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Your one-stop calendar of Milongas in Calgary.- 2525.February.Sunday
Tango Course 2-2024
Olympia Dance Clubhttp://www.tangocalgary.com/classes517 16 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1K5, CanadaFor details, please visit, www.tangocalgary.com/classes
- 2626.February.MondayNo events
- 2727.February.Tuesday
Intro to Arg. Tango class at the UDC
University of Calgaryhttps://www.tangocalgary.com/archives/event/intro-to-arg-tango-class-at-the-udcUniversity of Calgary, University Drive Northwest, Calgary, AB, CanadaLeo Sato will be teaching Introductory Argentine Tango course for the University Dance Club
19:00 – 20:00 SA 129
University student discounts available.
For registration, please follow the link – Dance Classes | University Dance Club | Dance Socials
- 2828.February.WednesdayNo events
- 2929.February.Thursday
Tango Práctica
Scarboro Community Associationhttps://www.tangocalgary.com/archives/event/tango-practica-2-3-2-2-21727 14 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0W7, CanadaJoin us tonight for Arg. Tango Thursday Practica. This is not a structured class but a freestyle event where you can enjoy music, dance on a spacious floor, and connect with like-minded individuals. If you require any guidance, our instructors will be available upon request. The event runs from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (8:00 pm to 10:00 pm during DST). The admission is $15 cash only. Treat your body and soul by attending this event, and remember that everyone is welcome!
Free parking is on the south side of the building.
Please try bring your friends to help maintain the good ratio. “Your friend is everyone else’s treasure.”
- 0101.March.FridayNo events
- 0202.March.Saturday
Leo Sato returns
https://www.tangocalgary.com/archives/event/leo-sato-returnsNo additional detail for this event.
Rami's milonga
Ballroom and Country Dance Studiohttps://www.tangocalgary.com/archives/event/ramis-milonga121C 17th Avenue Northeast, Calgary, AB, CanadaAdmission $20
Please contact Rami ramybourini@gmail.com for more details
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:
- No teaching, no criticizing.
- No lifts.
- No unsafe figures.
- Leave the figures for shows at home
- No loud talking.
- No soliciting.
- Stay in your lane and move forward in Line of Dance.
- Move up and fill gap in front of you.
- Use Cabeceo and accept refusals.
- Keep eyes up to avoid collisions, both gents and ladies.
- Apologize regardless of who is at fault in case of collisions.
- Shower, brush teeth before milonga. Dry sweat between tandas.
- Ladies, feel free to ask men to dance with you in Calgary!