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New tango classes start this week in Hamilton

Join us in a cool, air-con environment to learn Tango Argentino! Three 6 class sessions of Argentine tango classes start this week on June 25 and June 27.  Here is the rundown: Monday from 7 to 8pm: Intermediate class Wednesday from 7:30 – 9pm:  Beginner class, includes 30 minutes of practica. Wednesday from 8:30 -ContinueContinue reading “New tango classes start this week in Hamilton”

Tango Profile: Fiona and Henry

One of the great things about dancing tango is meeting and getting to know an interesting and eclectic group of individuals.  Here is the first of a series of profiles about some of the people who dance tango and their unique stories. Fiona and Henry: Fiona and her dad, Henry decided to make their father-daughterContinueContinue reading “Tango Profile: Fiona and Henry”

Wanna milonga? Join us on Mondays from 8 to 10pm in Hamilton

Call it a milonga or call it a practica ……. Calling all tango dancers to come out on Monday nights from 8 to 10pm at the Nuvitzo Dance Studio, 4 Newton Ave. in Westdale (Hamilton).  Cost: $5. Want to learn something new?  There is an Intermediate tango class with Miguel and Michelle at 7pm onContinueContinue reading “Wanna milonga? Join us on Mondays from 8 to 10pm in Hamilton”

No class or Palermo Tango Club milonga this Saturday, April 14

There will be no tango class this Saturday, April 14, 2012. Our regular pre-Palermo Tango Club milonga drop-in class resumes April 21, 2012. Why not join us this Thursday instead?  Get your tango lesson fix this (and every) Thursday from 8:15 to 9:45pm with Miguel and Michelle at the Swansea Town Hall (95 Lavinia Ave,ContinueContinue reading “No class or Palermo Tango Club milonga this Saturday, April 14”

Tango Structure: A Solid Foundation for Improvisation

Please note:  This was one of our first and most popular posts here at miguelymichelletango.com.  In celebration of the completion of our first year of blogging we share it with you again. ********************************************************************* El Molinete, el Sandwichito and Ochos:  these are some common tango figures, learned and passed down from milonguero to milonguero.  The namesContinueContinue reading “Tango Structure: A Solid Foundation for Improvisation”

Free tango class and demonstration at the Sport and Recreation Show in London, ON

Come out to the Sport and Recreation Show this Sunday for a free tango demonstration and class. Miguel and Michelle will be there from 2:45 – 3:30pm on Sunday, February 26, 2012.   There is free parking at the Western Fairgrounds.  Check out the schedule here.  Plan to join us and discover what all the buzzContinueContinue reading “Free tango class and demonstration at the Sport and Recreation Show in London, ON”

We are shaped by what we love

I was driving home from our class in London on Sunday night and the sign in front of a local church caught my eye.  It said:  “We are shaped and fashioned by what we love”. The phrase was thought-provoking and led me to considered how loving tango has changed my life.  I was first captivatedContinueContinue reading “We are shaped by what we love”

A New Year’s Crop of Tango Classes

The holidays are over and the kids are back to school.  What about you?  What are you up to in 2012? Check out the freshest crop of tango classes in Southwestern Ontario and get on the dance floor! New 6 week sessions of tango classes at the Beginner and Intermediate level start this week.  TheContinueContinue reading “A New Year’s Crop of Tango Classes”