Tuesday, December 16, 2008

[ This Sunday afternoon ] Tanguisimo Cultural Talk -- "Backpacker Tanguera/Tanguero - we SMELL and TASTE"

* The third and last lecture of a trilogy lecture planned by Yuru Lu, featuring this month senior backpacker tanguera Alvin Cheng. Use your five senses and listen to them sharing their tango experiences.

[ Backpacker Tanguera/Tanguero - we SMELL and TASTE ]
Time: Sunday Dec. 21st 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei)
Host: Yuru Lu
Invited senior backpacker of the month: Alvin Cheng
Content:
Sharing observations on the argentinean way of eating and drinking.
Entrance: NT200 including snacks and drinks

[ Backpacker Tanguera/Tanguero – Tango with five senses ]
Date: Monthly lecture from Oct. to Dec. (75 min - 90 min length)
Note: Lectures are conducted mainly in mandarin.

Friday, December 12, 2008

【Weekend Tango Lesson Notice】

Intermediate by Daniel & Stacy, Advanced by Derrick & Agnes

Intermediate tango lesson on this Sat will be taught by Daniel & Stacy, Advanced tango lesson on Sun will be taught by Derrick & Agnes. This phase of Intermediate will instruct various element of “intermediate’s basic level”. Senior Intermediate students can join this class to strengthen basic technics, or consider to Advanced lesson this Sun to study high-level technics.

[ Sat. Intermediate Tango Lesson]
Instructors: Daniel & Stacy
Time: 5:00-6:30PM
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, 169 Sec. 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei)
Content: barridas

[Sun. Advanced Tango Lesson]
Instructors: Derrick & Agnes
Time: 5:00-6:30PM
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, 169 Sec. 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei)

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

[ Classic Tango Music ] Limited tango CDs imported directly from Buenos Aires!

Are you still searching for tango songs you heard in the milongas?

To relieve your eager for tango music, Tanguisimo Tango Space has imported its first stock of tango CDs directly from Buenos Aires. Carefully selected and recommended by Tanguisimo DJs, these music will rock your feet! (Or should we say, "walk" your feet?!)

Stop by and read the comments written by Tanguisimo DJs Stacy, Peter Chu, Doreen Chu and iTango Orchestra's leader Alvin Cheng. Sold at only NT500 per piece, or NT1,350 for 3 pieces. Remember: quantity is limited! Get your own classical tango CDs, now!

To listen to the music:
At every practica in Sat & Sun afternoon we will play a sample CD including one song of each CD.

Where to buy?
You can find them in Tanguisimo Tango Space
Address: 7F-4, 169 Sec. 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei
Tel:(02)2779-1136
Mail:info@tangotaiwan.com

Monday, November 24, 2008

[ Tango Culture ] Oct. and Nov. cultural speech reviews available online

* Speech reviews of Oct. and Nov. cultural talks at Tanguisimo are now available online. Thanks to Yuru Lu for sharing!

[ Backpacker Tanguera/Tangueros ]
2008.10 speech review @ we SEE
2008.11 speech review @ we TOUCH and LISTEN

[ Tue. Salsa 2 ] Opens this week!

* Salsa lovers, sorry for keep you waiting! Salsa 2 will start this Tuesday night, and the lesson is suitable for beginning and intermediate salsa students ready to establish a stronger foundation and understanding of lead-follow concepts, rhythms, Cuban style and turn patterns. Not to be missed!

[ Tue. Salsa 2 ]
Instructor: Jon Raabe
Time: Starting on Nov. 25th every Tuesday evening 8:30-10:00PM. Total 6 weeks, 6 lessons.
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)
Registration: Please email to info@tangotaiwan.com the following information: name, gender, and contact number, or register by phone 02-27791136.
Tuition Fee: NT2550 for the whole course; NT450 for dropping-in; or you can use your Tanguisimo Class Card if you have one, but please register first.

* People that buy the NT2550 class card gets:
1. One entrance to the Tanguisimo Classic Milonga held on Saturday nights: with a value of NT250.
2. One entrance to a Tanguisimo Cultural Talk, held monthly on Friday nights: with a value of NT200.

Friday, November 21, 2008

[ This Sunday Advanced Tango Lesson ] To be taught by Tzu-Han and Stacy

* Tanguisimo Tango Space has invited visiting dancer Tzu-Han to teach with Stacy Advanced Tango Lessons this Sunday and next. Intermediate dancers are also welcome to join the lessons.

[ Sunday Advanced Tango Lesson ]
Instructors: Tzu-Han & Stacy
Time: 5:00PM-6:30PM
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

[ This Friday Night @ Witch House ] Concert by Orchestra Tango Negro

Performing: Tango Negro Orchestra
Time: Nov. 21st Friday night 9:30-11:00PM
Place: Witch House (7 Alley 56 Sec.3, Xingsheng South Rd., Taipei)
Tel: 02-23625494

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

[ Friday Nights ] SALSA Night @ Tanguísimo

* Salsa Nights every Friday at Tanguisimo Tango Space, hosted by Tanguisimo and the Taipei Salsa Association.

[ Friday SALSA Night @ Tanguísimo ]
Organized by: Taipei Salsa Association and Tanguísimo Tango Space
Time: 9:00PM-1:00AM
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)
Entrance: NT300 including drinks

* New series of Salsa 2 lessons open for registration. The lessons will start once there are 8 people enrolled.

[ Tue. Salsa 2 ]
Instructor: Jon Raabe
Time: 8:30PM-10:00PM
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)

Monday, November 17, 2008

[ Saturday @ Tanguísimo Classic Milonga ] Tango exhibitions

* Tango exhibitions this week by Eric & Annie, who just went to Japan for a tango championship, and a special guest. Not to be missed!

[ Tanguísimo Classic Milonga ] -- Tango exhibitions
Performers: Eric & Annie; special guest
Time: Nov. 22nd Saturday night 8:00PM - 12:00AM (performance around 10:30PM)
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road, Taipei)
DJ: Stacy
Entrance: NT250 including one drink
Tel: 02-27791136

[ This Thursday Night ] Tanguisimo Cultural Talk - "Backpacker Tanguero/Tanguera - Tango with five senses"

* The second lecture of a trilogy lecture planned by Yuru Lu, featuring this month senior backpacker tanguera Agnes Tang. Use your five senses and listen to them sharing their tango experiences.

[ Tango Backpacker - we TOUCH and LISTEN ]
Time: Thursday Nov. 20th 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei)
Host: Yuru Lu
Invited senior backpacker of the month: Agnes Tang
Content:
Tips to communicate with different dancing partners or strangers.
Listen to their experience in tango learning, their preferred songs and what the DJs might be wanting to tell you by their music.
Entrance: NT200 including snacks and drinks

[ Backpacker Tanguero/Tanguera – Tango with five senses ]
Date: Monthly lecture from Oct. to Dec. (75 min - 90 min length)
Note: Lectures are conducted mainly in mandarin.

Friday, November 14, 2008

[ Lesson Adjustments This Saturday ]

* Due to a business trip of Derrick, Daniel & Stacy will be teaching Tango Basic 2 and Intermediate Tango Lesson this Saturday afternoon. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Tango Basic 1 and Advanced Tango Lesson on Sunday will be held as usual.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

[ Lesson Adjustments This Week ] Sat. Tango Basic 2, Intermediate and Sun. Advanced

* Due to business trips of Agnes and Daniel respectively, the saturday lessons this week will be taught by Derrick and Stacy, and the sunday advanced tango lesson will be suspended.

[ This Sat. Tango Basic 2 ]
Instructors: Derrick and Stacy
Time: 2:00-3:30PM

[ This Sat. Intermediate Tango Lesson ]
Instructors: Derrick and Stacy
Time: 5:00-6:30PM

[ This Sun. Advanced Tango Lesson ] -- suspended this week

Monday, November 3, 2008

[ Other dances at Tanguisimo ] Tuesday Salsa 2 is open for registration

* Second season of salsa lessons at Tanguisimo Tango Space, starting on Nov. 11th Tuesday night at 8:30 PM. Experienced dancers are welcome to perfection your skills and keep learning essential concepts from our instructor Jon Raabe. Experienced men are most welcomed!

[ Tue. Salsa 2 -- Open for registration ]
Instructor: Jon Raabe
Time: Starting on Nov. 25th every Tuesday evening 8:30-10:00PM. Total 6 weeks, 6 lessons.
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)
Registration: Please email to info@tangotaiwan.com the following information: name, gender, and contact number, or register by phone 0916-985-815 Stacy Jou.
Tuition Fee: NT2550 for the whole course; NT450 for dropping-in; or you can use your Tanguisimo Class Card if you have one, but please register first.

* People that buy the NT2550 class card gets:
1. One entrance to the Tanguisimo Classic Milonga held on Saturday nights: with a value of NT250.
2. One entrance to a Tanguisimo Cultural Talk, held monthly on Friday nights: with a value of NT200.

Friday, October 24, 2008

[ Next Sat. Night @ Tanguísimo ] 2008 Halloween Tango Party

* It's time to get a nice costume and come to party next weekend at Tanguísimo's 2008 Halloween Tango Party! The party will be extended until 1:00 AM, and two drinks are included in the entrance. So don't drive - take a cab... and join the crazy party!

[ 2008 Halloween Tango Party @ Tanguísimo ]
Time: Nov. 1st 8:00PM-1:00AM
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, 169 Sec. 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei)
Entrance: NT350 including two drinks (milonga coupons are not accepted in this occasion)
DJ: Daniel Liu
Contest: People in costumes can participate in the Costume Contest and win prizes!
For costumes: The Ximen area is filled with costume stores. Exit from MRT Ximen Station Exit 1 and turn left in front of the Red House Theatre. Two of the stores: http://www.yuewu.com.tw/html/, http://www.dancing-world.com/.

[ Pictures of former Halloween Tango Parties in Taipei ]
2004 Halloween at NYNY Restaurant
2005 Halloween at NYNY Restaurant
2006 Halloween at NYNY Restaurant
2007 Halloween at Esencia (organized by Peter Wang)

Thursday, October 23, 2008

[ Tango Photo Exhibition by Dr. Mung-Shiung Shieh ] at the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall

* There is a tango photo exhibition by Dr. Mung-Shiung Shieh at the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall opening on Saturday Oct. 18th.

More info...

Daniel & Stacy will perform on Oct. 25th Saturday morning around 10:20 AM at the exhibition. Welcome tango lovers to see the exhibition and watch the show.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

[ Article ] "Quality Control" by Milena Plebs

* Interesting article by Milena Plebs on El Tangauta:
"Quality Control"

Friday, October 17, 2008

[ This Saturday afternoon ] Tanguisimo Cultural Talk - "Backpacker Tanguero/Tanguera - Tango with five senses"

* The first lecture of a trilogy lecture planned by Yuru Lu, featuring this month senior backpacker tanguera Doreen Chu. Use your five senses and listen to them sharing their tango experiences.

[ Tango Backpacker - we SEE ]
Time: Saturday Oct. 18th 14:00-15:15
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei)
Host: Yuru Lu
Invited senior backpacker of the month: Doreen Chu
Content:
Insight to all kinds of tango activities, and how to become a popular dancer.
Includes city discovering skills, milonga etiquette, classic clips of master performances.
Entrance: NT200 including snacks and drinks

[ Backpacker Tanguero/Tanguera – Tango with five senses ]
Date: Monthly lecture from Oct. to Dec. (75 min - 90 min length)
Note: Lectures are conducted mainly in mandarin.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

[ Oct. 25th Sat. Tanguísimo Classic Milonga ] Tango exhibition and October Lucky Draw

* Along with the October Lucky Draw on next Saturday night at Tanguísimo there will be a tango exhibition by three couples from Taipei Tango. Do not miss it!

[ Tanguísimo Classic Milonga ] -- Tango exhibition and October Lucky Draw
Performers: Julian & Karen, Lucas & Sarsha, Alvin & Yvonne
Time: Oct. 25th Saturday night 8:00PM - 12:00AM (performance around 10:30PM)
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road, Taipei)
DJ: Daniel
Entrance: NT250 including one drink
Tel: 02-27791136

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Statement about the "Taipei Tango" group in Facebook

Daniel Liu from the Taipei Tango Association hereby states that the Facebook group called "Taipei Tango" has nothing to do with Daniel and Stacy, nor the Taipei Tango Association, nor the Taipei Tango Co. Ltd., nor Tanguisimo Tango Space, nor the Taipei Tango Festival. Any activity announced in the group mentioned has nothing to do with the Taipei Tango Association or Tanguisimo Tango Space.

Daniel Liu
Director of the Taipei Tango Association
October 11th, 2008

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

[ Tanguisimo Cultural Talk ] Three monthly lectures from Oct. to Dec.

* Use your five senses and listen to backpacker tangueros/tangueras sharing their tango experiences.

[ Backpacker Tanguero/Tanguera – Tango with five senses ]
Date: Monthly lecture from Oct. to Dec. (75 min - 90 min length)
Note: Lectures are conducted mainly in mandarin.

Oct. 18th 14:00-15:15 Tango Backpacker - we SEE
Insight to all kinds of tango activities, and how to become a popular dancer.
Includes city discovering skills, milonga etiquette, classic clips of master performances.

Nov. (date to be announced) Tango Backpacker - we TOUCH and LISTEN
Open communication to get along with different partners and new friends.
Includes experienced dancers sharing their learning processes, preferred songs, and what DJs want to tell you.

Dec. (date to be announced) Tango Backpacker - we SMELL and TASTE
Blending tango into your life; traveling and meeting tango people.
Includes cities that you must not miss in tango, unique tango festivals, and secrets for argentine cuisine.

Sunday, September 28, 2008

[ Sunday tango lessons and practica ] postponed due to typhoon

* Due to the strong typhoon striking the island, the Sunday Tango Basic 1, Advanced Tango Lesson and Practica will be postponed to next Sunday.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

[ Weekend practicas ] will continue reviewing festival lessons

* We will continue practicing festival lessons content in the weekend practicas. Please look for Daniel directly and express your wish to practice together, since the practicas are normally crowded. Daniel proposes to review this week:

Saturday around 4 - 5 pm: 805, 814
Sunday around 4 - 5 pm: 811, 816

Monday, September 22, 2008

[ iTango Orchestra ] Performing this Friday at noon at Taishin Bank Foundation for Arts and Culture

* The iTango Orchestra will be performing this Friday afternoon at the Taishin Bank Foundation for Arts and Culture.

[ Tango Fever ]
Performance by: iTango Orchestra
Time: Friday Sep. 26th 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Place: 15F, No. 118, Sec 4, Ren-ai Rd. , Taipei 106, Taiwan
Tel: 02-3707-6955
Info: http://www.taishinart.org.tw/english/3_event/detail.php?ID=60

Friday, September 19, 2008

[ Reviewing festival lessons ] on weekend practicas

* Several people that were in the festival lessons will be practising the content of the festival lessons in the Saturday and Sunday practicas. Welcome to join us!

Saturday practica: 803, 805
Sunday practica: 810, 804

Monday, September 15, 2008

[ Salsa 1 & Tango Basic 1 ] Starting this Tuesday night at Tanguisimo

* The latest Salsa 1 and Tango Basic 1 lessons will start as scheduled this Tuesday September 16th night at Tanguisimo. Contact us or come earlier tomorrow afternoon for registration.

[ Tue. Salsa 1 ]
Instructor: Jon Raabe
Time: Starting on Sep. 16th every Tuesday evening at 8:30-10:00PM
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)
Registration: Please email to info@tangotaiwan.com the following information: name, gender, and contact number, or register by phone 0916-985-815 Stacy Jou.
Tuition Fee: NT2550 for the whole course; NT450 for dropping-in; or you can use your Tanguisimo Class Card if you have one, but please register first.

* People enrolling for the 8 lessons get:
1. One entrance to the Tanguisimo Classic Milonga held on Saturday nights: with a value of NT250.
2. One entrance to a Tanguisimo Cultural Talk, held monthly on Friday nights: with a value of NT200.

[ Tue. Tango Basic 1 ]
Instructors: Alvin Cheng & Yvonne Peng
Time: Starting on Sep. 16th every Tuesday evening at 7:00-8:30 PM
Practice for free: Either on Saturday or Sunday at 3:30-5:00 PM on the same week as the class.
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)
Registration: Please email to info@tangotaiwan.com the following information: name, gender, and contact number, or register by phone 0916-985-815 Stacy Jou.
Tuition Fee: NT3400 for the whole course; NT450 for dropping-in; or you can use your Tanguisimo Class Card if you have one.

* People enrolling for the 8 lessons get:
1. One entrance ticket for a "milonga" (tango party) held by Taipei Tango. Value NT250.
2. 8 after-class practicas of 1.5 hours. Value NT960.
3. Once entrance ticket of Tango Lecture. Value NT200.

[ Payment ]
By ATM or bank transfer: (Please inform us the last 4 digits of your bank a/c once you complete the payment.)
Bank: Cathay United Bank (Bank Code 013)
A/C No: 027 506 106 406

Monday, September 8, 2008

[ Announcement ] Regular activities and lessons postponed for one week

* Due to the 2008 Taipei Tango Festival from Sep. 10th to 15th, the regular activities and lessons at Tanguisimo will be postponed for one week.

Monday, September 1, 2008

[ The best shoes for dancing tango - "Comme Il Faut" ] New!

[Comme il Faut]
* World wide known shoes "Comme il Faut", famous for their excellent quality and unquestionable role as leaders in the women tango shoes market, are be available for purchase at Tanguisimo Tango Space. Come to the studio to take a look!

On Sale! Shoes of 2009 now are only NT 5500 per pair! If you buy shoes of 2010 and 2009, you can get more discount!

[Deseo Shoes]
NT4500 per pair

Before Chinese New Year....
Buy 2 get 1 FREE!!!
20% off (NT3600)for one pair

What are you waiting for?!

[ Tanguisimo Tango Space ]
Address: 7F-4, No.169 Sec.4 Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei, Taiwan
E-mail: tanguisimo.tw@gmail.com
Phone: 02-27791136

[ Sep. 5th Tanguisimo Cultural Talk ] "Why Tango? -- The Meanings of Tango in Movies", Jing-Ling Lin


* Professor Jing-Ling Lin of the Fu-Jen Catholic University Graduate School of Mass Communication will be talking about the meaning of tango in movies on Sep. 5th at the Tanguisimo Cultural Talk.

[ Tanguisimo Cultural Talk ]
"Why Tango? -- The Meanings of Tango in Movies"
By: Jing-Ling Lin
Time: Friday Sep. 5th 8:00-10:00 PM (including intermission)
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space
Entrance: NT200 including drink and snacks
** Students holding coupons get free entrance.
Language: The speech will be mainly in chinese

Monday, August 25, 2008

[ Aug. 30th at Tanguisimo Classic Milonga ] Dance exhibition by Derrick & Agnes and Aug. lucky draw


* Derrick & Agnes will be giving a tango dance exhibition at Tanguisimo on August 30th. Yet another opportunity to watch their inspiring dance. The August lucky draw will take place at the same night, prizes being two entrances to the "Grand Milonga and Masters Show" of the 2008 Taipei Tango Festival, to be held on September 13th.

[ Tanguisimo Milonga, Exhibition by Derrick & Agnes and August Lucky Draw ]
Time: Aug. 30th 2008, Saturday. Milonga 8:00PM-12:00AM, show starts around 10:20 PM.
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road, Taipei)
DJ: Stacy
Entrance: NT250 including one drink
Tel: 02-27791136

Picture: Derrick & Agnes July 2005 at the National Experimental Theatre performing for "Black Box - Buenos Aires"
Photo by: Julian Shen

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

[ This Saturday ] "From Spain to Taipei" - tango performance by Daniel & Stacy


* Daniel and Stacy will be giving a tango dance exhibition at Tanguisimo on August 9th and will share partial clips and photos of their performance and related events this July at the world renowned Sitges Tango Festival 2008. See with your eyes what hundreds of tango lovers witnessed at Sitges, here at the very city center of Taipei!

[ Tanguisimo Milonga and Exhibition by Daniel & Stacy ]
Time: August 9th 2008, Saturday. Milonga 8:00PM-12:00AM, show starts around 10:20 PM.
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road, Taipei)
DJ: Derrick Lee
Entrance: NT250 including one drink
Tel: 02-27791136

Picture: Ending pose of Daniel and Stacy's first song "A Orlando Goñi" at the 2008 Sitges Tango Festival
Photo by: Camil Planas

Monday, August 4, 2008

[ Important Notice ] Starting on Aug. 16th, Sat. and Sun. lessons will start half an hour later

* Dear tango lovers, the Saturday and Sunday tango lessons at Tanguisimo will start half an hour later than before, to be effective since Aug. 16th. Following a summary of the lesson time:

Saturday
2:00-3:30 PM: Tango Basic 1
3:30-5:00 PM: Práctica
5:00-6:30 PM: Intermediate Tango Lesson

Sunday
2:00-3:30 PM: Tango Basic 2
3:30-5:00 PM: Práctica
5:00-6:30 PM: Advanced Tango Lesson

We wish the new schedule will be of convenience for you. Please send use your comments at info@tangotaiwan.com.

Friday, August 1, 2008

[ Starting on Aug. 1st ] Theme exhibition about Argentina at agnès b. la Maison sur l'eau

* agnès b. has just renewed their store la Maison sur l'eau to start their Argentina exhibition, starting on Aug. 1st. Drop by tango lovers to take a look.

[ Argentina exhibition at agnès b. la Maison sur l'eau ]
Add.: 1F, 4 Alley 101, Sec. 1 Da-An Road, Taipei
Tel: 02-87732676

Thursday, July 31, 2008

[ This Friday night ] Fusión Blanca & Tango Negro @ Witch House


* Live music performance at the Witch House by bandoneonist Alvin Cheng and singer Yvonne Peng and their groups, Fusión Blanca for the first set and Tango Negro for the second.

[ Fusión Blanca & Tango Negro @ Witch House]
Time: Aug 1st 9:30 PM (ticketing starting at 9:00 PM)
Address: 7 Alley 56 Sec. 3 Xinsheng S. Rd., Taipei
Tel: 02-23625494
Entrance: NT300 including one drink
You have to be 18 years old with ID

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

[ Tanguísimo Tango Lessons This Week ]

[ Tuesday Tango Basic 2 ] -- Close embrace, ocho milonguero
Time: Tuesday night 7:30PM-9:00PM
Instructors: Eric & Susan

[ Wednesday Combinations for the milonga ]
Time: Wednesday night 7:30PM-8:30PM
Instructors: Eric & Susan
Participants: get free entrance to the Wednesday Night Milonga

[ Tuesday Tango Basic 1 ] -- walk & embrace
Time: Tuesday night 7:30PM-9:00PM
Instructors: Gustavo & Annie

[ Saturday Tango Basic 2 ] -- milonga
Time: Saturday afternoon 1:30PM-3:00PM
Instructors: Derrick & Agnes

[ Saturday Práctica ] -- a wonderful opportunity to meet tango aficionados
Time: Saturday afternoon 3:00PM-4:30PM

[ Saturday Intermediate Tango Lesson ] -- various cruzadas
Time: Saturday afternoon 4:30PM-6:00PM
Instructors: Derrick & Agnes
Content: fundamental concepts of direction changing and short combinations

[ Sunday Tango Basic 1 ] -- media lunas
Time: Sunday afternoon 1:30PM-3:00PM
Instructors: Danile & Stacy

[ Sunday Práctica ] -- a wonderful opportunity to meet tango aficionados
Time: Sunday afternoon 3:00PM-4:30PM

[ Sunday Advanced Tango Lesson ]
Time: Sunday afternoon 4:30PM-6:00PM
Instructors:Daniel & Stacy

[ Tanguísimo Tango Activities This Week ]

[ Wed. Free beginners session ] -- Instructed by 勇先 & 睿芝
Time: Wed. night 7:50PM-8:30PM
Entrance: free!

[ Wednesday Night Milonga ]
DJ: Agnes
Time: Wed. night 8:30PM-11:30PM
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space, 7F-4 169 Sec.4 Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei
Entrance: NT200 including drink

[ Sat. Tanguísimo Classic Milonga ]
DJ:Stacy
Time: Sat. night 8:00PM-12:00PM
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space, 7F-4 169 Sec.4 Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei
Entrance: NT250 including drink

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

[ This Saturday night ] Kir Royal Party milonga

*From the Tanguísimo Bar this weekend, Kir Royal Party!

[ Kir Royal Party milonga ]

Time: Saturday July 8th 8:00PM-12:00AM
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, 169 Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei)
Entrance: NT250
Guest DJ:Peter Chu

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

[ Wednesday Night Milonga ]--Shiang-Cha Lane 40 - Taiwan Tea No.18 Party

* This Wednesday night at Tanguísimo, Daniel will be DJing for us. Come and enjoy music and dancing after work!

[ Salon Tango Combinations ]
Instructors: Eric & Susan
Time: Wednesday night from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)
Fee: NT300 including entrance to the milonga

[ Free Beginners Session ]
Instructors: Lucas & Sharsha
Time: Wednesday night from 7:50 pm to 8:30 pm
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)

[ Wednesday Night Milonga ] --Shiang-Cha Lane 40 - Taiwan Tea No.18 Party
(July 2nd, Wednesday Milonga, Tanguisimo Bar provides you excellent Taiwan Tea No.18! Come join us!)
Tango DJ: Daniel
Time: Wednesday night from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)
Entrance: NT200 including drink
Attire: Casual, comfortable, whatever you want!
Note: Please go to the alley behind the building and enter from the rear door after 9:30 pm

【New Tango basic 1 & 2 class 】

【Tango basic 1 class】
Instructed by: Gustavo & Annie
Time: July 24th on Thursdays 7:00-8:30PM
contact info@tangotaiwan.com for more details.

【Tango basic 2 class】
Instructed by: Eric & Susan
Time: July 8th on Tuesdays 7:30-9:00PM
contact info@tangotaiwan.com for more details

[ This Friday ] Tanguisimo Cultural Talks: "Travel through TANGO time tunnel in 200 years" by Yuru

[ Tanguisimo Cultural Talks ]
"Travel through TANGO time tunnel in 200 years"
By: Yuru Lu
Time: July 4th 8PM-10PM
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space
Entrance: NT200 including drink and snacks
** Students holding coupons get free entrance.

Monday, June 9, 2008

[ New service at Tanguísimo Tango Space ] Free WLAN service

* Want to surf the internet at the same time you listen to or practice tango? Bring your own notebook or WLAN equipped mobile phone to Tanguísimo Tango Space and enjoy free WLAN service! Please contact our front desk for details.

[ This Saturday night ] Live music at Tanguísimo


* Performing for tango lovers this Saturday night at Tanguísimo milonga will be Ingrid and Alvin, pianist and bandoneonist of the iTango Orchestra. Come and enjoy listening or dancing to live music, at the same price as the regular milongas!

[ Tanguísimo Milonga ] and live music by [ Ingrid & Alvin ]

Guest DJ: Peter Chu
Time: Saturday night from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)
Entrance: NT250 including drink
Attire: Formal oriented
Note: Please go to the alley behind the building and enter from the rear door after 9:30 pm
Performers (from the iTango Orchestra):
Piano: Ingrid Chen
Bandoneón: Alving Cheng

[These two weeks] Two milonga lessons on Thursdays

* We keep seeking to widen our services for your comfort at Tanguísimo Tango Space. Following are two milonga lessons on Thursdays.

[Thursday June 12th]
Time: 8:30PM - 10:00PM
Lesson: milonga con traspié
Instructed by: Daniel & Stacy
Suitable for: people from intermediate level and higher

[Thursday June 19th]
Time: 8:30PM - 10:00PM
Lesson: milonga
Instructed by: Derrick & Agnes
Suitable for: people from intermediate level and higher

Friday, May 30, 2008

[ Weekend Tango Lessons ] Intermediate by Stacy & Daniel; Advanced by Stacy & Gustavo

[ Tango Basic 1 ]
Instructors: Agnes & Derrick
Time: Saturday afternoon at 1:30-3:00 pm
Topic this week: cruzada

[ Saturday Práctica ]
Time: Saturday afternoon at 3:00-4:30 pm

[ Intermediate Tango ]
Instructors: Stacy & Daniel
Time: Saturday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Topic this week: lápices & enrosques 1

[ Tango Basic 2]
Instructors: Stacy & Daniel
Time: Sunday afternoon 1:30 - 3:00
Topic this week: vals

[ Sunday Práctica ]
Time: Sunday afternoon at 3:00-4:30 pm

[ Advanced Tango ]
Instructors: Gustavo & Stacy
Time: Sunday afternoon 4:30 - 6:00
Topic this week: advanced sacadas

[ Tanguísimo Milonga ] Three kinds of rose for you to choose!

* Limited amount of rose for you to choose, prepared by the exceptional Bar Tanguísimo.

[ Tanguísimo Milonga ]
Tango DJ: Stacy
Time: Saturday night from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)
Entrance: NT250 including drink
Attire: Formal oriented
Note: Please go to the alley behind the building and enter from the rear door after 9:30 pm

Monday, May 26, 2008

[ Tanguísimo Tango Space ] Guest DJs and new lessons this week!

* Several adjustments in Tanguísimo Tango Space this week:

[ Wed. Free Beginners Session ] Instructed by Alvin & Yvonne
Suitable for brand new beginners, and free of charge with free entrance to the tango party.
Time: Wed. night 7:50-8:30

[ Wednesday Night Milonga ] Guest DJ Doreen
After the excellent job by guest DJ Peter Chu last week, we are excited to host guest DJ Doreen this week!
Time: Wed. night 8:30-11:30

[ Thu. Men/Women Technique ] Instructed by Stacy & Daniel
Time: Thu. night 9:00-10:30

[ Sat. Intermediate Tango Lesson ] Instructed by Stacy & Daniel
Time: Sat. afternoon 4:30-6:00

[ Sun. Advanced Tango Lesson ] Instructed by Gustavo & Stacy
Advanced students come to learn with Gustavo who has just returned from his learning trip to Argentina.
Time: Sun. afternoon 4:30-6:00

Monday, May 19, 2008

[ Cultural Talks ] Four sessions from June to September at Tanguísimo!

* Tanguísimo Tango Space brings to you, in addition to regular genuine, authentic milongas (tango parties), cultural talks about tango history, culture and music to satisfy the inner side of this wonderful art and culture. From June to September we have planned:

[ June 6th Friday night ]
Talker: Daniel Liu
Topic: "Recognizing tango orchestras and singers (1)"

[ July 4th Friday night ]
Talker: Yuru Lu
Topic: will be about the history of tango

[ August 15th Friday night ]
Talker: Alvin Cheng
Topic: will be about introducing the bandoneón

[ September 5th Friday night ]
Talker: Jing-Ling Lin
Topic: will be about tango movies

Details about the time, content and the talker will be announced later.

Note: The talks will be given mainly in mandarin.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

[ Tanguísimo Milonga ] "Thanks a lot!"

* Welcome tonight to the Tanguísimo Milonga, the classical milonga in Taipei. According to building management clauses, the front door of the building is normally closed at 9:30 pm, time in which access to the building should be made from the rear door. In case the rear door is shut as well, just ring the bell and tell security that you are coming to tango at 7F-4. We would appreciate if you could kindly say thanks to the guard and not complain to him about the inconvenience since the guard is just fulfilling his duty. Thank you very much for your understading!

[ Tanguísimo Milonga ]
Tango DJ: Stacy
Time: Saturday night from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)
Entrance: NT250 including drink
Attire: Formal oriented
Note: Please go to the alley behind the building and enter from the rear door after 9:30 pm

Friday, May 16, 2008

[ Weekend Tango Lessons ] Intermediate: boleos 1; advanced: adagio and tango poses

* Lots of tango lessons this weekend at Tanguísimo Tango Space, suitable for dancers from all levels.

[ Tango Basic 1 ]
Instructors: Agnes & Derrick
Time: Saturday afternoon at 1:30-3:00 pm
Topic this week: parallel/cross system

[ Saturday Práctica ]
Time: Saturday afternoon at 3:00-4:30 pm

[ Intermediate Tango ]
Instructors: Agnes & Derrick
Time: Saturday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Topic this week: boleos 1

[ Tango Basic 2]
Instructors: Daniel & Stacy
Time: Sunday afternoon 1:30 - 3:00
Topic this week: paradas and barridas 1 (stops and drags)

[ Sunday Práctica ]
Time: Sunday afternoon at 3:00-4:30 pm

[ Advanced Tango ]
Instructors: Daniel & Stacy
Time: Sunday afternoon 4:30 - 6:00
Topic this week: training for improvised exhibitions. This week we will focus on the adagio and introduce some tango poses.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

[ Tonight ] Wednesday Night Milonga and Free Beginners Session

* Come and relax at Tanguisimo Tango Space tonight!

[ Salon Tango Combinations ]
Instructors: Daniel & Stacy
Time: Wednesday nights from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)
Note: At the same place as the free beginners session.

[ Free Beginners Session ]
Instructors: Julian & Karen
Time: This wednesday night from 7:50 pm to 8:30 pm
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)

[ Wednesday Night Milonga ]
Tango DJ: Daniel
Time: Wednesday night from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)
Entrance: NT200 including drink
Attire: Casual, comfortable, whatever you want!
Note: Please go to the alley behind the building and enter from the rear door after 9:30 pm

Monday, May 12, 2008

[ Starting this Thursday ] Men & women technique

* Starting this Thursday night will be four sessions of men & women technique lessons. The first two will be instructed by Agnes & Derrick, while the remaining two will be by Stacy & Daniel. Topics for the first two sessions:
May 15th - lead and follow - please register with partner if possible. Nevertheless, rotating and partner changing will be excersised during the class.
May 22nd - men and women technique - or "human technique" as called by Derrick. The first part will be for men and women to practice separately and the second part together.

[ Men & women technique ]
Instructors: May 15th, 22nd - Agnes & Derrick; May 29th, June 5th - Stacy & Daniel
Time: Thursday nights 9:00 - 10:30
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)
Fee: NT3400 enrollment cards for 8 lessons within 3 months. Special opening price of NT3000 before end of April.

Enrolled students get for free:
1. An entrance ticket to the Tanguísimo Milonga: worth NT250.
2. (8) eight 1.5 hrs weekend practicas: worth NT960.
3. An entrance ticket to our tango seminars: worth NT200.
Total around NT1400

Friday, May 9, 2008

[ Announcement ] Level 1 and 2 classes will be held as usual this weekend

Although we have the Juan Guida Workshops this week, the level 1 and 2 classes on Saturday and Sunday afternoon 1:30-3:00 will be held as usual. The after class practicas will be suspended for this week (but we’ll give you the practica coupon so that you can come and practice afterwards.) Don’t forget that the workshops tonight are suitable for your level: 7:30-9:00, Important Basic Concepts, and 9:00-10:30, Improvisation. If you have any questions please email or phone Stacy 0916-985-815.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

[ Private lessons with Juan Guida ]


* There are many ways to improve your tango. One of the best ways is to have private lessons with argentinean masters. Do not miss the opportunity to learn directly from visiting argentinean master Juan Guida. Call Daniel at 0926126521 to book or email to tangotaiwan@gmail.com.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

[ Adjustment ] Juan Guida Workshops "Tango Initiation and Welcome Milonga with Improvised Exhibition"

* Due to power outage of the building, the "Welcome Milonga and Improvised Exhibition", scheduled on Wednesday May 7th night from 9:00 to 12:00 will be rescheduled to end at 11:30 pm. The "Tango Initiation" remains from 7:30 to 9:00. Prices are adjusted as follows:

Tango Initiation (including entrance to the Welcome Milonga) NT400 (was NT450)
Welcome Milonga and Improvised Exhibition NT250 (was NT300)

We encourage Level 1 and Level 2 students to take Tango Initiation to enhance fundamental tango concepts. Tango lovers also please forward the word to your friends, so they can experience the feeling of tango from the hands of our Argentinean master Juan Guida.

For more details about Juan Guida Workshops please press here.

[ Tanguísimo Milonga ] Sparkling wine this Saturday!

* Come this Saturday night to Tanguísimo and have some sparkling wine! The selection from our bar:
1. Sire from Tournan, France, 10.5%
2. Lambrusco from Reggio Emilia, Italy, 8%
3. Cidre doux from Bretagne, France, 2%
4. Perrier for non-alcohol drinkers, 0%
These are included with the entrance (one drink), or you can order it a la carte later. Limited amount, so order it early.

[ Tanguísimo Milonga ]
Tango DJ: Stacy
Time: Saturday night from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)
Entrance: NT250 including drink
Attire: Formal oriented
Note: Please go to the alley behind the building and enter from the rear door after 9:30 pm


* Other milongas this week:
[ Esencia Milonga ]

Monday, April 28, 2008

Juan Guida Workshops 2008.5.7 - 2008.5.11


* The first bigger event since the opening of Tanguísimo Tango Space: Juan Guida Workshops! Based in Tokyo, argentinean master Juan Guida plays an important role in the tango scene of the city. His tango school ZERO HOUR is among the most important in Japan. Taipei dancer Stacy will be accompanying Juan for workshops and exhibitions, and the workshops will focus more on the embrace and fundamentals, improvisation and musicality. Do not miss it!

[ Workshop Schedule ]

May 7th Wed. Night

7:30-9:00 Tango Initiation: Change of weight, lead and follow, basic concepts of tango.
Nivel INICIACION: Cambios de peso y marcación, conceptos basicos del tango.

9:00-11:30 Welcome Milonga and Improvisation by Juan & Stacy.
Milonga de bienvenida con improvisación de Juan y Stacy

May 8th Thu. Night

7:30-9:00 Suitable for ALL LEVELS: Fundamentals and embrace (basic exercises, simple combinations for the milonga emphasizing the embrace)
TODOS los niveles: Fundamentos y abrazo
(ejercicios básicos, combinaciones simples para la milonga poniendo énfasis en el abrazo)

9:00-10:30 Suitable for IMPROVERS LEVEL: Improvisation 1 (combinations of ochos and turns)
Nivel PRINCIPIANTE AVANZADO: Improvisación 1 (combinaciones de ochos y giros)

May 9th Fri. Night

7:30-9:00 Suitable for INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: Musicality 1
Nivel INTERMEDIO: Musicalidad 1

9:00-10:30 Suitable for INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: Drags (barridas)
Nivel INTERMEDIO: Barridas

May 10th Afternoon and Night

3:15-4:45 Suitable for INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: Displacements (sacadas)
Nivel INTERMEDIO: Sacadas

5:00-6:30 Suitable for ADVANCED LEVEL: Voleos and ganchos
Nivel AVANZADO: Voleos y ganchos

8:00-12:00 Milonga and Exhibition by Juan & Stacy
Milonga con exhibición de Juan y Stacy

May 11th Sun. Afternoon

3:15-4:45 Suitable for MEDIUM/ADVANCED LEVEL: Improvisation 2
Nivel MEDIO/AVANZADO: Improvisación 2

5:00-6:30 Suitable for ADVANCED LEVEL: Musicality 2
Nivel AVANZADO: Musicalidad 2

[ Prices ]

Lessons:

May 7th Tango Initiation NT400 (includes entrance to the Welcome Milonga)
Each lesson NT650
Three lessons NT1800
For more than three lessons, NT600 for each lesson

Milongas:

May 7th Welcome Milonga and Improvisation NT250 (free entrance for participants of Tango Initiation)

May 10th Milonga and Exhibition NT450 (please see Note 1**)
Five-person-table NT2250 (avg. NT450 per person with seats and table guaranteed)
At the door NT500 (please see Note 2***)

** Note 1: There are 80 seats in Tanguísimo Tango Space, from which 30 seats will be reserved for five-person-tables. Another 5-10 seats will be "public seats" for people to change shoes and take a rest. The rest of the seats will be available for participants on a first come, first served basis.

*** Note 2: The organizer will place a limit on the number of participants based on the size of the salon. Tickets are not guaranteed at the door. Thank you for your understanding.

[ Registration ]

Please download the registration form and email to info@tangotaiwan.com to registrate. Call Stacy at 0916985815 for any questions you may have.

Friday, April 25, 2008

[ Starting this Sunday ] Advanced Tango Lesson -- "Training for improvised exhibitions"


* There has been a long time since Taipei Tango has not opened advanced tango lessons. Well, we will be opening them again! And to start with, "training for improvised exhibitions"! Daniel & Stacy will share with you sequences, musicality and tips for exhibitions, based on their 6-year-experience as professional tango dancers. The topic will be spread into four lessons, so make sure you start from the very beginning.

[ Advanced Tango Lesson ]
Instructors: Daniel & Stacy
Date: April 27th, May 4th, 18th and 25th (no lesson on May 11th due to Juan Guida Workshops in Taipei)
Time: Sunday afternoons 4:30 - 6:00
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)
Fee: NT3400 enrollment cards for 8 lessons within 3 months. Special opening price of NT3000 before end of April.

Enrolled students get for free:
1. An entrance ticket to the Tanguísimo Milonga: worth NT250.
2. 1.5 hrs practice time before each lesson: worth NT960.
3. An entrance ticket to our tango seminars: worth NT200.
Total around NT1400

Practicas before lessons are from 3:00 to 4:30 at Tanguísimo Tango Space.

Registration: Call Stacy at 0916985815 or email to info@tangotaiwan.com for registration.

[ This Saturday ] Two milongas in Taipei - Tanguísimo and Esencia


* Two milongas this Saturday night. One by Tanguísimo Tango Space and another held by Peter Wang at Esencia.

[ Tanguísimo Milonga ]
Tango DJ: Daniel
Time: Saturday night from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)
Entrance: NT250 including drink
Attire: Formal oriented
Note: Please go to the alley behind the building and enter from the rear door after 9:30 pm

[ Esencia Milonga ]

Picture by: Aimee Liu

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

[ Wednesday Night Milonga ] and beginners session at Tanguísimo

* At last, a weekday night milonga in Taipei! Starting this wednesday night, we will be holding regular milongas on wednesdays at Tanguísimo Tango Space. This milonga will be "casual-oriented": wear comfortably and come with lightened spirit, relax!!!

[ Beginners Session ]
Instructors: Eric & Susan
Time: This wednesday night from 8:00 pm to 8:40 pm
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)
For free!!!

[ Wednesday Night Milonga ]
Tango DJ: Susan
Time: Wednesday night from 8:40 pm to 11:30 pm
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)
Entrance: NT200 including drink
Attire: Casual, comfortable, whatever you want!
Note: Please go to the alley behind the building and enter from the rear door after 9:30 pm

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

[ Basic 2 ] Starting on April 20th Sunday afternoon


Time: Every Sunday 1:30-3:00PM, starting from April 20th. Total 8 lessons.
Instructors: Daniel Liu, Stacy Jou
Registration: Please email to info@tangotaiwan.com the following information: name, gender, and contact number, or register by phone 0916-985-815 Stacy Jou.
Fee: NT3600 for 8 classes of 1.5 hours. NT3000 only if you pay before April 19th.

Special gifts for Basic 2 students:
1. One entrance ticket of Milonga (tango party) held by Taipei Tango. Value NT250.
2. 8 after-class practicas of 1.5 hours. Value NT960.
3. Once entrance ticket of Tango Lecture. Value NT200.

Payment:
- By ATM or bank transfer: (Please inform us the last 4 digits of your bank a/c once you complete the payment.)
Bank: Cathay United Bank (Bank Code 013)
A/C No: 027 506 106 406

Practica: Every Sunday 3:00-4:30(after the class)
Dress: Comfortable clothes and shoes.
Studio: 7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road.(Intersection of Dun Hua South Road.)

How to arrive: MRT(Blue line) Zhongxiao Dunhua Station Exit 1. Bus:"Zhongxiao Dunhua Intersection/Station" 0東、33、41、52、204、212、232、235、262、275、278、285、292、299、605、630、662、663、667、902、905、906、909、敦化幹線、忠孝新幹線。

For further questions please call Stacy Jou at 0916-985-815 or email to info@tangotaiwan.com.

Photo by: Peggy Kuo

Friday, April 4, 2008

[ Figure / Body ] CHENG Chih-Kuei Watercolor Solo Expo. '08

* The painter of the Taipei Tango Community Mr. Cheng will have his solo expo for one week, starting tomorrow.

[ Figure / Body]
CHENG Chih-Kuei
Watercolor Solo Expo. '08

Taipei Municipal University of Education
Department of Art Education (Art Gallery)

1, Ai-Guo West Road, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: 02-23113040*6112
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chengk
2008.4.5 - 2008.4.11

Thursday, April 3, 2008

[ Intermediate ] Back sacadas; [ Improvers ] Vals

* Agnes & Derrick will teach "back sacadas" this Saturday at intermediate tango, and "vals" at the improvers class.

[ Intermediate tango lesson ]
Instructors: Agnes & Derrick
Time: Saturday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)


* Agnes & Derrick will lead the advanced practica this Sunday.

[ Advanced practica ]
Time: Sunday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)
Fee: NT1000 for four sessions, to be completed within two months time. NT300 if paid by session individually. Participants can arrive earlier and practice for free from 3:30-4:30.

[ Lumiere Milonga ] Fridays 8 pm - 12 am

* We have got a holiday this Friday. Come to Lumiere and dance the night away!

[ Lumiere Milonga ]
Time: Fridays from 8 pm to 12 am
Place: Lumiere Cafe ( No.15, Alley 14, Lane 283, Sec.3, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei; close to Lane 86, Sec.3, Xinsheng South Rd.)
Entrance: NT250 including soft drink
Tel: (02) 23643440
Tango DJ: Daniel

Friday, March 28, 2008

[ Intermediate ] Milonga

* Agnes & Derrick will teach milonga this Saturday at intermediate tango.

[ Intermediate tango lesson ]
Instructors: Agnes & Derrick
Time: Saturday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)


* Stacy & Daniel will lead the advanced practica this Sunday, focusing on elemental skills for medium-advanced dancers.

[ Advanced practica ]
Time: Sunday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)
Fee: NT1000 for four sessions, to be completed within two months time. NT300 if paid by session individually. Participants can arrive earlier and practice for free from 3:30-4:30.

[ Lumiere Milonga ] Fridays 8 pm - 12 am

* Hungering to dance after looking at Lumiere pictures posted below? Come to Lumiere tonight!

[ Lumiere Milonga ]
Time: Fridays from 8 pm to 12 am
Place: Lumiere Cafe ( No.15, Alley 14, Lane 283, Sec.3, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei; close to Lane 86, Sec.3, Xinsheng South Rd.)
Entrance: NT250 including soft drink
Tel: (02) 23643440
Tango DJ: Stacy

* Other milongas this week:
[ Esencia Milonga ]

Monday, March 24, 2008

[ Photos ] Leap Year Feb. 29 Milonga at Lumiere

Pictures taken at the Feb. 29 milonga at Lumiere have been uploaded to Picasa Web Albums:

Pictures by Yuliang Wu.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

* Take a break from politics and come to dance at Lumiere this Friday night. On Saturday there will be another milonga hosted by Agnes & Derrick at Monument Cafe.

[ Lumiere Milonga ]
Time: Fridays from 8 pm to 12 am
Place: Lumiere Cafe ( No.15, Alley 14, Lane 283, Sec.3, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei; close to Lane 86, Sec.3, Xinsheng South Rd.)
Entrance: NT250 including soft drink
Tel: (02) 23643440
Tango DJ: Daniel

[Monument Tango Milonga]
Time: March 22nd, Sat., 8PM~12AM.
Venue: Monument Cafe (N.2, ChangAn W. Rd., cross of ZhongShan N. Rd., 5 min from ZhongShan Metro Station of TanSui Line)
Entrance: NTD250, one drink included. (Plz dressed up with Spring flavor.)
Special premium: Corkage @NTD300.
Tel: 02-2581-6088.
Host & DJ: Agnes & Derrick
Contact:: Agnes-0930864-135 / Derrick:0915-396-531
Map: http://monument.com.tw/map.html

Friday, March 14, 2008

[ Mar. 22nd Election Day ] Lessons and practica suspended; Monument Milonga at night

* We are suspending lessons and practica on Mar. 22nd for students to go home for election.

* At night, Derrick & Agnes will hold another milonga at Monument Cafe, a place full of Baroque architecture style. Welcome to pay a visit and experience such a historical atmoshphere!

[Monument Tango Milonga]
Time: March 22nd, Sat., 8PM~12AM.
Venue: Monument Cafe (N.2, ChangAn W. Rd., cross of ZhongShan N. Rd., 5 min from ZhongShan Metro Station of TanSui Line)
Entrance: NTD250, one drink included. (Plz dressed up with Spring flavor.)
Special premium: Corkage @NTD300.
Tel: 02-2581-6088.
Host & DJ: Agnes & Derrick
Contact:: Agnes-0930864-135 / Derrick:0915-396-531
Map: http://monument.com.tw/map.html

[ Tonight ] White Lover's Day Milonga -- at Lumiere!


* Japanese' March 14th White Lover's Day today... welcome lovers to come to Lumiere Milonga together. "Non-related" folks, maybe your ideal one will step in tonight into Lumiere!

[ Lumiere Milonga ]
Time: Fridays from 8 pm to 12 am
Place: Lumiere Cafe ( No.15, Alley 14, Lane 283, Sec.3, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei; close to Lane 86, Sec.3, Xinsheng South Rd.)
Entrance: NT250 including soft drink
Tel: (02) 23643440
Tango DJ: Stacy

* Other milongas this week:
[ Esencia Milonga ]


Picture by: Daniel Liu

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

[ Intermediate ] Introduction to colgadas

* Agnes & Derrick will introduce colgadas (hangs) this Saturday at intermediate tango.

[ Intermediate tango lesson ]
Instructors: Agnes & Derrick
Time: Saturday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)


* Stacy & Daniel will lead the advanced practica this Sunday.

[ Advanced practica ]
Time: Sunday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)
Fee: NT1000 for four sessions, to be completed within two months time. NT300 if paid by session individually. Participants can arrive earlier and practice for free from 3:30-4:30.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

[ Mar. 29th ] Daniel is gonna sing flamenco

* Daniel is joining as singer in a flamenco performance on March 29th. Guitarrist Carlos and dancer Jessie both studied in Spain for years and are really good. Do not miss it, flamenco lovers!

[ Sobre Azahar ]
Time: Mar. 29th Saturday at 8 pm
Place: Arts & Performing Arts Center of the School Of Continuing Education Chinese Culture University, B1
Add.: Address : 231, Sec. 2, Chien-Kuo S. Rd., Taipei
http://www.sce.pccu.edu.tw/newsce/en/jianguo.htm
Performers:
Dancer: Jessie
Guitarrist: Carlos
Singers: Isabel y Daniel
And a special guest
ERA ticket

Saturday, March 8, 2008

[ Article ] "Where is your seat?" by Royce

* Another interesting article by our Hong Kong friend Royce -- "Where is your seat?"

http://www.loksze.com/thoughts/2008/03/07/where-is-your-seat/

Thursday, March 6, 2008

[ Lumiere Milonga ] Fridays 8 pm - 12 am


* Lumiere Cafe - a place to chat, relax and dance tango. Here, people come close to each other.

[ Lumiere Milonga ]
Time: Fridays from 8 pm to 12 am
Place: Lumiere Cafe ( No.15, Alley 14, Lane 283, Sec.3, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei; close to Lane 86, Sec.3, Xinsheng South Rd.)
Entrance: NT250 including soft drinks
Tel: (02) 23643440
Tango DJ: Daniel

Picture by: Yuliang Wu

[ Intermediate ] Barrida variations

* Agnes & Derrick will teach barrida variations this Saturday at intermediate tango.

[ Intermediate tango lesson ]
Instructors: Agnes & Derrick
Time: Saturday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)


* Agnes & Derrick will lead the advanced practica this Sunday. Includes self-study and Agnes sharing how to teach/practice boleos.

[ Advanced practica ]
Time: Sunday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)
Fee: NT1000 for four sessions, to be completed within two months time. NT300 if paid by session individually. Participants can arrive earlier and practice for free from 3:30-4:30.

Sunday, March 2, 2008

[ Article ] "Musicality of Milongueros and Musicality Exercises" by Hung-Yut

* Another interesting article by our Hong Kong friend Hung-Yut, currently living in Seoul.

[ Musicality of Milongueros and Musicality Exercises ]

Saturday, March 1, 2008

[ Intermediate ] Barridas

* Agnes & Derrick will instruct the intermediate tango lesson starting since this Saturday afternoon. The topic of the week will be "barridas".

[ Intermediate tango lesson ]
Instructors: Agnes & Derrick
Time: Saturday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)


* Stacy & Daniel will lead the advanced practica this Sunday. The first part will be self-study. Questions and discussion are welcome should the participants have difficulties during the practice. The second part will be some exercises or sharing.

[ Advanced practica ]
Time: Sunday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)
Fee: NT1000 for four sessions, to be completed within two months time. NT300 if paid by session individually. Participants can arrive earlier and practice for free from 3:30-4:30.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

[ This Friday ] Your first Intercalary Day Milonga at Lumiere?

* It happens that we are in a leap year right now, and this Friday happens to be Feb. 29th. How many times have you been to a milonga in the "intercalary day"? Considering the rarity, you surely want to be in Lumiere Milonga this Friday dancing "a full"!

[ Lumiere Milonga ]
Time: Fridays from 8 pm to 12 am
Place: Lumiere Cafe ( No.15, Alley 14, Lane 283, Sec.3, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei; close to Lane 86, Sec.3, Xinsheng South Rd.)
Entrance: NT250 including soft drinks
Tel: (02) 23643440
Tango DJ: Stacy
Dress code: We were thinking of a discount for those who dressed in a way that kind of represented the leap year nature... obviously this seems to be a too difficult task!
Activity: Then we thought we might get a discount for those who came together with the girlfriend or boyfriend that belonged to the previous leap year... Had to waive the idea to avoid things getting out of control...
So: Just come with your camera and leave clear evidence that you have been to a milonga on Feb. 29th! Might get you a discount on the next leap year!


* Other milongas this week:
[ 228 Milonga ] -- email Fred for details.
[ Esencia Milonga ]

[ Article ] "Musicality of Milongueros" by Royce

* Interesting article about musicality of milongueros by our Hong Kong friend Royce, currently in Buenos Aires.

[ Musicality of Milongueros ]

Saturday, February 23, 2008

[ Intermediate ] Boleos II

* Stacy & Daniel will continue the topic about boleos this Saturday afternoon at the intermediate tango lesson. Agnes & Derrick will be instructors of the intermediate lessons since March.

[ Intermediate tango lesson ]
Instructors: Stacy & Daniel
Time: Saturday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)


* Agnes & Derrick will lead the advanced practica this Sunday.

[ Advanced practica ]
Time: Sunday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)
Fee: NT1000 for four sessions, to be completed within two months time. NT300 if paid by session individually. Participants can arrive earlier and practice for free from 3:30-4:30.

Thursday, February 21, 2008

[ Lumiere Milonga ] Fridays 8 pm - 12 am

* More economic choices for red wine at the Lumiere Milonga starting this Friday night.

[ Lumiere Milonga ]
Time: Fridays from 8 pm to 12 am
Place: Lumiere Cafe ( No.15, Alley 14, Lane 283, Sec.3, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei; close to Lane 86, Sec.3, Xinsheng South Rd.)
Entrance: NT250 including soft drinks
Tel: (02) 23643440
Tango DJ: Daniel

Saturday, February 16, 2008

[ Intermediate ] Boleos

* Stacy & Daniel will start this Saturday a topic about boleos.

[ Intermediate tango lesson ]
Instructors: Stacy & Daniel
Time: Saturday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)


* Stacy & Daniel will lead the advanced practica this Sunday.

[ Advanced practica ]
Time: Sunday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)
Fee: NT1000 for four sessions, to be completed within two months time. NT300 if paid by session individually. Participants can arrive earlier and practice for free from 3:30-4:30.

Friday, February 15, 2008

[ This Friday ] Lumiere Milonga


* Lumiere Milonga comes back to Fridays since this week. Come along and take a break from work!

[ Lumiere Milonga ]
Time: Fridays from 8 pm to 12 am
Place: Lumiere Cafe ( No.15, Alley 14, Lane 283, Sec.3, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei; close to Lane 86, Sec.3, Xinsheng South Rd.)
Entrance: NT250 including soft drink
Tel: (02) 23643440


* Other milongas this week:
[ Esencia Milonga ]

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

[ 2007 Taipei Tango Festival DVD ] Finished and for sale!


The Taipei Tango Festival is one of the most important tango events in Asia. This DVD contains the complete show of the festival, excerpts of the live orchestra performance, and special images of the milongas. A must in your tango DVD collection!

Special Promotion Price:
1. Before end of March, only NT500 (USD16) for those who attended the 9/15 Grand Milonga. Normal price: NT550 (USD18).
2. Before end of March, only NT800 (USD25) for both 2006 and 2007 Taipei Tango Festival DVDs. (NT450 for 2006 DVD alone.)
3. Before end of March, only NT1100 (USD34) for 2004, 2006 and 2007 Taipei Tango Festival DVDs. (NT400 for 2004 DVD alone, and it is almost out of stock.)
Contact: Stacy Jou, info@tangotaiwan.com, +886 916 985 815

*For friends overseas, please note that due to technical problems, we are sorry that we do not accept credit card for now. We suggest that you buy the DVD through the following options:
- Book now and come directly to the 6th Taipei Tango Festival in September this year and get the DVD.
- Ask your friends to get it for you when they come to Taipei.
- Utilize bank transfer. Contact us for more information.

Dancers:
Javier Rodriguez & Andrea Misse (Argentina)
Esteban Moreno & Claudia Codega (Argentina)
Oscar Martinez Pey & Carolina Castiella Torres (Argentina)
Akiyoshi & Noriko Tanada (Japan)
Derrick Lee & Agnes Tang (Taiwan)
Daniel Liu & Stacy Jou (Taiwan)

Orchestra:
The iTango Orchestra - Led by Alvin Cheng (Taiwan)

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

[ Happy Chinese New Year! ]



The Taipei Tango Association wishes you a Happy Chinese New Year,
and prosperity in the Year of the Mice.

Milongas this week:
[ Lumiere Milonga ] Saturday Feb. 9th
Time: 8 pm to 12 am
Place: Lumiere Cafe ( No.15, Alley 14, Lane 283, Sec.3, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei; close to Lane 86, Sec.3, Xinsheng South Rd.)
Entrance: NT250 including soft drink
Tel: (02) 23643440
Tango DJ: Daniel

[ Milonga Esencia ] Sunday Feb. 10th

Saturday, February 2, 2008

[ 2007 Taipei Tango Festival DVD ] Finished and for sale!


The Taipei Tango Festival is one of the most important tango events in Asia. This DVD contains the complete show of the festival, excerpts of the live orchestra performance, and special images of the milongas. A must in your tango DVD collection!

Special Promotion Price:
1. Before end of March, only NT500 (USD16) for those who attended the 9/15 Grand Milonga. Normal price: NT550 (USD18).
2. Before end of March, only NT800 (USD25) for both 4th and 5th Taipei Tango Festival DVDs.
Contact: Stacy Jou, info@tangotaiwan.com, +886 916 985 815

*For friends overseas, please note that due to technical problems, we are sorry that we do not accept credit card for now. We suggest that you buy the DVD through the following options:
- Book now and come directly to the 6th Taipei Tango Festival in September this year and get the DVD.
- Ask your friends to get it for you when they come to Taipei.
- Utilize bank transfer. Contact us for more information.

Dancers:
Javier Rodriguez & Andrea Misse (Argentina)
Esteban Moreno & Claudia Codega (Argentina)
Oscar Martinez Pey & Carolina Castiella Torres (Argentina)
Akiyoshi & Noriko Tanada (Japan)
Derrick Lee & Agnes Tang (Taiwan)
Daniel Liu & Stacy Jou (Taiwan)

Orchestra:
The iTango Orchestra - Led by Alvin Cheng (Taiwan)


ATTENTION FRIENDS FROM HONG KONG!
Our friend Susan Su is going to visit Hong Kong on Feb. 9th to 11th (joining the Pulpo workshops), and she has kindly agreed to help us bring some DVDs there. So if you are interested in buying the DVD, please send us an email as soon as possible so that I could prepare an enough amount.

Special Price: only HKD125 for those who attended the 9/15 Grand Milonga. Normal Price: HKD135.

Meeting point: Susan will be in the following events-
2/9 Grand Milonga
2/10 4:00-5:30 Dance Concept class

Thursday, January 31, 2008

[ Intermediate ] Ganchos II (hooks)

* Stacy & Daniel will continue the topic about ganchos (hooks). Experienced or non-experienced ganchoers are both welcome.

[ Intermediate tango lesson ]
Instructors: Stacy & Daniel
Time: Saturday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)


* STACY & DERRICK will lead the advanced practica this Sunday.

[ Advanced practica ]
Time: Sunday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)
Fee: NT1000 for four sessions, to be completed within two months time. NT300 if paid by session individually. Participants can arrive earlier and practice for free from 3:30-4:30.

Monday, January 28, 2008

[ Lumiere Milonga ] Continues in February, non-stop during the Chinese New Year!


* "January flies". The coziness and warm atmosphere at Lumiere Cafe has earned it a good crowd of supporters, and we are continuing to host milongas at the place. Non-stop during the Chinese New Year!

GONG XI FA CAI!!!

[ Lumiere Milonga ]
Time: Fridays from 8 pm to 12 am
Place: Lumiere Cafe ( No.15, Alley 14, Lane 283, Sec.3, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei; close to Lane 86, Sec.3, Xinsheng South Rd.)
Entrance: NT250 including soft drink
Tel: (02) 23643440


* Other milongas this week:
[ Esencia Milonga ]

Saturday, January 26, 2008

[ Intermediate ] Ganchos (hooks)


* Stacy & Daniel will teach ganchos (hooks) at this Saturday's intermediate lesson.

[ Intermediate tango lesson ]
Instructors: Stacy & Daniel
Time: Saturday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)


* Stacy & Daniel will lead the advanced practica this Sunday.

[ Advanced practica ]
Time: Sunday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)
Fee: NT1000 for four sessions, to be completed within two months time. NT300 if paid by session individually. Participants can arrive earlier and practice for free from 3:30-4:30.

Photo by Yuliang Wu.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

[ Argentina Trade and Cultural Office News ] Teach you to make chicken dumplings (empanadas de pollo)

* Secretary General of the Argentina Trade and Cultural Office Ms. Ana Hsieh will be demonstrating how to make argentine empanadas de pollo (some sort of fried chicken dumplings) at the Xinyi Eslite Bookstore. Along with the empanadas there will be a talk about red wine from Los Andes, and Yerba Mate tasting along with an exhibition of mates (instruments to drink the mate herb tea).

Entrance: free entrance.
Time: Friday Jan. 25th, 2008, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Place: Xinyi Eslite Bookstore (11 Songgao Rd., Taipei), at the Cooking Studio at 3F.
Traffic information: http://www.eslitebooks.com/xinyi/ugC_traffic.htm
Xinyi Eslite blog: http://blog.eslite.com/xinyi_books
A personal blog: http://mypaper.pchome.com.tw/news/alicelee14

Monday, January 21, 2008

[ This Saturday ] Monument Tango Milonga

* On January 26th (Sat.), Derrick & Agnes will hold a milonga at Monument Cafe, a place full of Baroque architecture style. Welcome to pay a visit and experience such a historical atmoshphere!

[Monument Tango Milonga]
Time: Jan 26th, Sat., 8PM~12AM.
Venue: Monument Cafe (N.2, ChangAn W. Rd., cross of ZhongShan N. Rd., 5 min from ZhongShan Metro Station of TanSui Line)
Entrance: NTD250, one drink included. (Plz bring one photo at least 10 yrs ago.)
Special premium: Corkage @NTD300.
Tel: 02-2581-6088.
Host & DJ: Agnes & Derrick
Map: http://monument.com.tw/map.html

Saturday, January 19, 2008

[ Starting next Wednesday ] 2008 Women Technique Workshops


* Atention tangueras! Your chance to get an insight to the way Agnes and Stacy move themselves, how they dance and think about tango. Not only technique - much more to be shared in this four-lesson series.

[ 2008 Women Technique Workshops ]
Dates: 1/23,1/30,2/13,2/20, 4 classes (Starting from 1/23, every Wednesday except Chinese New Year)
Time: 8:00-9:30PM
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio, 4F, No.20, Sze-Ping Street
Level: Those who have finished tango basic class or above. Women only.
Price: NT1600 for 4 classes. Single class NT450
Registration: Be sure to book before you come. Contact Stacy at info@tangotaiwan.com,0916985815
Instructors: Agnes Tang and Stacy Jou

Topics:
1/23- Follower’s roll and concept, Walk, Position, Presence
(Topics of the other 3 classes- to be announced.)

*We will review last class’s content each time. Discussion and sharing are encouraged in the classes.

Friday, January 18, 2008

[ Intermediate ] Embrace and posture III - small sequences


* Stacy & Daniel will continue the topic about "embrace and posture", working further with small sequences.

[ Intermediate tango lesson ]
Instructors: Stacy & Daniel
Time: Saturday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)


* Agnes & Derrick will lead the advanced practica this Sunday.

[ Advanced practica ]
Leaders: Agnes & Derrick
Time: Sunday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)
Fee: NT1000 for four sessions, to be completed within two months time. NT300 if paid by session individually. Participants can arrive earlier and practice for free from 3:30-4:30.

[ Lumiere Milonga ] A place like home

* In spite of the smaller dancing floor at Lumiere Milonga, it never gets too crowded, and there are quite a lot of people in the milonga. The reason being that the warm atmosphere at Lumiere Cafe encourages people to get acquainted and talk. Dance when you feel like dancing; relax and talk to others when you feel like resting. Welcome to Lumiere Milonga!

[ Lumiere Milonga ]
Time: Fridays from 8 pm to 12 am
Place: Lumiere Cafe ( No.15, Alley 14, Lane 283, Sec.3, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei; close to Lane 86, Sec.3, Xinsheng South Rd.)
Entrance: NT250 including soft drink
Tel: (02) 23643440
Tango DJ: Daniel


* Other milongas this week:

[ Esencia Milonga ]

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

[ Read about tango and learn English ] Ivy League Analytical English

* There is an article about tango in February 2008's edition of Ivy League Analytical English, featuring photos taken by Yuliang Wu at the 2007 Taipei Tango Festival.

Monday, January 14, 2008

[ Next Saturday ] Monument Tango Milonga - by Agnes and Derrick

* On January 26th (Sat.), Derrick & Agnes will hold a milonga at Monument Cafe, a place full of Baroque architecture style. Welcome to pay a visit and experience such a historical atmoshphere!

[Monument Tango Milonga]
Time: Jan 26th, Sat., 8PM~12AM.
Venue: Monument Cafe (N.2, ChangAn W. Rd., cross of ZhongShan N. Rd., 5 min from ZhongShan Metro Station of TanSui Line)
Entrance: NTD250, one drink included. (Plz bring one photo at least 10 yrs ago.)
Special premium: Corkage @NTD300.
Tel: 02-2581-6088.
Host & DJ: Agnes & Derrick
Map: http://monument.com.tw/map.html

Thursday, January 10, 2008

[ Lumiere Milonga ] Fridays 8 pm - 12 am


* Different from the grandeur feeling of Fortress Cafe, Lumiere offers a cozy atmosphere. Feel closer to the music, closer to the people, closer to your tango self.

[ Lumiere Milonga ]
Time: Fridays from 8 pm to 12 am
Place: Lumiere Cafe ( No.15, Alley 14, Lane 283, Sec.3, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei; close to Lane 86, Sec.3, Xinsheng South Rd.)
Entrance: NT250 including soft drink
Tel: (02) 23643440
Tango DJ: Stacy

[ Intermediate ] Embrace and posture II - embellishements, lapices, enrosques

* Stacy & Daniel will continue the topic about "embrace and posture", and add some ornaments and figures to work on the concept. Welcome to join us!

[ Intermediate tango lesson ]
Instructors: Stacy & Daniel
Time: Saturday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)


* Stacy & Daniel will lead the advanced practica this Sunday.

[ Advanced practica ]
Leaders: Stacy & Daniel
Time: Sunday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)
Fee: NT1000 for four sessions, to be completed within two months time. NT300 if paid by session individually. Participants can arrive earlier and practice for free from 3:30-4:30.

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

[ Celebrities dancing tango ] Monica Bellucci

* There is a tango film called "Heart Tango" produced by underwear brand Intimissimi and starring Monica Bellucci.

http://www.intimissimi.it/

Thanks to Dany Farah (Madrid) for sharing.

Friday, January 4, 2008

[ Intermediate ] Embrace and posture I - small sequences


* Stacy & Daniel will instruct the intermediate tango lesson since this Saturday. The topic will be "embrace and posture I", and some small sequences to practice the concept. Welcome to join us!

[ Intermediate tango lesson ]
Instructors: Stacy & Daniel
Time: Saturday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)


* Agnes & Derrick will lead the advanced practica this Sunday.

[ Advanced practica ]
Leaders: Agnes & Derrick
Time: Sunday afternoon at 4:30-6:00 pm
Place: Shi-Dai Dance Studio (4F, 20 Siping St., Taipei)
Fee: NT1000 for four sessions, to be completed within two months time. NT300 if paid by session individually. Participants can arrive earlier and practice for free from 3:30-4:30.

Thursday, January 3, 2008

[ Recommended book ] "KISS & TANGO" by Marina Palmer


* The true story of a New York advertising executive falling in love with argentine tango, leaving behind her carrier and moving to Buenos Aires in search for a partner in dance and life in an attempt to become a professional tango dancer. Chronicled by herself in diary-style confessions. Written by a true insider of the tango world (in my opinion), thus exploring the many aspects of Argentinean culture such as tango, milonga, mate, the spanish card game named "truco", empanadas, dulce de leche, etc. Promised to be truly entertaining for tango aficionados and/or those who have been to Buenos Aires. Tango beginners might as well find inside the book the answers to several probable questions you may have...

Feel like not understanding the argentines? Get the book! From local or online bookstores such as Amazon.com.

Website of the book: http://www.kissandtango.com/home.html

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

[ Lumiere Milonga ] Fridays 8 pm - 12 am

* Daniel & Stacy will host friday milongas in January at Lumiere Cafe, near National Taiwan University. Tango aficionados are most welcome to join us!

[ Lumiere Milonga ]
Time: Fridays from 8 pm to 12 am
Place: Lumiere Cafe ( No.15, Alley 14, Lane 283, Sec.3, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei; close to Lane 86, Sec.3, Xinsheng South Rd.)
Entrance: NT250 including soft drink
Tel: (02) 23643440