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(Do you want to participate in Tango de Pista Championship? See the info below!)Ornella Simonetto and Juan David Vargas finished third in the Argentinian Tango World Championships in August 2024 and will now teach and perform in Tampere on November 15-17! These likeable world-class dancers and teachers teach a total of five lessons Fri-Sun and perform at the Saturday milonga. In addition, they act as judges for the open-to-all ❗Tango de Pista Championship 2024❗dance competition together with the audience and last year's winning couple.
PROGRAM
FRIDAY 15.11.
18.30-20 Ocho cortado in cross system (all levels)
"Functionality in the couple to be able to generate dynamic changes with a good musical intention and quality in the movement."
20-01 Milonga, Tango de Pista Championship, Show of last year's winning couple
SATURDAY 16.11.
14-15.30 Technique to generate giros and lapices (all levels)
"Body twisting, pivot and transition work to identify how the body mechanics work when generating giros, lapices and enrosques."
16-17.30 Boleos, pivots and ochos (all levels)
"Recognition of the pivot: guide and sensation to lead, accompany and generate better communication and connection, enhance boleos, ornaments and ochos."
19.30-01.30 Milonga, Tango de Pista Championship, Show of Ornella Simonetto & Juan David Vargas
SUNDAY 17.11.
13-14.30 Flexibility in a closed embrace (all levels)
"Identify how I approach the other, points of contact for body communication and how to move through different positions within a closed embrace."
15-16.30 Ganchos in close embrace and reduced space (all levels)
"Flexibility, dynamics and connection to develop ganchos or sacadas in a closed embrace and reduced spaces."
PRICES
1 class (90 min.) 28€ / person
2-4 individual classes 25€ / class / person
Pack of 5 classes 120€ / person
EARLY BIRD PRICE 110€ / person UNTIL 30.9.2024
Milongas 15€ (sold at the door)
REGISTRATION (classes)
https://forms.gle/YtEtS95VDZTELmkaA
❗COMPETITION: Tango de Pista Championship 2024❗
Respecting the tradition of championships held in Buenos Aires milongas, the audience also participates in voting for the winners: Each member of the audience chooses two of their favorite couples in the qualifying rounds and semi-finals, and three in the final. This year, the judges will also be the winning couple of the 2023 Tango De Pista - Championship, as well as guest teachers Ornella Simonetto and Juan Davis Vargas, who achieved 3rd place in the 2024 Tango World Championships in Buenos Aires.
(1.) first, (2.) second and (3) third place winners will receive great prizes from our sponsors!
The sponsors are: TANGO ROOM - Dance shoes Helsinki, My LENTO, LUNA DE TANGO - Dance clothing for women, Pasi y Maria Tango Argentino, Tango AMoroso ry, Amigos del Tango ry. Nordic Tango Festival, Tango Frostbite.
Qualifying Rounds:
- Friday 15.11. (in the milonga), La Fabrica del Tango, Pyhäjärvenkatu 5 B, 3rd floor, Tampere
Semi-final and final:
- Saturday 16.11. (in the milonga)
La Fabrica del Tango, Pyhäjärvenkatu 5 B, 3rd floor, Tampere
Being of legal age is the only requirement for you to register, i.e. dance level or nationality does not matter. There is also no special rule about the style of the dance, the style is free, but dancing in Ronda must be respected. In both the qualifiers, semi-finals and finals, the contestants danced three different tangos from traditional Argentine tango orchestras. The competition bars will be revealed just before the start of the competition.
Come enjoy the tango and show how exactly your tango feels!
❗Registration by email: [email protected]❗
There is no participation fee in the competition. Contest participants do not pay the milonga entrance fee in the milongas where they compete.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
La Fábrica del Tango, Tampere, Finland
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