Calendar

Dance where you will. Mention everything. In the interest of fairness, here is what I am aware of in our tango community (both sides). My apologies if I miss anyone or get dates and times wrong. I have limited information on some events. I’ve added a calendar on the blog and will continue to update with things of interest in our community. If you are aware of an event not listed, please let me know.

SAT January 27
Video Show and Milonga at Martin Batchelor Gallery. A video about Juan Carlos Copes. Video Showing starts at 8:45pm. Milonga at 9:45pm. $4/members; $6/non-members and includes entrance to the milonga. 712 Cormorant St.
Milonga at Norm's Place. Goodies and punch available during milonga. 7pm Workshop. 8-11pm dancing. $7/advance $10/at the door. 6731 Aulds Road, Nanaimo. Gwen 247-9756 or wannadance@shaw.ca.

SUN January 28
Tango Pot Luck Brunch at Jim Swanston's. Please bring your favorite brunch dish to share, and BYOD. Coffee and tea will be provided. 11am-2pm. 1017 Oliphant St (between Cook and Vancouver, at the Cook St Village). 382-7969.

SAT February 3
Fin-de-siecle Buenos Aires: Birthplace of the Tango. UVic Lecture Series. By instructor Peter Rogers. $20 + GST. 1-3pm. For a complete description of each course call the university at 721-7797.
Tango Vita Monthly Milonga at Lynda Raino's Dance Studio. 715 Yates Street, 3rd floor. $6/members;$8/non-members.

THURS February 8
Neo-Tango On The Edge, an evening presented by Passion For Tango. Music, movement and discussion, with Tango Abrazo’s Robert Mari and performances by Brent and Hedy. Multicultural Centre on Broad Street. Check back for details.

SAT February 10
The History of Tango Dance: In Search of Artistic Freedom. UVic Lecture Series. Instructors Rene and Hilda Alfaro. $20 + GST. 1-3pm. For a complete description of each course call the university at 721-7797.

THURS TO MON February 15-19
10th Annual Portland ValenTango. Cut off date for the full workshop pass discount ($150 vs. $175) is Feb 5. tango@claysdancestudio.com or www.claysdancestudio.com.

SAT February 17
The History of Tango Music and Tango Orchesras. UVic Lecture Series. Instructor Kanstantin Zahariev. $20 + GST. 1-3pm. For a complete description of each course call the university at 721-7797.

FRI February 23
Alicia Pons at the Manresa Castle, Port Townsend Washington. Alicia is one of the most sought-after tangueras in the social tango scene in Buenos Aires. Alicia will be conducting a two part series of workshops detailed as follows: Class One (Intermediate Tango)—Mastering body language. Talking with your body through clear weight changes, balance, shared axis, and connection to your partner. Crossing: Going to this signature step in tango from a walk or in place with greater body control. Stop Steps: Creative variations when the line of dance halts. 1:15-2:45pm. Class Two (Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate Tango)—The Seductive Conversation: Leading pauses for the woman's creativity. Combinations: Ochos with pivots in milonguero style; voleos and sacadas respecting the space on the dance floor. 3pm-4:30pm. $25/Single Class Price. $40/Two Class Price. Milonga at the Manresa Castle 6pm. $15 includes a light buffet! You may purchase tickets at Cheri Raab's Body Shop on 218 Taylor St, in Port Townsend 360-385-1341 or contact Naoko Oguchi at onaoko2000@yahoo.com to sign up for classes or to pre-register for the milonga.

SAT February 24
Tango and Film. UVic Lecture Series. Instructor Kitty Hoffman, PhD. $20 + GST. 1-3pm. For a complete description of each course call the university at 721-7797.
Milonga at Norm's Place. Goodies and punch available during milonga. 7pm Workshop. 8-11pm dancing. $7/advance $10/at the door. 6731 Aulds Road, Nanaimo. Gwen 247-9756 or wannadance@shaw.ca.

SAT Marh 3
Tango and Argentinean Literature. UVic Lecture Series. Instructor Dan Russek. $20 + GST. 1-3pm. For a complete description of each course call the university at 721-7797.

SAT March 10
The Visual Arts of Argentinean Realism and Tango. UVic Lecture Series. Instructor Silvia Bonet. $20 + GST. 1-3pm. For a complete description of each course call the university at 721-7797.
Milonga at Norm's Place. Goodies and punch available during milonga. 7pm Workshop. 8-11pm dancing. $7/advance $10/at the door. 6731 Aulds Road, Nanaimo. Gwen 247-9756 or wannadance@shaw.ca.

SAT April 21
Stars On Stage fundraising event, presented by DANCE VICTORIA. Brent and Hedy are introducing celebrity Times-Colonist reporter Grania Litwin to the pleasures of the Argentine tango. Grania and Brent will perform on stage at the MacPherson Theatre. Keep checking for details.

FRI TO SUN September 14-16
Ten Years Of Tango In Victoria Weekend. Presented in cooperation with Tango Inspiriacion, this exciting event celebrates the Argentine Tango's arrival in Victoria. Live band Tango Paradiso, featuring composer/virtuoso Doug Schmidt on the Bandoneon, will play at a Grand Ball at the Edelweiss in James Bay. The weekend will include two milongas at the Cafe Casablanca. Special guest teachers Tony and Ilanna from Seattle.

ONGOING
Open-Minded Milonga at Cafe Casablanca, hosted by DJ David and Tango Inspiracion. Starts at 9pm. Tuesdays. $4. 2524 Bridge St. 389-0222.
Milonga at Martin Batchelor Batchelor Gallery. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Preceded by tango lessons. Wednesdays: Jorge and Liliana. Saturdays: Rene and Hilda. Milonga: $4/members;$6/non-members. 712 Cormorant St.
Milonga Caminar at Cafe Casablanca. Traditional and nuevo Argentine tango music and surprises. Hosted by Tango Caminar's Hedy and DJ Brent or guest DJs. Starts at 9 pm. $4. 2524 Bridge St. 389-0222.
LA Milonga Alternativa at Cafe Casablanca. 6:30-8:30 pm. Saturdays. $2. 2524 Bridge St. 389-0222.
Milonga By Request at Cafe Casablanca. As part of the DJ Project bring your favourite songs on a CD to give to the DJ to play. $4. Sundays.