Past TangoClub Events
TangoClub has held a number of special events apart from our regular milongas and practicas, from free tango classes for beginners to the New Zealand Tango Championship.
Past events in 2009Past events in 2008
TangoClub Events in 2010
- Sunday 28 February 2010: Open-air practilonga in St. Patrick's Square
- Sunday 28 February 2010: Free beginners tango class with Cecilia Trini
- Wednesday 24 February 2010: Open-air tango in the Viaduct
- Friday 29 January 2010: Open-air milonga in St. Patrick's Square
Open-air practilonga in St. Patrick's Square
We wanted to make the most of the summer weather, so instead of holding our usual practica in the Domain, we decided to run a practilonga on Sunday 28 February 2010 in St. Patrick's Square. Thanks to those dancers who still made the effort to join us, despite the Lantern Festival being on at the same time!
Free beginners tango class with Cecilia Trini
TangoClub's first free class of the year was taught by Cecilia Trini, a professional tango teacher from Argentina. Held in St. Patrick's Square on Sunday 28 February 2010, the basic 8-step was introduced, followed an explanation by how to lead the steps. Cecilia encouraged the students not to focus on the steps, however, but to feel the music and to enjoy moving with their partner.
Open-air tango in the Viaduct
On Wednesday 24 February 2010, TangoClub got fellow tangueros to dance outside Café Limon on Princes Wharf, enjoying beautiful views across the harbour as the sun set. With good food and drink available from the restaurant, it was a very pleasant way to spend a summer evening indeed.
Open-air milonga in St. Patrick's Square
TangoClub organised an open air milonga at the stunning St. Patricks Square on Friday 29 January 2010, as Maida was not having her usual milonga, and we wanted to make the most of the beautiful summer weather. This popular lunch spot transformed into a place of wonder at night, and the experience of dancing by a cascading water feature with St. Patricks Cathedral and the Sky Tower as a backdrop was an experience not to be missed. Towards the end of the evening, there was even a surprise fire poi performance by two very talented young people.
