Featured Events
All Featured Events are hosted and coordinated by Queen City Tango, unless otherwise noted.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Milonga Cumpleaños del invierno (Winter Birthdays Milonga) hosted by Queen City Tango at Shelburne Town Hall
Workshops at 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. with guest instructor Gerd Hirschmann, $15 per person each workshop, or both workshops for $25 per person.
Milonga 8 p.m. – midnight, $8 per person or $5 with any workshop.
2:00 – 3:30 Workshop I: Fundamentals for leaders and followers (providing essentials for novices through advanced beginners; strengthening technique for intermediate and experienced dancers)
4:00 – 5:30 Workshop II: Molinette interpretations with special focus on technique for followers, and what leaders can do to support and inspire. (Intermediate and experienced dancers)
8:00 – midnight Milonga: tango social dance for all levels. Light refreshments.
Guest Instructor Gerd Hirschmann started dancing Argentine Tango in 1997 to complement his studies and practices of classical ballet. After learning the basics in NYC, he traveled to Buenos Aires where he has studied with many of the masters. Gerd has been teaching and sharing his insights of tango regularly in Norwich, VT and has taught workshops in NYC, Boston and throughout New England. He also organizes the annual ‘Moonlight in Vermont’ Tango Weekend in Brandon, VT.
Directions to Shelburne Town Hall:
Shelburne Town Hall is located on the west side of Route 7 just south of the intersection with Harbor Road, across from the triangular village green. It is a brick building with white columns, and a signboard in front. Just south of the building is a sign for the municipal offices and library, and a paved driveway leading to ample parking behind the building. Please park in this lot, and walk to the front entrance.
Wednesday, November 5
Celebrate with Elizabeth Seyler at North End Studio, 294 North Winooski Ave, Burlington. 7:30 - 10 pm. No partner necessary. Elizabeth has just successfully presented her dissertation research on Argentine Tango at Temple University, and is about to head to Buenos Aires! Join us for light refreshments and open dancing for all levels from 7:30 – 10 p.m. $5 per person. Beginner Classes and Special Topics will resume next week with Eloise.
FOR MORE INFO: Elizabeth Seyler, (215)432-1023 or eseyler@temple.edu OR Ben Bergstein, 802-863-6713 or ben@volgarivertrading.com.
LOCATION: North End Studio, 294 North Winooski Ave., between Archibald and North. Suite 116B, Enter at lighted side door. Walk through lobby past restrooms and exit sign. Enter Volga River Trading Co. and follow hallway to studio in the back.
Friday, November 7
Queen City Tango Argentinean Tango Workshop and Guided Practica with guest instructor Yves Boies
at Salsalina Dance Studio, Burlington , VT 7:30-10:00 p.m. Celebrate the weekend in a studio dedicated to Tango! Special workshop, “Posture and Balance for Leaders and Followers” with guest instructor Yves Boies of Montreal. Dancers at all levels are welcome, no partner necessary. $10 per person. Yves has been dancing for almost 40 years, Argentinean tango for 12 years. He has taught tango for beginners with Joe Bain at Graffiti Tango School in Montreal. His knowledge as a physical educator and human biology teacher allow him to observe the physical relation between tango partners and create a teaching method using images to facilitate comprehension. Yves is well known for his ability to lead and make his partners well balanced and self confident.
Location: 266 Pine Street (above Recycle North). Plenty of free parking. For information contact Eloise (802) 877-6648 or qct@queencitytango.org.
Sunday, August 17
Arrivederci Milonga for Bon and Zhanna & New Dance Floor Celebration
North End Studio 4-7 p.m.
Light Refreshments, Good Company, Good Dancing!
Suggested donation $5 to help with cost of the flooring project.
Come and help us wish Bon and Zhanna well as they prepare to move on beyond Burlington. Bon took the lead in acquiring and installing the new wooden dance floor at North End Studio in June and has been assisting Elizabeth instructing beginners there. Bon also organized and hosted Thursday evening Milongas at Euro Gourmet and the Black Door. Bon and Zhanna are always there to help organize and present QCT events and dance demonstrations, and are always a delight on the dance floor.
LOCATION: North End Studio, 294 North Winooski Ave., between Archibald and North Aves. Suite 116B. Plenty of parking. Enter building at side door. Walk through lobby past restrooms and exit sign. Enter Volga River Trading Co. and follow hallway to dance studio at the back.
Tuesday, July 8
Orquesta Tipica Imperial; An Evening of Argentinean Tango Music and Dancing
Tuesday, July 8 from 8 - 11 p.m.
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Queen City Tango was honored to host Orquesta Tipica Imperial at Shelburne Town Hall.
Dancers at all levels and music lovers who wish to listen and watch are welcome. More than a concert recital, the evening offered the feel of a Buenos Aires Milonga (place where Tango is danced). Lively dance music from excellent musicians – a Baile de Barrio (neighborhood dance)!!
The Orquesta Típica Imperial, from Buenos Aires, includes Claudio Keller, Mariela Martins and Federico Morgan on violins; Damián Pais on cello; Pablo Bernaba, Nicolás Fontana and Matilde Vitullo on bandoneón; Gerardo Martinez Argibay on piano; Jano Seitun on bass, and singer Iván Espeche. These young musicians have found in tango a musical identity that allows them to stand out as interpreters, arrangers, and composers. Their music, full of harmonic and rhythmic richness, evokes strong emotional responses in their audience.
During the summer of 2008, this Orchestra is touring the United States and Canada for the first time. They will perform at the Montreal Jazz Festival, the Quebec City Summer Festival, the 400th anniversary of Quebec City , the Canada Trust Atlantic Jazz Festival Halifax, the Lincoln Center Out of Doors and the Chicago Cultural Center. Listen to “La casita de mis viejos” by OTI.
The presence of Orchesta Tipica Imperial in this area was made possible by the commitment, planning, and efforts of Tangueria and the Montreal Jazz Festival, as well as the hosts of other venues throughout the tour.
Musicians at Bixby Library Milonga,
Vergennes, VT
Beatrix and Michael
Come dance with us!