"The Tango expresses that distance between which everyone does and what it is." Alberto Girri
"It takes two..."
"Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order." Samuel Beckett
"The Tango expresses that distance between which everyone does and what it is." Alberto Girri |
"It takes two..." |
"Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order." Samuel Beckett |
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Special Event: TANGO for the CURE, Saturday, Oct 2, 2010
A fundraiser event organized by UF Argentine Tango Club and UF Hillel as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Come, learn, watch, and dance Tango for a cause
Saturday, October 2, 2010, 5 pm - 11 pm
2020 W University Ave -- UF Hillel Ballroom
Please help us spread the word, invite all your friends.
Suggested Minimum Donations: $8 for students, $15 for adults
Proceeds will be donated to American Cancer Society
________PROGRAM________________________________________
5-6:30pm TANGO WORKSHOP I
(Beginners/Intermediates)
Fundamentals of tango
No partners necessary
6:30-8pm TANGO WORKSHOP II
(Intermediates/Advanced)
Advanced techniques
8-11pm MILONGA
Dance shows, snacks & refreshments and social dancing
Mission. UF Argentine Tango Club consists of students, faculty and staff from the University of Florida and community members from Gainesville. The purpose of the club is to provide a venue within the campus for learning, practicing, and enjoying the Argentine Tango. Our group is a non-profit student-run organization and we offer free lessons. We also perform at local dance shows and fund-raising activities.
Members. We have several dozen active members. The club has three positions for executive officers: the president, the vice president, and the treasurer. Our club president is Prashant Ratna Kansakar, vice president is Vim Rei, and treasurer is Richard Cepeda. Past club officers include Kaylee, Rose, Federico, Gabi, Jan, Ricardo, Charlotte, Rania, and Yuwen. Currently the lead teachers are Irene and Alper, though we occasionally get help from several seasoned dancers in town.
Joining. You can become a member and join our mailing list by sending an e-mail to LISTSERV@LISTS.UFL.EDU with the command SUBSCRIBE TANGO-L in the main body of your e-mail (no subject needed). We currently have 280 subscribers. You can always leave the list sending SIGNOFF TANGO-L command to the same address.
Location. We meet regularly on Fridays at Tanglewood Common Room (2907 SW 13th Street , Gainesville, FL) between 8pm and 11pm. The meeting consists of two main activities: free classes for beginners and intermediates and a dance practica for all levels. Our meeting schedule (time and location) is subject to change during the exams week and also in Summer. Best way to keep up with the schedule is to join our mailing list at LISTSERV@LISTS.UFL.EDU. Alternetively find us on facebook.
Free Classes (8pm - 9:15pm). Come to one of our Friday meetings at Tanglewood Common Room and start learning Tango with absolutely no cost. The beginners and intermediate classes start at 8pm and usually last until 9:15pm. No partners or special shoes are necessary. Dancing shoes or any regular shoes with non-sticky bottom (in order to facilitate pivoting) are preferable for the ladies. Alternatively, you can bring a pair of thick socks.
Friday Practica (9:15pm- 11pm). Dancers at all levels dance with each other between 9:15pm and 11pm to practice what is covered in class as well other nice moves. We play both traditional and alternative tango music
Performances/Socials/Fundraisers.
Here is a list of local events where you can get a chance to see our club members perform:
- Oct 2, 2010, 5pm-11pm, Tango for the Cure, UF Hillel Ballroom, 2020 W University Ave Gainesville, FL
This is a fundraiser event organized by our club and UF Hillel as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Program includes two workshops between 5-8pm and a dance social and shows between 8-11pm
- August 23, 2010, 4pm, School of Theater & Dance Convocation, Constans Theater
- March 31, 2010, 8pm, Diversity Dance Showcase, Reitz Union Ballrom
- Feb 21, 2010, 2:00pm, Tango for Haiti, UF Hillel Ballroom,2020 W University Ave Gainesville, FL
This is a fundraiser event organized by our club and UF Hillel.
Program includes two workshops between 2-4pm and a dance social and shows between 4-7pm.
We raised $750 at this event and donated it all to American Red Cross for the victims of Haiti Earthquake.
- Feb 16, 2009, 8:30pm, Diversity Dance Showcase, at the University Auditorium
- Nov 15, 2008, 8:30pm, Talent Show at Jame's
- March 31, 2008, 8:30pm, Diversity Dance Showcase, at the Phillips Center
- Jan 20, 2008, 11:00am, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Gainesville
- December 1, 2007, 7:30pm, Floridance presents Dont Stop the Music, at the Phillips Center
Milongas. Milonga is a term often used for an event/party where tango is danced. (The term "milonga" can also refer to a musical genre and a type of dance.) Gainesville has a weekly milonga which you can join on Saturdays in downtown which is organized by TangoYTe . This milonga costs $5 for students and $10 for others (UF tango club has no financial ties to this event). Other Florida milongas worth to mention include those in Tampa and in Miami.
Festivals. As Tango is becoming more and more popular througout the world, the number of festivals increase rapidly. Here, we list some that might be of interest to Gainesville tango dancers:
- Atlanta Tango Festival usually in March.
- Miami Tango Fantasy Festival usually in May.
Tango Info. You can find plenty of information on Tango dancing and music on the internet. Here is a small list to start with:
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