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    Heart Strings

    19:30 -21:00
    2026-02-14
    Sophie Armstrong
    Polaris Theatre
    261051 Wagon Wheel View, Rocky View County, AB T4A 0E2, Canada

    Heart Strings

    A Love Story – Featuring ​Violinist Sophie Armstrong

    Event Presenter
    Sophie Armstrong

    Event Date
    Saturday, February 14, 2026

    Event Time
    7:30pm

    On-Sale Date
    September 1

    Fee Information
    Prices include GST. Facility fee and service charges will be added in the shopping cart.

    Join the Heart Strings Ensemble and violinist Sophie Armstrong on a journey through love, sorrow, and beauty, with classic love songs and stories. An award-winning performer, Sophie Armstrong has graced stages in over 40 cities worldwide. Together with special guest pianist Graham Vink, she will captivate you in an evening celebrating love in all its forms through music, passion, and inspiration. The concert includes tributes to legendary artists and iconic music from Hollywood films, classic James Bond themes, and works by John Williams, as well as pieces by Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Vivaldi, Bach, Disney classics, and more.

    Guest Tango peformers: William and Mariia, Libertango

    Everyone's Milonga

    21:00 -23:59
    2026-02-14
    Leo Sato and Marina Gonzalez
    Haysboro Community Association
    1204 89 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2V 0W4, Canada

    More central location, lager venue and hardwood floor!!9:00 Milonga till midnight

    Now the first 15 purchasers will receive $15 Advance ticket. It is sold during Leo’s classes, Thursday Pracica or Online

    https://tangocalgary.square.site/product/adv-milonga-ticket-discounted-/20?cs=true&cst=custom

    $20 Door general or free with the proof of Haysboro Association Membership

     

     

     

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!