A day to discover and celebrate the Argentine tango and how it connects to our spirituality. As well as being a joy to dance, the tango can reveal insights about our connection to the divine in and around us.
Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, this is an opportunity to dance the tango in a beautiful setting and explore how it links to our spiritual side.
In between sample the delights of the waterfront restaurants and cafes in Old Portsmouth and Gunwharf Quays for lunch or dinner.
10:30am–12:00pm: ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS’ LESSON
Come and discover the delights of the Argentine tango for yourself. This 90-minute taster class will introduce you to the magic of the dance.
No previous experience necessary. No need to book with a partner. Come as you are!
Teacher: Tracie Gooch from TLC in Southampton
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No previous experience necessary. The class will be a gentle introduction so don’t panic! By the end you will be dancing with a partner.
No need to book with a partner. You can register as a leader or a follower. All genders can dance either role.
You just need to bring smooth-soled shoes so you can pivot on the floor (not trainers or heavy boots!).
The class will be taught by Tracie Gooch from Tracie’s Latin Club in Southampton. Tracie started her dance school in 1996 and, in addition to the tango, teaches a range of ballroom and Latin dances.
Wait List for followers
2:30pm–4:00pm: THE SPIRITUALITY OF THE TANGO
Join us for a reflective workshop exploring how dancing the tango connects us to our spiritual side and echoes our relationship to the divine.
Exploring aspects including the embrace, connection, presence, collaboration, creativity and much more we will see what they teach us about our own spirituality and our relationship to God.
Suitable for people of all faiths and none, and for tango dancers and non-dancers. If you don’t relate to the word ‘God’, substitute a word you prefer – universe, energy, higher force etc.
Led by: Revd Catherine Edenborough
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It will be interactive with some movement, but this is NOT a dance class!
Led by: Revd Catherine Edenborough. Catherine is a curate at Portsmouth Cathedral and a keen tango dancer.
7:30pm-11:30pm: MILONGA IN THE NAVE (Sold out - join wait list below)
Come and dance in this beautiful space! The nave will be transformed into a tango salon. Dance the night away in this atmospheric and sacred setting.
For experienced tango dancers. There will also be limited places for non-dancers interested to watch and learn what happens at a milonga.
DJ: David Thomas from Tango Journey
Make a day of it! Come for the beginners’ class and stay for the afternoon workshop, or come for the afternoon and stay on for the evening milonga.
Please note: This event will take place on a smooth stone floor, you may wish to bring suitable footwear for this type of surface.
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Not a dancer, but interested in watching? There are limited places for those wanting to learn what happens at a milonga.
Soft drinks and refreshments included in the price of the ticket.
David Thomas from Tango Journey will be the DJ. He is the author of the ‘Get to Know Tango’ books and Chair of the UK Argentine Tango Association.