Beginner Program
Monday, 4 May
18:00-19:30 | Beginner Class 1
Rhythm: Learn to follow the music.
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Venue: TBC
Tuesday, 5 May
18:00-19:30 | Beginner Class 2
Connection: The tango embrace.
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Venue: TBC
Wednesday, 6 May
18:00-19:30 | Beginner Class 3
Structure: Building the dance.
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Workshop Venue: TBC
Thursday, 7 May
18:00-19:30 | Beginner Class 4
Improvisation: Becoming free to create.
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Workshop Venue: TBC
Friday, 8 May
Friday Workshops
17:00 – 18:30 | Pre-Milonga Workshop 1 (All Levels)
From the floor, through the body, to the partner: Connecting and dancing with ourselves first.
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Friday Milonga (tango social)
19:00 – 22:00
Music by DJ Rui Barroso
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Workshops & Milonga Venue:
Jabula Recreation Centre
Saturday, 9 May
Saturday Workshops
- 13:30-15:00 | Beginner Weekend Workshop 1
The basic step and what we can learn from it.
-17:00 – 18:30 | Pre-Milonga Workshop 2 (All Levels)
"Fraseo" and musicality built by both roles.
Saturday Milonga (tango social)
19:00 – 22:00 | Milonga
Music by DJ Johan Steyn
Performance by Rui Barroso and Magdalena Gutierrez
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Workshops & Milonga Venue:
Jabula Recreation Centre
Sunday, 10 May
Sunday Workshops
- 13:30-15:00 | Beginner Weekend Workshop 2
From giros (turns) to ochos ("figures of eight").
- 17:00 – 19:00 | Pre-Milonga Conference (All Levels)
The elements of tango as a musical genre.
This conference is for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of tango music, including recognizing the characteristics of the most iconic tango orchestras.
Duration: 2 hours; includes a glass of wine.
Sunday Milonga
19:00 – 22:00 | Milonga
Music by DJ Rui Barroso
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​Workshops & Milonga Venue:
Jabula Recreation Centre