Milongas/milonguitas -  Social events of tango dancing

Milonguita! December 1, 6-8pm (Milonguita is a casual, beginner friendly Milonga)
Fort Massey United Church, Halifax, 5303 Tobin St.
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More Milongas at 1313 Hollis, hosted by Tangonova

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​ABS. & ADV. BEGINNERS: Fundamentals 1

Tango Fundamentals 1 is part of a 3 part introduction to the basic figures and concepts of Argentine Tango. Each year we offer parts 1-3, with each part reviewing the basics of walking, embrace and cuadrado during the first 2 classes.This allows for absolute beginners to join and learn faster by mixing with more experienced students while offering new challenges for continuing students. Fundamentals 1 will focus on all things walking, introducing quick-quick slow into your walk, the walking ochos (vs. pivoting in place) as well as walking in cross system and exploring the walk to the cross in x-system. Please bring comfortable shoes ideally with leather soles to allow for pivoting (leaders and followers). The class will be role-balanced. If you sign up as a single, registration will take effect with another single signing up for the complementary role.

Sunday, Sep 22, 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm, 8 weeks (no class on Oct 13 & 27) - $115, $95 seniors*, $65 students** - includes entry to Milonguita (term end dance party, Dec 1).
Location: Ft Massey United Church, Halifax, 5303 Tobin St.
Snow day policy: Only one class will be made up (added to the end of the series). Cancellation notice will be sent by 5pm at the latest.
Generosity policy applies. 

Intermediate Level: Parada variations

This class will focus on the parada or stop, with various ins and outs and opportunities to adorn. Fun! The class will be role-balanced. If you sign up as a single, registration will take effect with another single signing up for the complementary role. 

Pre-requisite is 1 year of fundamentals or equal experience.
Tuesday, Nov 12, 7 - 8pm, 4 weeks, $60
​Location: Ft Massey United Church, Halifax, 5303 Tobin St.

Advanced Level Series! ​"Discover tango orchestras with your dance"

Each 4 week session will use the music of one orchestra to allow you to recognize its characteristic energy and moods. We will suggest and explore together what to listen for in the music and how to change dynamics in your dance supported by being selective with your vocabulary. This will also allow for reviewing, refining and practicing your tango building blocks (aka figures). This series will be challenging both roles alike. While the leader makes the initial call, the follower, with attention to the music, will be alert and ready, expressing the music through how the step is executed and what embellishments can be added to the dance without disrupting the flow and connection of the couple as a whole.
Pre-requisite is 2 years of intermediate level dance experience - if in doubt please connect with us.

Sep 17 Getting to know Canaro - Simplify! 
Oct 15 Getting to know D'Arienzo - Energize!
Nov 12 Getting to know Di Sarli - Be elegant!
Tuesday, 8 - 9 pm, 4 weeks, $60
​​Location: Ft Massey United Church, Halifax, 5303 Tobin St.

Community Practica 

 The tango practica is the learning environment for dancing tango. A place for solo practice as well as working out new moves with one or more partners, discussing and trying ideas with other dancers, receiving guidance from instructors and where the less experienced learn from and with the more experienced dancers. It is less formal than a milonga (tango dance party), and it is a place to socialize with fellow dancers. Everyone welcome! A good place to explore your first tango steps!

We try a new weekday and a new venue in November 2019!
Mondays from 7:30 - 9:30pm, Parish Hall of St. George's Round Church, entrance and parking lot at 2221 Maitland St.

Drop-in fee is $10 except $5 for students** and low income earners. 
​Please email Martina to get on her mailing list to keep you posted for changes/cancellations. 

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For questions contact us at (902) 492-3903.

* Seniors: Age 65 and up. ** Students (full time college or university)