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Do you want to learn to dance Argentine Tango
No experience or partner required
Keep fit and make new friends
And learn the world’s most sensuous dance…….
Then come to Bristol’s oldest and leading school of tango – established 10+ years
Tangowest is the place to experience social dancing in the Southwest.
Classes, Practicas, Tango Salon, Private Lessons, Balls and Tea Dances.
Next INTRODUCTION TO TANGO: Sunday July 5th Oddfellows Hall - the perfect induction for absolute beginners or those wishing to refresh their skills - £15 - includes mid evening refreshments and dance practice.
BEGINNERS FOUNDATION CLASSES on SUNDAY. Please note that the series of classes at Quakers meeting hall, Gloucester Rd has now finished. We will be resuming a Foundation course during July- further details of dates and times to follow. In the meantime anyone who has recently attended these classes is welcome to join the Improvers class at Oddfellows Hall on Wed eves at 7pm. Altenratively very recent beginners are encouraged to attend a further Intro to Tango - call Michele for details.
WEDNESDAY CLASSES AT ODDFELLOWS HALL
We are delighted to welcome back Andreas who will be teaching for us again on 1st July! at Oddfellows Hall
Class 1 starts at 7pm, Practica 8pm; Class 2 at 9pm, Practica 10pm. ..
please see classes page for details of prices and times for classes. Any experienced dancers wishing to attend the first class as well as the second may do so at a special Tango West rate - please contact Michele for info..
SALON AZUL - Fridays 8pm - 11.45pm ( 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month usually) Slightly earlier closing time , so come early to make the most of the evening! Traditional Tango music with tandas and cortinas.
Next SALON Friday 3rd July 09 (first and third Fridays as normal) - come and unwind with a dance and a long cool drink; great traditional tango music, with tandas and cortinas!
We are moving to a new venue at the beginning of August - with a programme of workshops and dancing during the week-end of 1st & 2nd August - please keep your diaries free - details to be announced soon!
Andrew & Michele in the following clip dance in Milonguero Style to the music of Tanturi.
This is very much the style of the downtown Milongas of Buenos Aires. Notice the
attention to posture, embrace and cadence with the music. The walk has a strong forward
drive (notice the slight tipping forward in the lead from and onto a straight leg). The walk is crisp
and accurate, yet soft and almost casual.
Andrew & Michele 1
The quality of the music is our speciality. Tangos, Vals, and Milongas from the great Orquestas of the Golden Age of Tango, when the music was played specifically with dancers in mind. The same music that is played in the great Milongas of Buenos Aires today.
The following clips show some famous Milongas of Buenos Aires
Lo De Celia
El Beso
Nino Bien (Milonga de Lunes)
The Old Milongueros Dancing
For other good places to dance tango (including La Ventana & the Monday Practica & Cardiff)
see LINKS page
Check out the following YouTube Clips
Our Friday Salon
A Brief History since 1998
Our Photo Gallery since 1998
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