Tango Events in Sydney
Imagine - a Total Art Charity Concert
When: Saturday 31 August, 2 - 8pm Where: Giant Dwarf Theatre, 199 Cleveland Street, Redfern Dress code: Elegant Go here for Facebook event (RSVP to show your support) Giant Dwarf theatre is a licensed venue. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Imagine is a performing arts gala and charity event where live music, dance and visual arts come together to create a community that encourages integration of diverse backgrounds and forms of expressions with a purpose. Here is a message I received from the event organiser and tango aficianado Gabbie Koak:
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Cecilia Gonzalez Workshops in Sydney - August 16 - 18, 2019
 So excited that Cecilia will soon be back in Sydney! A big thank you to Pablito for hosting Cecilia's Sydney tour. Over the years that I have been dancing tango I have taken many classes (group and private) with Cecilia and have always found her instruction particularly useful, inspiring and enjoyable. About Cecilia Cecilia González is an exquisite dancer who, since 1995, has worked with some of the most renowned Argentinean dancers of her generation, such as Fabian Salas, Chicho Frumboli, Julio Balmaceda, to name a few. Due to her extensive teaching experience she is known as a 'Teacher of Teachers'! Cecilia's dancing is characterised by her technical precision, the fluidity and elegance of her movements, and a remarkable capacity to improvise. Cecilia effortlessly shares her extensive knowledge and passion with her students. She is regularly invited to international Argentine tango festivals and teaches workshops around the world. Cecilia also frequently gives workshops alone, as she both leads and follows in her teaching. Here's what tango organisers / teachers in Denmark has to say about why you should learn with Cecilia... Bryndis: "In the time when tango became an important part of my life, I searched for a role-model, a female dancer I could learn from. I was watching numerous videos on the internet and was so lucky to stumble over one that immediately caught my eye. A performance with Fabian Salas and. Cecilia Gonzalez. Her way of dancing intrigued me and she was the one I wanted to learn from. I met Cecilia the first time in Buenos Aires and took privates with her. My finding was, that Cecilia is not only a great dancer, but as well a wonderful person, radiating warmth and joyfulness. We immediately became friends and during the next years she became my and Hany’s tutor in all tango aspects. What intrigues me the most with Cecilia’s dance style are her long lines, the flow and subtlety of her movements, not disturbing the music with too many adornos, which makes her dance clear and aesthetic. I would consider her a very “classical” dancer and that is exactly what I aim for myself." Hany: "Bryndis asked me to take classes together with Cecilia, as she had decided that Cecilia was the one she wanted to learn from. I happily agreed to this idea and so we had our first class in Palermo, a wonderful part of BA. Cecilia is a very nice and gentle person, in her teaching she is very exact and demanding. I appreciated her forwardness and bluntness even though it was quite hard for my ego. Cecilia gave me through the years a great understanding of the dance, inspired me to listen more to my body than my brain and being more daring in my improvisation. Always with the notion that my partner is nr. 1, 2 and 3. Today I appreciate being Cecilia’s friend and enjoy a great deal to dance with her, as it is great joy and fun to do so. I am looking very much forward for her coming to Copenhagen." Go here for an interesting interview with Cecilia - Argentine Tango starts with Respect Here's some videos of Cecilia partnering with internationally renowned dancers: With Julio Balmaceda: With Somer Surjit: Getting There The Aboriginal Dance Theatre is 5 mins walk from Redfern train station. Best parking is in the carpark at end of Renwick Street (2 hours free parking) - 1 mins walk from venue. How to book Please note that the workshops are not organised by SoTango. Organisers are Pablito and Mona. Workshops - book with Mona at mona.ardeleanu@me.com Register with a partner and you will get discount. Contact Mona for discount details Private lessons - book with Pablito at film@pauljwarren.com |
Pablito's Milonga
SoTango's next Student Outings... All welcome! On the '2nd Friday of each month' Next dates are... September 13 October 11 November 8 December 13 Never to be missed! Entrance from side of Church on Petersham Road. 8pm - 12am Entry $20 - includes wine and supper  |
Pablito's Workshop - June 16 @ Tango Synergy
Pablito is guest teacher at Tango Synergy's Practica. Here's the details... Sunday June 16, 6.30 - 8pmTheme: Change of Direction @ Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre, Level 1, 405 Crown Street, Surry Hills $15 for members, $25 for non members. Workshop includes Practica after until 10.30pm |
Workshop - Ornamenting for Followers with Sophia
Sophia is guest teacher at Tango Synergy's Practica. Here's the details... Sunday June 30, 6.30 - 8pmOramenting for Followers @ Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre, Level 1, 405 Crown Street, Surry Hills $15 for members, $25 for non members. Workshop includes Practica after until 10.30pm |
Student Outing to Pablito's June 14, 2019
 On the '2nd Friday of each month' - not to be missed! Next Pablito's is on Friday June 14 @ Marrickville Church Hall, 336 Marrickville Road, Marrickville (google map) Entrance from side of Church on Petersham Road. 8pm - 12am Entry $20 - includes wine and supper Here's some pics from recent Student Outings to Pablito's...   |
Lorena Ermocida & Pancho Martinez Pey Workshops & Gala Milonga
Pablito is hosting these amazing teachers - known as 'teachers of the teachers'! We are so lucky to have them in Sydney once again. Thank you Pablito! 
Workshops Thursday 9 May 2019 (2 hour seminar) Time: 7pm-9pm Venue: Newtown High School, King Street, Newtown NSW 2042 Topic: Men's / Women's technique. Two hours nailing the fundamentals. ️ Saturday 11 May 2019 (3 hour seminar) Time: 11am-2.30pm (30 min lunch break) Venue: Aboriginal Dance Theatre Redfern, 88 Renwick St, Redfern NSW 2016 Topic: Rhythm & Melody in simple movements. Flexibility in the embrace. Sunday 12 May 2019 (3 hour seminar) Time: 11am-2.30pm (30 min lunch break) Venue: Aboriginal Dance Theatre Redfern, 88 Renwick St, Redfern NSW 2016 Topic: Improvisation. Linear/Circular combining complex figures. Workshop Rates All workshops package (8 hours): $280 (general) and $270 (Synergy members) Individual workshops Thursday Workshop (2 hours) $75 Saturday Seminar (3 hours) $110 Sunday Seminar (3 hours) $110 Bookings  Gala Milonga! Pablito's Gala Milonga on Saturday 11 May, 7pm - 12am @ Marrickville Church hall, 336 Marrickville Road, Marrickville. Entrance from side of Church on Petersham Road. Performance: Lorena Ermocida and Pancho Martinez Pey's only performance in Sydney! Music by DJ Alex Entry $30 (general) $25 (Synergy members and All Workshops package buyers) About Lorena & Pancho To find out about Lorena's background go here. For more about Lorena and Pancho go here. |
Student Outings every Wednesday to Tango Synergy, Redfern
 Hosted by the not for profit tango organisation - Tango Synergy @ Bar Cleveland, 433 Cleveland St, Surry Hills / Redfern (corner of Bourke and Cleveland Streets) 8.00pm -11.30pm Pablito and Sophia arrive around 9pm after their Wednesday class at Glebe. Cost: $8 members / $10 non-members. If you purchase a meal at the bar, the entrance fee is waived. Meals are tasty and reasonably priced. Order before 10pm before kitchen closes. To become a Tango Synergy member go here. |
Visiting guest teachers - 2019
 February 27 - March 3: Diana Cruz & Nick Jones May 8 - 16: Lorena Ermocida & Pancho Martinez Pey August 14 - 19: Cecilia Gonzalez November 5 - 11: Fabian Salas & Lola Diaz (dates to be confirmed) December 27 - January 5, 2019: Rodrigo Palacios Fast approaching are Nick and Diana's workshops from Feb 27 - March 3... Workshop Locations Wednesday & Thursdays @ Connection Studios, 103 Foveaux Street Surry Hills Friday , Saturdays & Sundays @ Aboriginal Dance Theatre, 88 Renwick Street, Redfern For enquiries and bookings contact Mona - mona.ardeleanu@me.com If you are unsure of your level for workshops etc - feel free to discuss with Pablito or Sophia.  |
Tango Poema - March 2 @ Redfern
 Love these amazing dancers and the tango orchestra they'll be dancing to!!!!! Saturday, March 2, 6.30 - 11.30pm @ Giant Dwarf Theatre199 Cleveland St, Redfern Brought you by Cadencia Productions and Pablito’s Tango... Premiering in Sydney, TANGO POEMA brings together world renowned tango dancers, Diana Cruz and Nick Jones and leading tango orchestra Mendoza Tango Quintet (Brisbane) to perform a night of elegant, intricate and sassy tango – through music and dance. Diana Cruz and Nick Jones have made a name for themselves internationally through their unique and modern take on Tango. While respecting the traditions of the dance, Nick and Diana add their own flair to Tango, showcasing their respective multidisciplinary art forms, and giving them an edge on the traditional dance. Mendoza Tango Quintet is one of Australia’s most loved Tango orchestras. Led by bandoneonist Stephen Cuttriss, the group are a favourite of dancers and music lovers around Australia, due to Stephen’s personalised arrangements of some of the greatest pieces, and the calibre of musicians who make up the group. Buenos Aires born singer Solange Lipchin adds the poetic and lyrical dimension to the pieces. Mendoza Tango Quintet will weave their way through the nostalgic stories and widely varied sounds of the genre, with Nick and Diana performing their own interpretation of certain pieces. This collaboration will reveal the magic of the Tango, showing the importance of the connection and passion through music, dance and storytelling. Following the show, the venue will transform from theatre to dance floor, inviting tango dancers to experience social dancing, in a setting otherwise known as a Milonga. A fascinating spectacle for all to watch and enjoy and learn the etiquette of a Milonga. Come and experience the poetic beauty of Tango with us. |
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