End of Term Celebration July 23 @ Marrickville
SoTango at the Markets: A feast for the soul and the senses!
Sunday July 23, 2017
Stirrup Gallery,
Addison Rd Community Centre, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville
11am - 6pm
What to expect:
A day packed full of workshops and social dancing designed so that you:
Can practice and integrate your moves and technique - and take your tango to the next level
Can learn and practice the 'must know' codes of social tango - as preparation for dancing in Sydney's vibrant tango scene!
Have a nice space to connect and party with your fellow students and meet new people.
Workshop: Followers' Technique* - Ladies, bring out your inner Tango Diva! -
11.00am - 12.00pm
An exploration of walk and turns, transfer of weight, posture, axis and core work. Drills and concepts designed to create better posture, quality of movement and musicality. All aimed towards achieving better connection with our leaders and a juicier dance experience!
*Pre-booking is required for this workshop only.
FREE Workshop: 'Intro to Tango'
12.30pm - 1.30pm
We welcome SoTango students to assist complete newbies in their first exposure to tango. Meet new people and help grow the tango community!
If you're enjoying tango don't keep it a secret. Invite your friends to attend. It could change their life!
Lunch Break
1.30pm - 2.00pm
Time to explore and sample the amazing organic food in the markets!
Workshop: Integrate and Initiate - Bring out your inner Tango Sapien! -
2.00pm - 3.00pm
Workshop designed for SoTango students who have just completed Level 1 or equivalent*.
Integrate: A review of all Level 1 moves / concepts plus...
Initiate: A guide to the essential elements and etiquette of dancing tango socially.
Level 3 and 4 students are invited to attend the lesson for free as assistants.
*The workshop would also be suitable for someone that completed Level 1 or 2 (a few or more terms ago) but has stopped coming to lessons and feels rusty and in need of reviewing and refreshing what they already know.
Practilonga**
3.00pm - 6.00pm
Enjoy the opportunity and fun of socially dancing with other students and experienced dancers in a friendly and inclusive environment.
Complimentary wine, sparkling water, cheese and nibbles. Feel free to bring a bottle of your favourite beverage.
Dress code: smart casual
**'Practilonga' is a fusion of the tango traditions of 'Practica' and 'Milonga':
The 'Milonga' element: music will be arranged in sets ('tandas') of 3 songs of the same type / syle followed by a cortina of 30 seconds (explained more in the Preparation lesson).
The 'Practica' element: beginners can get feedback and advice from Sophia and assistants. What better way to improve your dancing and connect with other students!
Rates & Packages
Followers w/shop only: $25
Followers w/shop + Practilonga: $35
Followers w/shop + Integrate/Initiate + Practilonga: $45
Practilonga only: $15
Integrate/Initiate + Practilonga: $25 (Level 1 graduates)
Get $5 off all rates / packages by prepaying in class.
Next Celebrations
These events are held every 7 - 8 weeks to coincide with the end of SoTango 7-week courses. Mark in your diary the dates for our next celebrations: September (TBA)*** October 22 and December 10.
***Pencil in September 10. Waiting confirmation from venue.
