Colores del Tango

Colores del Tango - A unique tango show full of passion, emotion and artistic beauty.

Three bodies, three souls, three nationalities melting in one passion: Argentine Tango. The music and dance performance takes us through the sultry summer nights of Buones Aires where tango has a special atmosphere, full of passion, emotion and artistic beauty.The music of Astor Piazzola will be presented by Beltango Quentete, one of the most well known tango orchestras in Europe. ‘"I am proud that the band such as Beltango exists in the world, and plays the music of my father the way it should be played." - Daniel Piazzola - son of the great master Astor Piazzola. An opportunity to experience the presentation of tango Argentino as never seen before.

Venue Teatru ManoelPrice: €25 - €20 - €15Tango dancers/students of Isla del Tango can contact us on info@isladeltango.com for tickets.

Countdown NYE MILONGA

Isla del Tango is happy to support this great event in collaboration with and for all the local tango community.

It would be mostly appreciated if you can confirm your attendance by Wednesday the 28th December since there is some organising to be done. As most of you may know St Augustine Hall requires a more festive atmosphere than it is at present so should any of you be willing to lend me some Christmas decorations kindly let me know so that I can arrange for collection. On the Thursday 29th December I would also like to have some of you lending us a helping hand to set up the venue. Kindly contact me or my helping hands on Edward Smith on 79498174 or info@grannysmithshop.com Caroline Borg on 99493700 or mailto:carolinebort9@gmail.com Nathalie Mifsud on 79287755 or nathalie@tangomalta.org Many thanks and looking forward to hearing from you all soon.

Edward Smith

Malta Mediterranean Milongas

29 September - 2 October

A SPOT OF CULTURE, MED-FOOD AND A TANGO EMBRACE
The Maltese Tango Community has come together to present to you a beautiful tango weekend where friendships will blossom and tango danced.

The Maltese Tango Community has come together to present to you a beautiful tango weekend where friendships will blossom and tango danced.

We will be happy to warmly welcome local and international tango dancers to an event where people of similar minds come together to enjoy each other’s company and what they love most.

On Thursday 29th of September evening we will be heading south of the island. We can tour the famous historical three-cities (meet us at 6.30pm near Freedom Statue - Il-Monument tal-Helsien), have a spot of Maltese food (8pm) and tango at IL-FORN (9pm until midnight). This atmospheric venue was an old bakery turned into an art gallery & wine bar serving light food.

On the evening of Friday 30th of September we are heading to Palm Court, Phoenicia Hotel, Floriana. Milonga from 8.30pm until midnight.

On the evening of Saturday 1st of October we will be dancing in the heart of Valletta for the annual Notte Bianca which is a spectacular, night-long celebration of culture and the arts in Malta’s capital. Cultural venues, state palaces and museums open their doors almost all night, with many playing host to visual art exhibitions, dance and theatre performances. Streets and squares become venues for open-air concerts, while many cafes and restaurants extend their hours and also run pavement stalls. All art and musical forms are represented from classical to pop and contemporary. The event sees Valletta become an ‘open city’ of culture. Join us at stage 33 near Strait Street from 7pm onwards.

On Sunday 2nd of October we will be organising an afternoon milonga in a beautiful house in a rural area. All are invited to bring food & specialties & tango experiences to share. This event starts from 4pm until 8pm. Directions will be given when you ask a local tanguero/a.

For more info: http://www.maltargtango.org/, http://www.tangomalta.org/, http://www.isladeltango.com/

Images reproduced by kind permission of Stephanie Borg, local tango dancer & artist.

www.stephanieborg.com

Tango Workshop with Maestro Eric of El Corte

Isla del Tango would like to present TANGO WORKSHOPS WITH THE MAESTRO between the 20 and 22 October 2011. Maestro Eric Jørissen (El Corte) will be giving 2 double workshops and a special class. Each double workshop will be based on the ‘Outside In’ and ‘Inside Out’ concepts as devised by El Corte School of Argentine Tango in The Netherlands. In the first hour we will receive tuition of how to internalise the material and in the second hour we will be working with externalising and making it ours.

PROGRAMME

Thursday 20th October

A. 8pm – 10.15: Compact Turns & Weight Change

Friday 21st October

B. 8pm – 10.15: Milonga & Waltz & Dancing to Specials

Saturday 22nd October

C. 11am – noon: Ochos…But Then Different

Milonga from 9pm onward.

ALL CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL LEVELS. Venues will be communicated at a later stage.

PRICELIST

One Double Workshop (A or B): € 35

One Double Workshop + Ochos…But Then Different class (A or B + C): € 50

Two Double Workshops (A+B): € 65

Two Double Workshops + Ochos…But Then Different class (A+B+C): € 75

Ochos…But Then Different (C): € 20

All the above prices include a themed Milonga on Saturday 22nd October from 9pm onwards. More info soon.

Themed Milonga: € 3 for those not taking any workshops.

Booking is open. It would be simpler if you apply in pairs, but we will do our best to match leaders and followers.

For booking and queries: natalie@isladeltango.com

Looking forward to another successful Tango event

Natalie & Aldo xx

Spice up Life with The Tango – short course

I know you want to do it. You have been mulling it over for some time. You are deciding that it is time to do something different and widen your circle. You feel it is time to self-develop one way or another.

Join some lovely people who will be learning Argentine Tango with Aldo Calleja assisted by Natalie Debono. We will be having a small group for more personalised tuition while being able to change dancing partners and get the most out of the practice.

You do not need to have any prior dance experience. You can choose to lead or to follow.

Dates:

Saturday 1st October 10:30 – 12:30

Saturday 8th October 10:30 – 12:30

Saturday 15th October 10:30 – 12:30

Course Fee: € 60

Venue: Labini Street, B’Kara.

Let me know your thoughts about the above and would appreciate if you can forward to your circle of friends.

with appreciation

Natalie & Aldo / Isla del Tango

info@isladeltango.com

www.isladeltango.com

Argentine Tango, to be enjoyed with every step, is a social, people’s dance of two persons. It takes a few steps to start ones’ Tango journey and each dancer can decide the pace and distance to be travelled. Isla Del Tango organises events to share knowledge and experience with anyone caught by the magic of the Argentine Tango.

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Chocolate Milonga

After the success of the Easter milonga, Elena is organising a Chocolate Milonga on Saturday 28th May. Details will be 100% confirmed at a later stage, however it will most likely be held at the Malta-China Friendship Society Building, 62, St. Christopher Street, Valletta. Time: 8.30 pm onwards, with a Tai Chi class before the Milonga. Bring anything chocolatey, drinks and love to share! A 1 Euro donation for the Malta-China Friendship Society is required for the use of their premises.

Please keep tuned for a final confirmation closer to the date :)