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Friday, January 1
Yes! Milonga at Salsalina Dance Studio -- by popular vote!
celebrate the New Year in a studio dedicated to Tango! Practice your skills and expression dancing to music that inspired performers and dancers from the 1920s through the 1970s, and beyond. Dancers at all levels are welcome, no partner necessary. $5 per person. Good music, good company, good dancing.
Location: 266 Pine Street (above Recycle North). Plenty of free parking. For information contact Eloise (802) 877-6648
Wednesday, January 6
New Series with Elizabeth Seyler Begins at
North End Studio, Burlington
Seven Wednesdays -- Jan 6, 13, 20, 27 & Feb 3, 10, 17
7:15 - 8:15 pm Argentine Tango for Beginners (0 to 6 months of experience)
8:30 - 9:30 pm Close Contact: Ganchos, Sacadas, Barridas, and Enganches (adv beg/intermed -- more than 6 months of experience)
9:30 - 10 pm Practica (practice time)
$14 per class, or $88 for 7 classes
$2 per practica
No partner necessary. Wear socks or clean shoes with hard soles.
Location: North End Studio, 294 North Winooski Ave., Suite 116B
(To find the studio, enter the building door facing the parking lot, use keypad to enter lobby, and follow signs to North End Studio.)
Weather Contingency:
Elizabeth Seyler will email you by 4pm Wed if classes are canceled due to weather.
We'll make up missed time with extra lessons at series' end.
For information contact Elizabeth Seyler 802-318-4959 home office, or email eseyler@temple.edu.
Friday, January 8
Queen City Tango Mini Lesson & Milonga at Salsalina Dance Studio, Burlington , VT 7:30-10:00 p.m. Come and celebrate the weekend in a studio dedicated to Tango! Practice your skills and expression dancing to music that inspired performers and dancers from the 1920s through the 1970s, and beyond. Enjoy our weekly gathering -- dancers at all levels are welcome, no partner necessary. $5 per person. Good music, good company, good dancing. 7:30-8:00 introductory coaching for beginners, warm-ups and information exchange for experienced dancers. 8-10 pm Open Dancing for all levels.
Location: 266 Pine Street (above Recycle North). Plenty of free parking. For information contact Eloise (802) 877-6648
Wednesday, January 13
Tango Classes with Elizabeth Seyler at
North End Studio, Burlington
Series continues January 20, 27 & Feb 3, 10, 17
7:15 - 8:15 pm Argentine Tango for Beginners (0 to 6 months of experience)
8:30 - 9:30 pm Close Contact: Ganchos, Sacadas, Barridas, and Enganches (adv beg/intermed -- more than 6 months of experience)
9:30 - 10 pm Practica (practice time)
$14 per class, or $88 for 7 classes
$2 per practica
No partner necessary. Wear socks or clean shoes with hard soles.
Location: North End Studio, 294 North Winooski Ave., Suite 116B
(To find the studio, enter the building door facing the parking lot, use keypad to enter lobby, and follow signs to North End Studio.)
Weather Contingency:
Elizabeth Seyler will email you by 4pm Wed if classes are canceled due to weather.
We'll make up missed time with extra lessons at series' end.
For information contact Elizabeth Seyler 802-318-4959 home office, or email eseyler@temple.edu.
Friday, January 15
Queen City Tango Mini Lesson & Milonga at Salsalina Dance Studio, Burlington , VT 7:30-10:00 p.m. Come and celebrate the weekend in a studio dedicated to Tango! Practice your skills and expression dancing to music that inspired performers and dancers from the 1920s through the 1970s, and beyond. Enjoy our weekly gathering -- dancers at all levels are welcome, no partner necessary. $5 per person. Good music, good company, good dancing. 7:30-8:00 introductory coaching for beginners, warm-ups and information exchange for experienced dancers. 8-10 pm Open Dancing for all levels.
Location: 266 Pine Street (above Recycle North). Plenty of free parking. For information contact Eloise (802) 877-6648
Wednesday Evening Classes at North End Studio
Friday, January 15
Classes and Practica, Studio Bliss, Rutland
6:00 pm - Beginner Class
7:15 pm – Mixed level Class
Followed by demonstrations, Practica and light refreshments
Fee $25 per person, $35 for both classes
For more information and to reserve private lessons in Rutland contact:
Cathy Salmons, Director - Studio Bliss – 775- 2547
Info at: http://www.blissvt.com/tango.html
Saturday, January 16
Argentinean Tango Workshop & Milonga with Aldo Romero and Alicia Cruzado at North End Studio, Burlington, VT All are welcome; no partner needed. For private lessons on Saturday contact Polly Howlett – 802 654-2274 office; 802 658-5225 home; 802 377-7975 cell; or email phowlett@smcvt.edu .
3:30-5:30 pm In-depth Tango Workshop: Alicia and Aldo team up to teach a multi-level workshop designed to refine and expand the tango vocabulary of every participant.
5:30-7:00 pm Dinner: Potluck or order take-out from the nearby Vietnamese restaurant, shared with the guest instructors and tango friends in the comfortable North End Studio, or dine on your own.
7:00-10:30: Milonga: Dance to the music of masters such as Pugliese, Tanturi, Color Tango, Calo, Di Sarli, Troilo and others. Dance demonstration by Alicia and Aldo. Light refreshments.
Fees: Workshop: $25 per person; Milonga $5 per person with workshop, walk-ins $10
Location: North End Studio, 294 North Winooski Ave., between Archibald and North. Suite 116B, Use side entrance from parking lot. In the foyer, use keypad for admission. Follow North End Studio signs through lobby, and follow hallway to studio.
Sunday, January 17: Lessons & Guided Practica, Palais de Glace, Stowe, 1:30-6:30 p.m. Instruction by Alicia Cruzado and Aldo Romero. All welcome, no partner needed.
1:30-2:30pm Beginner Class: fundamentals of the dance and musicality, with emphasis on foundational technical elements of this seductive dance.
2:30-3:30pm Intermediate / Advanced Class: Learn to create a wider variety of steps and figures.
3:30-6:30 practice.
Fees: $15 each class / $10 practice / $20 class + practice + buffet and light drinks. Location: 3419 Weeks Hill Road. Directions From Stowe: Route 108 NW several miles. Right onto Edson Hill Road. Proceed about 2 miles (Edson Hill Rd. becomes Weeks Hill Road). Palais de Glace is on the right. Private lessons available. Please confirm your presence with Alicia at 917 344-0441 (cell).
Wednesday, January 20
Tango Classes with Elizabeth Seyler at
North End Studio, Burlington
Series continues January 27 & Feb 3, 10, 17
7:15 - 8:15 pm Argentine Tango for Beginners (0 to 6 months of experience)
8:30 - 9:30 pm Close Contact: Ganchos, Sacadas, Barridas, and Enganches (adv beg/intermed -- more than 6 months of experience)
9:30 - 10 pm Practica (practice time)
$14 per class, or $88 for 7 classes
$2 per practica
No partner necessary. Wear socks or clean shoes with hard soles.
Location: North End Studio, 294 North Winooski Ave., Suite 116B
(To find the studio, enter the building door facing the parking lot, use keypad to enter lobby, and follow signs to North End Studio.)
Weather Contingency:
Elizabeth Seyler will email you by 4pm Wed if classes are canceled due to weather.
We'll make up missed time with extra lessons at series' end.
For information contact Elizabeth Seyler 802-318-4959 home office, or email eseyler@temple.edu.
Thursday, January 21
Queen City Tango Milonga at Creative Space Gallery, 235 Main St., Vergennes, 5:30-8 p.m. Dancers at all levels welcome. Gallery reception with artists begins at 4 p.m., dancing begins at 5:30 and continues until 8. Light refreshments, no charge (donations to the Gallery are welcome). Join us afterwards at 8:15 for dinner at the Black Sheep Bistro, 253 Main St. Vergennes (call ahead to reserve your space at the tango table, 802 877-9991). Gallery information www.CreativeSpaceGallery.org.
Friday, January 22
Queen City Tango Mini Lesson & Milonga at Salsalina Dance Studio, Burlington , VT 7:30-10:00 p.m. Come and celebrate the weekend in a studio dedicated to Tango! Practice your skills and expression dancing to music that inspired performers and dancers from the 1920s through the 1970s, and beyond. Enjoy our weekly gathering -- dancers at all levels are welcome, no partner necessary. $5 per person. Good music, good company, good dancing. 7:30-8:00 introductory coaching for beginners, warm-ups and information exchange for experienced dancers. 8-10 pm Open Dancing for all levels.
Location: 266 Pine Street (above Recycle North). Plenty of free parking. For information contact Eloise (802) 877-6648
Wednesday, January 27
Tango Classes with Elizabeth Seyler at
North End Studio, Burlington
Series continues Feb 3, 10, 17
7:15 - 8:15 pm Argentine Tango for Beginners (0 to 6 months of experience)
8:30 - 9:30 pm Close Contact: Ganchos, Sacadas, Barridas, and Enganches (adv beg/intermed -- more than 6 months of experience)
9:30 - 10 pm Practica (practice time)
$14 per class, or $88 for 7 classes
$2 per practica
No partner necessary. Wear socks or clean shoes with hard soles.
Location: North End Studio, 294 North Winooski Ave., Suite 116B
(To find the studio, enter the building door facing the parking lot, use keypad to enter lobby, and follow signs to North End Studio.)
Weather Contingency:
Elizabeth Seyler will email you by 4pm Wed if classes are canceled due to weather.
We'll make up missed time with extra lessons at series' end.
For information contact Elizabeth Seyler 802-318-4959 home office, or email eseyler@temple.edu.
Friday, January29
Queen City Tango Mini Lesson & Milonga at Salsalina Dance Studio, Burlington , VT 7:30-10:00 p.m. Come and celebrate the weekend in a studio dedicated to Tango! Practice your skills and expression dancing to music that inspired performers and dancers from the 1920s through the 1970s, and beyond. Enjoy our weekly gathering -- dancers at all levels are welcome, no partner necessary. $5 per person. Good music, good company, good dancing. 7:30-8:00 introductory coaching for beginners, warm-ups and information exchange for experienced dancers. 8-10 pm Open Dancing for all levels.
Location: 266 Pine Street (above Recycle North). Plenty of free parking. For information contact Eloise (802) 877-6648
Tuesday, February 2
Tuesday Tango – Lesson & Practica at Creative Space Gallery, Vergennes, VT 7-9 p.m.
7:00-8:00 tango fundamentals for beginners. 8:00 – 9:00 Dance to the music that inspired performers and dancers from the 1920s through the 1970s, and beyond. Dancers at all levels are welcome, no partner necessary. Introductory Special $7 per person. Good music, good company, good dancing.
Location: 235 Main Street, Vergennes, next door to Black Sheep Bistro and Everywear. For information contact Eloise (802) 877-6648.
Wednesday, February 3
Tango Classes with Elizabeth Seyler at
North End Studio, Burlington
Series continues February 10, 17
7:15 - 8:15 pm Argentine Tango for Beginners (0 to 6 months of experience)
8:30 - 9:30 pm Close Contact: Ganchos, Sacadas, Barridas, and Enganches (adv beg/intermed -- more than 6 months of experience)
9:30 - 10 pm Practica (practice time)
$14 per class, or $88 for 7 classes
$2 per practica
No partner necessary. Wear socks or clean shoes with hard soles.
Location: North End Studio, 294 North Winooski Ave., Suite 116B
(To find the studio, enter the building door facing the parking lot, use keypad to enter lobby, and follow signs to North End Studio.)
Weather Contingency:
Elizabeth Seyler will email you by 4pm Wed if classes are canceled due to weather.
We'll make up missed time with extra lessons at series' end.
For information contact Elizabeth Seyler 802-318-4959 home office, or email eseyler@temple.edu.
Friday, February 5
Queen City Tango Mini Lesson & Milonga at Salsalina Dance Studio, Burlington , VT 7:30-10:00 p.m. Come and celebrate the weekend in a studio dedicated to Tango! Practice your skills and expression dancing to music that inspired performers and dancers from the 1920s through the 1970s, and beyond. Enjoy our weekly gathering -- dancers at all levels are welcome, no partner necessary. $5 per person. Good music, good company, good dancing. 7:30-8:00 introductory coaching for beginners, warm-ups and information exchange for experienced dancers. 8-10 pm Open Dancing for all levels.
Location: 266 Pine Street (above Recycle North). Plenty of free parking. For information contact Eloise (802) 877-6648
Tuesday, February 9
Tuesday Tango – Lesson & Practica at Creative Space Gallery, Vergennes, VT 7-9 p.m.
7:00-8:00 tango fundamentals for beginners. 8:00 – 9:00 Dance to the music that inspired performers and dancers from the 1920s through the 1970s, and beyond. Dancers at all levels are welcome, no partner necessary. Introductory Special $7 per person. Good music, good company, good dancing.
Location: 235 Main Street, Vergennes, next door to Black Sheep Bistro and Everywear. For information contact Eloise (802) 877-6648.
Wednesday, February 10
Tango Classes with Elizabeth Seyler at
North End Studio, Burlington
Final week in series February 17
7:15 - 8:15 pm Argentine Tango for Beginners (0 to 6 months of experience)
8:30 - 9:30 pm Close Contact: Ganchos, Sacadas, Barridas, and Enganches (adv beg/intermed -- more than 6 months of experience)
9:30 - 10 pm Practica (practice time)
$14 per class, or $88 for 7 classes
$2 per practica
No partner necessary. Wear socks or clean shoes with hard soles.
Location: North End Studio, 294 North Winooski Ave., Suite 116B
(To find the studio, enter the building door facing the parking lot, use keypad to enter lobby, and follow signs to North End Studio.)
Weather Contingency:
Elizabeth Seyler will email you by 4pm Wed if classes are canceled due to weather.
We'll make up missed time with extra lessons at series' end.
For information contact Elizabeth Seyler 802-318-4959 home office, or email eseyler@temple.edu.
Friday, February 12
Queen City Tango Mini Lesson & Milonga at Salsalina Dance Studio, Burlington , VT 7:30-10:00 p.m. Come and celebrate the weekend in a studio dedicated to Tango! Practice your skills and expression dancing to music that inspired performers and dancers from the 1920s through the 1970s, and beyond. Enjoy our weekly gathering -- dancers at all levels are welcome, no partner necessary. $5 per person. Good music, good company, good dancing. 7:30-8:00 introductory coaching for beginners, warm-ups and information exchange for experienced dancers. 8-10 pm Open Dancing for all levels.
Location: 266 Pine Street (above Recycle North). Plenty of free parking. For information contact Eloise (802) 877-6648
Tuesday, February 16
Tuesday Tango – Lesson & Practica at Creative Space Gallery, Vergennes, VT 7-9 p.m.
7:00-8:00 tango fundamentals for beginners. 8:00 – 9:00 Dance to the music that inspired performers and dancers from the 1920s through the 1970s, and beyond. Dancers at all levels are welcome, no partner necessary. Introductory Special $7 per person. Good music, good company, good dancing.
Location: 235 Main Street, Vergennes, next door to Black Sheep Bistro and Everywear. For information contact Eloise (802) 877-6648.
Wednesday, February 17
New Series with Elizabeth Seyler Begins at
North End Studio, Burlington
Final week in series
7:15 - 8:15 pm Argentine Tango for Beginners (0 to 6 months of experience)
8:30 - 9:30 pm Close Contact: Ganchos, Sacadas, Barridas, and Enganches (adv beg/intermed -- more than 6 months of experience)
9:30 - 10 pm Practica (practice time)
$14 per class, or $88 for 7 classes
$2 per practica
No partner necessary. Wear socks or clean shoes with hard soles.
Location: North End Studio, 294 North Winooski Ave., Suite 116B
(To find the studio, enter the building door facing the parking lot, use keypad to enter lobby, and follow signs to North End Studio.)
Weather Contingency:
Elizabeth Seyler will email you by 4pm Wed if classes are canceled due to weather.
We'll make up missed time with extra lessons at series' end.
For information contact Elizabeth Seyler 802-318-4959 home office, or email eseyler@temple.edu.
Friday, February 19
Queen City Tango Mini Lesson & Milonga at Salsalina Dance Studio, Burlington , VT 7:30-10:00 p.m. Come and celebrate the weekend in a studio dedicated to Tango! Practice your skills and expression dancing to music that inspired performers and dancers from the 1920s through the 1970s, and beyond. Enjoy our weekly gathering -- dancers at all levels are welcome, no partner necessary. $5 per person. Good music, good company, good dancing. 7:30-8:00 introductory coaching for beginners, warm-ups and information exchange for experienced dancers. 8-10 pm Open Dancing for all levels.
Location: 266 Pine Street (above Recycle North). Plenty of free parking. For information contact Eloise (802) 877-6648
Tuesday, February 23
Tuesday Tango – Lesson & Practica at Creative Space Gallery, Vergennes, VT 7-9 p.m.
7:00-8:00 tango fundamentals for beginners. 8:00 – 9:00 Dance to the music that inspired performers and dancers from the 1920s through the 1970s, and beyond. Dancers at all levels are welcome, no partner necessary. Introductory Special $7 per person. Good music, good company, good dancing.
Location: 235 Main Street, Vergennes, next door to Black Sheep Bistro and Everywear. For information contact Eloise (802) 877-6648.
Friday, February 25
Queen City Tango Mini Lesson & Milonga at Salsalina Dance Studio, Burlington , VT 7:30-10:00 p.m. Come and celebrate the weekend in a studio dedicated to Tango! Practice your skills and expression dancing to music that inspired performers and dancers from the 1920s through the 1970s, and beyond. Enjoy our weekly gathering -- dancers at all levels are welcome, no partner necessary. $5 per person. Good music, good company, good dancing. 7:30-8:00 introductory coaching for beginners, warm-ups and information exchange for experienced dancers. 8-10 pm Open Dancing for all levels.
Location: 266 Pine Street (above Recycle North). Plenty of free parking. For information contact Eloise (802) 877-6648
Beyond Burlington:
ARGENTINE TANGO, Montpelier VT:
Classes suspended for January and February
For information: judithanh@gmail.com
Argentine Tango at Studio Bliss, Rutland VT
Classes and Practica on Fridays
For information: info@blissvt.com
January & February 2010: Tango Seminars in La Manzanilla, Mexico, with Beatrix Satzinger and Michael Young. Details and registration at www.embracetango.com! Sessions for dancers at various levels. Limited enrollment – check it out soon!
Note:
These listings, along with other updates, are emailed weekly. To sign up for them, email
Please Note:
As always, if you are planning to attend any of the events listed here, please make note of the contact information for the event organizer so that you can contact them directly with any questions about the event.
Tango Resources
Interested in even more Tango opportunities? Contact these other Tango groups in the region:
Air de Tango, Mylene Pelletier (Montreal) www.airdetango.com
Alicia Cruzado ( Stowe , VT and NY City) Aliciatango@aol.com
Argentine Tango Association of New Hampshire (Primarily Manchester )
Buenos Aires Tango Practicas
Dartmouth Argentine Tango Society ( Hanover , NH ) - Dartmouth.Argentine.Tango.Society@Dartmouth.EDU
EmbraceTango - Beatrix Satzinger and Michael Young - www.embracetango.com
Elizabeth Seyler ( Burlington , VT ) eseyler@temple.edu
Gerd Hirschmann - Tango Vt ( Norwich , Burlington , Brandon , and more)
Ethan Plunkett, ( Norwich and the Pioneer Valley ) - ethan@plunkettworks.com.
Monadnock Tango Judith Schwartz (tango in SWNH & Buenos Aires , Argentina ) judithanh@gmail.com
Studio Bliss, Cathy Salmons (Rutland, VT) www.blissvt.com
Tango Pulse (Western Mass and beyond)
Time to Tango ( Lebanon , NH ) mipham@sover.net
Here are some good sources for Ballroom and other partner dance opportunities:
USADance , Vermont ballroom dance - http://www.dancevermont.org
E. Victoria Moore (Salsalina Studio, Burlington) info@salsalina.com.
Kevin Laddison (Ballroom dance, Burlington , St. Albans and vicinity) www.FirstStepDance.com
Samir and Eleni Elabd ( Burlington area ballroom dance) http://users.adelphia.net/~elabd/ballroom3.html .
Shirley Mc Adam and Chris Nickl, ( Burlington area Swing and Lindy Hop) - http://www.vermontswings.com
Vermont DanceSport Academy (Ballroom and Latin) (802) 878-1244
Faye Grearson (West Coast Swing, social dance, hustle, salsa) grearson@alum.dartmouth.org