Practica on Thursdays

There will be a Practica starting this Thursday (30th) in The West from 8pm. For those who haven't been yet, it's just an informal Milonga, where we practice, ask each other for tips and help, and generally mix socially more than we can in class. Here's the location: THE WEST

Christmas Milonga

A great night!

                                                         Not Strictly Tango                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                           

                                              

BATS - CHRISTMAS PARTY 2010

It’s on Monday (13^th) at 7pm for 7.30pm at Shu restaurant, 253 Lisburn Road (downstairs, in the basement). The price is £15 for which you will get a buffet main course and dessert, followed by a Milonga. We had our party here last year and it is a great venue.  Shu Restaurant  

 

Some of the photos from the 2009 Christmas Party in Shu Restaurant.

End of Year Events

1. Monday (6^th) with be the last class of the year. So, it’s your last chance to catch Monina and Nora – same venue and times. CITY CHURCH

 

Beginners (current)               7.00 – 8.00pm

First Time Beginners            8.00 – 9.00pm

Practice (Beg & Imp)              8.00 – 9.00pm

Improvers                              9.00 – 10.00pm

 

2. Monday (13^th) is our end of year Christmas Party, in Shu Restaurant, Lisburn Road. The time is 7 for 7.30, the price is £15, which gets you a buffet main course, dessert and coffee (let us know when booking of you have any special dietary requirements). You need to book and pay in advance – so that means at this Monday’s class (or let me know if you can’t make the class). We hope to have Nora along (but Monina will be back in Buenos Aires by then). After the meal, we’ll be dancing, so bring your dancing shoes!

3.  Due to the unavailability of the venue, there will be no Practica on Thursday 9^th or 16^th this month (so come to the party to practice!)

Alan

Practica Every Thursday

The venue is “The West” (although the name is not on the front of the building) on the Falls Road. It has a good floor, with plenty of seating/socialising area in the bar. There is a dedicated car park behind it (either go in the back door and up one flight or walk round to the front door on the main road to get in – in the front door and just round to the right).  THE WEST  

Monthly Milonga

Peter and Paula dance for Teresa on her birthday At BATS monthly Milonga.

                                                                                      
                                                                         

 

                           

 

  

GUILLERMO BARRIONUEVO and MONINA PAZ

Monina and Guillermo gave an impromptu demonstration on Monday at  BATS weekly class. This was Guillermo's last night in Belfast.

Monday Classes

Weekly Monday classes – last class with Monina and Guillermo this Monday.

Beginners (current)               7.00 – 8.00pm

First Time Beginners            8.00 – 9.00pm

Practice (Beg & Imp)              8.00 – 9.00pm

Improvers                              9.00 – 10.00pm

This week's lesson will be:

Only Joking!!!

Bandoneon: The Soul Of Tango

The importance of the Bandoneon for the unique sound of Tango.

Another Reason To Dance Tango

What is Tango Therapy?

Tango Therapy has been proven to improve aerobic capacity and coordination. It is a therapy very helpful in the treatment of some cardiac diseases, also Alzheimer’s and Parkinsons.

If you like to dance and you are a fan of the sensual tango you must know that to dance it has real, sound benefits for your health and that it is very good as a therapeutic application in some diseases.

The people who go often to the “Milongas” say that the rhythm of tango helps them improve some illnesses. For this reason some dance venues in Argentina are not only in leisure centres, they are also in places for professional treatment related to Parkinsons and Alzheimer’s.  MORE...  

Argentine tango is an absorbing activity that promotes attention; it has the potential to distract the individual from fears and anxiety about the future, and from negative thoughts from the past, by concentrating and focusing in the present moment.

Tango dance also demands strong connection with the dance partner. It incorporates touch and body communication, along with music and exercise.

Since anyone who can walk can learn the dance, tango may enhance a sense of achievement and self-efficacy, provoking a boost in self-esteem.  MORE...

New Teacher For Monday Classes

Monina Paz will be taking our Monday classes until the Christmas break. Those of you who have been with us over a year will remember her from when we last used her expertise.

For the first two weeks only, she will be accompanied by GUILLERMO BARRIONUEVO from Buenos. Here's a video of him:

And here is Monina in action:

Last Class With Beatriz

 Beatriz took her last Monday class with us on Monday (1^st Nov).  She heads back to Buenos Aires at the end of the week. 

She said she enjoyed her time in Belfast and I know that she will be missed by all who attended her classes

Party for Bea

Everyone had a great time last night (Sunday) at Peter and Paula's. The party was organised as a thank you to Beatriz, who, unfortunately for us, is going back home to Argentina. She will be greatly missed!  As with all 'tango parties' there was great food, fun and of course, dancing.

                   

                                                                                                                                          

                  

More Halloween Photos

  A great turnout for our Halloween Milonga. As you can see everyone really made the effort and got into the 'spirit' of things some more than

others. Dispite the getup, everyone still did their thing on the dance floor. 

Milongas are held every month, usually on the third Saturday. If you haven't yet attended a Milonga, don't  be put off because  you have just started attending our weekly classes. A milonga is an opportunity to dance and that's why were are all learning Tango, in order to it socially. It doesn't matter what level you are at, it's about having fun. See you at the next Milonga!

                    

               

 

Halloween Milonga