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Tanguisimo 2011 Activity Calendar | Lesson Calendar

2012-01-17T00:36:00.000+08:00

January Activities

January Lessons

Tango Basic 2

2012-01-13T11:36:00.005+08:00

Instructors: L.Y. & Yvonne
Time: Every Sunday at 5:00-6:30pm, starting on February 12th
Topics:
2/12 Embrace & Walk 2
2/19 Sacadas 1
2/26 Sacadas 2
3/4 Barridas 1
3/11 Barridas 2
3/18 Boleos 2
3/25 Adornments
4/1 Application to the milonga 2

Tango Intermediate

2012-01-13T11:30:00.003+08:00

Instructors: L.Y. & Yvonne
Time: Every Sunday at 2:00-5:00 pm, starting on February 5th
Topics:
2/5 Close Embrace: Rythmical Walk and Decorations
2/12 Close Embrace: Ocho Cortado
2/19 Close Embrace: Walk in Different Directions
2/26 Close Embrace: Change of Direction
3/4 Close Embrace: Giros
3/11 Ganchos 1
3/18 Ganchos 2
3/25 Enrosques
4/1 Musicality

Derrick & Agnes Choreography Course -- "Sinsabor "

2012-01-03T17:22:00.006+08:00

Instructors: Derrick & Agnes
Time: Sundays 10:30-12:00 am, starting on Feb. 5th. Total 8 lessons.
Date: Feb. 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, Mar. 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th Total 8 lessons.
Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space
Tuition Fee: NT4400 per person for 8 lessons (enrollment cards can be used as cash)
Suitable For: Intermediate level and above
Video: https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150436260723777

Note:
1) Please register in couples. Course will open with a minimum of 6 couples.
2) Places limited to 9 couples. Register early!
3) No refund once the course starts.
4) Booking and payment in advance is required for this course. No walk-ins are accepted.

For registration, please contact Tanguísimo: (02) 2779-1136.
Address: 7F-4, No.169 Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.

【Tango Basic 1】

2012-01-03T16:24:00.000+08:00

Happy Year of the Dragon Milonga

2012-01-02T17:50:00.004+08:00

Time: 1/25 (Wed) 2:00~6:00pm
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei)
DJ: Daniel
Entrance: NT300 including one drink & dessert
Special Game: "Who is the Lucky one? " - the more people to join, the bigger prize you can win!

Last milonga in the year of Rabbit!

2012-01-02T17:31:00.008+08:00

Time: 1/21 (Sat) 8:00pm~2:00am
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei)
DJ: Daniel
Entrance: NT300 including one drink & dessert
Special: Various prizes for you to win!

Crazy for Tango!

2012-01-02T16:15:00.002+08:00

[Crazy for Tango]

20% off if you buy two enrollment cards at the same time. This offer has been extended to the 31st of March., 2012.

Tanguísimo Cultural Talk

2011-12-28T11:32:00.004+08:00

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

2011-12-22T17:13:00.005+08:00

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

X'mas sale at Tanguísimo

2011-12-12T17:50:00.005+08:00

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!!

2011-12-12T13:19:00.003+08:00

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

2011-12-07T14:55:00.002+08:00

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!

2011-11-28T18:51:00.004+08:00

[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

2011-11-28T12:22:00.002+08:00

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!

2011-11-26T18:12:00.001+08:00

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】

2011-11-24T14:00:00.002+08:00

【Tango Advanced Class】by Daniel & Stacy

2011-11-18T16:44:00.001+08:00

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】

2011-10-28T16:01:00.005+08:00

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】

2011-10-17T18:46:00.004+08:00

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】

2011-10-14T14:50:00.010+08:00

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】

2011-09-29T16:13:00.006+08:00

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
==========================
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】

2011-09-13T20:49:00.002+08:00

【Sep. 3rd Class Change Notice】

2011-09-02T11:45:00.002+08:00

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】

2011-08-30T17:51:00.005+08:00

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】

2011-08-17T17:54:00.010+08:00

[ 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】

2011-08-01T18:21:00.004+08:00

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】

2011-07-06T14:51:00.001+08:00

[ 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" 】

2011-07-05T16:46:00.001+08:00

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

[ Beginners Look Here! ]

2011-07-02T11:02:00.002+08:00

Attracted to tango music and dance? Come to join our free lesson at the Tanguisimo Tango Space "practilonga" on Wednesday evenings.

What is a "practilonga"? It is a combination of a "practica", a tango practice session, and a "milonga", a tango ball. In a practilonga you can enjoy the intimate feeling of a tango party with the coziness of a practica.

[ Free Beginners Session ]
Time: November 9th and 23th Wednesday evenings at 7:30-8:00PM
Entrance: Free
Come to learn some steps and have fun!
* Please register beforehand: (02) 2779-1136

[ Wednesday Practilonga ]
Time: Wednesday evenings at 7:30-11:00PM
Entrance: It is free if it is your first time at our practilonga. Generally is it NT200 including soft drinks.

Argentine tango lesson for beginners - Tango Basic 1

PROGRAM and TRAVEL INFORMATION for 2011 Taipei Tango Festival

2011-06-30T13:45:00.002+08:00

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 】

2011-06-29T15:01:00.001+08:00

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】

2011-06-28T19:09:00.003+08:00

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】

2011-06-07T14:14:00.007+08:00

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】

2011-06-03T15:51:00.005+08:00

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】

2011-06-02T17:10:00.005+08:00

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】

2011-05-24T15:48:00.003+08:00

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】

2011-05-16T18:14:00.001+08:00

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 】

2011-05-10T18:20:00.007+08:00

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】

2011-04-28T19:05:00.004+08:00

【Lesson: Musicality Research】

2011-04-26T13:43:00.005+08:00

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!!!

2011-04-25T18:00:00.004+08:00

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】

2011-04-14T17:32:00.004+08:00

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】

2011-04-13T12:54:00.003+08:00

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!】

2011-04-07T14:59:00.005+08:00

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 ]

2011-04-06T13:05:00.003+08:00

4/22 Tango Open Night!!(Free)

2011-03-29T16:59:00.004+08:00

{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】

2011-03-21T18:15:00.004+08:00

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 ]

2011-03-15T18:11:00.002+08:00

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!

2011-03-12T16:19:00.003+08:00

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

2011-03-11T11:58:00.004+08:00

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】

2011-02-21T12:37:00.007+08:00

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!】

2011-02-11T16:07:00.003+08:00

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】

2011-02-11T12:40:00.010+08:00

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

2011-02-10T14:38:00.007+08:00

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

2011-01-26T17:10:00.009+08:00

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)

【Tanguisimo Monday Practica】

2010-12-31T20:16:00.003+08:00

New Monday Practica at Tanguisimo!

Monday 8:30~10:00PM New!!!
Saturday 3:30~5:00PM
Sunday 3:30~5:00PM

* Choose one practica to come for free within one week after taking group class

2010 Taipei Tango Festival DVD

2010-12-14T01:21:00.011+08:00

2010 TAIPEI TANGO FESTIVAL DVD

This DVD contains 80 minutes of video including dance performances and live orchestra performance of the 2010 Taipei Tango Festival. These include tango performances and argentine folklore by 4 couples of Argentinean Masters, 6 tango exhibitions by dancers from different countries, and 2 songs performed live by the iTango Orchestra.

Argentinean Masters
Roberto Herrera & Silvana Capra (Argentina)
Javier Rodríguez & Andrea Missé (Argentina)
Rubén & Sabrina Véliz (Argentina)
Pablo Rodríguez & Noelia Hurtado (Argentina)

International Dancers
Akiyoshi & Noriko Tanada (Japan)
David Chiu (USA) & Inkyoung Lee (Korea)
Masahito Namiki (Japan)
Derrick & Agnes (Taiwan)
Daniel & Weining (Taiwan)
Gustavo & Catarina (Taiwan)

Live Music
The iTango Orchestra – Led by Alvin Cheng (Taiwan)

Price: NT550 (at Taipei)
Contact YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR at these cities:

TAIPEI
Tangusísimo Tango Space
Tel: (02) 2779-1136
Add: 7F-4, No. 169, Zhonxiao East Rd., Taipei, Taiwan 106, R.O.C.
E-mail: info@tangotaiwan.com
Website: www.tangotaiwan.com

HONG KONG
Feliz Primavera 春喜堂
Tel: +852 8209-0516
Add: 2/F 55 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong 香港中澴皇后大道中五十五號二樓
E-mail: info@felizprimavera.com
Website: www.felizprimavera.com

SHANGHAI
TangoBang - Vivian and Charles
Tel: +8613671667388 / +8613671687388
Add: 545 Pudong Ave.
E-mail: info@tangobang.cn
Website: www.tangobang.cn

BEIJING
Beijing Tango
Tel: +8613661347015
E-mail: beijing.tango@yahoo.com
Website: www.beijingtango.org/

SINGAPORE
IXI Danza
Email: info@ixidanza.com
Website: http://workshops.ixidanza.com

PROMOTIONAL VIDEO

Video of Jorge & Maria

2010-12-02T18:11:00.002+08:00

You may not be familiar with Jorge & Maria's tango style and don't know which class you should choose whilst looking at the registration form for their workshop. Here is the video of them you can take a look and then book the classes & milongas now!!

Adjustments for lessons on Oct. 31st

2010-10-30T13:23:00.000+08:00

Dear friends,

Yvonne will not be able to teach tomorrow due to an injury. The following adjustments have been made:
Derrick and Agnes will teach Basic 2 from 2:00-3:30
The Int/Adv lesson from 5:00-6:30 will be suspended

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Tanguisimo Tango Space

Jorge Díspari y María del Carmen Workshops in Taipei

2010-10-28T23:23:00.004+08:00

<< The Masters >>
Maria del Carmen Romero (AKA Marita "La Turca")
Born in the beautiful city of Paraná in the argentinean province of Entre Ríos, María del Carmen moved to Vicente López of Buenos Aires at a very young age. She showed interested in dancing as a little girl, and her father started to teach her to dance tango. At the age of eight, her father took her to a tango competition in a neighborhood milonga. Her father was Don Héctor Rea, uncle of the legendary Gerardo Portalea. María del Carmen and her father won the championship. On September 8th this year María del Carmen celebrated her 58th birthday, and her first 50 years of tango. After starting to dance tango she asked the adults to take her to the milongas, but it was hard back then to let a little girl enter a milonga. After growing up, she frequented the milongas dancing with the best dancers, and becomed the dance partner of Don Carlos Estévez "Petróleo". She accompanied this man, one of the greatest innovators in tango salón, in his last performances of his life. Finishing her work with "Petróleo" she met Jorge Díspari at Club Sin Rumbo, and have danced together until now...

Jorge Daniel Díspari
Jorge was born in Villa Urquiza of Buenos Aires. He liked tango since he was a child, but at that time he preferred the music and to understand the lyrics rather than the dance. In a Saturday evening he saw his parents leaving the house very well dressed and asked where they were going; they said they were going to dance tango at Club Sin Rumbo. He went with them and got strongly attracted to the dance, therefore changing his whole life. He spent two whole years going to the milongas to watch how people danced, until one day he tried to dance with somebody. Gerardo Portalea, that used to teach at Club Sin Rumbo at that time saw it and told Pupi Castello: "Lead him and let him follow..." Two years later he would meet María del Carmen Romero and would start to dance together...

<< Timetable >>
Download the PDF file

<< Class Content and Prices >>
Download the PDF file

<< Registration and Payment >>
Download the registration form

<< Argentinean masters talk about Jorge Díspari in Hong Kong >>
Leandro Oliver talks about Jorge Díspari

Alejandro Hermida talks about Jorge Díspari

<< About Jorge y Marita >>
Tango dancer Ney Melo has a very nice description of The Masters:
"Known for having one of the best "caminatas" (walk) in tango today and a master of enrosques, agujas, and lápices, Jorge is also one of the few teachers of the Villa Urquiza style of tango. This is the style made famous in the milongas at Club Sin Rumbo and Sunderland. Marita "La Turca" has a unique musicality and is precise in her use of adornments. They both learned from Gerardo Portalea, "El Turco" José, "Milonguita", Carlos Estévez "Petróleo", "Cachito" Montegaza, "Finito", José Lampazo, and Alberto Villarrazo; the original dancers who developed the Villa Urquiza style of tango."

<< About This Workshop >>
This is the first time we have an opportunity to invite milongueros to Taiwan for workshops and exhibitions. They are the teachers of many of our teachers, have danced for most of their life, and have seen too much tango; they have so much about the dance and the culture to share with us. Six workshops and a guided práctica is so short, yet we might find a gem!
Many workshops are of the level for Beginners/Intermediate/Advanced. Although it is for "all levels", we strongly recommend the advanced dancers to take the lessons. We should treasure these priceless moments and learn face to face with milongueros.
I (Daniel) will be translating throughout the lesson and try my best to transmit every single detail that the Masters say.

Come and enjoy the workshops!
Daniel and Stacy,
on behalf of the Taipei Tango Association and Tanguísimo Tango Space.

Buy your Forever Tango tickets at Tanguisimo and get 20% discount

2010-10-27T17:01:00.004+08:00

Reserve a ticket for the Forever Tango performances at Taipei Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall on Nov. 26-28 and get 20% discount.
Show details: http://newaspect.org.tw/English/index.php

Price and shows:
2010/11/26
Fri. 19:30 Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
500,700,900,1200,1500,2000,2500

2010/11/27
Sat. 19:30 Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
500,700,900,1200,1500,2000,2500

2010/11/28
Sun. 14:30 Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
500,700,900,1200,1500,2000,2500

How to reserve your ticket:
1. Book and pay at Tanguisimo Tango Space (cash only)
2. Deadline will be 15 of November
3. New Aspect will deliver us the tickets
4. Come to Tanguisimo to collect your ticket

Tanguisimo Tango Space
Address: 7F-4, No.169, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.
Tel: (02) 27791136
www.tangotaiwan.com

【Tanguisimo Halloween Party】

2010-10-19T11:46:00.005+08:00

Time for Halloween party!!! This year we will not only have more prizes for those who have the most creative costumes, there will also be a mystical performance prepared by "TangoLoco". This show is a mix of tango, fairy tale, pop dance and traditional opera. Come to find out this top secret at Tanguisimo and have fun with us all night!

Time: Oct 30th (Sat) 8:00PM~12:30AM
Place: Tanguisimo (7F-4, No.169, Sec 4, ZhongXiao E. Rd)
Entrance: NT300 including 1 drink
DJ: Daniel
Special: Lucky draw+ Best costume election+ Mystical performance by "TangoLoco"

【Tanguisimo Tango Bar】

2010-10-07T14:14:00.010+08:00

Live tango music played by bandoneón at Tanguisimo Tango Bar on October 22nd. You will not only be able to enjoy the beautiful and touching music played by Mark Wu but also the fantastic tango dance performed by Daniel Liu and WeiNing Chen. Come to enjoy your Friday night at Tanguisimo with us!

Time: October 22th (Fri.) 8:00PM (Doors open at 7:40PM)
Venue: Tanguisimo (7F-4, 169 Sec. 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei)
Entrace: NT300, tickets are sold at the door
Player: Mark Wu
Dancers: Daniel & WeiNing

【Tango Basic 1】

2010-10-04T11:16:00.005+08:00

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.

[Thur. Tango Basic 1 ]
Instructors: Julian & Susan
Time: Every Thursday at 7:00-8:30 PM, starting on Fabruary 17th. 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 February 15th:
1. One 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

Fanapi typhoon update

2010-09-18T14:08:00.003+08:00

The activities at Tanguisimo on Sep. 19th will be suspended due to Fanapi typhoon.

Selling of the new stock of Comme Il Faut tango shoes will start on Monday Sep. 20th.

【Sep. 11th new Taichi☯ class @ Tanguisimo!】

2010-08-23T19:33:00.005+08:00

Instructor: Kuan Yu Cheng
Time: Every Saturday 10:30~12:00AM (Practica: 12:00~12:30), starting on Sep. 11th. Total 8 lessons.
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 make the payment before Sep. 8th and 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

【August 27th Tanguisimo Tango Bar】

2010-08-23T13:17:00.013+08:00

Live tango music by TNUA Ochestra "Mr. Tango" at Tanguisimo Tango Bar this coming Friday night. You will not only be able to enjoy the live music but also the fantastic tango dance performed by Daniel Liu and Karen Yang. Plus a glass of wine and delicous cheese?! Can't be better!!

Time: August 27th (Fri.) 7:45-9:00PM
Venue: Tanguisimo (7F-4, 169 Sec. 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei)
Entrace: NT300, buy your ticket at the door
Players:
Jessica Lee / Violin
Mark Wu / Bandoneon
Eliza Chen / Doublebass
Poul Chang / Piano
Dancers: Daniel & Karen
Special: Buy one bottle of wine, get one cheese plate. Cocktails: Drunk Queen & Tequila shot!

Playlist:
Piazzolla-
Adios Nonino
Milonga del angel
Kicho
Cafe 1930
Tanti Anni Prima
Mumuki
Invierno Porteno

Aug. 20th【Tanguisimo Cultural Talk】Lesson/ Milonga English in Use

2010-08-13T17:25:00.005+08:00

2010 8th Taipei Tango Festival is just around the corner! There are more and more Tango lovers coming to Taipei to dance with us. Using English has become more important in this international Tango event. How to use some simple dialogues to chat with foreigners and even make friend with them? Let’s find out!

【Tanguisimo Cultural Talk】
Theme: Lesson/ Milonga English in Use
Speaker: Anna Chin
Time: Aug. 20th Friday 8:00-9:30PM
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhong-Xiao East Rd., Taipei)
Entrance: NT200. Coupon holders can enter for free. Drinks and snacks included.
People registering and paying by Aug. 18th at the Tanguisimo frond desk can get a copy of the demo CD of the talk.

【Speaker: Anna Chin】
Anna is a TV series lover, started to teach English in college. Although her major in college was Fine Art Education, she still pushed herself to learn English by herself. She has experiences of children’s English, adult’s pronunciation, and adult’s conversation.

【Tanguisimo Theme Milonga】- Beach party time!!

2010-08-12T19:21:00.003+08:00

Summer is almost over! It’s time to put on your hottest outfits and come to Tanguisimo playa to dance. No need to worry to get sunburn or shark bite, DJ Doreen will bring you fascinating summer-flavoured Tango and Salsa music. Do not miss this chance!!!

Time: August 22nd, Sunday, 7:30-11:30PM
Venue: Tanguisimo playa, 7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road, Taipei
Entrance: NT250 including free drinks
DJ: Doreen
Dress code: Beach style (bikini, straw hat, sunglasses, sandals….Be creative!)
Special: We will have a fun “Rueda” (Salsa) lesson taught by Brandy before milonga to warm you up. It starts from 7:30PM so don’t miss it!

【Tanguisimo Classic Milonga】Amy Chen's Night Snack Party!

2010-07-27T18:44:00.003+08:00

Amy Chen is back in town. And more! She will prepare delicious California-style night snacks to share with us. We will also have the monthly lucky draw. Don't miss it! Maybe you are the lucky one!

Time: 7/31 (Sat. ) 8:00PM-1:30AM
Lucky draw: 10:20PM
Night Snack: 11:20PM
DJ: Daniel

【Tango Basic 1】

2010-07-12T14:24:00.006+08:00

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 Tuesday at 7:00-8:30 PM, starting on September 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: 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 September 8th:
1. One 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 Name: Cathay United Bank, Dun-Nan Branch. Bank Code: 013
Account No.: 053-500-181-270
Account Name: Jou Szu-Chi

[ Other information ]
Practica: Saturday or Sunday 3:30-5:00 on the same week as the class takes place.
Dress: Comfortable clothes and shoes.

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

July 23rd【Tanguisimo Cultural Talk】Lyrics and singing of best tango songs from the Golden Age

2010-07-08T16:25:00.009+08:00

A deep embrace
An intimate feeling
Romantically surrounded
By a beautiful voice...

Do you want to know what the lyrics say?
And be able to sing along to the music?
On July 23rd, Daniel will introduce
3 of the most popular songs on the Golden Age
Created by classic lyricist/composer combinations!

[Tanguisimo Cultural Talk]
Title: Lyrics and singing of best tango songs from the Golden Age
Speaker: Daniel Liu (Male vocal of the iTango Orchestra)
Piano accompaniment: Ingrid Chen (Pianist of the iTango Orchestra)
Time: July 23rd Friday 8:00-9:30PM
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhong-Xiao East Rd., Taipei)
Entrance: NT200. Coupon holders can enter for free. Drinks and snacks included.
People registering and paying by July 21st at the Tanguisimo front desk can get a tango CD prepared by Daniel.

Song list:
- “En un beso la vida”
1940 Lyrics: Héctor Marcó Music: Carlos di Sarli
(Compositors of “Corazón”, “Bien frappé”, etc.)
- “Al compás del corazón”1942 Lyrics: Homero Expósito Music: Domingo Federico
(Compositors of ”Yo soy el tango”, “Tristezas de la Calle Corrientes”, etc.)
- “Mañana zarpa un barco”1942 Lyrics: Homero Manzi Music: Lucio Demare
(Compositors of ”Telón”, “Malena”, etc.)

【July 9th Tanguisimo Beginner’s Milonga】

2010-07-05T13:00:00.003+08:00

Tanguisimo Beginner’s Milonga will be held again on July 9th. This event is for all the beginners who have just learned tango less than 1 year. Do not miss the good chance to meet some friends who love tango just like you.☺ Come to join us!

Tanguisimo Beginner’s Milonga
Time: July 9th Friday 8:00-11:00PM
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhong-Xiao East Rd., Taipei)
Entrance: NT 150 including drinks
DJ: Daniel Liu

【Tanguisimo Theme Milonga】Portland Style Alternative Milonga

2010-06-23T12:29:00.003+08:00

Tanguisimo will invite Wayne Chen from Portland to be our Sunday Theme Milonga DJ in July! Portland is one of the most important tango cities in US and is the destination of many tango travelers. In this Sunday milonga, Wayne will bring us “Portland Style” alternative music, a mixture of roughly 50% traditional / 50% alternative music, alternating set by set. Be sure to join!

Tanguisimo Sunday Theme Milonga, Every 3rd Sunday of the month
Time: July 18th , Sunday, 7:30-11:30PM
Venue: Tanguisimo Tango Space, 7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road, Taipei
Entrance: NT250 including free drinks
DJ: Wayne Chen

【New Taichi☯ class @ Tanguisimo!】

2010-06-21T18:30:00.008+08:00

Instructor: Kuan Yu Cheng
Time: Every Saturday 10:30~12:00AM (Practica: 12:00~12:30), starting on July 3rd. Total 8 lessons.
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 make the payment before July 1st.
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

【Tanguisimo Milonga Coupons v10.0】

2010-06-21T14:36:00.005+08:00

Here comes the summertime!!! Dancing tango at Tanguisimo is your best choice to spend your summer nights in a leisurely way!

Get discounted Milonga Coupons worth 10.0 entries to Tanguisimo regular milongas TODAY!

NT2500 for 10 coupons
On sale until: July 10 @ Tanguisimo
Limited packages, FCFS!

[ Tango Basic 1 ]

2010-06-15T17:47:00.004+08:00

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.

[ Sun. Tango Basic 1 ]
Instructors: L.Y. & Yvonne
Time: Every Sunday at 2:00-3:30 PM, starting on July 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: 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 July 9th:
1. One 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

June 20th Tanguisimo Sunday Theme Milonga

2010-06-07T10:37:00.005+08:00

"Dancing in the movies"

Other than “Scent of a Woman”, there are many movies about tango. “The Tango Lesson”, “Tango”, “Happy Together”, “The Whore and the Whale”etc, in the movies the stories are presented more deeply under the music of tango. In June 20th theme milonga, DJ Daniel will play a lot of great music from movies about tango.

Tanguisimo Sunday Theme Milonga, Every 3rd Sunday of the month
Time: June 20th , Sunday, 7:30-11:30PM

Venue: Tanguisimo Tango Space, 7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road, Taipei

Entrance: NT250 including drinks

Drink: Cocktail
DJ: Daniel

Tanguisimo Tango Space

http://www.tangotaiwan.com/

【June 11th Tanguisimo Beginner’s Milonga】

2010-06-04T20:35:00.007+08:00

Good news! Tanguisimo Beginner’s Milonga will be held again on June 11th. This event is for all the beginners who have just learned tango less than 1 year. This time we will have a dinner together at Forkers before the milonga. Do not miss the good chance to meet some friends who love tango just like you.☺ Come to join us!

Dinner @ Sweet Dynasty
Booking: Please write to info@tangotaiwan.com, call 2779-1136 or contact the staff at Tanguisimo to book your seat before June 8th.
Time: June 11th Friday 6:30PM
Place: We have changed the dinner venue from Forkers to "Sweet Dynasty" restaurant, Address: No. 160, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road, Taipei, Tel: 02-2772-2889
Price: About NT300 per person

Tanguisimo Beginner’s Milonga
Time: June 11th Friday 8:00PM
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhong-Xiao East Rd., Taipei)
Entrance: NT 150 including drinks
DJ: Susan Su

2010 VIII Taipei Tango Festival - Sep. 22-27

2010-05-24T16:38:00.004+08:00

* Dear friends, we are hereby announcing the masters of the 2010 VIII Taipei Tango Festival:

Roberto Herrera & Silvana Capra

Javier Rodriguez & Andrea Misse

Ruben & Sabrina Veliz

Pablo Rodriguez & Noelia Hurtado

We hope you will join us for the festival this year and enjoy to the fullest with such a strong cast of masters!

The main dancing nights are scheduled as follows:
Sep.23 (Thu.) Welcome Milonga
Sep.24 (Fri.) Chinese Style Milonga
Sep.25 (Sat.) Grand Milonga with Masters Show
Sep.26 (Sun.) Farewell Milonga

Workshops: Sep.23 - Sep.27
Additional milongas on Sep.22 and Sep.27 to enjoy even more!

* Follow closely for updates, and join us at our facebook page.

[ Tango Basic 1 ]

2010-05-24T14:01:00.000+08:00

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.

[ Thur. Tango Basic 1 ]
Instructors: Julian Shen & Susan Su
Time: Every Thursday at 7:00-8:30 PM, starting on June 3rd. 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 May 31st:
1. One 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

May 23rd Tanguisimo Sunday Theme Milonga - "Alternative Night"

2010-05-06T18:57:00.002+08:00

The DJs in the milongas sometimes play alternative music, which is not tango music but is easy to dance tango, in order to change for while the atmosphere. On May 23rd DJ Alvin will play a little more alternative music than usual to share with you. Be sure to come and enjoy the night!

[Tanguisimo Sunday Theme Milonga] Every 3rd Sunday of the month
Time: May 23rd , Sunday, 7:30-11:30PM
Venue: Tanguisimo Tango Space, 7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road, Taipei
Entrance: NT250 including free drinks
DJ: Alvin Cheng

May 28th [Tanguisimo Cultural Talk] "Going to Buenos Aires” Secrets of Travel and Living in Argentina

2010-05-06T18:48:00.001+08:00

Argentina is one of the furthest countries from Taiwan, though many of the tango travelers still go visiting it giving up school or work and start a whole new life in Buenos Aires. Why is Argentina so attractive? What does it have to make people so in love with it? Stacy, who has been there for 5 times, will share with you different aspects of this mysterious country.

[Tanguisimo Cultural Talk]
Theme: "Going to Buenos Aires” Secrets of Travel and Living in Argentina
Speaker: Stacy Jou
Time: May 28th Friday 8:00-9:30PM
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhong-Xiao East Rd., Taipei)
Entrance: NT200. Coupon holders can enter for free. Drinks and snacks included.
People registering and paying by May 26th at the Tanguisimo frond desk can get a copy of the demo video of the talk.

[Speaker: Stacy Jou]
Stacy has been in the tango area for more than 10 years. She has been teaching tango in Taipei Tango Association, Xin-Yi District University, Zhong-Shan-Tang Plaza, Min-Sheng Community, etc, and also in Hsin-Chu and Taichung. She was invited to perform and teach in Sitges Tango Festival in Spain in 2008, along with several world famous tango masters. She traveled around the world for tango and has been in Argentina for 5 times.

May 8th [ In Love with Tango ] Milonga with Master Show, discount deadline April 25th

2010-04-19T12:19:00.012+08:00

Come join the May 5th to 9th 【In Love with Tango】Carolina & Francisco Workshops in Taipei! This event is brought to you by Tanguisimo Tango Space. We would like to remind you the following:

- Discount deadline is postponed to May 2nd for May 8th 【In Love with Tango】Milonga with Master Show. Get your tickets now!
- The Milonga will be held in Red House. There will be performance by the masters and also live show by iTango Orchestra. Don’t miss it!
- With 5/8 Milonga entrance, you can enjoy NT300 off for Tanguisimo beginner lessons opening on May 15th and June 3rd!
- Workshops are getting full! Please be reminded that Payment must be made before May 2nd to secure the reservation. Lessons paid after May 2nd will be charged with the Single Lesson Price NT930.
- Please contact info@tangotaiwan.com or call 02 27791136. For more info please check http://www.tangotaiwan.com/.

Tanguisimo Tango Space

May 8th "In Love with Tango" Milonga with Masters ShowDancing
performance by: Carolina & FranciscoLive
music by: iTango Orchestra (http://www.itango.idv.tw/)
Time: May 8, 20:00-01:00
Place: The Red House, No. 10, Cheng-Du Road, Taipei
Early Bird Discount: NT650 (Before May 2nd)
At the Door: NT800

* With 5/8 Milonga Entrance, you can enjoy NT300 off for Tanguisimo beginner lessons opening on May 15th and June 3rd!
* Ticket refund should be done at Tanguisimo before 4/30. Refunding fee NT100 will be charged. All tickets are not refundable after 5/1.

【Fabian y Virginia Workshop in Shanghai】May 5-10, 2010

2010-04-15T14:20:00.002+08:00

Fabian y Virginia Workshop at TangoBang (Shanghai)

May 5-10, 2010

For more information http://tangobang.cn/

【Tanguisimo Sunday Theme Milonga】"Eyes Wide Open" – Eye Contact Night！

2010-04-12T15:14:00.004+08:00

“Cabeceo”, or “Eye Contact”, is a traditional way of inviting for a dance in the milongas. When you ask for a dance by “cabeceo”, there are no words needed, just communicate by nodding or tilting your head. It’s an interesting way that is used in some milongas around the world, especially in Argentina. On April 18th, let’s try it with Eyes Wide Open in Tanguisimo!

【Tanguisimo Sunday Theme Milonga】 Every 3rd Sunday of the month
Time: April 18th, Sunday, 7:30-11:30PM
Venue: Tanguisimo Tango Space, 7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road, Taipei
Entrance: NT250 including free drinks
Code: Ladies wearing beautiful make-up
DJ: Stacy will play music that recently brought back from Buenos Aires

Tips for Eye Contact:
- "Cabeceo" comes from the spanish word "cabeza” - head, means inviting a dance by nodding or tilting your head.
- There will be more light on that night than usual so that you can see clearly.
- Listen carefully when a set begins to make sure you feel like dancing, then start to look at the one you want to dance.
- Keep your eyes wide open! When you see each other, man slightly nod or tilt your head like saying “would you like to dance?”; when lady nods back the invitation is completed!
- You go to the dance floor and ready to dance. If you two are far away, the lady can remain on the seat until the man approaches you.
- When you see someone inviting you but you don’t feel like dancing, you can just turn your head and look at other places.
- Men can approach closer to the one you want to dance with and then do the cabeceo, if she is far away.

Reminder:
- The cabeceo is used in some milongas around the world, especially in Argentina. We hope that Taipei dancers can practice it in this month’s Sunday theme milonga and to have fun!
- Cabeceo is not the only way. In Tanguisimo, you can always invite with the way you like.

[ April 24~25 2nd Anniversary of Tanguisimo Tango Space ] Happy Birthday!!

2010-04-11T10:22:00.002+08:00

Tanguisimo is two years old! Do not miss the events we have prepared for the celebration.
Sat. April 24: Milonga with exhibition by the teachers of Tanguisimo Tango Space.
Sun. April 25: 1st Annual Exhibition with free beginners session and milonga.
Tell your parents, bring your friends! Introduce them to the exciting tango life you are enjoying at the moment!

Tanguisimo 2nd Anniversary Milonga
Time: Sat. April 24 8:00PM-1:00AM
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei)
Content: Dancing performance by the teachers of Tanguisimo. Performance starts at 10:30PM.
Entrance: NT300 including drinks. Pay at the door.

Tanguisimo 1st Annual Exhibition "Sueño de Juventud"
Time: Sun. April 25 2:00-8:00PM
Place: Huashan 1914 Creative Park M3
Content: Annual exhibition by students of Tanguisimo, free beginners session, milonga (tango party).
Entrance: NT400 for early birds / NT500 at the door.
Ticket Office: Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei)
Queries: (02) 2779 1136
Schedule:
2:00-2:20 Doors open
2:20-3:00 Free beginners session
3:00-3:30 Milonga Part I
3:30-4:40 Annual Exhibition
5:20 Awards
4:40-8:00 Milonga Part II

[ In Love with Tango ] Carolina Bonaventura & Francisco Forquera 2010 Workshops in Taipei

2010-04-01T12:30:00.014+08:00

Argentine tango masters Carolina Bonaventura and Francisco Forquera will be coming to Taipei for workshops in May, organized by Tanguisimo Tango Space.

The focus of this workshop will be placed on "Energy" and "Connection". By connecting with the partner and dancing with energy, everything changes in the dance, from the dynamic to the quality.

Carolina & Francisco's video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz7-NhRTMf8
Website: http://www.mariposita.com.ar/

[ Schedule ]

[ Price ]
"In Love with Tango"  Milonga with Masters Show
Dance performance by: Carolina Bonaventura & Francisco Forquera
Live music by: iTango Orchestra
Time: May 8 20:00-01:00
Place: The Red House
Early Bird Discount: NT650 (Before May 2nd)
At the Door: NT800

* With 5/8 Milonga Entrance, you can enjoy NT300 off for Tanguisimo beginner lessons opening on May 15th and June 3rd!
* Beginners are welcome to join the Free Beginners Sessions at Tanguisimo Tango Space!

Free Beginners Session at Tanguisimo
Time: Wednesdays 19:30-20:00
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space
Tel: 02-27791136
Entrance: Free - please make a reservation.

Wed. Welcome Milonga
Time: May 5, 20:00-23:30
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space
Entrance: NT200, please pay at the door.

Fri. Cocktail Night
Organized by: Milonga/Luna
Time: May 7, 21:00-01:00
Place: Cafe Yaboo!
Entrance: NT250, please pay at the door.

Workshops
Single Lesson NT930
3-Lesson Package NT2610 (Avg. NT870 per lesson)
6-Lesson Package NT4860 (Avg. NT810 per lesson) 15 pcs.
8-Lesson Package NT6000 (Avg. NT750 per lesson) 5 pcs.
Private Lesson NT4000/hr (venue fee included)
* Payment must be made before April 25 to secure the reservation.
* Lessons paid after May 1st will be charged with the Single Lesson Price NT930.

* Calculation Example for Workshop Prices:
Price for 5 lessons = Avg. price for 3-Lesson Package NT870 x 5 = NT4350
Price for 7 lessons = Avg. price for 6-Lesson Package NT810 x 7 = NT5670

* NT100 fee will be charged for changing or cancelling registered lessons (not including adding more lessons). Lessons fee is not refundable after 4/25.

Number of students per lesson:
C2 Women techinque & C3 Men technique: Max. 40 persons.
Other lessons: Max. 20 men 20 women.

[ Registration - Ticketing - Farewell Dinner ]
Tickets will be sold at Tanguisimo Tango Space.
Add: 7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei.
Tel: 02-27791136
For workshops registration and farewell dinner booking,
please e-mail to info@tangotaiwan.com

[ Venues ]
The Red House
Add: No.10, Chengdu Rd., Wanhua District, Taipei.
Tel: 02-23119380

Tanguisimo Tango Space
Add: 7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhongxiao East Rd., Taipei, Taiwan.
Tel: 02-27791136
＊ All workshops and private lessons to take place at Tanguisimo Tango Space.

Milonga/Luna @ Cafe Yaboo!
Add: 1F, No.26, Lane 41, Yongkang St., Da-an District, Taipei.
For reservation: http://www.facebook.com/milonga.luna

【Visiting instructor David Chiu】

2010-03-22T19:13:00.006+08:00

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.

【Tango Basic Class】

2010-03-19T17:23:00.007+08:00

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 ]

2010-03-19T12:04:00.002+08:00

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"

[ Tanguisimo Sunday Theme Milonga ] Piazzolla and more!

2010-03-16T11:01:00.002+08:00

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

【Tanguisimo White Valentine Milonga】

2010-03-03T15:33:00.006+08:00

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

【Sueño De Juventud - Tanguisimo 1st Annual Exhibition & Milonga of Tango Argentino 】

2010-02-25T14:51:00.024+08:00

Have you ever dreamed about dancing tango elegantly under the spotlight on the stage? "Sueño De Juventud" Tanguisimo 1st Annual Exhibition and Milonga of Tango Argentino is the best chance for you to fulfill your dream!

Details:
(1) All students from the Taipei Tango Association & Tanguisimo Tango Space can sign up for the performance.

(2) Form:

Choreography or improvisation
Couple dance or a group dance (up to 4 couples per group due to the limitation of the stage)

Each person can sign up for more than one number.

(3) Time & Place:
1. Deadline for sign-up: 2010 March 10
2. Performance milonga: 2010 April 25 (Sun) 14:00 - 20:00
3. Location: 2nd floor, building M3, HuaShan Creative Park (No. 1, Bade Road Sec. 1, Zhong Zhen District, Taipei)

(4) Special offer!
1. Each dancer can buy 4 tickets for this performance milonga with a Half Price Discount!!!
2. Each couple will get a Free Practice Card. 25% Off for additional practice cards.
3. There will be a Photo Shooting Session in which participants can get a special price.

(5) To sign-up:
1. Write an e-mail to info@tangotaiwan.com or come to Tanguisimo Tango Space and fill the sign-up form.
2. Tanguisimo will help you to find a dance partner if you do not have one yet.

【Tango Basic Class】

2010-02-08T12:35:00.003+08:00

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.

[ Sun. Tango Basic 1 ] New!
Instructors: L.Y. Cheng & Yvonne Peng
Time: Every Sunday at 2:00-3:30 PM, starting on March 7. Total 8 lessons.
Discount deadline: March 6

[ Sat. Tango Basic 2 ]
Instructors: Derrick Lee & Agnes Tang
Time: Every Saturday at 2:00-3:30 PM, starting on February 27. Total 8 lessons.

Place: Tanguísimo Tango Space (7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Zhong-Xiao East Road)

[ 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

【Tanguisimo Theme Milonga】- Happy Spring Gala!

2010-02-03T10:43:00.010+08:00

Good news! Tanguisimo will start a new theme milonga from February!! It will be held on the 3rd Sunday every month with different themes.

1st Tanguisimo Theme Milonga--Happy Spring Gala!

Time: 2/21(Sun) 2:30-6:30PM
Place: Tanguisimo (7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhong-Xiao East Rd., Taipei)
Entrance: NT200 including drink. Special ShaoXing Wine shots for you to warm up!
Dress code: Traditional Chinese style
DJ: Daniel Liu

** Our first milonga after Chinese New Year will be on 2/20(Sat). Don't miss it!!

【Schedule changes in February】

2010-02-01T00:01:00.001+08:00

2/6 (Sat) Practica & Intermediate Tango lesson suspended

2/7 (Sun) Practica and Intermediate Tango lesson running as usual

2/13 (Sat)~2/21(Sun) All the classes and practicas suspended

2/13 (Sat) & 2/17 (Wed) Milongas suspended

2/20 (Sat) Milonga running as usual

2/21 (Sun) New! Theme Milonga 7:30PM~11:30PM

【Tanguisimo Tango Space Rental】

2010-01-22T11:45:00.008+08:00

Tanguisimo Tango Space is a fully equipped studio with plush surroundings and multiple functions It is also where movie "Yang Yang" and Tanya Tsai's MV were shot at. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAZ_LTrNLfE)

[Feature]
* Quality wooden floor
* Full length mirrors
* Professional sound system and projector
* Multiple light sets
* Multiple function bar
* Special flavour of decoration
* Convenient traffic communication

[Size] About 132 m²

[Use] Lesson, Rehearsal, Party, Film shooting, Lecture.....

[Rates]
Half studio NT 800/ hour
Whole studio NT 1200/ hour
Whole studio (including the mini bar and projector) NT 1500/ hour
* More discount for long-hour rental
* Deposit cannot be returned if cancellation fails to be informed before 3 days.

[Time] Mon~Fri 10 AM ~ 6 PM Please contact us for other hours.
[Address] 7F-4, No.169, Sec.4, Zhong-Xiao East Rd., Taipei (MRT Zhong-Xiao Dun-Hua startion Exit 1)
[Phone]+886-2-27791136

[E-mail] info@tangotaiwan.com

[ 2009 Taipei Tango Festival DVD ]

2010-01-19T16:02:00.015+08:00

Taipei Tango Festival is one of the most important tango events in Asia. This DVD contains tango performances by Argentinean Masters and tango dancers from different countries and 5 songs performed live by iTango Orchestra. A must in your tango DVD collection!

Special price:
1. 2009 Taipei Tango Festival DVD NT550
2. 2006, 2007, & 2008 Taipei Tango Festival DVD NT450
3. Save 10% off (06, 07, 08 DVD) if you buy more than 2!

*For friends overseas, we accept credit card by PayPal. If you want to order DVD, please contact us (info@tangotaiwan.com) for more information.

Dancers:
Javier Rodríguez & Andrea Missé (Argentina)
Esteban Moreno & Claudia Codega (Argentina)
Damián Esell & Nancy Louzán (Argentina)
Leandro Palou & Romina Godoy (Argentina)
Akiyoshi & Noriko Tanada (Japan)
Daniel & Stacy (Taiwan)
Derrick & Agnes (Taiwan)
Gustavo & Weining (Taiwan)
Yoshinobu “Gyu” Nagai (Japan) & Susan (Taiwan)
Hung-Yut Chen & Hwayi Han (Korea)
Raymond & Lily (Hong Kong)
Carlos & Marianne (Korea)
Maeve (Singapore)

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

Promotional Video