Tango in the Spring 2010? YES!!!
(NB only this page is current the rest is about the fabulous first Tango in the Spring in 2008. We’re working on it!)
A social celebration of Argentine Tango. Sometimes you just want to dance!
NEWS FLASH!
Tango in the Spring 2010 is confirmed! 1-4 October 2010.
Tango in the Spring in 2008 was great. And we took a break in 2009.
Lots of people have been asking when bookings will open for Tango in the Spring 2010. We’d love to say “now”, but just give us a week or so to get the website updated. (apart from this page, everything else here is from 2008!)
But, put the dates aside, and start making travel plans — its the first weekend in October. Its a long weekend for ACT & NSW, and maybe people from other states might be able to make it a long weekend too.
Drop us an email at info@tangointhespring.org.au if you want us to contact you as soon as bookings open!
“Tango in the Spring 2010″ - 1-4 October, Canberra, Australia
A social celebration of Argentine Tango.
Sometimes you just want to dance!
Tango in the Spring will bring Argentine tango dancers from across Australia to Canberra from 1 – 4 October to dance together socially. We would love you to come.
Four days of social tango dancing to great Golden Age music in a friendly and warm social setting. Dance with new partners, and catch up with old tango friends. Four milongas and a practica: interruption-free tango dancing. Excellent interstate and local DJs will provide great tango music.
We have kept the prices very low: only $60 for the whole four days. There will be a bunch of other social activities as well, which might have separate costs. Our main aim is to bring tango dancers together so we can meet and dance with each other — to simply enjoy dancing tango. All the organisers are volunteers, and we don’t stand to gain financially. We just want to have a great time, and strengthen social tango in Australia by connecting dancers across the nation and beyond.
The first Tango in the Spring in 2008 was great. And we took a break in 2009. Lots of people have been asking when bookings will open for this second Tango in the Spring in 2010. We’d love to say “now”, but just give us a week or so to get the website at tangointhespring.org.au updated. (Apart from the front page, everything else is from 2008!)
But, book the dates, and start making travel plans — it’s the first weekend in October, from Friday night to Monday afternoon. It’s a long weekend for ACT & NSW, and maybe people from other states might be able to make it a long weekend too.
Drop us an email at info@tangointhespring.org.au to make sure we contact you as soon as bookings open. We’ll have it on Facebook soon, too.
Look forward to seeing you in October!
The Tango in the Spring team:
Yuko Kinoshita | Gary Barnes | Chanop (Tim) Silpa-Anan | Jane Won
What people said about Tango in the Spring 2008:
“What can I say - it was brilliant. I stayed much later and danced far, far more than I expected.”
“10 out of 10 for everything; organisation,venues, choice of DJ’s, extra activities, friendliness.”
“The organisation of the entire event was highly professional and the mood was outstandingly friendly. I am sure the word is out that this has been THE premier tango event in Australia.”
“It would be hard to improve on such a fantastic event”
“The call not to have workshops or performances was an inspired decision”
“…nothing but praise for the visionary structure, professional organisation and friendly atmosphere created”
“I can’t think of anything you could have done to improve it - it was all perfect.”
“Music - a truly outstanding selection was played”
“…the milongas were well organised and beautifully decorated.”
“You guys are awesome. It rocked.”
“Overall a 98% satisfaction rating”
“music - excellent for all events… This was one of those core things that had to be right, and you were spot on.”
“The crew from Canberra were all very welcoming and incorporated us interstate dancers into the fold”
“Fantastic. Music great every night.”
“A great long weekend of social dancing. I had a great time.”
“It was wonderful to be able to dance, dance, dance and then dance some more”
“Well done guys, beautiful city, gorgeous people, wonderful dancing, what more can we want??”
“I loved the event whole-heartedly!! ”
“the attention to detail and decorations at every event was amazing as well as the selection of music.”
“We have nothing but positive feedback!”
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Tell us how it was!
We’d love to know what you thought of Tango in the Spring 2008– good and bad. Did you enjoy it? What irked you? What was best? Send us an email with your feedback to info@tangointhespring.org.au.
Thank you for coming!
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There’s some great photos on Facebook from 2008, eg here and here .
Photos by Sarah.
Milonguita at Old Parliament House.
Dancers whirl, with Sandrea looking elegant as always. Early in the night, the floor was pretty empty. Actually, we probably should have made it smaller.
Hosted by the Tango Social Club of Canberra.