Monday, March 22, 2010

【Visiting instructor David Chiu】

David Chiu has been dancing for 16 years. He is an inspirational, innovative and cutting edge tango instructor. His students get immediate results in a fun and nurturing learning environment. His style combines classic elegance with nuevo in close embrace. He will teach advanced and intermediate classes at Tanguisimo on April 8 and 10. Do not miss them!

Time: 4/8 (Thur) 8:30-10:00 PM
Class: Advanced
Instructors: David Chiu & Stacy Jou
Content: Dynamic & Off Axis Ganchos

Ganchos are one of the most dynamic movements in tango, especially when we are doing a gancho while we are off axis. Both Ladies & Men will learn how to produce head turning ganchos and when to receive the ganchos.

Time: 4/10 (Sat) 5:00-6:30 PM
Class: Intermediate
Content:Tango Nuevo-Colgadas with Full Turns

Colgadas are gravity defying single axis turns that capture our imagination. Ladies will learn how to hang away from the men and enjoy the feeling of defying gravity. Men will learn how to instill trust from the ladies to achieve weightlessness while turning 360 degrees.

Friday, March 19, 2010

【Tango Basic Class】

Experience the magic of the most sensational pair dance in the world -- Argentine Tango! No need to have a partner, and we speak English. We sustain that argentine tango should be taught by two teachers, one man and one woman, as it is the best way to learn it right.

[ Tue. Tango Basic 1 ] New!
Instructors: Daniel Liu & Stacy Jou
Time: Every Tuesday at 7:00-8:30 PM, starting on April 6. Total 8 lessons.
Discount deadline: April 2

[ Thur. Tango Basic 2 ]
Instructors: Theta Chen & Yuru Lu
Time: Every Thursday at 7:00-8:30 PM, starting on March 25. Total 8 lessons.
Discount deadline: March 24

[ Registration and Tuition Fee ]
Registration: Please email to info@tangotaiwan.com the following information: name, gender, and contact number.
Tuition Fee: NT3600
The instruction fee includes one 1.5-hrs lesson and a 1.5-hrs weekend practica.
Special Package: NT.3400 including the following for those who make the payment before the discount deadline:
1. One Saturday milonga ticket: worth NT300.
2. One Tanguisimo Cultural Talk ticket: worth NT200.

Payment:
- Pay at Tanguisimo or pay 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: Saturday or Sunday 3:30-5:00 on the same week as the class takes place.
Dress: Comfortable clothes and shoes.
Studio: 7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road.(Intersection of Dun Hua South Road.)

For further questions please email to info@tangotaiwan.com or call 02-2779-1136

[ International Food Culture Exchange - Argentine cuisines at the Eslite Bookstore on March 26, Friday ]

Forwarded letter from the organizer:

"Dear ladies and friends,

We have the great pleasure of inviting you to join us for the 24th session of the International Food Culture Exchange- Argentinian cuisines by Madam Peña and the Argentina Trade and Cultural Office at the Eslite Bookstore (the one close by City Hall) on March 26, Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please check the details as attached and block the date, invite your dear friends to come along.

Argentina, the 2nd largest country in South America and also one of the world's major food producers, enjoys her very unique lifestyle with cultural influences not only her own color tone- Latin America, but also from European immigrants (those from Italy, Spain & French) came centuries ago. So many of the pasta, sausage and dessert dishes are the indulgent creations from the indigenous and the European's. Yerba mate, Argentina's national beverage, and so many other cuisines tells every little bit ! of! the warm hospitality as well as the passion of Argentinians.

We are honored to have this great opportunity to invite madam Peña, the representative's wife of the Argentina Trade and Cultural Office to come and demonstrate couple popular banquet dishes in Argentina this time. And you are cordially invited to come enjoy a great and informative afternoon with us.

The whole 1.5 hour program will be explained in languages of both Spanish and Chinese. English-Chinese recipes will be available there for you to pick up.

Warmest regards,

Pallas Chen
the volunteer organizer of
the International Food Culture Exchange since 2007"

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

[ Tanguisimo Sunday Theme Milonga ] Piazzolla and more!

Ever touched in the middle of the night by the wonderful music of Astor Piazzolla?

Come on Mar. 21st to Tanguisimo
to listen to four hours of good music
including Piazzolla's and music from the Golden Age
satisfying your needs for dancing and listening
giving you a sentimental Sunday evening full of tango.

Date: Sunday March 21st
Time: 7:30~11:30 PM
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhong-Xiao East Rd., Taipei.)
Entrance: NT200 including drinks
DJ: Peter Chu

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

【Tanguisimo White Valentine Milonga】

Enjoy the romantic tango dance and music with delicious homemade chocolate dessert and wine. Tanguisimo sweetens your heart~

Time: March 13 (Sat) 8:00 PM ~ 00:30 AM
Place: Tanguisimo (7F-4, 169 Sec.4 Zhong-Xiao East Rd., Taipei, Taiwan)
Entrance: NT 300 including drink
Dress code:White, Silver, Black
On the house: Homemade chocolate desserts by Amy Chen.
Special drinks: To accompany the dessert, we have prepared Whisky, Brandy and Port. Amount limited to be exchanged with the drink coupon on FCFS basis.
DJ:Daniel Liu