tango is our passion
Melbourne Social Tango invites tango lovers to Twilight Tango
Join us for an evening of open-air dancing under the stars at the Argyle Square Piazza Italia.
Time: 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Venue: Argyle Square, Carlton
Entry: $5 contribution
FREE Street Parking after 6.30
BUS – Route 200 Lygon St TRAMS – 1, 3, 5, 6, 16 Swanston St
from 2 pm – 3:30 pm Body recognition, Embrace positions, and Movement dynamics *
Class description
These classes are structured to significantly improve followers’ posture, footwork, dynamic alignment, and following Argentine Tango dance. It is also aimed at the development and improvement of dancers’ balance and agility.
We will be learning a series of short combinations to improve our movement in Argentine Tango. Those will become more complex, and layered with embellishments as the class progresses.
We will be training in a spacious air-conditioned studio with a sprung dance floor, mirrors, and ballet barres.
Class fees
The payments are to be made for blocks of 4 classes in advance. The cost is $80 for the block. Casual attendance can be done, “drop in price is $25” per class.
If you can’t start on January 29th, feel free to join on any Sunday, but please book.
Footwear
It is strongly advised to wear comfortable flat shoes (jazz sneakers, etc.), but please bring your stiletto shoes with you.
Doni Mac with his 10-year professional music, athletic, and dance background along with partner Renee, will be sharing tools that can transform your dance and connection to the tango music we know and love.
Location: The Fitzroy Art Collective, 66 Cecil St, Fitzroy
Time: 7-8 pm
Special musicality workshop $25 (attendance gives you 50% off Milonga Bailamos entry)
8-11pm Milonga Bailamos
PopUp Milonga @ Exford
Time: 8 pm- 12 am
(drinks and pizza are available at the bar)
Location: The Exford Hotel, Lvl.1, 199 Russell st, Melbourne
Cost: $20
Our classes are open-level and are taught by Bill Jarman and Leigh Rogan who are two of Melbourne’s most experienced and well-respected tango teachers.
The class cost is $25 per person per class. No partner is required.
Everyone is invited to come and share in the combined knowledge of two of Melbourne’s most well-known and experienced tango maestros, teaching together again!
Come and join us from 8pm – 11.30-ish pm
Entry includes light supper, glass of sparkling wine, tea & coffee in addition to enjoying the music of one of Melbourne’s favourite DJ
Dynamics of Walking with International Maestros
PrácTica’ is a tango experience bridging between a lesson and a milonga (social dance).
A perfect, and supportive environment to practice the skills you already have, try something new, learn about the codigos of tango, ask questions and receive advice.
Our Resident Teacher Bill Jarman will guide you on what to practice and how to practice.
* Please be polite and courteous. Give each other feedback in a constructive manner.
The practica is the learning environment for dancing tango. It is the partner to the milonga in the development of tango.”
Practicas are held in Studio 18