Tanguísimo Cultural Talk

Topic: "From the classroom to the milonga, from the past to the present. Some things you need to know about tango."

Time: Friday Jan. 13th, 2012
Speakers: Derrick Lee & Agnes Tang
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space
Add.: 7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel.: (02) 2779-1136
Entrance: NT200 including drinks and snacks.
Note: Talk to be conducted in mandarin

Tanguísimo Milonga Vouchers

10+1 milonga tickets, only for NT2750 ! (on sale only until 12/31)

X'mas sale at Tanguísimo

Various products on sale up to 50% off at Tanguísimo Tango Space's X'mas Sale, inculding No.1 tango shoes Comme il Faut at 10% off, PH Tango men shoes at 5% off, Deseo Shoes at 50% off, special discount for Taipei Tango Festival DVDs, and buy one get one free 8th Taipei Tango Festival T-shirt.

2011 IX Taipei Tango Festival DVDs for pre-order. Contact Tanguísimo Tango Space: info@tangotaiwan.com.

Fun Chacarera & Bachata!!

Come to learn Argentine folk dance Chacarera & Dominican dance Bachata at Tanguísimo!!!

Time: December 16th (Fri) 7:30~9:00pm
Instructors: Brandy & Calvin (Bachata)
Daniel (Chacarera)
Fee: NT300 for 2 classes. NT500 for 2 classes plus X'mas Milonga entry. Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road, Taipei)
TEL: (02)2779-1136
Register: Please contact Tanguísimo

"Beginners Friendly - Happy Tangoing" Guidelines @Tanguísimo Wednesday Practilongas

Tanguísimo invites tango aficionados to join us to build un Wednesday Practilongas to become a Beginners Friendly tango environment.

"Beginners Friendly - Happy Tangoing" Guidelines:
1. Reach out to the new people
2. Encourage the new people
3. Dance with the new people

Let's help the tango newcomers to start feeling the joy of tango by following these simple guidelines!

Tanguísimo Wednesday Practilonga
Time: Wednesdays 7:30-11:00 pm
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space
Address: 7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.
Tel: (02) 2779-1136
E-mail: info@tangotaiwan.com
Entrance: NT200 including non-alcohol drinks

New discounts for enrollment cards at Tanguísimo Tango Space!

[Just Love Tango]

15% off for the next card if you finish the previous enrollment card (8 lessons) within one month time.

[Appasionately Loving Tango]

10% off for the next card if you finish the previous enrollment card within 1.5 months time.

[Crazy for Tango]

20% off if you buy two enrollment cards at the same time. This offer is good until 31st of Dec., 2011.

New! Sundays Tango Intermediate by Chihwei & Susan

Class: Tango Intermediate
Teachers: Chihwei & Susan
Time: Sundays at 2:00-3:30 pm
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space

December Topics:
12/4 Application to the milonga 2
12/11 Boleos 1
12/18 Boleos 2
12/25 Barridas 1

New! December Milonga Plans @Tanguísimo - for newer dancers and students!

Wednesday Plan 1: Dancers enrolled at Tanguísimo since Jan. 1st of 2010 (enrollment No.685 and after) can join Wed. Practilongas with the special price of NT160. This plan is effective from Nov. 30th to Dec. 31st.

Wednesday Plan 2: Get a drink coupon upon entrance at Wed. Practilongas by adding NT40 only! (Coupons can be used for alcohol drinks.) This plan is effective from Nov. 30th to Dec. 31st.

Saturday Plan 1: Students under age 24 can join Sat. Classic Milongas with the special price of NT240. Please show your student ID upon entrance. This plan is effective from Dec. 3rd to Jun. 30th of 2012.

Saturday Plan 2: Tanguísimo Milonga Coupons will be for sale at the special price of NT2750 for 11 coupons. This plan is effective from Dec. 3rd to Dec. 31st.

【Tango Basic 1】

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.

[ Sat. Tango Basic 1 ]
Instructors: Derrick & Agnes
Time: Every Saturday at 2:00-3:30 PM, starting on February 11th. Total 8 lessons.
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)

[ Registration and Tuition Fee ]
Registration: Please email your name, gender and contact number to info@tangotaiwan.com
Tuition Fee: NT3400 ( including one 1.5-hrs lesson and a 1.5-hrs practica.)
Special Package: NT.3200 plus milonga tickets for those who make the payment before February 6th

【Tango Advanced Class】by Daniel & Stacy

Teachers: Daniel & Stacy
Time: Since Nov. 17th, Thursdays at 7:00-8:30 pm
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space
Suitable for: Dancers over 1.5-year experience
Note: This class will proceed until Chinese New Year

About Daniel & Stacy:
Co-founders of Taipei Tango Association (2000), founders of the Taipei Tango Festival (2003), and co-founders of Tanguisimo Tango Space (2008). Pioneers of argentine tango in Taiwan. Daniel and Stacy have participated in movies, commercials and musical videos as tango instructors and chogreographers, working with actresses Chiling Lin and Sandrine Pinna (Jung-Jung Chang), and singers Tanya Tsai, Jody Chiang, A-Mei and Yvonne Hsu. As dancers they have performed in several cities in Asia and Europe.

【Jun & Chiei Bandoneon & Guitar Duet @ Tanguísimo Classic Milonga】

Time: Door opens on Nov. 19th at 8:00 pm (performance will be in the middle of the milonga)
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space
Entrance: NT300 including one drink
Performers: Jun Hayakawa (bandoneon) & Chiei Kobayashi (guitar)

About Jun Hayakawa...
Born in 1980. Graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Music, Musicology Course. Jun is the leader of Tango-Jack, a band that explores new potentials of tango music. He learned the bandoneón from Ryota Komatsu and Miguel Varvello. In 2002, joined the Bellows Lovers Project headed by accordionist Coba. In 2003 and 2005, he toured four South American countries including Argentina and Brazil as a member of Ryota Komatsu and Orquesta Típica. In 2003 and 2004, he played alongside tango legends such as Leopoldo Federico, Osvaldo
Berlingieri, and Maria Graña on their Japan tour. Jun's activities are not bound to the tango world, as he has been playing regular concerts with the Shin-Nippon Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, and the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra. From 2008, he has also participated in "Naruyoshi Kikuchi
et Pepe Tormento Azcarar", a unique orchestra that combines jazz and Latin lounge sounds. He has also made multiple recordings for commercials, television programs, and music software. Recently, he has participated in recordings of Masako Mori's CD "Anokoro" (Back Then), commercial for MAXFACTOR SK-II, MENARD, NHK language programs, "Little Charo". In 2009, Hayakawa's leading band "Tango-Jack" performed concert solely in Hong Kong. In 2010, Hayakawa’s solo concert in Hong Kong, among others. His passionate and unrestrained play style attracts interest from various fields, and Jun is known for his energetic performances.

About Chiei Kobayashi...
Born in Japan, Saitama prefecture, in 1980. Chiei has been playing Folklore, Southern American music, since he was juvenile. He started playing the guitar when he was nine-years-old. Then he gradually moved his focus on Flamenco, and studied under Hideo Suzuki. Chiei moved to Spain after graduating university, becoming a Benjamin Habichuela's pupil, and Chiei performed in Festivals and live houses around Majorca island. Chiei rendered his music around Tokyo after coming back to Japan in 2008, and released his first album "Wonder Wind." Chiei also became a member of a band with Oki Jin, who won Spanish Flamenco competition, and accompanied his live tour, Fuji Rock Festival 2008, and TV shows. In 2009, Chiei rendered with Alfredo Casero, Argentinian artist, in 10 Tango Festival. Chiei participated American Tango event in 2010. In 2011, He moved to Argentina, and rendered in Argentinian Festival with Juan Carlos Carabajal, Forklore musician. Chiei participated in more than fifteen albums and DVDs, mostly Flamenco, and is rendering over 100 times in Japanese concert halls and live houses recently, including Oki Jin's lead assistant guitar in his live tour. Chiei is very popular for his aggressive and passionate performance despite his calm and quiet appearance, and he is making his unique music based on his variety of ethical music background.

【Tanguísimo Halloween Milonga】

Get ready for the annual costume party at Tanguísimo Halloween Milonga!

Time: 10/29 (Sat) 8:00 pm-1:00 am (Live music will be played in the middle of the milonga)
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei)
DJ: Chihwei & Susan
Entrance: NT300 including one drink

* Costumes are welcome!
* October Lucky Draw to take place~

【Live Bandoneon & Guitar Concert by Juan Pablo Jofre & Bruce Peng @ Tanguisimo Practilonga】

Time: 10/19 (Wed) 7:30-11:00 pm (Live music will be played in the middle of the milonga)
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei)
DJ: Yuru Lu
Entrance: NT200 including free soft drinks

Performer:
Juan Pablo Jofre｜Bandoneon
Winner of the National Arts Grant in Buenos Aires Argentina, one of the true young masters of the bandoneon, composer JP Jofre has been getting the attention of the international press and captivated audiences at the recent Heineken Jazz Festival in Puerto Rico, where he played alongside such star Paquito D’Rivera Reviera news have also noted JP Jofre’s exquisite abilities as a player of tango’s quintessential instrument: the bandoneon.
Mr Jofre has performed arranged and composed for several orchestras such as the Westchester Jazz Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra. of San Juan Argentina, the Manhattan Camerata, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Paquito D' Rivera Sextet and many others. His skills as a performer have earned Mr. Jofre Argentina’s highly competitive National Arts Grant to study with legendary Astor Piazzolla’s Sextet bandoneon player, Julio Pane in Buenos Aires.

Bruce Peng｜Guitar

Media reviews:
"...the Argentine bandoneón, artfully played by J. P. Jofre ..."
-The New York Times 05/17/2011

"…Back after playing the night before with Paquito D’Rivera, Jofre impresses us again with his mastery on the bandoneon in a piece with tango flavor…"
-Puerto Rico Jazz 06/06/2010

"…Jofre's dramatic rendering of Jobim on the bandoneon…"
-The New York Times 05/13/2010

"JP Jofre has transformed himself into a bandoneon player of International reach"
-Diario de Cuyo (Argentina) 05/24/2010

【Yoga Class at Tanguísimo】

To use hatha yoga's movements to stretch the muscles and release the tension from daily life. To associate yoga and tango movements and let students know how to gain tango abilities from yoga training. The most important thing is to build a connection between body and mind and create a balance in mind through yoga practice.

Teacher: Weining Chen
Time: 10/6、10/20、10/27Thursdays 8:40-10:10 pm
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.)
Tuition Fee: NT450 per lesson.
Tuition Fee: NT450 per lesson. NT1200 for the complete series if prepaid.

Note:
1. Please bring your own yoga mat.
2. You can keep your mat at the studio if your prepay for the complete series.

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About The Teacher and The Class
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Wei-Ning Chen, who received a MFA in Dance Performance from the Taipei National University of Arts in 2007 and a BS in Psychology from Kaohsiung Medicine University in 2002, is a freelancer in field of performing arts. Since her first contact with yoga in 2006, she was immediately drawn by the peace and the balance of the essence of yoga. She is currently a yoga teacher at the Century Contemporary Dance Company and has her own way of training professional modern dancers.

【Tango Basic 1】

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.

[ Sat. Tango Basic 1 ]
Instructors: Derrick & Agnes
Time: Every Saturday at 2:00-3:30 PM, starting on October 1st. Total 8 lessons.
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)

[ Registration and Tuition Fee ]
Registration: Please email your name, gender and contact number to info@tangotaiwan.com
Tuition Fee: NT3600 ( including 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 Sept 30th:
1. One milonga ticket: worth NT300.
2. One Tanguisimo Cultural Talk ticket: worth NT200.

【Sep. 3rd Class Change Notice】

2:00~3:30PM Tango Basic 2 will be taught by Daniel & Weining
3:30~5:00PM Practica runs as usual
5:00~6:30PM Intermediate class is suspended

Sorry for any inconvenience

【Technique Series by Agnes】

Body Core, Energy and Natural Body Dissociation

Teacher: Agnes Tang
Date: Sep. 8th. 15th, 29th. Total 3 lessons.
Time: Thursdays 8:30-10:00 pm
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.)
Tuition Fee: NT450 per lesson. You can also use your Tanguisimo enrollment card.

Note:
1. Suitable for both men and women.
2. Comfortable pants, shoes, socks and towels are recommended.
3. Not necessary but please bring your own yoga mat if you have one. Big towels are also good.

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About The Class
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Sep. 8th: Building up your body core, axis and balance
-- Learn how to relax your body and muscle to form a good posture and increase flexibility for your mobility.

Sep. 15th: Connecting with the floor by walking
-- Make your movements smooth by establishing a correct connection with the floor and coordinating with your body balance.

Sep. 29th: Dissociation for a perfect pivot
-- Train your body dissociation in a natural way to facilitate your pivots.

【Tango Basic Class】

[ Mon. Tango Basic Class ]
Instructors: Chihwei & Susan
Time: Every Monday at 7:30-9:00 PM, starting on Sept 5th.
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)

[ Registration and Tuition Fee ]
Registration: Please email your name, gender and contact number to info@tangotaiwan.com
Tuition Fee: NT3600 ( including one 1.5-hrs lesson and a 1.5-hrs practica.)
Special Package: NT.3400 including the following for those who make the payment before: 4th of September
1. One milonga ticket: worth NT300.
2. One Tanguisimo Cultural Talk ticket: worth NT200.

【 Prácticas in August】

Atención!!

There will be no Monday Práctica in August.

Please choose thoes shown below to come:

Tuesday 19:00~20:30 New!
Saturday 15:30~17:00
Sunday 15:30~17:00

Sorry for the inconvenience!

【Tango Basic 1】

[ Tue. Tango Basic 1 ]
Instructors: Daniel & Weining
Time: Every Tuesday at 8:30-10:00 PM, starting on July 19th. Total 8 lessons.
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)

[ Registration and Tuition Fee ]
Registration: Please email your name, gender and contact number to info@tangotaiwan.com
Tuition Fee: NT3600 ( including one 1.5-hrs lesson and a 1.5-hrs practica.)
Special Package: NT.3400 including the following for those who make the payment before July 17th:
1. One milonga ticket: worth NT300.
2. One Tanguisimo Cultural Talk ticket: worth NT200.

【Tanguisimo 2nd Annual Exhibition "Sueño de Juventud Part 2" 】

Time: Sun. July 17 14:00-18:00
Place: Huashan 1914 Creative Park M3
Entrance: NT500 (NT400 before July 10)

Content:
14:00-14:20 Entry
14:20-14:50 Free beginners session
14:50-15:20 violin performance by Yung-Kuang Hou and dance demo by Daniel and Weining
15:20-15:25 Opening
15:25-16:05 Annual exhibition by students of Tanguisimo
16:05-16:35 Milonga I
16:35-17:00 Prize giving ceremony
17:00-18:00 Milonga II

Ticket Office: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei)
Queries: (02) 2779 1136 or info@tangotaiwan.com

PROGRAM and TRAVEL INFORMATION for 2011 Taipei Tango Festival

The program for the 2011 IX Taipei Tango Festival has been announced! Please refer to the PDF Program File for details of workshops and milongas. Prices and registration information will come up soon. For those who need to plan the trip, please refer to the following information. Hope it will be useful!

DATES:
21st - 26th of September, 2011.

INVITED ARGENTINEAN MASTERS:
Jorge Díspari & María del Carmen Romero
Javier Rodríguez & Andrea Missé
Rubén & Sabrina Véliz
Adrián Veredice & Alejandra Hobert

CONFIRMED MILONGA VENUES:
21st of Sep. @ Tanguísimo Tango Space
22nd of Sep. @ Tanguísimo Tango Space
23rd of Sep. @ The Red House
24th of Sep. TBC
25th of Sep. @ The Red House
26th of Sep. @ Tanguísimo Tango Space

The Red House
Address: 10 Chengdu Road, Wanhua District, Taipei.

Tanguísimo Tango Space
Address: 7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Daan District, Taipei.

CONFIRMED STUDIOS:
Tanguísimo Tango Space
Address: 7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Daan District, Taipei.

HOTELS NEAR TANGUISIMO TANGO SPACE:

Eastern Star Hotel
Address: 11F, No. 209, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Daan District, Taipei.
Tel：+886-2-87736638
Fax：+886-2-87736569
Website: http://www.eaststarhotel.com.tw/

Vendome Hotel
Address: 12F, No. 197, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Daan District, Taipei.
Note: Book through travel agent or online reservation services.

Yo Tong Regency
Address: 13F, No. 197, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Daan District, Taipei.
Tel: +886-2-27735177
Fax: +886-2-27727569
Website: http://yotong.ffh.com.tw/

San Want Hotel Taipei
Address: No. 172, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei.
Tel: +886-2-27722121
Fax: +886-2-27210302
Website: http://www.sanwant.com/

United Hotel
Address: No. 200, Guanfu South Road, Daan District, Taipei.
Tel: +886-2-27731515
Fax: +886-2-27412789
Website: http://www.unitedhotel.com.tw/

Deja Vu Hotel
Address: No. 136, Sec. 1, Fuxing South Road, Taipei.
Tel: +886-2-27765877
Fax: +886-2-27213468
Website: http://www.city-hotel.com.tw/bussiness/b4/b4-tw.htm

TRAVEL INFORMATION:

Taiwan Tourism Bureau: http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/
Taiwan Fun: http://www.taiwanfun.com/


Best regards,
the 2011 Taipei Tango Festival team

【Concert: 7 Encounters of Astor 】

Time: 2011/7/12 Tue 8:00pm
Place: Riverside Live House (Xining S. Rd.,Wanhua Dist,Taipei)

Ticket: $300
http://www.riverside.com.tw/index.php?option=com_livehouse&show_time=2011-07

books.com.tw
http://tickets.books.com.tw/progshow/03050001461162

Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107369352688995

【Tanguísimo Cultural Talk】

Talker: Daniel Liu
Theme: About the music of Miguel Caló
Time: Friday July 22nd 8:00-9:30pm (includes 15 min. break)
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.)
Entrance: NT200 including drinks and snacks.
Register by July 19th and get a CD for free.
Note: The talk will be given in Chinese.

【Close Embrace Series】

Teachers: Julian & Susan
Dates: 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7 (Thur) 7:00-8:30PM
Level: Intermediate
Tuition Fee: NT450 per lesson. You can also use your Tanguisimo enrollment card.

Subjects:
6/16 Connection / Axis / Energy
6/23 Linear movements
6/30 Circular movements
7/07 Milonga

Register at: Tanguísimo Tango Space
Tel: (02) 2779-1136
Address: 7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.
E-mail：info@tangotaiwan.com

【Yoga Class at Tanguísimo】

To use hatha yoga's movements to stretch the muscles and release the tension from daily life. To associate yoga and tango movements and let students know how to gain tango abilities from yoga training. The most important thing is to build a connection between body and mind and create a balance in mind through yoga practice.

Teacher: Weining Chen
Time: 8/18、8/25、9/1Thursdays 8:40-10:10 pm
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.)
Tuition Fee: NT450 per lesson.

Note:
1. Please bring your own yoga mat.
2. You can keep your mat at the studio if your prepay for the complete series.

==========================
About The Teacher and The Class
==========================
Wei-Ning Chen, who received a MFA in Dance Performance from the Taipei National University of Arts in 2007 and a BS in Psychology from Kaohsiung Medicine University in 2002, is a freelancer in field of performing arts. Since her first contact with yoga in 2006, she was immediately drawn by the peace and the balance of the essence of yoga. She is currently a yoga teacher at the Century Contemporary Dance Company and has her own way of training professional modern dancers.

【Tanguísimo Cultural Talk】

Continuing our talk about tango orchestras, we will concentrate this time on the orchestra of “El Señor del Tango” -- Carlos di Sarli.

Tanguísimo Cultural Talk
Talker: Daniel Liu
Theme: About the music of di Sarli
Time: Friday June 24th 8:00-9:30pm (includes 15 min. break)
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.)
Entrance: NT200 including drinks and snacks.
Register by June 20th and get a CD for free.
Note: The talk will be given in Chinese.

【New Taichi class from June 4th】

Instructor: Kuan Yu Cheng
Time: Every Saturday 10:30~12:00AM (Practica: 12:00~12:30), starting on June. 4th.
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space(7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)
Tuition Fee: NT3400 including one 1.5 hours class and 0.5 hour practica after class. The card should be used within 3 months.
Discount: NT.3200 for those who has joined our last session.
Registration: Please email your name and contact number to info@tangotaiwan.com
Dress: Comfortable clothes and flat shoes
Reference site: http://www.hunyuantaiji.com.cn/cnsim/index.asp

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

【 Day off on May 17th】

Tanguisimo will be closed on May 17th till 18:30 pm. All the lessons in the evening run as usual. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

【Tango Series for Small Space and Crowded Milongas 】

Teachers: Felipe y Sandra
Dates: 5/31, 6/07, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28.
Time: Tuesdays at 8:30-10:00 pm
Place: Tanguismo Tango Space
Tuition Fee: NT450 per lesson. You can also use your Tanguisimo enrollment card.

5/31 Man/Woman Technnique: revising and enhancing your tango technique.
6/07 Ocho Cortado: one of the most frequently used step.
6/14 Reverse: enrich your dance by using "reverses".
6/21 Adorno: use embellishments in the dance for subtle and sweet talks.
6/28 Cadencia: paint your tango with color.

Register at: Tanguísimo Tango Space
Tel: (02) 2779-1136
Address: 7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.
E-mail：info@tangotaiwan.com

【Tango Basic 1】

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.

[ Sat. Tango Basic 1 ]
Instructors: Derrick & Agnes
Time: Every Saturday at 2:00-3:30 PM, starting on October 1st. Total 8 lessons.
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)

[ Registration and Tuition Fee ]
Registration: Please email your name, gender and contact number to info@tangotaiwan.com
Tuition Fee: NT3600 ( including 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 Sept 30th:
1. One milonga ticket: worth NT300.
2. One Tanguisimo Cultural Talk ticket: worth NT200.

【Lesson: Musicality Research】

Instructors: ShuWei&Yutan
Suitable for: Intermediate dancers and above.
Date: May 9th. Total 4 lessons.
Time: Thursdays 7:00-8:30 pm
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.)
Tuition Fee: NT450 per lesson. You can also use your Tanguisimo enrollment card.

Leader's goal:
1. Listen to the follower's voice.
2. Create five movements of your own.
3. Give these movements musical meaning.
4. Do the movements with the music.

Follower's goal:
1. In addition to following, create your integrity.
2. Understand what the man is listening to.
3. Use embellishments to make the dance beautiful.

【Topics】
1. Fundamental : Breath, Repetition and Musical Phrasing.
Breathing with the music, starting a magnificent journey along with the musical phrases.

2. Music : Syncopation and Double Time.
Musical interpretation is like story telling, don't make it flat. We tell you how to it exciting.

3. Shape : Lines, Squares and Circles.
Every movement is born because of music. Why above how.

4. Change : Pattern, Transition and Ending Pose.
At the end of this series, we will make a final touch for our future improvised exhibitions.

Register at: Tanguísimo Tango Space
Tel: (02) 2779-1136
Address: 7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.
E-mail: info@tangotaiwan.com

【Comme il Faut shoes】New Arrivals!!!

New arrival Comme il Faut shoes will be released on April 30th!! Come to Tanguísimo to find your own pair for the new season!!

【Technique Series II by Agnes】

COMING SOON -- Technique Series by Agnes - PART 2!

Teacher: Agnes Tang
Date: May 5th, 19th, 26th. Total 3 lessons.
Time: Thursdays 8:30-10:00 pm
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.)
Tuition Fee: NT450 per lesson. You can also use your Tanguisimo enrollment card.

Note:
1. Suitable for both men and women.
2. Comfortable pants, shoes, socks and towels are recommended.

Register at: Tanguísimo Tango Space
Tel: (02) 2779-1136
Address: 7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.
E-mail: info@tangotaiwan.com
Website: www.tangotaiwan.com
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About The Class
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May 5th: Enrich your body language and enhance your dancing mobility with music
-- Comprehensive practice to activate your moving flexibilities and creativity to interpretate music.

May 19th: Learn various types of connected embraces for better interaction-- Practice to manage your own core axis, bridge the dynamic flow and transform spaces.

May 26th: Fluent energy for easy and perfect GIRO with right Position and Timing
-- Circular movement training mixed with centrifugal force and centripetal force.

【Tanguísimo Cultural Talk】

Theme: Tango, dance history and the next ten years.

Talker: Shuwei Hsu
Time: Friday May. 27th 8:00-9:30 (includes 15 min. break)
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.)
Entrance: NT200 including drinks and snacks.
Note: The talk will be given in Chinese.

Summary:
1. Brief Description about Tango History
2. Compare Tango with other types of dance.
3. Development and Compare of Tango for the past few years
4. Predict to Tango's future

【Deseo Shoes On Sale!】

Enjoy lowest price Deseo Shoes during April 16-18 at Tanguísimo!! Three days only. Do not miss it!!

[ On-Sale time slot]
4/16 3:30-5:00PM Practica

4/17 3:30-5:00PM Practica

4/18 8:30-10:00PM Practica

[ Tango Basic 1 ]

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.

[ Sat. Tango Basic 1 ] NEW!
Instructors: Derrick & Agnes
Time: Every Saturday at 2:00-3:30 PM, starting on May 28th. Total 8 lessons.
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)

[ Registration and Tuition Fee ]
Registration: Please email your name, gender and contact number to info@tangotaiwan.com
Tuition Fee: NT3600 ( including one 1.5-hrs lesson and a 1.5-hrs weekend practica.)
Special Package: NT3400 including the following for those who make the payment before May 25th:
1. One milonga ticket: worth NT300.
2. One Tanguisimo Cultural Talk ticket: worth NT200.

4/22 Tango Open Night!!(Free)

{Tango Open Night}
Let's experience Tango whole night!!!


Date：4/22(Fri.)
[Content]
7:30pm-8:30pm All about Tango~Culture Talk
8:30pm-8:40pm Close to Tango~Tango Dance Performance
8:50pm-9:30pm Experience Tango
9:30pm-10:00pm Enjoy the dancing!!
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.)
Entrance：Free!((Please register)
Register: (02) 2779-1136 or mail to :info@tangotaiwan.com

【Amy's kitchen @ Tanguísimo】

This Saturday we will not only have monthly lucky draw at our classic milonga, we also offer you the delicious empanada made by Chef Amy Chen! Do not miss it~

Time: 3/26 (Sat.) 8:00PM~00:30AM
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space
DJ: Daniel Liu
Snack: Amy’s empanada

[ Tanguísimo 3rd Anniversary Milonga ]

Tanguísimo Tago Space is 3 years old now!
We've been through a lot during the pass three years: wonderful times with the beloved masters and teachers, good learning experiences with friendly classmates, amazing sets with great dancers, and the most beautiful thing that gets us together-- Tango Music.
It's always a lot of fun with some tango lovers like you.
Let's celebrate together for the pass 3 years and the future tango life!

[ Tanguísimo 3rd Anniversary Milonga ]
Time: April 23th (Saturday) 8:00 PM~1:30 AM
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road, Taipei)
Performers: Daniel & Weining, Derrick & Agnes, Julian & Susan, L.Y. & Yvonne, Shuwei & Yutan
Ticket：NT300 with a drink
Tel:02-2779-1136

Charity Milonga @ Tanguisimo -- let’s send our support to the people in Japan!

We will organize the milonga tonight at Tanguisimo into a “Charity Milonga”, where all the cash income in entrance will be donated to The Red Cross Society of The Republic of China to be used for Japan recovery purposes. We will place a Donation Box as well for those who want to make a further contribution.

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Charity Milonga @ Tanguisimo Tango Space
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Time: Saturday Mar. 12th 8:00 pm - 12:30 am
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space
Entrance: NT300
DJ: Daniel Liu

Website of The Red Cross Society of The ROC: web.redcross.org.tw

3/25 Tanguísimo Cultural Talk

Continuing our talk about tango orchestras, we will concentrate this time on the orchestra of the “premier bandoneon of Buenos Aires” -- Aníbal Troilo.

Tanguísimo Cultural Talk
Talker: Daniel Liu
Theme: About the music of Troilo (1937-1945)
Time: Friday Mar. 25th 8:00-9:30 (includes 15 min. break)
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.)
Entrance: NT200 including drinks and snacks.
Register by Mar. 23rd and get a CD for free.
Note: The talk will be given in Chinese.

Summary:
1. Reviewing D’Arienzo a little bit
2. 1937-1941
3. 1942-1945
4. Q & A

【Jun Hayakawa’s Bandoneón Solo @ Tanguísimo Classic Milonga】

Time: March 5th 8:00 pm - 1:30 am (performance around 10:30 pm)
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space
Tango DJ: Peter Chu
Entrance: NT300 including one drink

About Jun Hayakawa...
Born in 1980. Graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Music, Musicology Course. Jun is the leader of Tango-Jack, a band that explores new potentials of tango music. He learned the bandoneón from Ryota Komatsu and Miguel Varvello. In 2002, joined the Bellows Lovers Project headed by accordionist Coba. In 2003 and 2005, he toured four South American countries including Argentina and Brazil as a member of Ryota Komatsu and Orquesta Típica. In 2003 and 2004, he played alongside tango legends such as Leopoldo Federico, Osvaldo Berlingieri, and Maria Graña on their Japan tour.

Jun's activities are not bound to the tango world, as he has been playing regular concerts with the Shin-Nippon Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, and the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra. From 2008, he has also participated in "Naruyoshi Kikuchi et Pepe Tormento Azcarar", a unique orchestra that combines jazz and Latin lounge sounds. He has also made multiple recordings for commercials, television programs, and music software. Recently, he has participated in recordings of Masako Mori's CD "Anokoro" (Back Then), commercial for MAXFACTOR SK-II, MENARD, NHK language programs, "Little Charo".

In 2009, Hayakawa's leading band "Tango-Jack" performed concert solely in Hong Kong. In 2010, Hayakawa’s solo concert in Hong Kong, among others. His passionate and unrestrained play style attracts interest from various fields, and Jun is known for his energetic performances.
Website: hayakawajun.com

【Yoga Class at Tanguísimo!】

To use hatha yoga's movements to stretch the muscles and release the tension from daily life. To associate yoga and tango movements and let students know how to gain tango abilities from yoga training. The most important thing is to build a connection between body and mind and create a balance in mind through yoga practice.

Teacher: Weining Chen
Date: Mar. 17th, 24th, 31st, Apr. 7th, 14th. Total 5 lessons.
Time: Thursdays 8:45-10:15 pm
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.)
Tuition Fee: NT450 per lesson. NT2000 for the complete series if prepaid before Mar. 15th.

Note:
1. Please bring your own yoga mat.
2. You can keep your mat at the studio if your prepay for the complete series.

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About The Teacher and The Class
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Wei-Ning Chen, who received a MFA in Dance Performance from the Taipei National University of Arts in 2007 and a BS in Psychology from Kaohsiung Medicine University in 2002, is a freelancer in field of performing arts. Since her first contact with yoga in 2006, she was immediately drawn by the peace and the balance of the essence of yoga. She is currently a yoga teacher at the Century Contemporary Dance Company and has her own way of training professional modern dancers.

【Technique Series by Agnes】

Body Core, Energy, and Natural Body Dissociation

Teacher: Agnes Tang
Date: Feb. 24th, Mar. 3rd, 10th. Total 3 lessons.
Time: Thursdays 8:30-10:00 pm
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.)
Tuition Fee: NT450 per lesson. You can also use your Tanguisimo enrollment card.
Get a SATURDAY MILONGA COUPON by joining all three lessons!

Note:
1. Suitable for both men and women.
2. Comfortable pants, shoes, socks and towels are recommended.
3. Not necessary but please bring your own yoga mat if you have one. Big towels are also good.
4. You can keep your mat at the studio if you intend to join the whole series.

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About The Class
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Feb. 24th: Building up your body core, axis and balance
-- Learn how to relax your body and muscle to form a good posture and increase flexibility for your mobility.

Mar. 3rd: Connecting with the floor by walking
-- Make your movements smooth by establishing a correct connection with the floor and coordinating with your body balance.

Mar. 10th: Dissociation for a perfect pivot
-- Train your body dissociation in a natural way to facilitate your pivots.

2/25 Tanguísimo Cultural Talk

Juan D’Arienzo Orchestra pulled back the people to the dance floor back in the middle thirties, therefore opening the Golden Era of tango in the forties along with many other orchestras. Getting acquainted with D’Arienzo’s music is essential to enjoy a good milonga night!

Talker: Daniel Liu
Theme: "About the music of D’Arienzo (1935-1943)"
Time: Friday Feb. 25th 8:00-9:30 (includes 15 min. break)
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.)
Entrance: NT200 including drinks and snacks.
** Register by Feb. 23rd and get a CD for free.
Note: The talk will be given in Chinese.
Summary:
1.A little talk about the history
2.1935-1936
3.1937-1938
4.1939-1940
5.1941-1943
6.How to listen to tango music from a dancer’s perspective.
7.Q & A

[ Mon. Tanguísimo Themed course]-creating,combining and thinking about the dance

Four creative lessons to double your tango vocabulary and enhance your thinking!

Instructors: ShuWei & Yutan
Time: Every Monday at 7:00-8:30 PM, starting on February 21. Total 4 lessons.
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)