¿Bailas? / Wanna Dance? A Tango Takeover – Tango Sur
Come as you are and move together in this joyful celebration of Argentine Tango – A social dance floor open to everyone. Hosted by Tango Sur, this event is full of music, embrace, community and culture – bringing The Dance Floor to life.
¿Bailas? // ¿Do you wanna dance?
Expect a full day of performances, learning and social dancing bringing the milonga to East London.
Saturday 27 June
12 pm – 6 pm
The Dance Floor,
Sadler’s Wells East
Free
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What to Expect:
- A family milogna to start the day where parents, carers and their littles ones can dance together and learn some tango moves.
- Watch artists from the Tango community unfold everything tango is and what it’s becoming in two workshops in various different styles of Tango: Tango for stage and a Tango Salon
- A social dance floor open to everyone guided by the DJ
- Performances from couples and an excerpt of “Kueyen” a new Dance theatre work with Tango and contemporary dance
New to tango? Perfect! Our open level classes throughout the day will have you dancing within the hour on the dance floor.
What is a Milonga?
A milonga is three things at once: a social event, a music style, and a way of dancing. In Buenos Aires, when someone says “vamos a la milonga”, they’re usually talking about a gathering where people meet to dance tango. At its core, a milonga is where tango truly lives. Beyond performances and shows, it’s in these dance halls – sometimes elegant salons, sometimes modest neighbourhood clubs – where locals and visitors share the floor.
Who is the Takeover for?
Everyone! First-timers, seasoned dancers and everyone in between!
No need to bring a partner, just come ready to move or watch.
What do I wear?
Every shade of blue. From sky to midnight, come dressed in the colours of the Río de la Plata.Wear any shoes you feel comfortable in – heels, jazz shoes, dance shoes, flat shoes or socks. We do suggest avoiding trainers, or rubber soled shoes.
The schedule
| 12pm – 12:45pm | Tango for Kids – workshop led by Dani Gini |
| 12:45pm – 1pm | Mini kids milonga, with DJ set |
| 1pm – 2:15pm | Tango Fever with Hiba Faisal and Rene Hellemons
Workshop and open floor |
| 2:15pm – 2:30pm | Open Floor Practice time |
| 2:30pm – 3:45pm | Anna Alvarez and Pablo Cortazzo from Tango Sur
Stage tango |
| 3:45pm – 4pm | Open Floor Practice time |
| 4pm – 4:30pm | Showtime! Performances from today’s couples and excerpt of “Kueyen” a new Dance theatre work with Tango and contemporary dance |
| 4:30pm – 6pm | ¡Milonga! |
The Artists
DJs Dani Gini and Pablo Cortazzo
Dancers; Anna Alvarez, Pablo Cortazzo, Dani Gini, Carolina Giannini, Cristina Cortes, Hannah Beltram, Gabriela Solano, Maeve McGreevy, Emma Reyes, David Chartowski, Hiba Faisal and Rene Hellemons
About Tango Sur
Tango Sur is an Argentine tango collective rooted in the south coast of England with roots stretching across Europe and South America teaching, performing and choreographing at festivals, theatres, and stages internationally. They are dedicated to sharing the culture and community of tango with everyone.
Tango Sur provides Tango Classes, Tango workshops and Tango Events in Brighton and London and International Tango retreats
Find out more at www.tangosur.co.uk
Images by Johanna Jezernicki