We are happy to announce the details for Tomás’ annual visit to Ottawa on December 13 – 15.
It will be a full weekend of tango learning:
- 5 workshops
- A Saturday Welcome Milonga
- An extended edition of the Sunday Práctica
We hope you’ll be able to come to this very special event.
Registration
To ensure the best experience for all participants:
- all classes will be role-balanced except for the Pre-Milonga workshop
- level designations (all level, intermediate, advanced) will be imposed
Pay in full to reserve your spot. To pre-register, contact info@siempretango.ca.
Schedule
Friday, December 13
7:00 – 8:30 PM: Workshop 1
Surprise! Rebotes, amagues, and rewinds (Intermediate/Advanced)
Leaders will learn to use the unexpected to create playful surprises, and followers will meet these surprises in a fun way.
Venue: Studio B at Arts Court (2 Daly Avenue)
We’ll be going out after this class for a meal! Let us know if you want to join, so we can reserve a table big enough for everyone.
Saturday, December 14
2:00 – 3:30 PM: Workshop 2
Spice Up Your Turns for the Social Dance Floor (Intermediate)
Turns are an invaluable resource for social tango. Let’s explore them more.
Venue: Studio B at Arts Court (2 Daly Avenue)
7:00 – 8:30 PM: Pre-Milonga Workshop 3
Grounding, Growing, and Going (All levels)
The secrets for the right foundation to walk. Grow your roots to expand your dance!
Venue: Westboro Masonic Hall (430 Churchill Ave. N.)
8:30 PM – 1:00 AM: Milonga Querida, Welcome Edition
We’re teaming up with our friend Tiniko to welcome Tomás to Ottawa. Join us at this beautiful venue and let’s celebrate our tango community.
Venue: Westboro Masonic Hall (430 Churchill Ave. N.)
$10 per person, paid at the door
Sunday, December 15
1:00 – 2:30 PM: Workshop 4
Create your own dance (All levels)
Movement quality and possibilities for surprise are two things that dancers of all levels can and should think about.
Venue: TBA
3:00 – 4:30 PM: Workshop 5
Unusual combinations of classic moves for stellar navigation (Intermediate)
“Classic” doesn’t mean boring. We’ll reimagine these moves in a more useful social dancing context.
Venue: TBA
6:00-9:30 PM: An Extended Sunday Práctilonga
Practice what you’ve learned over the weekend.
Venue: 317 Chapel Street
Cover: $10 / $8 for full-time students.
Micro-sessions with Tomás:
Three slots are available. $10 per 10-minute slot, one per person / couple at 6:30, 6:45, and 7:00 PM. Paid in addition to the práctica cover. To reserve, contact us.
Pricing
A la carte: $38 per workshop
- $100 / 3 workshops
- $130 / 4 workshops
- $155 / 5 workshops
Payment accepted: Cash and cheques (made out to “Tomás Howlin”). Contact us if you have any questions.