays 7-8pm Connection, Navigation, Musicality Close embrace tango for social dancing Experience with tango required $15 per class, concessions available (includes free entry to the FSP milonga which follows class) Marian: tangofloorspace@gmail.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 |