Calendar

Your one-stop calendar of Milongas in Calgary.

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November
  • 01
    01.November.Thursday

    Thursday Practica

    19:30 -22:30
    2018-11-01
    Sunalta Community Association
    1627 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0J8, Canada

    This event occurs every Thursday.

    Admission is approx. $6

    Contact Jim Goud at jlgoud56@gmail.com for more info.

  • 01
    01.November.Thursday

    Beginner Tango @ SDC

    20:00 -21:00
    2018-11-01
    University of Calgary
    University of Calgary, University Drive Northwest, Calgary, AB, Canada

    8:00 Beginner

    Instructor: Leo Sato

    Location: ICT 114 in U of C

    You must be a U of C, Student Dance Club member

  • 04
    04.November.Sunday

    Argentine Tango: Advanced

    19:00 -19:55
    2018-11-04
    Olympia Dance Club
    517 16 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1K5, Canada

    SCHEDULE

    Celebrating the 18th year in teaching Tango – The most experienced in Calgary,

     

    2018 Schedule

    Course 1 – 2018

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    SundaysJan 7Jan 14Jan 21Jan 28Feb 4Feb 11
    WednesdaysJan 10Jan 17Jan 24Jan 31Feb 7Feb 21

    No regular class on February 14 but Valentine Milonga 7 PM to 9 PM. Free for the students enrolled in the Course 1, only $5 otherwise.

    Course 2 – 2018

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    SundaysFeb 25Mar 4Mar 11Mar 18Mar 25Apr 8
    WednesdaysFeb 28Mar 7Mar 14Mar 21Mar 28Apr 11

    No regular class on April 1 and 4.
    Ladies technique workshop with Marina on April 4, $28.50+GST (Drop-in welcome)

    Course 3 – 2018

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    SundaysApr 15Apr 22Apr 29May 6May 13May 27
    WednesdaysApr 18Apr 25May 2May 9May 16May 30

    No regular class on May 20 and 23.
    Special workshop on May 23

    Course 4 – 2018

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    SundaysJun 3Jun 10Jun 17Jun 24Jul 8Jul 15
    WednesdaysJun 6Jun 13Jun 20Jun 27Jul 11Jul 18

    No regular class on July 1 and 4.
    Special workshop on July 4

    Course 5 – 2018

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    SundaysJul 22Jul 29Aug 12Aug 19Aug 26Sep 9
    WednesdaysJul 25Aug 1Aug 15Aug 22Aug 29Sep 12

    No regular class on August 5, 8, September 2, 5.
    Special workshop on August 8 and September 5

    Course 6 – 2018

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    SundaysSep 16Sep 23Sep 30Oct 14Oct 21Oct 28
    WednesdaysSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 17Oct 24Oct 31

    No regular class on October 7 and 10.
    Special workshop on October 10

    Course 7 – 2018

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    SundaysNov 4Nov 18Nov 25Dec 2Dec 9Dec 16
    WednesdaysNov 7Nov 21Nov 8Dec 5Dec 12Dec 19

    No regular class on November 11 and 14.
    Special workshop on November 14.

    Schedule, subject to change. Please visit this page before registering.

  • 04
    04.November.Sunday

    Argentine Tango: Beginner-Intermediate

    20:30 -21:25
    2018-11-04
    Olympia Dance Club
    517 16 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1K5, Canada

    SCHEDULE

    Celebrating the 18th year in teaching Tango – The most experienced in Calgary,

     

    2018 Schedule

    Course 1 – 2018

    123456
    SundaysJan 7Jan 14Jan 21Jan 28Feb 4Feb 11
    WednesdaysJan 10Jan 17Jan 24Jan 31Feb 7Feb 21

    No regular class on February 14 but Valentine Milonga 7 PM to 9 PM. Free for the students enrolled in the Course 1, only $5 otherwise.

    Course 2 – 2018

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    SundaysFeb 25Mar 4Mar 11Mar 18Mar 25Apr 8
    WednesdaysFeb 28Mar 7Mar 14Mar 21Mar 28Apr 11

    No regular class on April 1 and 4.
    Ladies technique workshop with Marina on April 4, $28.50+GST (Drop-in welcome)

    Course 3 – 2018

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    SundaysApr 15Apr 22Apr 29May 6May 13May 27
    WednesdaysApr 18Apr 25May 2May 9May 16May 30

    No regular class on May 20 and 23.
    Special workshop on May 23

    Course 4 – 2018

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    SundaysJun 3Jun 10Jun 17Jun 24Jul 8Jul 15
    WednesdaysJun 6Jun 13Jun 20Jun 27Jul 11Jul 18

    No regular class on July 1 and 4.
    Special workshop on July 4

    Course 5 – 2018

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    SundaysJul 22Jul 29Aug 12Aug 19Aug 26Sep 9
    WednesdaysJul 25Aug 1Aug 15Aug 22Aug 29Sep 12

    No regular class on August 5, 8, September 2, 5.
    Special workshop on August 8 and September 5

    Course 6 – 2018

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    SundaysSep 16Sep 23Sep 30Oct 14Oct 21Oct 28
    WednesdaysSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 17Oct 24Oct 31

    No regular class on October 7 and 10.
    Special workshop on October 10

    Course 7 – 2018

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    SundaysNov 4Nov 18Nov 25Dec 2Dec 9Dec 16
    WednesdaysNov 7Nov 21Nov 8Dec 5Dec 12Dec 19

    No regular class on November 11 and 14.
    Special workshop on November 14.

    Schedule, subject to change. Please visit this page before registering.

  • 07
    07.November.Wednesday

    Argentine Tango: Advanced

    19:30 -20:25
    2018-11-07
    Olympia Dance Club
    517 16 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1K5, Canada

    SCHEDULE

    Celebrating the 18th year in teaching Tango – The most experienced in Calgary,

     

    2018 Schedule

    Course 1 – 2018

    123456
    SundaysJan 7Jan 14Jan 21Jan 28Feb 4Feb 11
    WednesdaysJan 10Jan 17Jan 24Jan 31Feb 7Feb 21

    No regular class on February 14 but Valentine Milonga 7 PM to 9 PM. Free for the students enrolled in the Course 1, only $5 otherwise.

    Course 2 – 2018

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    SundaysFeb 25Mar 4Mar 11Mar 18Mar 25Apr 8
    WednesdaysFeb 28Mar 7Mar 14Mar 21Mar 28Apr 11

    No regular class on April 1 and 4.
    Ladies technique workshop with Marina on April 4, $28.50+GST (Drop-in welcome)

    Course 3 – 2018

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    SundaysApr 15Apr 22Apr 29May 6May 13May 27
    WednesdaysApr 18Apr 25May 2May 9May 16May 30

    No regular class on May 20 and 23.
    Special workshop on May 23 – Styling and Detaining the Techniques for Men and Women
    7:30 – 9:30 taught by Leo $28.50+GST, Drop-in

    Course 4 – 2018

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    SundaysJun 3Jun 10Jun 17Jun 24Jul 8Jul 15
    WednesdaysJun 6Jun 13Jun 20Jun 27Jul 11Jul 18

    No regular class on July 1 and 4.
    Special workshop on July 4 – Intro to Social Choreography “Por una cabeza”, all levels
    7:30 – 9:30 $28.50+GST, Drop-in

    Course 5 – 2018

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    SundaysJul 22Jul 29Aug 12Aug 19Aug 26Sep 9
    WednesdaysJul 25Aug 1Aug 15Aug 22Aug 29Sep 12

    No regular class on August 5, 8, September 2, 5.
    Special workshop on August 8 and September 5

    Course 6 – 2018

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    SundaysSep 16Sep 23Sep 30Oct 14Oct 21Oct 28
    WednesdaysSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 17Oct 24Oct 31

    No regular class on October 7 and 10.
    Special workshop on October 10

    Course 7 – 2018

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    SundaysNov 4Nov 18Nov 25Dec 2Dec 9Dec 16
    WednesdaysNov 7Nov 21Nov 8Dec 5Dec 12Dec 19

    No regular class on November 11 and 14.
    Special workshop on November 14.

    Schedule, subject to change. Please visit this page before registering.

What are Prácticas and Milongas?

Prácticas

In Tango, a práctica refers to a practice session where dancers come together to work on their dance skills in a less formal environment than a milonga (tango dance party). Unlike milongas, which are social events where the emphasis is on dancing and socializing, practicas are focused on learning and improvement. They provide a space for dancers to experiment with new steps, work on technique, and ask for feedback from more experienced dancers or instructors who might be present.

Milongas

In Tango, a milonga is also a social dance event or gathering dedicated to dancing tango, including its various forms such as traditional tango, milonga (the dance style matching the milonga music genre), and vals (waltz-style tango). These events are where dancers of all levels come together to enjoy tango music and dance in a social setting, often following specific cultural etiquettes and traditions such as the “cabeceo” for inviting partners to dance.

Milonga Etiquette:

  1. No teaching, no criticizing.
  2. No lifts.
  3. No unsafe figures.
  4. Leave the figures for shows at home
  5. No loud talking.
  6. No soliciting.
  7. Stay in your lane and move forward in Line of Dance.
  8. Move up and fill gap in front of you.
  9. Use Cabeceo and accept refusals. 
  10. Keep eyes up to avoid collisions, both gents and ladies.
  11. Apologize regardless of who is at fault in case of collisions.
  12. Shower, brush teeth before milonga. Dry sweat between tandas.
  13. Ladies, feel free to ask men to dance with you in Calgary!