Monday, March 27, 2017

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Tango News 28th March

 

Hola Tango Lovers!

This week:

  1. Monday: Emiliano Beginners and Intermediate Courses at Westdene
  2. Tuesday: Lessons and milonga at the Dance Junxion.  
  3. Wednesday Emiliano Beginners , Intermediate and Advanced Courses at La Casa del Tango in Norwood
  4. Thursday:  Progressive Tango Class at the Factory on Grant,  Dance Cafe Lessons
  5. Friday: . NEW Milonga at the Factory on Grant
  6. Saturday: 
  7. Sunday:    Milonga hosted by Bert at the Factory on Grant
  8. Check Website for Late Changes http://www.tangojhb.co.za/index.php/2016/05/04/milonga-this-sunday/ 
Here's to seeing everyone on the dance floor!
 

Whats New

Regular Milonga Every Friday at the Factory on Grant see Friday
Upcoming Events   Click on Text to see details of all Upcoming events

 

Escalandram at the Orbit 7th April 


Really excited to be bringing the fantastic Escalandrum from Argentina to SA in April!  Playing a repertoire of tango and jazz inspired compositions, PIPI Piazzolla, grandson of the legendary Astor Piazzolla, heads up a band that has been together for 17 years, played 30+ countries, released 9 albums, won multiple awards including the FundaciĆ³n Konex Artist of the Decade in 2015 and the Premios Gardel 2012 Gardel de Oro and Album of the Year - for their Latin Grammy nominated album Piazzolla plays Piazzolla.
They will be performing in JOBURG at The Orbit - Home of Jazz on Friday 7 April - BOOK FAST! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxOqFh2Bfck

Tango Long Weekend in Cape Town April 27



Thursday: 27th April: 7:30 – 9:00 Milonga for Fun
Friday 28th April: 7:00 – 8:30 pm Walking the Valz (intermediate), followed by guided practica
Saturday 29th April: 2pm- 3:30 pm Extreme Milonguero
Saturday 29th April: 7:30 – 8:30 Premilonga lesson Salon Basics
Sunday 30th April: 1- 2:30 pm Giros milonguero style (advanced)
Sunday 30th April 3:00 – 4: 30 pm Giros Salon Style (advanced)
 Cost R150 per workshop.
Early Bird Special: Pay for 4 workshops by 20 April for R520
Accommodation with 10% discount in iKhaya Lodge & Conference Centre
(Limited availability - contact Idah on 021 461 8880)


Tuscany Tango Spa Holiday Click on Image Below to see details


Daily Digest


Monday                                  Back to : This Week

Emiliano Beginners Course in Westdene Starts 6th February

  Emiliano Intermediate Course in Westdene

 Tuesday                          Back to : This Week



At the Dance Junxion  .

 At the Dance JunXion .

AND THE DANCING FUN CONTINUES AT THE DANCE JUNXION!!!!
Book your 6 week course for only R660 now!!now!! now!!
We have the following to offer you,friends and family.
LATIN AND BALLROOM ( MONDAYS)-Starting 27 FEB 2017
Beginner 19:30 - 20:30
Intermediate 18:30-19:30
ARGENTINE TANGO (TUESDAYS)-Starting 28 FEB 2017
Beginner 19:30-20:30
Advanced 19:00-19:30
Milonga (20:30 - 10:30 - R40p/p
SALSA (THURSDAYS) - Starting 2 MARCH 2017
Beginners 18:30 - 19:30
Advanced 19:30 - 20:30
SOKKIE (FRIDAYS) - Starting 3 MARCH 2017
Beginners to Advanced steps 19:00 - 20:00
Call us on 011 463 6595 or email us at info@dancejunxion.co.za


6 Week Beginner Group Course


TONY WILL BE TEACHING THE INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED TANGO CLASS AT 19:00-19:30 FOLLOWED BY OUR NEW 6 WEEK BEGINNER TANGO GROUP COURSE ON THE 28th February 2017 AT 19:30-20:30 (THE VERY FIRST BEGINNER CLASS WILL BE A GUEST CLASS WHICH MEANS YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING ALONG ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO TRY OUT OUR GREAT TANGO CLASS). LASTLY,WE WILL THEN END WITH OUR FAMOUS “MILONGA”

                                                                                  info@dancejunxion.co.za

 If you have any friends who want to learn the tango for the first time. Bring them along for this great introduction to Argentine Tango. We all have to start somewhere… why not at The Dance JunXion?
Course starts at 19:30 to 20:30 for 6 weeks. Cost R660.00 per person and includes free entrance to the Milonga (Tango Practice session) afterwards.

Intermediate Course .

Tony will be teaching the Intermediate to Advanced Argentine Tango lesson from 19:00-19:30 which costs R65.

Weekly Milonga

Tuesday Milonga
The Milonga is weekly on a Tuesday evening 20:00 till 23:00. D.J. Ken will be playing the music. A Collection of our favourite classic Tangos, Valsicitos and Milongas; along with some Electro Milonga and Tango, by Otros Aires, Gotan Project and more - to mix things up a bit. Music will be played in Tandas.
Entrance fee for the Milonga is R40.00.

Coachmans Crossing Shopping Centre.
Shop 5 & 5A (above Mugg & Bean)
Corner Peter Place & Karen Avenue, Bryanston.
(Turn out of William Nicol into Peter Place)
Contact Marda 0836275142


Email: info@dancejunxion.co.za
Phone: 011 463 6595


Kind Regards
Marda Vasconcellos
Owner

"Walk in, Dance out"
Tel:  011 463 6595
Cell: 083 627 5142
www.dancejunxion.co.za
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheDanceJunxion
 

Wednesday                                      Back to : This Week

 


Weekly Tango Lessons and Workshops at La Casa Del Tango in Norwood with Emiliano every Wednesday .

New Beginners Course starts 1st February 2017 Come to have a real Argentine tango experience. Absolute beginner’s course. Only 10 lessons. The first free lesson is on Wednesday 1st of February 7 pm to 8 pm. See the flyer attached for further information or contact me by e-mail: emiliano.tango@yahoo.com
 
Intermediate Lessons will continue from 18th January 20177

Advanced Level Lessons will continue from 18th January 2017


Emiliano Fernandez

Professional Argentine Tango Teacher
emiliano.tango@yahoo.com
Facebook: Emiliano Fernandez
072 980 5747
 

 
 
Contact Emiliano at  emiliano.tango@yahoo.com or 072 980 5747 for more information.

Thursday                             Back to : This Week

Lessons and Practica at The Factory on Grant

1.Progressive Tango Class for Couples: 6.30-7.30 pm Practica till 8pm (4 week Cycle)

2. Progressive Tango Class for Beginners: 8pm – 9pm. Practica till 9:30pm
        (R800 per couple or single per month – 6 13 20 27 till end April – 4 Thursdays)
        Venue: The Factory on Grant, cnr of Grant and Nellie streets, Norwood
  We start a new cycle of classes on Thursday the 6th of April 2017 for those new to Tango –
focusing on the basic concepts and movements of the dance –
to get you dancing a comfortable, enjoyable Tango to all genres of music
                If you only learn one dance… Make sure it’s the Tango!
                (please contact us to book for this class)


Please contact us at touch@tango-tensity.co.za to book yourself and your partner for a spot on these classes  
 The Factory on Grant – No. 72 corner of Grant Ave. & Nellie Street, Norwood.
 

Tango Classes at the Dance Cafe. 


 ery soon!

Tango classes are held from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Dance Cafe. Experience the thrill of dancing Argentine Tango and improve your dancing skills, Learn to dance Argentine Tango in a delightful social and friendly environment. Our Instructors are professional and qualified to teach you the social basics all the way to competitive steps
 For more information call

Terri Taylor   Manager

www.dancecafe.co.za

011-234-0056

071-102-4001
email info@dancecafe.co.za 

Address: CNR Wessels & 9th Avenue Rivonia, 2191 Above the Post Office.
 

 

Friday                                   Back to : This Week
Milonga  at the Factory on Grant in Norwood.

 

Saturday                            Back to : This Week

 


Sunday                             Back to : This Week

 

    

Sunday Milonga 2nd April hosted by Bert at the Factory on Grant 7:00 to 10:00 PM. 

  

 The Factory on Grant, cnr of Grant and Nellie streets, Norwood

Visit  http://www.tangojhb.co.za/index.php/2016/05/04/milonga-this-sunday/   for the latest update and late changes  to the evenings schedule.


 

 Upcoming Events:                   Back to : This Week

 

Tuscany Tango Spa Holiday 28 May to 4 June
 

Intimate groups, 7 days, half board (mostly local organic), excursions, open air salons Pisa, Lucca etc.

(TA) TANGO --- NESTOR AZORIN (Buenos Aires) - int. tango professional:http://nestorazorin.blogspot.com.ar/
(TA/AT) TANGO --- YVONNE MEISSNER (Amsterdam) www.tangodesalon.eu
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOC4_Qox-FM
& be quick, add extra days to afterwards visit Pisa Tango Festival 9-11 june 2017: http://www.faitango.it/pisa-tango-festival-2017-4-edizione-131286-131286.html

12h tango lessons (TA), work with Alexander technique (AT), excursions, pool, hot natural thermal spa at 400 m, dance with Italian locals in (outdoor) salons, breakfast, dinner (mostly organic), own cooking kitchen: ****Country-B&B : 760,- Euro p.p./double occupancy, (some few private apartments: 980,- Euro p.p.), camper: 540,- Euro. Local milongas/festivals.

Sign up/info: yvonne@tangodesalon.nl
Organization: http://www.tangodesalon.nl/english/blog/tango-holidays/ & https://www.facebook.com/events/1208910209196378/
 

Articles on Tango Joburg Website   Back to : This Week
You know your'e a tango junkie when
Asking a woman to dance
 

Asking a man  to dance.

Internet  Articles

Is Tango Better Than Sex?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sasha-cagen/tangasm-vs-orgasm-or-is-t_b_6413098.html

 

Tango Teachers Private Tango Lessons in Johannesburg    Back to : This Week

Currently these are some of the Tango Teachers who give private lessons in Johannesburg. You many contact them directly or click on the links to their websites to find out more about them.

Bert Frahm : Studio Location Northcliff, Norwood,Tel 084 487 8445 , email touch@tango-tensity.co.za, website www.tango-tensity.co.za   Click on Link to see Berts  Profile 
Dance Cafe:Studio Location Rivonia. Teachers Colin,Terri,Pule,Herril ,Tel Terri 0711024001, email terri@dancecafe.co.za, website www.dancecafe.co.za
Emiliano Fernandez: Studio Locations Melville.Norwood,Pretoria . Tel 072-9805747, email emiliano.tango@yahoo.com  website http://emilianotango.wix.com/2totangolessons#!about-emiliano/cmv
Tony and Marda : Studio Location Dance Junxion
Sonia Burdett: Studio Location Norwood. R370 per hour for 1 or 2 persons. Will travel within 10Km from Norwood R400 per hour. Tel 084-8452470 . email soniaburdett@yahoo.com. Website www.afromambo.wordpress .com 

     

 

In the Country      Back to : This Week

 2. There is now a newly-created Tango calendar for everything happening in Cape Town:

http://www.tangocapetown.com/
 The idea is that it's a non-partisan source that offers a comprehensive and easy overview - all classes and events, updated frequently, as accurately as possible.
 There also a page with contact details for all the local organisers and teachers, links to their sites, and a google map with all the Tango locations pinned, to help the local community and visitors. 
Argentine tango is danced in other cities throughout South Africa.
Details are published in the Tangojoburg website.


Tango Internet Resources      Back to : This Week

Tango Joburg  Website 

This website  tangojoburg.co.za  offers information about Argentine tango events in the greater Johannesburg area.
The site includes information about teachers, milongas and practicas. It also offers general information about tango in other parts of South Africa and a gives a hint of some of the other dance opportunities in the greater Gauteng area.
It is administered by tango lovers in the area.
http://tangojoburg.co.za/

 

Free Tango Instruction Videos on Learn to dance Tango Phoenix

Our mission: to create the best resource for tango learning. Entirely free.

We have 274 Argentine Tango dance videos which give detailed instruction. They have comments, video section bookmarks, articles and a list of independent musicians.
http://learntodancetango.com/videos/
 

Tango Videos on youtube Tango TV

This link takes you to a site where you can see numerous videos on Tango Festivals, Shows, Performances , and Lessons
https://www.youtube.com/user/prischepov1979/videos
 


 

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