Tango Classes with Peter:

NOW on Tuesdays!

Tues

8:00pm - 9:00pm Beginners Tango

• Discover the basic essentials to get your tango off to a great start!
• Ongoing introductory classes - just drop in. Partners not essential (but bring one if you can!)

9:00pm - 10:00pm Intermediate Tango

• Get ready to go out and dance! There is plenty of regular weekly opportunities to get out and dance and we will help you get there.
• Ongoing classes. Partners not essential (but bring one if you can!)

Classes are $15 per lesson - 4 classes for $50.00.

Private lessons available!

Contact Peter on 021 132 8103 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

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 Come and see us at our new studio!

Feet with Heat:   Century City Towers, Level 6, 173-175 Victoria Street, Te Aro (opposite the Warehouse Stationery).

"Our new pad rocks with central city views from 3 sides, secure building, parking and it’s all up to scratch with earthquake preparedness!  Come down and check us out...photos on new website very soon."

 Feet with Heat also have classes in: Rock 'n Roll; West Coast Swing; Lindy Hop; Ballroom; Capoeira

See our web site: http://www.feetwithheat.co.nz

My Saturday milonga is on this coming Saturday 19 June at St. Mark's as per usual!

The milonga scheduled for 2 June will be postponed to Saturday 9 June.

 BYO drinks and nibbles to share  :-)

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Tango Classes

6 Saturdays 12 May-16 June,
22 Webb Street, Wellington

Introduction 3:30 - 4:30 PM

This is a course designed for peoplewho have danced little or no Tango. The aim is to get a taste of the enjoyment of dancing Tango and get you started on the right foot ;-). Why is tango held in such high regard? What makes it different? How can I get around the floor dancing Tango? This course qualifies you for the second step program at the  New Zealand Tango Festival in Wellington later in June and to receive a discount. www.nztangofestival.co.nz

The first class is free so you can take a look at the course.
$75 for course or $15 per class. Practice session free for course participants.

Open Tango Class 2:30 - 3:30 PM

6 separate classes on various aspects of tango. Being, doing, principals, steps.
$15 per class. Intro class and Práctica free for course participants.

Practice Session:

Saturdays 4:30-7:00 PM, $8 unless you have done one of the courses that day. This is a relaxed space to try out new things; a chance to reinforce what you have learnt; an essential stepping-stone between learning new things and using them instinctively in a dance. Seek help, askquestions, stop and start, or simply dance. People at all levels drop in.

With only 6 weeks to go we thought we should give you some important and exciting updates, so spread the word and get your tango friends excited ....

• Immersion Update
• Australian Dancers Special Deal
• Quality and Comfort Hotels 
• Any old glamour will do!

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IMPORTANT:  Immersion Update

Cecilia and Somer
Space for one more couple - then registrations close.

Gustavo and Gisela

Space for one more couple and two more leads -  then registrations close.

Fabio and Ana

Space for a few more couples - but filling fast as usual - they are such great teachers and perfect for those starting their tango careers.

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Alicia Pons **Attention all milongueros**

Last year Alicia did not make it to the festival as she was stuck in Chile under a rather large and very foreboding ash cloud so we decided to bring her again so you could finally get your Alicia fix! We are very excited to be hosting her.

As a teacher, Alicia emphasizes the partners’ connection, and in particular the woman’s ability to not just follow, but to be an equal protagonist in the dance. Alicia was trained in classical dance from an early age and as a young woman performed in some of Buenos Aires’ most well known theatres, the Colon, the Coliseo, and the Alvear.  Alicia’s teaching methods are grounded in her academic training.

She holds a degree in Educational Science and Psychology, and she is currently an instructor for university level education students, in addition to her teaching, being a mother of two sons, and running her family real estate business. She is a very warm and caring person who loves to share her knowledge.

If you really feel like a milonguero challenge - immerse with Alica!  We urge you to make the most of this fantastic opportunity. Remember she has an immersion before and after the festival. Click here to read about what Alicia will be covering in her course.

Spaces left for leads and follows.

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Aussie Dancers Special (till 15 May)
There are 5 days left for Aussie Dancers to get an extra free class of their choice when they book a full festival pass.  Just go one line and register for your 6 workshops and then send us an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the selection of your extra free workshop.  It's that easy.

Also, check out and subscribe to grabaseat for alerts on very cheap flights between Australia and New Zelaland.

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Quality and Comfort Hotels
Have you booked your rooms yet? If you are travelling from out of town and need a cosy, warm place to stay for the festival - why not hook up with a friend and share a room. All the evening milongas are walking distance from the Quality and Comfort Hotels and there is a free shuttle service available from the two hotels to Te Whaea (where the festival is held). So they really are in a great location.  Click here for the prices and for details on how to register or contact the hotel directly. If you want to share with someone you can always send out a message on our Facebook page with your contact details.   All our teachers are staying at the Quality and Comfort Hotels with the festival team .... just so you know …. and many of our Australian dancers book the place out. So we suggest you don't delay. You can come and join us in the breakfast room if you like before we all head up to Te Whaea.

Any old glamour will do!

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This is the simple yet elegant theme for your grand milonga on the Saturday night.   We are thinking diamonds, tuxes, chignons, pearls, foxes or fakes.  You choose  - just look fabulous darling!

 

Look forward to exciting updates about, the Cultural Day, Wallflower Team, Videographer and Photographer, guest DJs and more... it is going to be an awesome festival!

Starting SUNDAY 6^th MAY 6-8:30pm
*** Entries now open ***

Well it’s that time of the Dine & Dance competition calendar – Sunday 6^th of May is the first round of this year’s All Styles Jack & Jill Dance Competition, the only all styles dance competition where you don’t need a partner!  So here’s the quick low down:

• All partner dance styles – Rock’n’Roll, Latin (Cha, Cha, Cha), Salsa & Argentine Tango

• Freestyle dance competition – no routines allowed

• Prize Pool of $1,400 in cash and vouchers

• No dance partner required – enter in your nominated dance style as a Lead (Jack) or Follow (Jill)

• Competitors will dance with a number of different partners during heats/finals swapping dance partners when advised by the MC – music will play for as long as the judges require to mark each round

Beginners and festival preparation course starting Wed 9th May for 6 weeks.

Learn  how tango dance is a living act in the moment as it happens

7pm to 8.40 in St Barnabas, Plimmerton Presbyterian Church hall 106A Mana Esplanade.
Its on the main highway north opposite the Mana New World

$5 per class, partners desirable but not essential.
Please book by contacting Ian 2331225  0297784728

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Experienced dancers are most welcome to assist at no cost.

"Tango is the Everest of social dance. Impossible. Demanding. Intricate. And therefore irresistible."

 

A huge thanks to everyone who made the trip up AND down to Otaki for Milonga de las Tartas (there are a few photos up on our website from it - http://tangoabrazo.co.nz/photo-gallery/ ) We all appreciate it so much; a big thanks as well to all those who supported the milonga, even if they couldn't make it on the day.

We just had it pointed out to us that our original date for Milonga de las Tartas was clashing with Mother's Day, so we've moved the date by a fortnight.

We hope you'll join us for our next quarterly afternoon of food and tango...

Milonga de las Tartas

- tea tarts  tango -

Sunday May 27th

2pm to 5pm
$10

Hadfield Hall, All Saints Church.
7 Te Rauparaha St, Otaki

A tango tea dance, halfway between Wellington and Palmerston North
Bakers: Lorelle and Paula
DJ: Paula

Tango Abrazo Paula Harris and Richard Love
with Lorelle Barrett
http://tangoabrazo.co.nz
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For those of you who miss the dulce de leche and asado barbecues of Argentina, salvation is at hand! 

El Matador restaurant is opening in the next few weeks at 196 Cuba St.
You can follow their progress on their Facebook page. 
www.facebook.com/ElMatadorWellington

El Matador is still some weeks away from opening and we are in the early stages of developing a website...  
Any help to spread the word would be verymuch appreciated!

FYI in addition to asado on the menu, El Matador will also offer delicious empanadas, dulce du leche panqueque, churros & hot chocolate and many more goodies...........