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TSL Ball tonight- tickets for Moliere pre- ball show only 3 pounds!
August, 2010

Milonga

Tangosouthlondon Ball Sunday

29th August
7 30-8pm Cote a Cote perform \"The Sicilian\" by Moliere. Tangosouthlondon student Hannah Field brings her new troup of actors to our venue to perform this story in theatre and dance (including some Tango!). Please support her and her inspiring vision of which is dynamic, comical and delightfuly brought together for a UK premier . A 20 minute scratch performance........

N.B. because of performance No tango class tonight...

8 15-11pm dancing for all
Price
Performance= ONLY 3 pounds!!
Performance+ball= 10 pounds

No need to book,doors open at 7pm to take your seats , show starts at 7 30 !

The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, Se22 8PW

Places still available! Next Beginners Taster day 28th August, 2010
August, 2010

I am delighted to announce that our next taster day will be Saturday 28th August, 1 30-5pm, still has places & is a special one! We will have our guest teacher Marek Swotkovski teaching with me, Claire.

This is a perfect opportunity to start tango as a complete beginner, as it will give you a clear and inspiring introduction to the fundamentals of Tango. If you have never danced before, or have learnt some tango but feel you want more time to focus on the basic sense of elegance, fluidity, connection and style, this is perfect fo you.

You are welcome independently or with a partner. We always attempt to get even numbers, hence the need to book.

Venue; The Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, Lots of free parking
A 5min walk from East Dulwich Train Station, 10 mins by train from London Bridge, 20mins from Victoria.
http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=533677&y=175091&z=0&sv=533677,175091&st=4&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp 3=newsearch.srf Busses=37,40,176,185,484.P13

Price :30 pounds, retake: 15 pounds

Do let me know if you would be interested in booking by replying to claireloewe@hotmail.com

Special Theatre performance at our NEXT SUNDAY MILONGA, Sunday 29th August
August, 2010

Tangosouthlondon Ball Sunday

8 15-11pm dancing for all
Price
Performance=7 pounds
Performance+milonga= 10 pounds

No need to book, but please arrive by 7 30 to take your seats for the show!

Venue;
The Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE15 2PH
Lots of free parking
A 5min walk from East Dulwich Train Station, 10 mins by train from London Bridge, 20mins from Victoria.

Look up Miss Hedgehog\'s excellent review of our milonga http://mshedgehog.blogspot.com/2010/04/tango-south-london.html

Claire and Luis will be teaching at The Crypt this saturday 10th July
July, 2010

Claire and Luis will be teaching at The Crypt this saturday 10th July. Hope to see you there for a night out!

The Intermediate Class is at 8.15 pm.

More details on http://www.dancetango.co.uk/Website/CryptPage0100.htm

Summer timetable- weekly classes run throughout July & August!
July, 2010

This week we give a big welcome back to our resident teacher Luis Rodriguez!
Classes will be running as normal with Luis and I teaching for the next two weeks (6th-14th July).

From Tuesday 20th July and right the way through summer without a break, all weekly classes will run as normal and be with Luis Rodriguez (with the exception that there will be no ball or taster day in July- next ones on the last weekend in August).

Tangosouthlondon Holiday update-places still available for week 1
July, 2010

The tangosouthlondon holiday in the South of France is now almost completely booked! Week 1 has 26 people booked (even numbers of men and women) so there are still 4 places (either 2 couples or 4 singles) so contact me NOW if you are one of those fantastic impulsive people who say lets do it now! Life is too short not to take the opportunity... From 17th-24th July, taught by the wonderful Adrian &Amanda Costa. Check under \'holiday\' heading on this site for details..
Week 2 is full with 34 people!

Beginners Walking workshop this Sunday 11th July, in Southwark
July, 2010

Luis & I will be teaching Tango walking (which is the bit we like best!) as part of a collaboration with T-Mobile Big Dance,Southwark and tangonautics, next Sunday 11th July. Beginners workshop 2-3pm at the hall in Mint Street Adventure playground, SE1 1QP, and the tango walk through Southwark will be from 3-4pm.
For more details visit tangonautics.com/southwark

EXTRA! workshops this Sunday 4th July with Gabriel Marino & Claire - Places available!
July, 2010

EXTRA EXTRA!
This Sunday 4th July, by popular request, Gabriel Marino and I will be teaching an extra 3 classes:
1 30-2 30 Techniques for giros (fast, slow & counter):questions answered including: collecting or not collecting? who is leading who when? how do I keep my balance?etc
2 45-3 45 Integrating Giros and sacadas: essential techniques to improve your elegance and balance.
4-5pm Milonga! (yehhhh)

No need to book in couples but please book in advance by replying to claireloewe@hotmail.com or tel 07961128834
Price for the day=35 pounds per person
1 workshop= 15 pounds
2 workshop=25 pounds
3 workshos =35 pounds

venue: The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove , SE22 8PW

All scheduled Classes resume as normal this week, and will be taught by special guest teacher Gabrie
June, 2010

All scheduled Classes resume as normal this week, and will be taught by Claire Loewe and Gabriel Marino.

Tuesday 22nd&29th june

7 30-8 30pm Technique (general level)

8 30-9 30pm Intermediate

9 30-10 30pm Free practica

Wednesday 23rd&30th June

7 30-8 30 Beginners

8 30-9 30 Improvers

9 30-10 30 Free Practica

Prices= £10 per class
2 classes on same day = £15
Practica session FREE

No need to book, just turn up! Singles adn couples welcome!

To see Claire and Gabriel dancing together check out video on tangosouthlondon home page!

PLACES STILL AVAILABLE-Beginners Taster day with Gabriel Marino Saturday 26th June 1.30 til 5pm
June, 2010

I am delighted to announce that our next taster day will be Saturday June 26th, 1 30-5pm, still has places & is a special one! We will have our guest teacher Gabriel Marino, a wonderful Argentine dancer who runs his own Tango school in Athens, teaching with me. (to see Gabriel in action watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYTlbt8zPaI).

This is a perfect opportunity to start tango afresh, with a clear and inspiring introduction to the fundamentals of Tango. If you have never danced before, or have learnt some tango but feel you have lost touch with the basic sense of elegance, fluidity, connection and style, this is perfect fo you.

You are welcome independently or with a partner. We always attempt to get even numbers, hence the need to book.

Venue; The Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, Lots of free parking
A 5min walk from East Dulwich Train Station, 10 mins by train from London Bridge, 20mins from Victoria.
http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=533677&y=175091&z=0&sv=533677,175091&st=4&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp 3=newsearch.srf Busses=37,40,176,185,484.P13

Price :30 pounds, retake: 15 pounds

Do let me know if you would be interested in booking by replying to claireloewe@hotmail.com

Private lessons available with Gabriel Marino
June, 2010

Tangosouthlondon is delighted to host the wonderful dancer, teacher and performer Gabriel Marino for two weeks only. From 22nd June-5th July Gabriel will be teaching the regular classes at our school. He is also available for private lessons at my home studio (SE 15- look up www.peckhamhouse.com to check out the space) most daytimes, weekend and monday, thursday &friday evenings. Cost= 50 pounds per hour (SINGLE OR COUPLE). Address= 15 and a half Consort RD, SE15 2PH. To book please ring Claire on 07961128834 or write to claireloewe@hotmail.com.

Private lessons available with Jorge and Maria Dispari
June, 2010

Jorge & Maria Dispari @ Tangosouthlondon, 8th- 16th June
This is a chance to learn from THE MASTERS of many of our great, younger masters. Jorge and Maria will be teaching exclusively with Tangosouthlondon in the UK for this week only, so I hope you can find any way possible to profit from this wonderful opportunity.

Group classes for this week are now full.

However, there is stil an opportunity to take private lessons with Jorge and Maria.These take place at my home studio, (made famous by Grand Designs! Look up http://www.peckhamhouse.com/tango.php )

Price for 1 hour= 130 pounds

Address :15 and a half Consort Rd, Se15 2PH

If you would like to book please contact claire on 07961128835

Availability= weekday day times, Thursday 10th June evening (no other evening and not weekend)

Their group classes are

TSL class suspension 7th-18t June to allow for special pre -booked classes with Disapri
May, 2010

Tangosouthlondon classes will continue as usual for the first week of June.

However, the regular TSL classes will close from 7th-18th June to allow for the Tango special pre- bookedworkshops with Los Dispari who are coming from Argentina to teach a two weeks.

Tangosouthlondon will then resume all its normal class schedule from Tuesday 22nd of June, and throughout the Summer!

Next beginners taster Day, Sat 26th June with special guest Gabriel Marino
May, 2010

June 12th Gran Milonga with Dispari
May, 2010

June 12th Gran Milonga
We will be dressing up our lovely venue (The Constitutional hall), opening up the lounge, providing savoury snacks and delightful complimentary cakes (providided by www.youdontbringmeflowers.co.uk )continuing with our very reasonably priced bar and to top it all, Jorge and Maria will be performing for us at @ 10 30pm! Start time is 7 30pm, finshing at midnight.
You will need to book & pay for the ball in advance
Price
Ball =£15
£10 if you have done any classes with J&M during the week
£ free if you do 5 classes or more!
If you would like to book write to tangosouthlondon@yahoo.co.uk
YOU CAN BUY/PICK UP YOUR TICKETS THIS SUNDAY AT TSL BALL, OR IN OUR CLASSES.

Venue;
The Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, Lots of free parking
A 5min walk from East Dulwich Train Station, 10 mins by train from London Bridge, 20mins from Victoria.

Tangosouthlondon Ball Sunday 30th May
May, 2010

Tangosouthlondon Ball Sunday 30th May $\'\"\"\'$ $\"\"$

7 15pm-8 15pm Chacarera Class with guest teachers Monica & Omar Ocampo (open to all levels)
8 15- 11pm dancing, with resident DJ Marek Szotkowski
10 30 Monica& Omar Ocampo show

Special Guest: Monica & Omar Ocampo
The Chacarera is a dance of Argentinean origin. It is a genre of folk music that, for many Argentines, serves as a rural counterpart to the cosmopolitan imagery of the Tango. In Buenos Aires, many milongas will include a few dances in this style. Street Example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUaKrK4BKsY&feature=related
Omar and Monica are international Tango stars with extensive and illustrious performing and teaching experience. We are very fortunate to be taught this dance by them, as they are delightful people and they make the chacarera look & feel delightful.

10 pounds with the class, 7 pounds just dancing

ps ...TICKETS FOR THE GRAN MILONGA JUNE 12TH (with JORGE& MARIA DISPARI) WILL BE ON SALE TONIGHT OR READY TO BE PICKED UP! PLEASE NOTE- PRE BOOKING FOR 12th june BALL ESSENTIAL!

Venue;
The Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, Lots of free parking
A 5min walk from East Dulwich Train Station, 10 mins by train from London Bridge, 20mins from Victoria.

Booking for Dispari's now open!
May, 2010

Jorge & Maria

We are very fortunate to have Jorge and Maria as our guests this June. They are THE MASTERS of many of our younger generation of masters, and they bring with them an intimate knowledge and heritage of Tango de Salon that is priceless. They are also lovely people who are passionate about passing on that knowledge from their masters- so this is a great opportunity to ask them many questions,as well as watch their elegant and musical dancing in a social context.

Class timetable is as follows:

Time	Tues 8^th June	Weds 9^th	Thurs 10th	Fri 11th	Sat 12th	Sun 13th	Mon 14th	Tues 15th	Weds 16th
am	*	*	*	*			*	*	*
pm	*	*	*	*	(4)12pm- 1 30	(7) 1230- 2pm	*	*	*
	*	*	*	*	(5)2pm-3 30	(8) 2 30- 4pm	*	*	*
	*	*	*	*	(6)4pm-5 30	(9) 4 30 -6pm	*	*	*
eve	(1)7.30pm -9 30pm	(2) 7 30 -9 30	*	(3) 7 30 -9 30	*Ball* *(7 30-12pm)*		*	(10) 7 30pm 9 30	(11) 7 30pm 9 30
	9 30 -10 30 Free practica	9 30 -10 30 Free practica	*	9 30 -10 30 Free practica	Performance @10 30pm		*	9 30 -10 30 Free practica	9 30 -10 30 Free practica
venue	a	a	a	a	a	b		a	a
Total Group hrs	1 .45hrs	1.45hrs		1.45hrs	4 ½ hrs	4 ½ hrs		1.45hrs	1 .45 hrs

* =available for private classes: 1 hour, at 15 and a half Consort Rd, SE15 2PH

Venues: a= The Constitutional hall, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8PW

b= St Thomas More hall, 116a Lordship lane, SE22 8RS

Themes of Classes If you think you know enough about the essentials of Tango de Salon; posture, embrace, walking & musicality –think again! Jorge and Maria have an utterly rooted and uncompromising sense of detail, essence and subtlety that could more profoundly improve your tango than any amount of steps and twirls!

Within the progression of each class, there will also be opportunities to explore the aspects that make Villa Urquiza so expressive for both leaders followers, including what happens between a step and the following: for instance playing with your feet while dancing socially, and & how dancing with different Orchestras can change your style, dynamic, your steps and your embellishments.

(1) Technique for the Tango Walk: details, tips and suggestions for the perfect Tango de Salon Walk & interpretation of the music.

(2) Essential Elements of the Tango Villa Urquiza style: posture, embrace and elegance. Finding the comfort within yourself and the intimacy with your partner.

(3) Double Time: the essence of keeping your changes of dynamic elegant and integral with the music. Mastering stylish walking patterns in double time.

(4) Countertime: playing with and understanding this rhythm. How to change dynamic, and steps in order to fully express this rhythm with different orchestras.

(5) Gathering all the different dynamics (time, double time, pausing, countertime) together!

(6) Turns: unveiling the secrets for the execution of smooth, elegant giros. Balance, hold, the lead and the woman\'s role.

(7) Developing the Villa Urquiza Walk; more essential tips and techniques to make your walk the most delicious part of your dance!

(8) Tango. Turns part II; Giro’s in Villa Urquiza style, with different combinations.

(9) Milonga: the essence of Milonga: its musicality, technique & opportunities to play.

(10) Turns with Pauses: Giros and how liberate your turns in order to uniquely express the music and the moment.

(11) Steps and adornments: after a week of finding the ease and flow of in your Tango, more complex Villa Urquiza steps to take you to the further…….

Levels: No complete beginners. Previous experience of the close embrace, musicality, and Tango de Salon essential. If you have any queries about your level please contact me. As I hope many of the students will be from Tangosouthlondon, there will be a good standard/awareness in all the above. I believe this will facilitate the classes to progress well, and in depth. Obviously, the more classes you can do, the better it is for the whole group to evolve at the optimum level. Priority booking will be given to those who can do the most classes in order to help create such a group.

CLASS SIZES WILL BE LIMITED TO 30 COUPLES TO ENSURE QUALITY

Prices:

Please note: Weekdays 1 class = 1 45hrs (+ a 15 minute break)

Weekend 1 class = 1 ½ hrs

Therefore you get 15 mins extra for the price in the weekday! This applies to when adding classes together to get discounts stated below:

1 class = £25

2 classes = £45 (£5 discount)

3 “ = £65 (£10 “ )

4 “ = £ 80 (£20 “ )

5 “ = £ 100 (£25 discount)

6 “ = £ 120 (£30 discount)

7 “ =£140 (£35 “)

8 “ =£160 (£40 “)

9 “ =£180 (£45 “)

10 “ =£200 (£50 “)

11 “ =£220 (£55 “) (+an awesomely comprehensive & inspiring week of tango!)

Private classes: £130 per hour. These take place in my home studio - made famous by Grand designs! To check venue look up http://www.peckhamhouse.com/tango.php

Address :15 and a half Consort Rd, Se15 2PH

Celebratory Ball, Sat June 12^th, 7 30-12pm We will be dressing up our lovely venue (The Constitutional hall), opening up the lounge, providing snacks and delightful complimentary cakes, continuing with our very reasonably priced bar and to top it all, Jorge and Maria will be performing for us at @ 10 30pm!

You will need to book & pay for the ball in advance (I may need to limit numbers!)

Price

Ball =£15

£10 if you have done any classes with J&M during the week

£ free if you do 5 classes or more!

Booking now open! Please return the above timetable, but with the classes you would like to attend highlighted in a colour on the timetable. You can copy and paste and send as an email or attachment to tangosouthlondon@yahoo.co.uk.

Please be aware that some of the administration at this address is being done by Judith Duncan.

I will need to receive a cheque within 3 days of your booking with the full amount in order to secure your place. You will need to book in couples, but please let me know if you are unable to do so, and I will attempt to get people together (please do not send me your cheques unless I have been able to confirm a partner for you). There will still be many opportunities to change partners during the class if you wish.

Please send cheques to Claire Loewe, 15 and a half Consort Rd, SE15 2PH

Booking for private lessons: Please write to me to let me know when is convenient for you. I will update my website as the time slots fill.

Local Places to eat/shop/Stay

The hall is next to Lordship lane, which is a lovely street with many café, restaurant, boutiques, and all amenities. I have found two local B&B’s that look pleasant:

Uplands: http://barterinns.co.uk/uplandsbar/hotel.htm
Wishing Well Inn http://www.wishingwellinn.com/

For a very economic, but rather rudimentary accommodation that is also nearby, Peckham lodge might fit the bill! http://peckham-lodge-london.hotel-rez.com/

Publicity notice We would very much like to make the visit of J&M, and all the events during this week, reflect our love of Salon tango, community, respect for each other on the dance floor, and passion for tango- which I am sure it will! For various important reasons, Tangosouthlondon will not be publicizing this event except on our website& Leaflets. Please do not publicize this workshop online - but all publicity by word of mouth/emails/telephone/text/pigeon to the people you think would love to be there welcome… and just contact me if you have any other publicity ideas! Thank you!

Read here Miss Hedgehog's great review of our monthly milonga!
May, 2010

Tango South London

The Tango South London Ball is on every last Sunday of the month. It\'s at the Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove. It starts at 20:30 and ends at about 23:15.

The Class: I didn\'t plan to be there for the class but I arrived earlier than I meant to and monthand came in 10 minutes before it ended, so I sat down to watch. Claire Loewe and Luis Rodriguez were teaching a class on how to dance milonga socially in a civilised way. It included some simple elements, feasible musicality, and a lot of encouragement to respect one anothers\' space, refrain from rushing, and use the corners of the floor properly. A lot of the results looked pretty good. Both of them sometimes teach with other people too. You\'ll see them dancing socially with plenty of people at various places in London.

Layout and Atmosphere: It\'s a longish rectangular room like a large school hall or the kind of place the local drama society might put on plays. You come in at one end of one long side, and the stage is at the other end to your right. In the corner facing you is a booth for the DJ. Around three sides of the dance floor, facing it, are lots of tables with pretty gauzy tablecloths, and chairs behind. They form a nearly-solid barrier with spaces here and there. There are twinkly LEDs draped along the front of the stage on the fourth side, and tealights on the tables. The tables were far enough in to leave two or three feet between seated people and wall; I almost never had to step onto the dancefloor except to dance. This is a blessing and helps the flow a lot; the only problem is people leaving their stuff scattered all over the place. The floor was more than big enough. There were slightly too few chairs for everyone to sit down during the concert. Lighting is good - I could get the nod (albeit a very spelled-out one) from right across the room. The loos are through the door to the left of the stage.Through doors on the other side of the room is a large comfortable bar, very roomy and quiet, with muzak. There was also a bit of smooth floor in there which someone used to review with a friend what had been done in the class. Basically it\'s a community hall, the same sort of thing as the Welsh Centre, but nicer. The room was quite warm, but not excessively. It was a very warm evening.

The atmosphere all evening was calm, civilised and cheerful. From what I saw, I felt that had been consciously encouraged by the content and presentation of the class, and my impression from other people is that, if so, they\'ve been fairly consistent about this for long enough that it\'s positively affected who goes and how they behave. It had a nice family feeling which I felt welcomed into. It felt as though the general idea was to have fun and permit other people to do the same.

Hospitality: Good. My single G&T with an ice cube and slice of lemon was £2.40 from the members bar, served by venue staff. I was also served an orange juice and a large glass of tap water for £1.25. There is a coat rack in the bar, which I and some others made use of, but many people left their things on chairs. It\'s probably a good idea to bring a kitbag. There were two or three club members in the bar (ignore the \'members only\' signs - they don\'t count on tango night) and I felt that my stuff was perfectly safe. The Ladies\' sprang a leak during the class and was put out of action - this was dealt with by a series of emergency announcements which converted the Gents\' into the Ladies\' and opened a different Gents\' downstairs. So I can report, unusually, that the Gents is roomy and clean and dry with good light, but has a broken lock.

Anyone or anything interesting that turned up or happened: They had live music, a young bandoneonist, Carlos Becu. He played two sets, each consisting of a concert part and a dancing part. He was fine, he played what he played, you could dance to it, and people did, including me. He likes Pugliese. I wouldn\'t have minded dispensing with at least one of the non-danceable sets, but it\'s always exciting to dance to live music. You can form your own opinion from his MySpace page.

What I thought of the DJing: Marek Szotkowski DJ\'d. I\'ve seen him before, and again he did a professional job; tandas of four, cortinas, relaxed upbeat stuff to start with and keeping the more challenging pieces for later although in this case that it was mostly supplanted by the live music. 100% traditional, 0% alternative. Even the valses and milongas were tandas of four. I think there was the classic proportion of valses and milongas, which is significantly more than most people play. He doesn\'t seem to mind people dancing to the cortinas, which are rock and salsa, sometimes a full track so you can do it properly. The tandas made sense to me and didn\'t do any silly attention-seeking or make me go \"what??\".

Getting in: £10 including the class, £7 later according to the website (I was charged even less, by a person temporarily on the desk near the end of the class, so I think that must have been a mistake). Bargain either way.

Getting there and getting home: I got a train to Brixton and walked around the corner to take a bus at Lambeth Town Hall. If you take the 37 from there, get off at next stop after Dulwich Community Hospital; walk a few steps in the same direction the bus was going, cross at the zebra crossing, and you\'re there. The stop going the other way is directly outside the hall. You can stay to the end and just make it back onto the Tube network in time for the last train, but I cut it very very fine because my bus did not appear and I had to wait an extra fifteen minutes for the next one. I saw many other buses a short distance away on the main road, and East Dulwich station is within 10 minutes\' walk. The buses are given on the website. Check your route carefully - remember it\'s Sunday, and everything closes earlier.

The website: http://www.tangosouthlondon.co.uk/ - it tells you when, where, and how much it is to get in, but not all of the pages get updated. The News page, which does, is here.

How it went: Very well. I had a very nice evening. I knew quite a few of the women there, but hardly any of the men, so I just took the first dance that presented itself to start myself off; my dances ranged from the harmless to the excellent and included more than one new partner I would be delighted to dance with again. I got very few bumps, and they were very trivial, nothing more than gentle contact - everyone could, and did, pull out in time. I noticed that there was quite a lot of variation in style on the floor, in the sense of fairly recognisable and distinct flavours of embrace, technique, and content of dance, and I danced more than one of them myself, but there wasn\'t a lot of zigzagging wildly about at high speed, or grabbing huge amounts of space, so the variations didn\'t seem to be creating stress. At least, there was nothing serious and persistent enough to affect the atmosphere so that it became noticeable to me.

I had an evening that made me happier than I had been when I set out, at a very moderate price, with the music and dancing well above average. I might even make this journey in the winter. It\'s a pity that I have to leave before the end to get home in less than an hour and a half. If I was in South London there\'d be no question at all, every time.

Beginners Taster Day, Sunday 30th May
May, 2010

Complete Beginners Taster day,  Sunday(not saturday!) 30th May 1.30-5pm

There are still places !
This is a perfect opportunity to start tango afresh, with a clear and inspiring introduction to the fundamentals of Tango. If you have never danced before, or have learnt some tango but feel you have lost touch with the basic sense of elegance, fluidity, connection and style, this is perfect fo you.

You are welcome independently or with a partner. We always attempt to get even numbers, hence the need to book.

Venue; The Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove,   Lots of free parking
A 5min walk from East Dulwich Train Station, 10 mins by train from London Bridge, 20mins from Victoria.
http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=533677&y=175091&z=0&sv=533677,175091&st=4&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp 3=newsearch.srf                                                                       Busses=37,40,176,185,484.P13

Price :30 pounds, retake: 15 pounds

To book please reply to claireloewe@hotmail.com

Oliver Kloker and Silvina Valz teachin @Tangosuthlondon 12th&18th MAY!
May, 2010

Many apologies but I made a mistake in my last update re dates!
Oliver& Silvina will be teaching in May(very soon!) not June!

Here is the schedule:
Wednesday 12th May,
8 30- 9 30pm, Milonga(hooray!) (a general level class)
9 30-10 30 pm free practica

Tuesday 18th May
7 30-8 30 Technique for leaders & followers(general level)
8 30-9 30 Milonga!!(more yehh!) (intermediate)
9 30- 10 30 free practica

Prices:
1 class= 20 pounds
2 classes= 25 pounds
3 classes= 40 pounds

No need to book- just turn up! All welcome!
Venue: The Constitutional hall, 33 East Dulwich Grove SE22 8PW

Thanks,

Claire

3rd May, Luis & Claire guest teachers @ swanseatango
April, 2010

News 4 this Monday Bank Holiday:
Luis and I will be teaching workshops and a pre-milonga class in Swansea, Wales, on Monday 3rd May (not just me as it says in their publicity).We will be teaching Tango Salon (as always!). This is in a great venue called the Ice House! More info on http://www.swanseatango.org.uk/images/MilongaMay.pdf

Weekly classes now begin at 30 mins past the hour
April, 2010

Just to let you know, our regular classes on tuesdays and wednesdays have now changed time from 15 mins past the hour to 30 mins past the hour. This is by popular demand, but we will be there from 7 15 so you are welcome to warm up/dance then.

Places left for Complete Beginners Taster day SUNDAY 25th April
April, 2010

Complete Beginners Taster day,  Sunday(not saturday!) 25th April 1.30-5pm

There are still places !
This is a perfect opportunity to start tango afresh, with a clear and inspiring introduction to the fundamentals of Tango. If you have never danced before, or have learnt some tango but feel you have lost touch with the basic sense of elegance, fluidity, connection and style, this is perfect fo you.

You are welcome independently or with a partner. We always attempt to get even numbers, hence the need to book.

Venue; The Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove,   Lots of free parking
A 5min walk from East Dulwich Train Station, 10 mins by train from London Bridge, 20mins from Victoria.
http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=533677&y=175091&z=0&sv=533677,175091&st=4&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp 3=newsearch.srf                                                                       Busses=37,40,176,185,484.P13

Price :30 pounds, retake: 15 pounds

To book please reply to claireloewe@hotmail.com

Tangosouthlondon open all Easter!
April, 2010

Just to let you know Tangosouthlondon continues all its classes and events as usual thhroughout Easter time! And may the easter bunny bring you lots of chocolate too....

Next Tangosouthlondon Ball 25th April with LIVE bandoneon..
April, 2010

Next Tangosouthlondon Ball Sunday 25th April $\"\"$

7 15pm Milonga class with Claire & Luis
8 15- 11pm dancing, with guest DJ Marek Szotkowski

Special Guest: The superb bandoneon player, Carlos Becu returns from B.A to our milonga to play some wonderful, very danceable traditional tandas for us LIVE!

Tangosouthlondon is a Tango school specialising in Salon Tango. Our milongas reflect this focus; tandas, cortinas, choice of music etc. We hope those who join us will share our aim to dance with a respect for other peoples space, making sharing the dance floor an enjoyable social experience for everyone!

10 pounds with the class, 7 pounds just dancing

Venue;
The Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, Lots of free parking
A 5min walk from East Dulwich Train Station, 10 mins by train from London Bridge, 20mins from Victoria.
http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=533677&y=175091&z=0&sv=533677,175091&st=4&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp 3=newsearch.srf

Busses=37,40,176,185,484.P13

Alejandro Hermida & Nayla Vacca back as TSL guests wednesday 24th March
March, 2010

I have just been informed by Alejandro & Nayla that due to unexpected problems in the next leg of their tour, we will now be lucky enough to have this terrific couple teaching again at Tangosouthlondon tomorrow & in London til Saturday 27th march!

The classes will follow the same schedule as last week, but will, of course, cover different material!;
Venue: The Constitutional Club,33 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8PW
Schedule:
7 15-8 15pm Fundamentals of Villa Urquiza (all levels)(10 pounds)
8 15-9 45 Improver/Intermediate level Villa Urquiza (1 and a half hours, 15 pounds)
Taking both classes is 20 pounds
The classes will be progressive, so they recommend taking both. No need to book, just turn up.

There is a free practica til 10 30pm.

To look them up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDpjPH5cy9M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWMatXH-bIw&feature=related

Private lessons:
They are also available for private lessons on thursday 25th March, and friday 26th march, and possibly saturday morning. Classes will be in my private home studio, so reply to me if you are interested. Price is 60 pounds an hour (couple or single).

From those of you who came last week, I know you wanted more! And for those who missed them, you have another chance to benefit form their effortless, elegant and essentialy musical style.

Claire & Luis at The Stardust Milonga, this saturday 27th March
March, 2010

The next Stardust Milonga is this Saturday 27 March. The Milonga will feature a performance (8-9)and class by Claire Loewe and Luis Rodriguez of Tango South London. Music will be by the fabulous DJ Leroy Tango Cat. Book now at open in a new window\" href=\"http://www.stardustball.co.uk/\" target=_blank>www.stardustball.co.uk

Places still avaialble for 27th march Taster day!
March, 2010

Complete Beginners Taster day,

Saturday 27th March,2010 1.30-5pm

There are still places for the complete beginners Taster Day, from 1 30- 5pm. This is a perfect opportunity to start tango afresh, with a clear and inspiring introduction to the fundamentals of Tango. If you have never danced before, or have learnt some tango but feel you have lost touch with the basic sence of elegance, fluidity and style, this is perfect fo you.

Please contact Claire on 07961128834, or email claireloewe@hotmail.com to reserve your place. You will need to pay a deposit of 10 pounds, sent to Claire Loewe, 15 and a half Consort Rd, SE15 2PH to secure your place.

You are welcome independently or with a partner. We always attempt to get even numbers, hence the need to book.

Venue;

The Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, Lots of free parking
A 5min walk from East Dulwich Train Station, 10 mins by train from London Bridge, 20mins from Victoria.
http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=533677&y=175091&z=0&sv=533677,175091&st=4&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp 3=newsearch.srf

Busses=37,40,176,185,484.P13

Price :30 pounds

15 pounds retake

Next Tangosouthlondon Ball Sunday 28th March
March, 2010

Next Tangosouthlondon Ball Sunday 28th March $\'\\\"\\\"\'$

7 15pm Milonga class with Claire & Luis
8 15- 11pm dancing, with guest DJ Marek Swotkovski

At The Constitutitonal Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8PW

Venue
The Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove

Lots of free parking
A 5min walk from East Dulwich Train Station, 10 mins by train from London Bridge, 20mins from Victoria.
http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=533677&y=175091&z=0&sv=533677,175091&st=4&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp 3=newsearch.srf
Busses=37,40,176,185,484.P13

Technique class, Tues 2nd March
March, 2010

Technique class, Tues 2nd March

In class we will be playing \'Trasnochando\' (Angel D\'Agostino, sung by Vargas), and beginning the class identifying timings and syncopation (traspie).
The focus of the class will, however, be on Giro\'s with sacada\'s. But knowing the music will, as always, help you to know how to fit the giros to the music!
I hope you get a little chance to listen before the class,
If you want to get the music free off the net go to .http://www.last.fm/music/%C3%81ngel+Vargas/_/Trasnochando

Guest teachers Nayla Vacca & Alejandro Hermida at TSL, weds 17th March
March, 2010

Tangosouthlondon is delighted to host a very special couple who are touring Europe, and will be in London just for 3 days. Nalya Vacca & Alejandro Hermida are delightful exponents of the Tango Salon (in the style of Villa Urquiza), so they are a perfect compliment to the style Luis and I teach (and Adrian & Amanda Costa).

Nayla & Alejandro will be teaching at TSL on Wednesday 17th March.
7 15-8 15pm Fundamentals of Villa Urquiza (all levels)(10 pounds)
8 15-9 45 Improver/Intermediate level Villa Urquiza (1 and a half hours, 15 pounds)
Taking both classes is 20 pounds (5 pounds discount)
The classes will be progressive, so they recommend taking both. No need to book, just turn up.

There is a free practica til 10 30pm.

To look them up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDpjPH5cy9M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWMatXH-bIw&feature=related

Check out their divine musicality!!!!!

They are also available for private lessons on thursday 18th March day and eve, and possibly friday 19th march in the day. Classes will be in my private home studio, so reply to me if you are interested (claireloewe@hotmail.com) Price is 50 pounds an hour (couple or single).

Luis & Claire guest teachers atTangocats, Bedford, 13th March
March, 2010

If you happen to be near Bedford on Saturday 13th March, Luis and I will be teaching all day! More info on www.tangocats.co.uk

Schedule:

Different steps with rhythm	2.30 – 4.00	£12
Musicality class	4.15 – 5.15	£8
Milonga traspie	5.30 – 7.00	£12
Both workshops		£20
One workshop + Musicality		£18
Whole event		£28

Next Tango Ball, Sun 28th Feb
February, 2010

Next Tangosouthlondon Ball 28th Feb $\"\"$

7 15pm Milonga class with Claire & Luis
8 15- 11pm dancing
8-9 30pm Showing of Ella Sharp\'s latest Tango collection

Ella Sharp Tailored clothing

Fluid silks and classic wools give this new tango collection a trademark look of the 1930s and 40s.

Beautiful clothes for dancing - for performance, for the milonga, for fun!

Some of the clothes can be viewed at Facebook Group : todo trajeado

At The Constitutitonal Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8PW

Next Beginners Taster day 27th feb, 2010
February, 2010

Complete Beginners Taster day,

Saturday 27th Feb,2010 1.30-5pm

There are still places for the complete beginners Taster Day, from 1 30- 5pm. This is a perfect opportunity to start tango afresh, with a clear and inspiring introduction to the fundamentals of Tango. If you have never danced before, or have learnt some tango but feel you have lost touch with the basic sence of elegance, fluidity and style, this is perfect fo you.

You are welcome independently or with a partner. We always attempt to get even numbers, hence the need to book.

Venue;

Busses=37,40,176,185,484.P13

Price :30 pounds

15 pounds retake

Tonights classes and practica (weds 6th) is going ahead despite the weather! Hope to see you there i
January, 2010

No more classes this term- Next term begins Tues 5th Jan with guest teachers...
December, 2009

! Just to remind you, there are no more classes this year.

We begin term next year on Tuesday 5th January.
As Luis is heading home for a few weeks to B.A (to work on his tan and eat meat he says!), we will have 2 guest teachers:

Tuesday 5th& 12th Jan I will be teaching with Edward Tattersfield. Recently returned from B.A after living there for 2 years, Edward is a superb dancer and Tango teacher now based in Windsor. You can look him up on:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqQv9VVjNGo

Wednesday 6th &13th Jan, I will be teaching with Marek Szotkowski. Marek last came to London to teach and perform with Veronique Boucasse. If you want to look up an excellent review of his teaching by Tango blogger Miss hedgehog, look up: http://mshedgehog.blogspot.com/search?q=marek+and+veronique.
And to see Marek dancing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEIE41N_fhA

All classes will continue in our lovely venue, The Constitutional Hall, throughout next year.

Next tango Ball:17th January Birthday ball!
December, 2009

SUNDAY 17TH JANUARY; My Birthday Milonga! $\"\"$
You are all invited as my guests to the next Tangosouthlondon Ball!
Fully licensed bar, 2 dance floors; main hall is Tango, boogying floor in bar area.
There will be a beginners Milonga class at 7 15-8 15pm (5 pounds to cover costs).
8 15-11pm FREE dancing for all & performance by Claire & Marek
I hope you can join us to celebrate.
Venue is our Club: The Constitutional Hall, 33 east Dulwich Grove, SE22 8PW

Tangosouthlondon Summer holiday with Adrian and Amanda Costa, 17th- 31st July
December, 2009

In order to start clearing your diaries and sorting out the coffers, our Summer Tangosouthlondon holiday dates in the South of France have now been confirmed. We are delighted to have Adrian & Amanda Costa as our guest teachers once again, and this time for two weeks! First week will be fundamentals, second more advanced. From 17th- 31st July 2010. These weeks can be booked seperately or combined. More info in New year...

Next taster day sat 16th January, 2010. Sun 13th Dec Taster day cancelled
December, 2009

Due to refurbishment work commencing in the hall, the taster Day this sunday 13th Dec will be cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. The next taster day will be on Saturday 16th January, from 1 30 -5pm.

Our Xmas Ball will go ahead as planned in the evening of 13th Dec, from 7 15-11pm.

Please contact Claire on www.claireloewe@hotmail.com, or by phone on 07961128834 to reserve your palce.

Merry Christmas!

Last day of term is 13th Dec...
December, 2009

Our lovely venue, The Constitutional club, will be starting refurbishments on Monday 14th December. This means we will finish term with a bang at our 13th December Xmas ball.

Next term will begin on Tuesday 5th January. All class times& venue will be the same as this year.

Date for your diary: Our ball in January will be Sunday 17th (not the last sunday which is 31st). This is because we will be celebrating my Birthday which is on 17th! Expect surprises!

16th January will be our first taster day of 2010

XMAS BALL Sunday 13th DEC
November, 2009

Tango Ball / Milonga

Next Tangosouthlondon XMAS Ball, Sunday 13th Dec
With performances, good cheer and yes, some mince pies and crackers, we will be celebrating Xmas together in the way we know best; TANGO!

7 15 -8 15 Milonga Class, taught by Claire & Luis

8 15-11pm, Dancing for all Everyone welcome to our monthly milonga, with our huge, wooden sprung dance floor, friendly and welcoming crowd, traditional tanda\'s, licensed bar and a genuine passion for Argentine tango.

9 30 pm performance by Claire & Luis

Tango Shoes:
You can now order your new tangoshoes direct from Alicja.
Shoes will be available to try on & buy! If you do not have your catalogue yet please send alicja an e-mail or pick one up at tango class in Dulwich. (every Tuesday and Wednesday 7.15 - 22.30)
alicja@adoredancewear.com
Adore Dancewear 0207 148 7387
075 300 83 134

£10 = class& milonga, £7 just milonga, pay on the door

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Claire
www.tangosouthlondon.co.uk

n.b :We welcome all styles, and with a dance floor as large as ours we are happy this is possible. Our only request is that we respect each others space (no overtaking, stepping back into someone else\'s space, wild crossing into other peoples lanes etc!), making our milonga a happy social gathering, where everyone can safely and blissfully dance together!

Venue
The Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove

Lots of free parking
A 5min walk from East Dulwich Train Station, 10 mins by train from London Bridge, 20mins from Victoria.
http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=533677&y=175091&z=0&sv=533677,175091&st=4&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp 3=newsearch.srf
Busses=37,40,176,185,484.P13

Claire and luis teaching at 33 Portland Place, 6th Dec
November, 2009

Claire and Luis will be guest teaching the class at 33 Portland place, Sunday 6th Dec.

For more infor go to tangoat33.co.uk

Guest teachers Adrian & amanda Costa Interview
November, 2009

We were fortunate enough to have the visit of internationally acclaimed Tango teachers and performers Adrian and Amanda Costa to our tangosouthlondon last month. Throughout all the classes here and our fab weekend in hampshire, they enriched and deepened our tango experience in many ways.

We look forward to collaborating with more workshops next year with this wonderful couple (including a summer hol!).

To check out my short interview with them at tangosouthlondon last month, click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTo5oDw-l4A

Next Tangosouthlondon Ball, Sunday 29th November
November, 2009

Next Tangosouthlondon Ball, Sunday 29th November

7 15 -8 15 Milonga Class, taught by Claire & Luis

8 15-12pm, Dancing for all Everyone welcome to our monthly milonga, with our huge, wooden sprung dance floor, friendly and welcoming crowd, traditional tanda\\\\\\\'s, licensed bar and a genuine passion for Argentine tango.

£10 = class& milonga, £7 just milonga, pay on the door

Venue
The Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove
Lots of free parking
A 5min walk from East Dulwich Train Station, 10 mins by train from London Bridge, 20mins from Victoria.
http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=533677&y=175091&z=0&sv=533677,175091&st=4&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp 3=newsearch.srf <http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=533677&y=175091&z=0&sv=533677,175091&st=4&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp 3=newsearch.srf>
Busses=37,40,176,185,484.P13
n.b :We welcome all styles, and with a dance floor as large as ours we are happy this is possible. Our only request is that we respect each others space (no overtaking, stepping back into someone else\\\\\\\'s space, wild crossing into other peoples lanes etc!), making our milonga a happy social gathering, where everyone can safely and blissfully dance together!

Complete Beginners Taster day, 21st Nov
November, 2009

Complete Beginners Taster day,

Saturday 21st Nov, 1.30-5pm

There are still places for the complete beginners Taster Day, from 1 30- 5pm. This is a perfect opportunity to start tango afresh, with a clear and inspiring introduction to the fundamentals of Tango. If you have never danced before, or have learnt some tango but feel you have lost touch with the basic sence of elegance, fluidity and style, this is perfect fo you.

Please contact Claire on 07961128834, or email claireloewe@hotmail.com to reserve your place.

You are welcome independently or with a partner. We always attempt to get even numbers, hence the need to book.

Venue; 33 east Dulwich grove, Se22.

Busses=37,40,176,185,484.P13

Price :30 pounds

15 pounds retake

Tango shoes- order from Alicja from Tangosouthlondon
October, 2009

Tango Shoes:

You can now order your new tango shoes direct from tangosouthlondoner Alicja.

She has a new range of Nueva Epoca from Werner Kern available. All shoes men and ladies are now only £90 if you order by the end of October! Should you be interested in trying some of the shoes she is booking pre-orders now. Alicja needs a deposit of £10 to order shoes that youwant to try on. Please do not hesitate to contact her should you have any questions. Her catalogue will be available in Tangosouthlondon classes and Sunday 25th Ball. Website coming soon!

Adore Dancewear

0207 148 7387

075 300 83 134

Next Ball+special Guests, SUN 27th Sept
September, 2009

Next Ball, Sunday 27th September

We will be hosting a great night, with guest teachers Sandra and Loyd (www.tangoinbrum.co.uk <http://www.tangoinbrum.co.uk/> ) returning to teach the milonga class. They are a rising young couple mentored by the great dancers Javier Rodriguez and Andrea Misse (who will be their guest teachers from 2-4th Oct-v exciting!). Sandra and Loyd will also be giving a performance tonight.

PLUS guest bandoneon player from B.A, Carlos Becu willl be performing live!(more info on http://www.tangosouthlondon.co.uk/milonga.php )

Because we have two special guests, we have been allowed to stay until midnight instead of our usual 11pm. Woo hoo!

7 15 -8 15 Milonga Class, taught by Sandra &Loyd
8 15-12pm, Dancing for all Everyone welcome to our monthly milonga, with our huge, wooden sprung dance floor, friendly and welcoming crowd, traditional tanda\'s, licensed bar and a genuine passion for Argentine tango.

9pm Carlos Becu, live Bandoneon player: 1-2 solo pieces, then a few tandas of very danceable tango!

10 pm Sandra and Loyd performance

£10 = class& milonga, £7 just milonga, pay on the door

Venue
The Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove

Lots of free parking
A 5min walk from East Dulwich Train Station, 10 mins by train from London Bridge, 20mins from Victoria.
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Busses=37,40,176,185,484.P13
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Guest teachers Grant & Giraldo, 28th&29th SEpt
September, 2009

My dance partner, and resident Tangouthlondon teacher Luis Rodriguez, has been called to the sunny shores of Montenegro to teach tango for a long weekend. (http://tangoinlondon.net/blog2/2009/08/27/come-on-our-beautiful-tango-holiday/)

In the meantime, I will have the pleasure of teaching with two much loved London teachers;
Tuesday 29th Sept, 7 15-9 15pm; Grant Rogan (http://www.thetangoclub.com )
Wednesday 30th Sept 7 15-9 15pm: Giraldo Escobar (www.corrientessocialclub.co.uk

Drop-in classes- no need to book!
@ The Constitutional Club Hall
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Adrian & Amanda Costa workshops, Oct 09
September, 2009

Workshops with Adrian &Amanda Costa:

In just one week since bookings for the Hampshire Tango weekend opened, all places have now sold out! (Guest teachers Adrian and Amanda Costa, 10th &11th October) You can still ask if you want to be put on the waiting list for workshops in case there is a cancellation. More info on web; http://www.tangosouthlondon.co.uk/holiday.php

PLUS!

On Tuesday 6th and 13th October, Adrian and Amanda Costa will be teaching in our South London venue, the Constitutional Hall, from 7 15pm til 9 15pm.
These classes will cost £20 (for 2 hrs), (discounted to £17 if you are also booked in for the weekend in Hampshire.)
These classes do not need to be booked, and you are welcome independently or as a couple.
This is a wonderfuly big venue, with a wooden sprung floor, close to East Dulwich Train station (5 min walk)
Recommendation: the combination of all A&A classes with Tangosouthlondon will give a comprehensive course which will enable you to profoundly deepen your tango. (Students who returned from our french Tangoholiday with A&A have told me they have received many compliments from dance partners, so just ask them!)

Venue
The Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove

Lots of free parking
A 5min walk from East Dulwich Train Station, 10 mins by train from London Bridge, 20mins from Victoria.
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Busses=37,40,176,185,484.P13
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Claire &Luis guest teaching @ Stardust Ball, Sat 26th Sept
September, 2009

Plus Claire & Luis will be guest teaching and performing at the new Stardust milonga (near the Oval) on Saturday 26th September. More info on http://www.stardustball.co.uk/special_events.php

Complete Beginners Taster day, THIS Saturday 1.30-5pm
September, 2009

THIS SATURDAY 12th September there are still places for the complete beginners Taster Day, from 1 30- 5pm. This is a perfect opportunity to start tango afresh, with a clear and inspiring introduction to the fundamentals of Tango. If you have never danced before, or have learnt some tango but feel you have lost touch with the basic sence of elegance, fluidity and style, this is perfect fo you.

Venue; 33 east Dulwich grove, Se22.

Busses=37,40,176,185,484.P13

Price £30, or £15 retake discount.

You can book now by phoning Claire on 07961128834, or sending an email to claireloewe@hotmail.com.

Guest Maestros Adrian and Amanda Costa hampshire weekend, 10th,11th Oct
September, 2009

Places are going FAST for the Hampshire Tango weekend,10th &11th October, with guest teachers Adrian and Amanda Costa. We are already half full! So do ask for a booking form if you are interested, by emailing me. More info on web; http://www.tangosouthlondon.co.uk/holiday.php

Dont forget Adrian and Amanda will also be teaching an improvers/intermediate level class in our East Dulwich school on tuesday 6th&13th October. No need to book.

Teatro Vivo; Tango theatre in Sept
September, 2009

If you fancy some deliciously decadent, soulful and musical theatre with Tango (of course!) check out Teatro Vivo\'s \'Hothouse\' production. I have been happy to collaborate with them with some choreography, and although I have not yet seen the whole thing (I will be going to see them on 17th Sept), I liked their pluck and verve! The Horniman glass conservatory is a beautiful venue, and their reviews are excellent.

Dates;

The Bakehouse Theatre Blackheath:8, 9, 10th September

The Horniman Museum ,Forest Hill:15, 17th September
The Albany Deptford: 19th September

More info and booking on http://www.teatrovivo.co.uk/home.html

Hothouse

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Weekly classes as usual throughout Summer!Places still available for Taster day, 22nd August
August, 2009

Tangosouthlondon weekly classes will continue as usual throughout Summer.

To check timetable look up in classes section of our website.

Our next Beginners taster day is 22nd August, 1 30 til 5pm. There are still places so book now by contacting Claire at claireloewe@hotmail.com., or tel 07961128834. You will need to put down a deposit of £10 to secure your place. Simply send a cheque(or cash) to Claire Loewe, 15 and a Half Consort Rd, SE15 2PH.

This is an ideal way to start Tango, as it gives you a good grounding from which you can then progress quickly. This Taster is also excellent for those with some experience who want to focus on their style, posture and connection.

Full fee £30 per person, £15 retake fee

You are welcome to come independently or with a partner.

Venue= The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8PW

Please note: THERE WILL BE NO BALL IN DULWICH on SUNDAY 26th JULY.
July, 2009

Please note: THERE WILL BE NO TANGOSOUTHLONDON BALL IN DULWICH on SUNDAY 26th JULY.

OUR NEXT LONDON BALL WILL BE 30TH AUGUST!

we look forward to seeing you then,

Claire

Tangosouthlondon in South of France- No classes in Dulwich on 14th&15th July
July, 2009

Tangosouthlondon in South of France- No classes in Dulwich on 14th&15th July. Classes resume as normal on tuesday 21st July.
July, 2009

Yes, our tangoholiday is finally nearly here, so from 12th July-19th July, Tangosouthlondon will have relocated to the foothills of the Pyrenees.We will be enjoying daily classes with our visiting maestros Amanda and Adrian Costa, Practicas every night, and our final celebratory Ball on 18th July. All welcome! (for details look in Tango Ball section). If you in the neighbourhood, just drop by !

No classes in Dulwich on 14th&15th July. Classes resume as normal throughout summer from 21st July!

See you soon...

Tangosouthlondon ball 28th June+ special screening of tango film 'Into your Arms'
June, 2009

NEXT TANGO BALL SUNDAY 28th June $\"\"$

Special screenig of short film \'Into your Arms\'
Ruth Pethybridges\'s stunning short film (10 mins) about tango and palliative care in Buenos Aires.
All profits from this evening\'s milonga will go to the hospice featured in the film- which is currently the only hospice for palliative care in the whole of Buenos Aires, with something like only six beds available. Ruth has personal contacts at this hospice, which means we know the money raised will go directly into funding the hospice and more tango sessions there.

Ruths\'s film is about the effect of the tango lessons on staff and patients at the hospice, and it is also a beautiful film about various peoples ideas of Tango. It is funny, articulate and moving, and by the end of it you feel inspired to dance!

More info about film : http://www.communitydance.org.uk/metadot/index.pl?id=30343&isa=DBRow&op=show&dbview_id=17864

7.15-8 15pm General Level Milonga class: With Claire & Luis

Milonga Lisa y Traspié- dancing to the rhythm

9pm \'Into your Arms\' 10 minute screening of Tango film by Ruth Pethybridge

8 15-11pm Tangosouthlondon Ball,

Venue
At our lovely venue, The Constitutional Club,
Come and share the unique blend of great music, licensed bar, lovely large wooden floor, good dancers and a truly delightful bunch of people.
Pay on the door.: £10 class and ball, £7 just ball

@The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE 22 8PW.
Lots of free parking
A 5min walk from East Dulwich Train Station, 10 mins by train from London Bridge, 20mins from Victoria.
http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=533677&y=175091&z=0&sv=533677,175091&st=4&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp

Places available for Taster day, Sat 27th June
June, 2009

Next beginners taster day is Saturday 27th June, 1 30 til 5pm. There are still places so book now by contacting Claire at claireloewe@hotmail.com., or tel 07961128834. You will need to put down a deposit of £10 to secure your place. Simply send a cheque(or cash) to Claire Loewe, 15 and a Half Consort Rd, SE15 2PH.

Full fee £30 per person, £15 retake fee

You are welcome to come independently or with a partner.

Venue= The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8PW

Lots of free parking
A 5min walk from East Dulwich Train Station, 10 mins by train from London Bridge, 20mins from Victoria.
http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=533677&y=175091&z=0&sv=533677,175091&st=4&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf

Claire & Luis perform at El Giro, Oxford, Sat 6th June
June, 2009

El Giro ( a bi-quarterly milonga that takes place in the beautiful venue Grove House) will be hosting a charity milonga this saturday, June 6th, 7-12pm, Oxford. This venue is on two floors, and is in the round with a glorious dome ceilling!
8 pm screening of 10 min tango film \'Into your Arms\' about tango and palliative care in Buenos Aires . By Ruth Pethybridge. Ruth\'s film is about the effect of the tango lessons on staff and patients at the hospice...and it is a beautiful film about tango in general. Very uplifting.More details here:http://www.communitydance.org.uk/metadot/index.pl?id=30343&isa=DBRow&op=show&dbview_id=17864

10 pm Claire & Luis have been invited to perform.
Proceeds go to Argentine charity PH15, teaching phototgraphy to kids in Argentine shanty towns.

7-12 Grove house, 44 Iffley Turn, Oxford OX4 4DU

7 pounds entry that goes to above charity

If you need any more info email ruthpethy@gmail.com

Classes tonight- tues 26th May
May, 2009

Both of tonights classes (tuesday 26th May) will be cancelled due to Luis & Claire\'s performance schedule, but the good news is Tangosouthlondon student Jack will instead be hosting a FREE practica from 7 15 til he decides to pack up! All welcome, and do bring some cd\'s to play if you would like to influence the music.

Classes resume as normal tomorrow 27th May

At The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, Se22.

Places available for next beginners Taster Dat, 30th May 1 30 -5pm
May, 2009

Next beginners taster day is Saturday 30th May, 1 30 til 5pm. There are still places so book now by contacting Claire at claireloewe@hotmail.com., or tel 07961128834. You will need to put down a deposit of £10 to secure your place. Simply send a cheque(or cash) to Claire Loewe, 15 and a Half Consort Rd, SE15 2PH.

Full fee £30 per person, £15 retake fee

You are welcome to come independently or with a partner.

Venue= The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8PW

Tangosouthlondon hosts Pablo Nievas and Valeria Zunino- their first performance and workshops in U.K
May, 2009

dPablo Nievas and Valeria Zunino

Tangosouthlondon is delighted to announce we will be hosting a series of workshops and a performance by the internationally renowed dancers and teachers, Pablo Nievas and Valeria Zunino.

They have been described as one of the most solid and attractive couples among the new generation of tango dancers, with a sweeping energy, imposing stage presence, and true charisma and sensuality that stands out in all their shows. They have been invited to perform throughout Europe, Canada and Australia, as well as in the most famous milongas of Buenos Aires, and with some of the most famous orchestras (Color tango, Los Reyes del Tango). Pablo and Valeria have also developed wonderful teaching skills with an emphasis placed on communicating ideas and concepts with clarity and depth.

Workshop and Performance schedule

Sunday 31^st May

1. 30-3.00pm,Intermediate Level, Improvisational skills on the social dance floor, and the importance of the womans role.(£20)

3.00-4.30pm,Intermediate Level Tango Nuevo: Introduction to Tango Nuevo, techniques and leading skills for colgadas and Volgadas(£20)

7.15-8 15pm General Level Milonga: Milonga Lisa y Traspié- dancing to the rhythm (£10 just class, £15 including evening dance and performance)

8 15-11pm Tangosouthlondon Ball, @ 10pm Pablo and Valeria Performance

Tuesday 9^th June

7 15-8 15pm,(all levels) Decorations and technique for men and women (£10)

8 15-9 15pm (Intermediate level)Vals (Walz): Combining Giro’s with walking steps(£10)

Wednesday 10^th June

8 15- 9 15pm(Improvers) Walking, changes of side and essential giros (£10)

Sunday afternoon classes must be booked! Contact Claire at claireloewe@hotmail.com, or phone 07961128834

Weekeday and milonga class on sunday can be paid on the door.

We hope you can join us!

a video with me as the follower for Bridge to Tango.

ways to do things...try the other side...at what points can we do this...we are curious all the time. Then we think how to transmit this to the students. We try to be very clear and try to answer all the questions.

17th May, Dulwich Festival- open air milonga and performance
April, 2009

Tangosouthlondon have been invited to perform at the Dulwich festival, Sunday 17th May 2009, 2 15 til 2 45pm. Come and watch Claire and Luis give a short performance, and then you are all invited to join us for an al Fresco milonga! Everyone welcome. It takes place infront of tthe cafe in Dulwich park.

The festival is a great community event, with lots of stalls, hog roasts,booze and general happy milling around. If the weather is good, it is even better! If you want more info about the festival go to dulwichfestival.co.uk.

n.b the goose green fair is the sunday before, which we are not performing in!

PLACES STILL AVAILABLE-Beginners Taster day this Saturday 25th April,1.30 til 5pm
April, 2009

Next beginners taster day is Saturday 25th April, 1 30 til 5pm. There are still places so book now by contacting Claire at claireloewe@hotmail.com., or tel 07961128834. You will need to put down a deposit of £10 to secure your place. Simply send a cheque(or cash) to Claire Loewe, 15 and a Half Consort Rd, SE15 2PH.

Full fee £30 per person, £15 retake fee

You are welcome to come independently or with a partner.

Venue= The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8PW

Extra class next Sunday 26thth April with guest teachers-BOOK NOW!
April, 2009

Special tango class next Sunday 26th April, 2-4pm. Improver/intermediate. (No beginners this time, sorry!)

I wanted to take full advantage of Sandra and Loyd\'s teaching, who as you might know already, will be teaching the milonga class at 7 15pm, and performing later in our ball . I have therefore set up an extra class with them, focusing on Tango rytmico, and especially looking at decorations, and how men and women can allow for them!

Sandra and Loyd have set up a successful tango school in Birmingham, (www.tangoinbrum.co.uk) and have been teaching and performing their truely authentic salon tango with an emphasis on style and detail. Most recent performances include at Corrientes, and they have been invited to perform in the opening Milonga of an International Tango Festival in Italy (Tango d\'Abrazo - Summer 2009), were the invitees names include the worldwide famous Javier Rodriguez & Andrea Misse, Sergio Natario & ALejandra Arrue.
Examples of their performances which are always improvised!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-txnigAXTs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWfr50wCRqg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzaUhwwFeOY

Sandra and Loyd have studied intensively with my great teacher, Andrea Misse, and the amazing Javier Rodriguez. I think we will get a good insight as to how these great teachers are currently developing their style through S&l, as well as their synthesis of the other great teachers they often work with in Buenos Aires.

The price will be £15 for 2 hours.
The venue is our usual Constitiutional Hall, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8PW.

Please let me know asap if you want to register - you will need to reserve a place, as I am endeavouring to have even number of men and women.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

More info about the ball under heading Tango Ball/Milonga

Sandra and Loyd performance at tangosouthlondon ball, Sunday 26th April
April, 2009

Tangosuthlondon is delighted to host Sandra and Loyd, taechers and performers based in Birmingham. (Tangoinbrum.co.uk) at our next Ball, 26th April.

Sandra and Loyd have set up a successful tango school in Birmingham, and have been teaching and performing their truely authentic salon tango with an emphasis on style and detail. Most recent performances include at Corrientes, and they have been invited to perform in the opening Milonga of an International Tango Festival in Italy (Tango d\'Abrazo - Summer 2009), were the invitees names include the worldwide famous Javier Rodriguez & Andrea Misse, Sergio Natario & ALejandra Arrue.
Examples of their performances which are always improvised!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-txnigAXTs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWfr50wCRqg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzaUhwwFeOY

Sandra and Loyd have studied intensively with my great teacher, Andrea Misse, and the amazing Javier Rodriguez. They will be teaching the Milonga Class (general level) at 7 15pm. I think we will get a good insight as to how these great teachers are currently developing their style through S&l, as well as their synthesis of the other great teachers they often work with in Buenos Aires.

The price will be £10 for class and ball, or £7 for either.
The venue is our usual Constitiutional Hall, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8PW.

more info under Tango Ball/Milonga

Claire and Luis in Sahara quartet video
March, 2009

Check out (you will need to copy and paste) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oRqouzXCFs if you want to see Claire and Luis in a short performance on this music video for the Sahara Quartet!

Book your place NOW for next Taster day, sat 28th , 1 30 til 5pm
March, 2009

Next beginners taster day is Saturday 28th March, 1 30 til 5pm. There are still places so book now by contacting Claire at claireloewe@hotmail.com., or tel 07961128834. You will need to put down a deposit of £10 to secure your place. Simply send a cheque(or cash) to Claire Loewe, 15 and a Half Consort Rd, SE15 2PH.

Full fee £30 per person, £15 retake fee

You are welcome to come independently or with a partner.

Venue= The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8PW

Claire and Luis guest teachers at Carablanca this Friday 6th March
March, 2009

Claire and Luis will be teaching the intermediate level class at Carablanca (formerly the Welsh Centre) on Friday 6th March

All details http://www.carablanca.co.uk

Carablanca, 25 Red Lion Square, WC1R 4RL

Intermadiate class from 7 30 til 8 30

Milonga 8 30 til 12pm

Prices
Class	£8
Dancing	£8
Class and dancing	£10
(Prices increase by £2 when there is a performance)

Times
Beginners class	8:30-9:30pm
Recent Beginners class	7:30-8:30pm
Intermediate class	7:30-8:30pm
Dancing	8:30-12:00am

Tangosouthlondon Holiday in South of France, 12th- 19th July
March, 2009

please note:

Dates of the holiday are

Sunday 12th- 17th July (Tango course) + Sat 14th (Final Ball)&Sun 15th (free accomodation, unscheduled Tangoevents and village fete!) .

For all info, including availability and prices click on \'Tango Holiday\' on my web menu.

Tango ball, this sunday 22nd Feb- witth complimentary cakes!
February, 2009

Tango Ball / Milonga

NEXT TANGO BALL $\"\"$

At our lovely venue, The Constitutional Club,
Come and share the unique blend of great music, licensed bar, lovely large wooden floor, good dancers and a truely delightful bunch of people. Tangosouthlondon is delighted to welcome Grant Rogan who will be teaching with Claire whilst Luis is away teaching in Montenegro.
Grant regularly teaches and dances in London, including at The Tango Club.

SPECIALLY for this evening, Ania is providing us with her delicious home-made cakes (last time she did this there were some marriage proposals - thats how good they are!).

Milonga Lesson (general level) 7 15-8 15pm (7 pounds)
Dancing 8 15 til 11pm (7 pounds, 10 pounds including lesson )
Pay on the door.

Venue @The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE 22 8PW.
Lots of free parking
A 5min walk from East Dulwich Train Station, 10 mins by train from London Bridge, 20mins from Victoria.
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Places available for Taster day, Sat 28th Feb!
February, 2009

Next beginners taster day is Saturday 28th feb, 1 30 til 5pm. There are still places so book now by contacting Claire at claireloewe@hotmail.com., or tel 07961128834. You will need to put down a deposit of £10 to secure your place. Simply send a cheque(or cash) to Claire Loewe, 15 and a Half Consort Rd, SE15 2PH.

Full fee £30 per person, £15 retake fee

You are welcome to come independently or with a partner.

Venue= The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8PW

Our Ball this Sunday 22nd Feb, with guest teacher Grant Rogan
February, 2009

Tango Ball / Milonga

NEXT TANGO BALL Sunday 22nd Feb $\"\"$

At our lovely venue, The Constitutional Club,
Come and share the unique blend of great music (DJ Luis Rodriguez), licensed bar, lovely large wooden floor, good dancers and a truely delightful bunch of people. Tangosouthlondon is delighted to welcome Grant Rogan who will be teaching with Claire whilst Luis is away teaching in Montenegro.

Grant regularly teaches and dances inLondon, including at The Tango Club.

Milonga Lesson (general level) 7 15-8 15pm (7 pounds)
Dancing 8 15 til 11pm (7 pounds, 10 pounds including lesson ), Pay on the door.

Venue @The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE 22 8PW.
Lots of free parking
A 5min walk from East Dulwich Train Station, 10 mins by train from London Bridge, 20mins from Victoria.
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Guest teacher Grant Rogan with tangosouthlondon all this week!
February, 2009

Tangosouthlondon is delighted to welcome Grant Rogan as our guest teacher for all our classes this week, 17th,18th & 22nd Feb.

Grant is well known around London, and regularly teaches at The Tango Club.

Grant will be teaching with Claire Loewe

TSL Tango Holiday 10-15th July
February, 2009

Tango Holiday $\"\"$

Tangosouthlondon is going to sunny South of France for a luxurious, tango filled, scenic, friendly, all inclusive and fantastic fun holiday to a historic little village in the foothils of the Pyrenees!
The dates at the moment are 10th- 15th July, with the option of staying free of accomodation charge until 17th to enjoy this delightful location, and possibly more unscheduled dancing etc.
Visiting maestros Adrian and Amanda Costa, as well Tangosouthlondons Luis Rodriguez and Claire Loewe, will be teaching. Lots of lessons, practicas, milongas and private lessons available too

This holiday is suitablle for Improver/Intermediate level. Sorry, no beginners this time.

All detaills to be confirmed

Prices as yet to be confirmed

Please can you let me know if you are intrerested asap, as this will give me and idea of pricing also.
Simply email me at claireloewe@hotmail.com or register your interest when attending our lessons.

If you want to check out the location, look up www.urobech.com

Pictures of Tangosouthlondon's last Xmas 08 Ball!
January, 2009

If you would like to check out a few of our photos from our prevoius ball, Xmas 08, then copy and paste this link! You will see Luis and I performing, some sparkling dresses, lovely tangosouthlondoners dancing, and get an idea of our wonderful regular venue- the Constitutional hall.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tangosouthlondon/

Extra Complete beginners class- Sun 25th jan
January, 2009

Due to popular demand, Tangosouthlondon will be adding a Complete beginners class before the regular class at our Sunday 25th January Milonga.

The timetable will be as follows;

6 15-7 15pm Complete Beginners Tango Argentino class

7 15-8 15pm Tango Milonga class

8 15-11pm Milonga. (Dancing for all)

Prices

The price for all = 12 pounds

One class+ Milonga (dancing for all)= 10 pounds

Milonga (dancing for all)= 7 pounds

Please book in advance if you would like to do the Complete Beginners class by sending a 5 pound deposit, to Claire Loewe, 15 and a half Consort e15 2Ph.

The rest of the evening is pay on the door.

Venue

As usual, our venue will be The Constitutional hall, 33 East Dulwich Grove, Se22 8PW

Tangosouthlondon classes-term begins Tuesday 6th Jan
January, 2009

Tangosouthlondon Classes
We resume all classes in the New Year on Tuesday 6th Jan.

We are now permanently based for all our events at The Constitutional hall, 33 East Dulwich grove, SE22 .

Just off Lordship Lane, East Dulwich. Closest train station is East Dulwich, which is a ten minutes train trip from London bridge, 20 minsfrom Victoria. !0 mins walk to venue from station.

Tuesday 6th Jan- Technique for all, 7.15pm, Intermediate 8 15pm, and Free Practica -till 10 30pm
Wednesday 7th Jan- Complete Beginners (first session of 5 week course) 7.15pm, Improvers 8 15pm, and Free Practica- till 10 30pm

Classes £10 each, or £45 for a course of 5. The above classes are drop-in.

Next beginners taster day 31st Jan, 1 30 til 5pm. There are still places so book now by contacting Claire at claireloewe@hotmail.com. £30 per person

You are welcome to come independently or with a partner.

New 5 week complete beginners course starts this wednesday 7th Jan at 7 15pm
January, 2009

New 5 week complete beginners course starts this wednesday 7th Jan at 7 15pm.

This is a great way to start the year! Tango is fun, sophisticated, fascinating and it keeps you fit. Join us in our spacious, perfect dance hall in the heart of East Dulwich for the first beginners class of the year on Wednesday 7th jan.

No need to book, just turn up. You are welcome independently or in partners.

At 8 15 there is an improvers class for those with some experience, and from 9 15 til 10 30 there is a free practce session for everyone.

Public bar open all night.

Venue

The Constitutional Hall, 33 East Dulwich Grove, Se22 8 pw

Spaces stil available for Taster Day, Sat 31st Jan, 1 30-5pm
January, 2009

Next beginners taster day 31st Jan, 1 30 til 5pm. There are still places so book now by contacting Claire at claireloewe@hotmail.com., or tel 07961128834. You will need to put down a deposit of £10 to secure your place. Simply send a cheque(or cash) to Claire Loewe, 15 and a Half Consort Rd, SE15 2PH.

Full fee £30 per person

You are welcome to come independently or with a partner.

Xmas Party Sun 21st Dec
December, 2008

NEXT TANGO XMAS BALL Sunday 21st December! $\"\"$

Our lovely venue, The Constitutional Club, will be transformed into a christmas wonderland! Dress theme of glitters and sparkles....

Come and share the christmas silliness with us, including a complimentary cracker, mince pies, and tasty nibbles. And of course more of our unique blend of great music (DJ Luis Rodriguez), licensed bar, lovely large wooden floor, good dancers and a truely delightful bunch of people. Luis and I will be giving a short performance too.

A part of the event is likely to be filmed by Ryszard (tangosouthlondon student), as an in-house momento for us all to enjoy.It will hopefully be viewable on my website from next year (do let us know on entrance if you do not want to be included, and we will make sure you will end up on the cutting room floor!).

Venue
The Constitutional hall, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8PW
Lesson 7 15-8 15pm (7 pounds)
Dancing 8 15 til 11pm (7 pounds, 10 pounds including lesson)
Performance 9 30pm
Pay on the door

Lots of free parking
5 min walk from East Dulwich train Station (10 mins from London Bridge by train)
Lots of buses

Latest videos of Claire and Luis
November, 2008

We have been very fortunate to have a very gifted and experienced film maker (and dancer!) as one of our students; Ryszard Musiel.

Ryszard has been working on a video of Luis and I, so if you want to take a look

www.rmwdance.co.uk/Tango/ClaireLuis.html

He has also done a taster of our last ball, so those who were there see if you can spot yourselves- if you think we look a bit peculiar thats because we were dressed fiendishly for halloween !
www.rmwdance.co.uk/Tango/Waltz.html

Ryszard has his own website with his other beautiful dance films (including Contemporary, Tango and Flamenco themes), so do have a look at www.rmwdance.co.uk

Classes, Ball and venues calendar for Nov and Dec 2008
November, 2008

Tangosouthlondon is delighted to announce that from december, we shall be moving to the constitutional hall, 33 east Dulwich Grove, se22. for all our classes.
Below is a table to help clarify changes in venue and day!

Mon 24^th Nov	Tues 25th	Weds 26	Thurs 27	28th	Sat 29th	Sun 30th
7 15pm Beginners 8 15 pm Improvers 9 15-10 30 Practica Constitutional club	7 15 pm Technique 8 15pm Intermediate 9 15-10 30 practica St. Thomas More hall				Beginners Intensive 1 30- 5pm St Thomas More Hall	Ball Class 7 15 Milonga 8 15-11pm Constitutional club
Mon 1^st Dec	Tues 2^nd dec	Weds 3rd	Thurs 4th	5th	Sat 6th	Sun 7th
7 15pm Beginners 8 15 pm Improvers 9 15-10 30 Practica Constitutional club	7 15 pm Technique 8 15pm Intermediate 9 15-10 30 practica Constitutional club
Mon 8^th Dec	Tues 9th	Weds 10th	Thurs 11th	12th	Sat 13th	Sun 14th
	7 15 pm Technique 8 15pm Intermediate 9 15-10 30 Practica Constitutional Club	7 15pm Beginners 8 15 pm Improvers 9 15-10 30 Practica Constitutional Club
Mon 15th	Tues 16th	Weds 17th	Thurs 18th	19th	Sat 20th	Sun 21st
	7 15 pm Technique 8 15pm Intermediate 9 15-10 30 Practica Constitutional Cub	7 15pm Beginners 8 15 pm Improvers 9 15-10 30 Practica Constitutional Club				XMAS BALL Class 7 15pm Milonga 8 15-11pm Constitutional Club

Hope this helps!

2009
We resume with technique and intermediate class on Tues 6th Jan, and Complete beginners and Improvers on weds 7th! Jan. at The Constitutional Club.

Xmas Tango Vouchers now available!
November, 2008

As the festive season is (can you believe it) now fast approaching, we have a pressie suggestion! $\"\"$

If you want to give something really special, why not give your beloved, friends or family a Tango lesson. Tangosouthlondon has rather smart Xmas gift vouchers for any of our events. So if you want to give a taster day, a one off class or a course, a private lesson or a ticket to the Xmas Ball, just contact me. You will need to send me a cheque, and then I can send you (or whoever) the gift voucher by return mail, or email it to you if you prefer.

Places still available for next COMPLETE BEGINNERS Taster day, Sat 29th Nov, 1 30-5pm
November, 2008

NEXT TASTER DAY 29th NOV!

So if you want to be dancing Tango thru the yule tide, at all the sumptious events in and around London (or any where else in the world for that matter!) get your leather soled shoes and your sexy heels on now and join us at the complete beginners taster day. No previous experience needed!

Price= £30 per person

Or for those who have done this workshop and want to review, this workshop is half price! (£15)

Venue is St Thomas More hall, 116a Lordship Lane. Places still available.

You will need to book for this so email me or text 07961128834.

The following taster day will be 20th Dec.

In the new year, all taster days are on the last saturday of the month.

Claire and Luis guest teachers at Carablanca on Friday 14th November
November, 2008

Claire and Luis will be teaching the intermediate level class at Carablanca (formerly the Welsh Centre) on Friday 14th Nov.

All details http://www.tangotheargentinoway.co.uk/

Carablanca, 25 Red Lion Square, WC1R 4RL

Intermadiate class from 7 30 til 8 30

Milonga 8 30 til 12pm

Prices
Class	£8
Dancing	£8
Class and dancing	£10
(Prices increase by £2 when there is a performance)

Times
Beginners class	8:30-9:30pm
Recent Beginners class	7:30-8:30pm
Intermediate class	7:30-8:30pm
Dancing	8:30-12:00am

Thursday technique and intermediate classes now on TUESDAYS st St Thomas more Hall
October, 2008

Dear Tangoists,

Here is the very latest update in venues for our classes and milonga\'s. We apologise if there has been some confusion, as the Union tavern only recently announced it is closing for refurbishment in November!

The thursday technique and intermediate class will now not be taking place in the Union tavern in November. Instead, we are back at St Thomas More hall, 116a lordship lane, SE22, for technique, Intermediate and free practica but on a TUESDAY. So next technique and intermediate class is next tuesday 4th November! Do ring me or email if you have any further questions.

I do hope to see you soon, and apologies again for any disruption in your schedules,

Tangosouthlondon Halloween Ball, 26th October!
October, 2008

Halloween Ball Sunday 26th October !

Hopefully we have given you just enough time to assemble your devilish, ghoulish or coffin-chasing outfits because this is going to be Tangosouthlondons first Halloween Ball! Our last Indian Summer ball turned out to be exotic and hilarious, so please feel free to dress as up or down as you like!

Our usual Ball venue, The Constitutional Club, will look appropriately spooky! (nb the ball has not moved to The Union tavern)

General level Milonga lesson by Claire and Luis at 7 15pm, dancing for all and for non- dancing guests from 8 15 til 11pm. Performance- (approx 9 30- 9 45pm). Luis and Claire

Also- Complimenatry spooky punch!

Pay on the door
£7 class
£7 dancing
£10 class and dancing
£3 non dancing

Very friendly crowd, huge wooden dance floor, music by DJ Luis, and there will be Tango films showing throughout!

Address:
@The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE 22 8PW.
Lots of free parking
A 5min walk from East Dulwich Train Station, 10 mins by train from London Bridge, 20mins from Victoria.
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Complete beginners Taster day- Places available!
October, 2008

Beginners Taster day sat 25th October- PLACES STILL AVAILABLE
1 30 til 5pm.
Luis and I will be teaching this complete beginners taster day. Still places available so grab this opportunity now and you could be dancing in all the Xmas parties! You are welcome in partners or independently.

venue
The Union Tavern,146 Camberwell New Rd, London SE5 ORR

10 MINS WALK FROM oVAL TUBE STATION, AND LOTS OF FREE PARKING NEARBY

Price
£30 per person
Please book in advance by calling Claire on 07961128834, or emailing claireloewe@hotmail.com

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Venues for classes in November
October, 2008

CLASSES IN NOVEMBER.....
TANGOSOUTHLONDON WILL BE BACK IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL HALL FOR ALL CLASSES ON A MONDAY. SO FROM 27TH OCTOBER TIL 2ND DECEMBER, THE BEGINNERS CLASS AT 7 15PM, IMPROVERS AT 8 15PM, AND FREE PRACTICA TIL 10 30PM WILL BE AT THE CONSTITIONAL HALL, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE22

WE ARE HOPING TO CONTINUE THE THURSDAY CLASSES (TECHNIQUE AND ADVANCED) AT THE UNION TAVERN, BUT WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED!

Ford Fiesta tango at the Tower tomorrow, 30th Sept
September, 2008

FORD FIESTA’S TANGO AT THE TOWER

TUESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER

Tangosouthlondon\'s advanced students will be participating in the exciting launch for the brand new Ford Fiesta at the Tango at the Tower event on 30 September.

The entire event will take place on the concourse at the Tower of London and will involve the new Ford Fiesta and lots of Tango dancing! The event is free and members of the public are encouraged to come along and enjoy the evening’s performance.

The evening is due to begin at 6.30pm (7pm start of performance) with two stunt drivers using the Fiesta’s to perform a unique adaptation of the Tango dance. Strictly Come Dancing winner Mark Ramprakash and his partner Kylie Jones will join the cars and continue the Tango performance.

Then as soon as this section of the performance has finished tangosouthlondon dancers, along with other Tango schools, will take to the floor to perform the Tango dance along with Mark and the cars.

A 20 piece live Orchestra will provide the music for the event and they will play the Tanguera and the Libertango. After the final song has played fireworks will bring the event to a stunning finale.

Once the fireworks (and applause) has finished we will encourage the members of the public, which will have been watching, to come and have a dance with us.

We hope to see you there!

Summer Ball Sun 31st August, belly -dancing special!
August, 2008

Tango Ball / Milonga

And then there is our wonderful ball Sunday, 31st August. General level Milonga lesson by Claire and Luis at 7 15pm, dancing for all and for non- dancing guests from 8 15 til 11pm.

Summer Special performance-

Tangosouthlondon is delighted to host Eva Forraieva to set the summer ball sizzling with her belly dance/Tango fusion performance. Exotic, cheeky and full of desire. A magical cultural hot pot!

Also- Complimenatry cakes by Anya (tangosouthlondon alumni), Dont forget our venue has a beautiful bowling green and outdoor marquee to cool off and drink Pimms in between dancing. A lovely evening out for dancers and non dancers alike.

@The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE 22 8PW.

Classes in August-new venue
July, 2008

All Tangosouthlondon classes will be continuing in August.

From Monday 4th August, and for the rest of August, they will take place at The Constitutional Club ( the same venue as our monthly ball). This is a lovely dance hall, with great dance floor, public bar and large bowling green outside for cooling off in the summer breeze.

From Septamber, we will be back at St Thomas More Hall.

Address:

@The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE 22 8PW.

Tango Summer Ball, Sunday 27th July
July, 2008

Tango Ball / Milonga

And then there is our wonderful ball Sunday, 27th July. General level Milonga lesson by Claire and Luis at 7 15pm, dancing for all and for non- dancing guests from 8 15 til 11pm. We will also giving a short Tango performance at 9 30 pm.

Summer Special- free strawberries amd cream! Dont forget our venue has a beautiful bowling green and outdoor marquee to cool off and drink Pimms in between dancing. A lovely evening out for dancers and non dancers alike.

@The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE 22 8PW.

Beginners Taster day sat 26th July- PLACES STILL AVAILABLE
July, 2008

Beginners Intensive 26th July, 1 30 til 5pm.
Luis and I will be teaching this complete beginners taster day. Still places available so grab this opportunity now and you could be dancing all summer including the outdoor events like dancing in the Park and by the Thames! Or any ther city world wide you may be visiting this summer. Nothing quite like it.....

You are welcome in partners or independently.
venue
St Thomas More Hall
116a Lordship Lane, SE22

Price
£30 per person

Please book in advance by calling Claire on 07961128834, or emailing claireloewe@hotmail.com

More info in classes section.

Complete Beginners course begins this Monday 2nd June
May, 2008

And so the good news is that this monday, 2nd June, Luis and I will be back teaching. There will be the first session in the Complete beginners 5 week course at 7 15pm, with Improvers at 8 15pm, and of course the FREE practice sessions from 9 15 til 10 30pm. These are drop in classes, so just turn up! No need to bring a partner.

Tuesday's 7 15pm technique for all (men and women)class, and Intermediate class at 8 15pm, with the new extended practice session from 9 15 to 10 30pm.

The venue, as always, is

St Thomas More Hall, 116a Lordship Lane, se22.
A 10min walk from East Dulwich train station, 37 bus from Clapham and Brixton. Lots of other buses from town.
http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=533746&y=174799&z=1&sv=533746,174799&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf

Tangocommute event ,7th July
May, 2008

TangoCommute

Tangosouthlondon will be paticpating in this special event 7th July, 6-7pm

More info soon about pratice classes and picking up you Ipod connector from our school, or Milonga/BAll. All welcome to join in, no matter what your tango experience! Do let me know if you want to register and join us. Free Tango music downloads!

compassion and connection in the streets of London

TangoCommute attracts hundreds of tango dancers onto seven London
bridges and into seven London train stations on the 7th of July between 6 and 7pm.
The spirit of compassion and connection between two people expressed in
tango inspires thousands of Londoners during their evening commute as part of the Big Dance 2008 organized by the Mayor of London and the Arts Council England.
TangoCommute is accessible to all, whether as members of the public or
as participants, as total beginners or expert dancers. The event is created in collaborationwith all London tango schools which choose to be affiliated to the TangoCommute project. Tango dancers/commuters use a personal music player, 2 sets ofheadphones and one head
phone splitter, the ‘TangoCommute enabling device’. TangoCommuters dance
in public silently for fellow commuters across the UK capital amidst the evening rush hour. Tango schools offer special headphone-tango classes for aspiring TangoCommuters and sell TangoCommute enabling devices for the price of £3. Dance couples register with their tango schools or on-line and choose one of the 14 designated public locations and tango music can be downloaded from www.tangocommute.com. TangoCommute will become an annual landmark event of compassion and connection for and with London’s commuters on the 7th of July, a day otherwise exclusively remembered for the tragic events on 7/7/2005.
Are you inspired to participate whether as commuter/dancer, tango
school, tango musician, media partner, spokes person or sponsor? Visit www.tangocommute.com for
more information.
You can contact TangoCommute by sending an email to
info@tangocommute.com or call
Thomas Lindner on 07708205623.

Special Saturday Tango workshop, 17th May, with gabriel Marino
May, 2008

Tangosouthlondon is delighted to host the wonderful Gabriel Marino as our guest teacher for the month of May. Gabriel has an effortless grace and style, combined with a very precise and experienced technique, which are all qualities he not only dances with but also clearly teaches. From Buenos Aires, his background includes folklore, classical, and of course Salon and show Tango. Come and be infected by his passion for teaching!

As well as taking all our regular classes (beginners and Improvers on Mondays, technique and Intermediate on tuesdays), we have an extra series of workshops on Saturday 17th May.
All classes are suitable for those with a general level (not suitable for complete beginners).

Saturday 17th May
Gabriel and Claire

1 30- 2 30pm    Simple but essential moves for the dance floor;

                       Gabriel will take us through his unique understanding of                                                    musicality, dance floor craft and style to encourage those                                               of you still wary of going to milongas how to dance with                                                   confidence, and those with more experience to get a                                                       fresh approach.

2 30- 3 30pm      Milonga
                      Building from simple steps to more complex moves,                                                         Gabriel will help you structure and enjoy this rythmic and                                                 fun dance.
                        (15 mins break)
4 15-5 15pm       Salon Nuevo
                        Introducing you to hanging and leaning in the embrace,                                                     new moves whilst remaining rooted in the salon style:                                                     Volgadas and Colgadas.


Price for one class= £10
Price for 2= £18
Price for 3= £25

Places must be booked in advance.
Please send a deposit of £5 to secure your place to Claire Loewe, 15 and a half Consort Rd, London SE15 2PH. Or you can pay the deposit after class on Monday and Tuesdays.

Venue
St Thomas More Hall, 116a Lordship Lane, Se22

Next Tangosouthlondon ball, 25th may
May, 2008

Tangosouthlondon is delighted to host the wonderful Gabriel Marino as our guest teacher for the month of May. Gabriel has an effortless grace and style, combined with a very precise and experienced technique, which are all qualities he not only dances with but also clearly teaches. From Buenos Aires, his background includes folklore, classical, and of course Salon and show Tango. Come and be infected by his passion for teaching!

Tangosouthlondon Ball, 25th May
Gabriel and I will be teaching the milonga class, and we will be performing at our last Sunday of the Month Ball. There will also hopefully be a special performance, as yet to be confirmed but very exciting!

We will be inviting you to more champagne and cake left over from our wedding so come and celebrate again with us!

Class 7 15pm
Dancing 8 15 -11pm
Performance 9 30pm

Prices
Class only £7
Class and Milonga £10
Non dancers £3

Venue
The Constitutional Hall
33 East Dulwich Grove, SE 22

Places Stll available for COMPLETE BEGINNERS TASTER DAY, 24th May
May, 2008

Tangosouthlondon is delighted to host the wonderful Gabriel Marino as our guest teacher for the month of May. Gabriel has an effortless grace and style, combined with a very precise and experienced technique, which are all qualities he not only dances with but also clearly teaches. From Buenos Aires, his background includes folklore, classical, and of course Salon and show Tango. Come and be infected by his passion for teaching!

Beginners Intensive 24th may, 1 30-5pm.
Gabriel will also be teaching the complete beginners taster day. Still places available so grab this opportunity now and you could be dancing all summer including the outdoor events like dancing in the Park and by the Thames! Nothing quite like it.....

venue
St Thomas More Hall
116a Lordship Lane, SE22

Price
£30 per person

Please book in advance by calling Claire on 07961128834

More info on www.tangosouthlondon.co.uk

Hope to see you this month!

xxxx
Mrs Claire

wedding Milonga photos
April, 2008

If you want to check out a few photos of Monty and Claire performing at our last milonga, the wedding one, they have just been downloaded in 'PICTURES' on this site!

Photos by Tangosothlondon student and proffessional photographer Rebecca Portsmouth. Check out her site on rebeccalouise.com.

Next Milonga is Sunday 25th May...

Claire and Gabriel performing at The Dulwich Fair, 18th May
April, 2008

If you would like to come to a free day event in Dulwich Park, and catch Gabriel and I dancing Tango in the open air, Dulwich Park will be hosting lots for all the family on Sunday 18th May. Check out dulwichparkfriends.org.uk for details. Performance times as yet to be confirmed...

Visit of Gabriel Marino, teaching at Tangosouthlondon all of May
April, 2008

Classes continue this week as usual, but next Monday 5th May there will be no class as its a bank Holiday. Classes resume as normal on 6th May.

Our resident teacher Luis Rodriguez will be returning to his motherland, Argentina, for the month of May for a long awaited break to be with his family and friends in B.A. We look forward to having him back teaching for tangosouthlondon again in June.

So for the month of May, Tangosouthlondon is fortunate to have a special guest teacher from B.A- Gabriel Marino.
Gabriel has recently been teaching and performing Tango in Athens in 'Tango Malambo', a show of Argentinian tango and folcklore (Directed by Juan Corbalan, Tango Pasion). He has taught around Europe, and was a dancer at Café Tortoni (most famous tango cafe in Buenos Aires). He is a wonderful dancer, and teaches with a clear and authentic style.

Gabriel will be taking all Tangosouthlondon classes with me in May, and we will be performing in The Dulwich Fair, Sunday 18th May.

Next milonga: The wedding Ball, Sunday 27th April
April, 2008

This time our ball has a special theme. Myself and Monty are getting married (to each other) the following weekend, so we would like to celebrate our last weekend of being single with you! We would like to invite you to a glass of champagne and wedding cake, and dance the night away all together. Everyone welcome.

There will be a General level lesson (milonga) taught by Luis and myself, at 7 15pm, dancing for all and for non- dancing guests from 8 15 til 11pm. @The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE 22 8PW.
Pay on the door
£7 class
£7 dancing
£10 class and dancing
£3 non dancing

Very friendly crowd, huge wooden dance floor, music by DJ Luis, Tango films showing throughout.

Address:
Lots of free parking
A 5min walk from East Dulwich Train Station, 10 mins by train from London Bridge, 20mins from Victoria.
http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=533677&y=175091&z=0&sv=533677,175091&st=4&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf

Watch Claire and Luis on youtube..
April, 2008

If you would like to see a short video of our performance at the february ball, follow this link......

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There are still places on the next Tano Taster day, Sat 26th April, 1 30 til 5pm. For complete begin
April, 2008

You will need to book for this class by sending 10 pounds as a deposit to Claire Loewe, 15 and a half Consort Rd, London SE15 2PH.
Venue is at St Thomas More Hall, 116a Lordship Lane SE22. The price including deposit is 30 pounds, or 15 pounds retake fee.
Any queries contact claireloewe@hotmail.com orphone 0796112834.
Vouchers available as gifts for lovers or friends!

Beginners Intensive this sat 29th March, 1 30 til 5pm
March, 2008

Dear Tangueros,

Just to let you know there are still a few places for both men and women left on this Saturday 29th March Complete beginners Intensive course.
If you have never done a single step of Tango, this is the perfect opportunity to get on the dance floor. If you started and have been away from this glorious dance for a while, why not come and refresh so you can then confidently return to regular classes. Anyone who has been a student of tangosouthlondon can do this course for half price.
Luis and I will guide you through with clarity and passion the walk, the lead and follow, and a few basic steps so you will be improvising your way to bliss by the end of the session!

We will be on the downstairs sprung, wooden, spacious dance floor in St Thomas More Hall, 116a Lordship Lane, se22.

Prices £30 per person
£ 15 retake

No need to bring a partner- we have experienced students to make up numbers.

In order to book, just contact Claire on www.tangosouthlondon.co.uk, or tel 07961128834.

Address:
A 10min walk from East Dulwich train station, 37 bus from Clapham and Brixton. Lots of other buses from town.
http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=533746&y=174799&z=1&sv=533746,174799&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
Just let me know soon!

All the best,
Claire

www.tangosouthlondon.co.uk

Next ball, Sunday 30th March
March, 2008

And then there is our wonderful ball Sunday, 30th March. General level lesson (milonga) at 7 15pm, dancing for all and for non- dancing guests from 8 15 til 11pm. @The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE 22 8PW.

Pay on the door
£7 class
£7 dancing
£10 class and dancing
£3 non dancing

Very friendly crowd, huge wooden dance floor, music by DJ Luis, a surprise performance from a guest couple, and there will be Tango films showing throughout!

Address:

Easter holiday, Monday 24th March
March, 2008

There will be no class on Monday 24th March due to Easter hols. Classes will resume as usual on tuesday 25th March. Happy Easter!

Luis and Claire teaching at The Welsh Centre, London, Fri 29th feb, 7th & 14th March
February, 2008

The Welsh Centre is one of London's most established and loved Tango venues. Claire and Luis will be teaching a series of 3 friday lessons, from 7 30 til 8 30pm. Fri 29th Feb is 'trucos para el salon', 7th March is 'Trucos para milonga con traspie', and 14th March is 'Vals sin Trucos'. 'Trucos' in Argentinian means little tricks, or tips! The level is Intermediate.

The address is 157 Grays Inn Road WC1X 8UE

All info on www.tangotheargentinoway.co.uk

Prices
Class £7
Dancing £7
Class and dancing £9

Tango Ball THIS SUNDAY 24th Feb
February, 2008

.... our wonderful ball this Sunday, 24th Feb. General level lesson (milonga) at 7 15pm, dancing for all and for non- dancing guests from 8 15 til 11pm. @The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE 22 8PW.
£7 class
£7 dancing
£10 class and dancing
£3 non dancing

Very friendly crowd, huge wooden dance floor, music by DJ Luis, Luis and I will be performing, and there will be Tango films showing throughout!

Address:

Beginners Intensive Taster day THIS SAT 23rd Feb
February, 2008

Just a reminder to say there are still a few places left for our complete beginners Taster day next Sat 23rd Feb, 1.30 til 5pm. @ St Thomas More Hall, 116a Lordship Lane, Se22. This is a wonderful way to start Tango, as it gives you enough of the basics all in one go, so you can decide whether this delightful dance is for YOU!

No need to bring a partner, as some experienced leaders will be on hand to help out!

This can also provide a good refresher course for those of you who have not Tango'd for a while, or those wanting to revise. If you have already done this class, the re-take fee is half price.

£30 per person
£15 re-take fee

In order to book, just contact Claire on www.tangosouthlondon.co.uk, or tel 07961128834.

Address:
A 10min walk from East Dulwich train station, 37 bus from Clapham and Brixton. Lots of other buses from town.
http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=533746&y=174799&z=1&sv=533746,174799&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf

Luis and Claire teaching at the Welsh Centre THIS FRI 1st Feb
January, 2008

The Welsh Centre is one of London's most established and loved Tango venues. Claire and Luis will be teaching from 7 30 til 8 30pm the Intermediate class. The address is 157 Grays Inn Road WC1X 8UE

All info on www.tangotheargentinoway.co.uk

Prices
Class £7
Dancing £7
Class and dancing £9

New Term beginning 7th Jan 08
January, 2008

Tangosouthlondon would like to wish you a very happy New year, and to let you know we are here to make your Tango new Years resolutions come true!

Classes MONDAY 7th JAN, at St Thomas More Hall, 116a Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, SE22. The new course for ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS at 7 15pm, Improvers class at 8 15pm, and the free practice session from 9 15 til 10 30pm. One class= £10, 2 classes on same day= £15.

Then on Tuesday 8th we resume the TECHNIQUE CLASS at 7 15pm, for all levels, men and women. If you are interested to really find out how posture, footwork, musicality and the embrace can transform your dancing, this class is a gold mine. INTERMEDIATE level class at 8 15pm, and free practice from 9 15 til 10pm. Prices as above.

Our next Taster day (and all taster day's this year) will be on the last Saturday of the month, (26th Jan) from 1 30 til 5pm. This is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the Tango if you are a complete beginner, or revise the beginners course in one day so as to feel confident about moving up a level. Price= £30.

Please book for the Taster Day, as I try to get even numbers. You can do this by sending a deposit of £10 to Claire Loewe, at 15 and a half Consort Rd, SE15 2PH.

All other classes are drop in.

You can come with a partner or independently.

We look forward to seeing you soon,

Claire and Luis,

Next Tango Ball, Sunday 27th Jan
January, 2008

Next Tango BAll on Sunday 27th January

We start the ball with a milonga class (general level) from 7 15 til 8 15pm, followed by dancing til 11pm. There will more yummy Dulche de Leche to give you a tango power boost, and special guests will be performing. At The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE22. £10 class and dance, £7 just dance, £3 non dancers.

You can come with a partner or independently. There is a very friendly and supportive crowd, all excited about creating a fun and fabulous local Tango community!

Xmas Vouchers
December, 2007

If you are looking for a wonderful xmas present for someone special, why not give them a Tango lesson? Tangosouthlondon can provide you with a gift voucher for £10 - one group lesson at any level, £45 a 5 week course in group lessons, or £40 a private lesson.

These are on sale at classes, at our Xmas Ball, or just send a cheque to Claire Loewe, 15 and a half Consort Rd, Se15 2PH. You can also ring me, claire, on 07961128834.

Xmas Tango Party, Sunday 16th Dec
November, 2007

Dear Christmas Tango revellers,

Thank you to all who made our last ball such an enjoyable evening; there was much merriment and some delicious dancing, as well as a beautiful performance by Adriana Pegorer in collaboration with Simon Hyde.

Our Christmas Ball, the last ball of the year, is now fast approaching! Sunday 16th December: milonga lesson from 7 15, dancing for all til 11pm, performances by Claire Loewe and Luis Rodriguez, Argentinian food to snack on, the odd mince pie and as always, the bar!

Do bring your non dancing guests if you like- there are lots of comfortable areas to enjoy the view, drink and chat. I am bringing family, including my father who is now 95 and who has told me he is ready to start learning a few steps!

Venue is The Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, Se22 8PW

Prices: £7 just class, £7 just social dancing, £10 class and dancing, £3 non dancers

SNUB wintergreen fair, Claire and Luis perform on Sat 1st Dec
November, 2007

Dear Christmas Tango revellers,

For those who want to find some eco shopping opportunites, there will be a fair on Goose Green, East Dulwich next Saturday 1st December, with lots of events and things to buy, from 11-4pm. Luis and I will be performing at 1 15pm, with all power provided by Pedal power! More info on www.eastdulwichsnub.co.uk.

NEXT TANGOSOUTHLONDON BALL, Sun 25th November including special guest performer Adrianna Pegorer
November, 2007

Tangosouthlondon is deligted to host our next ball in its usual, popular venue The Dulwich Constituitional Hall, SE22 8PW.

Milonga lesson (general level) from 7 15 til 8 15, dancing for all till 11pm.

Special GUEST!!! At 9 30 pm, Adrianna Pegorer, in collaboration with video artist Simon Hyde, will be presenting her 15min piece 'Que te importa si trasnoche'.

This will be an exploration of the fusion between Tango and Butoh, a research into the Milongas, the characters and atmospheres that inhabits them, the male/female roles, the nostalgic aspects of the lyrics and music, and the possibility to create a contemporary theatrical setting for Tango dancing integrating the tradition whilst challenging Tango stereotypes.

Dont miss this wonderfully inventive and fascinating performer!

More info in Tango Ball/milonga section of this website.

Check out clips on You tube of her beautiful piece 'Adagio con Brio'

‘Adagio,con Brio’ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9IReneASa8

Simon Hyde http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T01nryd2ztU (this cannot be embed)

More info at: www.adagioconbrio.co.uk

Claire and Luis teaching at The Welsh Centre, London, fri 9th +23rd Nov
November, 2007

Tangosouthlondon's teachers Claire and Luis will be guest teachers at The Welsh Centre, London's oldest and most established Tango venue. There will be an intermediate class from 7 30 til 8 30pm, followed by a milonga (dancing for all) till 11 pm. Friday 9th will also host live Tango music: Los Mareados. All details on www.tangotheargentinoway.co.uk. The address is 157 Grays Inn Rd, WC1X 8UE, a ten minute walk from Kings Cross station.

''Tango Solo': a short poem by Eva Forrai, inspired by her lessons with Tangosouthlondon!
October, 2007

TANGO SOLO

fear is a four letter word

The final hour, sound of sweeping.

This is your suicide note.

“Step and collect, step and collect”

Figures of eight, shoulders and waist

gleam through the mist of canal banks.

“Step and collect, step and collect”

Walk in reverse, take a half turn,

do the box: naked now,

all the way to the ground.

“Step and collect, step and collect”

You’ve had full Sunday pleated nylon taffota

a tent of hair, beautiful down to the mud

flying the colours of mutiny, so anti-clockwise:

“Step and collect, step and collect”

Life’s been a sheer drop,

a litany of spiralling, incandescent falls.

This carousel draws longer and longer

shadows out of you now, who just

“Step and collect, step and collect”

headlong into mushy darkness,

a perfidious line drawn by the feet

scoring a symphony of silence

that watch

your scars open up,

step inside the wound

and collect.

Let go of anger, step back

to listen how others’feet

make the sound of sweeping

as they “Step and collect”

Tangosouthlondon at The Waldorf, Sun 11th Nov, 1pm
October, 2007

Claire and Luis will once more be teaching and performing at the infamous WALDORF HOTEL, London

The Waldorf Hotel, famous for its Tango tea dances, is now hosting a once a month Ballroom and Latin day. Luis and Claire will be teaching and performing the authentic Argentine Tango at this prestigious event.

All info at simplydancingpartners.co.uk

next Tango Ball, Sunday 28th October
October, 2007

Tangosouthlondon is delighted to announce its next Milonga (Tango social dance/ball), where everyone can dance with each other, enjoy a drink at the bar, watch tango performances and listen to the sweet strains of the Tango music.

The venue is The Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 (it has a very good, wooden dance floor!).

There will be a general level dance class from 7 15 till 8 15pm. The topic for this class will be learning the Milonga, which is the more upbeat, rythmic version of Tango. We will be starting with the basics, so this is a great opportunity to learn a very important aspect of social dancing. This class is open to any one who has done at least 5 weeks of tango.

Then dancing for all til 11pm.

Claire Loewe will be teaching and performing in 28th Oct Ball with Luis Rodriguez. Luis is a now a well-known teacher is London’s tango circuit having taught in most tango clubs in the capital. His Argentinian CV includes performances in La Esquina de Homero Manzi, Club La Viruta, Ballet de Lomas de Zamora, etc. He also taught in Mora Godoy’s Studio, Club Dandy, etc.

There will also be a surprise guest performing!

Pay on the door

Class and Milonga=£10, Just Class= £7, Just milonga=£7, non-dancers=£3.

FOLLOWING BALLS ON 25TH NOV, AND XMAS SPECIAL ON 16TH DEC!

Luis and Claire permance with live band 'El Ultimo Tango' at the Stratford music festival, Tues 16th
September, 2007

Claire and Luis, of Tangosouthlondon, will be performing as part of the Stratford-upon-avon music festival on 16th October. 'The Last Tango' is an evening of music and dance, at The Civic Hall, Rother St, Stratford. There will be a warm up with a tango workshop for beginners, a cool down with a Caipirinha and then getting hot again with an amazing night of South american music and dance. El Ultimo tango is the band, directed by Eduardo Vassallo, Principal cello of the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, who used to play in Astor Piazzola's ensemble! The concert will contain many of the master's works plus the premier of a commissioned work from Argentine composer Sonia Possetti. The band will be joined by the fabulous singer Lloica Czackis.

Luis and I are very much looking forward to performing a few numbers with these great musicians.

TANGO WORKSHOP 6.15-7.00 TICKS £5 IN ADVANCE, TAPAS AND CAIPIRINHA FROM 7PM TICKS £5 IN ADVANCE, CONCERT TICKETS £12 AND £10

Festival box office 01789207100, online www.civichall.co.uk

Next Tangosouthlondon Ball, 30th Sept
September, 2007

Tangosouthlondon is delighted to announce its new Once- a -Month Milonga (Tango social dance/ball), where everyone can dance with each other, enjoy a drink at the bar, watch tango performances and listen to the sweet strains of the Tango music.

The next ball is Sunday 2nd September. The venue is The Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 (it has a very good, wooden dance floor!).

Then dancing for all til 11pm.

Claire Loewe will be teaching and performing in 2nd Sept Ball with Luis Rodriguez. Luis is a now a well-known teacher is London’s tango circuit having taught in most tango clubs in the capital. His Argentinian CV includes performances in La Esquina de Homero Manzi, Club La Viruta, Ballet de Lomas de Zamora, etc. He also taught in Mora Godoy’s Studio, Club Dandy, etc.

Pay on the door

Class and Milonga=£10, Just Class= £7, Just milonga=£7, non-dancers=£3.

Claire and Luis will be teaching and performing at the infamous WALDORF HOTEL, Sunday 16th Sept
September, 2007

The Waldorf Hotel, famous for its Tango tea dances, is now hosting a once a month Ballroom and Latin day. Luis and Claire will be teaching and performing the authentic Argentine Tango at this prestigious event.

Next Tango Ball- Sunday 2nd September in East Dulwich
August, 2007

Tangosouthlondon is delighted to announce its new Once- a -Month Milonga (Tango social dance/ball), where everyone can dance with each other, enjoy a drink at the bar, watch tango performances and listen to the sweet strains of the Tango music. There will be a general level dance class from 7 15 till 8 15pm, and then dancing for all til 11pm. The next ball is Sunday 2nd September. The venue is The Dulwich Constitutional Club, 33 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 (it has a very good, wooden dance floor!). The following ball dates are 30th September, 28th October,25th November and 16th December, so put these dates in your social calender now! Same venue. Class and Milonga=£10, Just Class= £7, Just milonga=£7, non-dancers=£3.

18th April , Tangosouthlondon on Grand Designs, Channel 4 at 9pm
March, 2007

Tangosouthlondon's private studio, STUDIO HAL/F, will be seen as part of the bigger Grand Design that is Claire Loewe and Monty Ravenscrofts self -build house . If you missed this program in 2005, this is the re-run including a revisit by Kevin Mcloud earlier this year. Hopefully some footage of Kevin having a Tango lesson with Claire will be also included!

Dulwich Festival Tango Party
March, 2007

13th May Dulwich Festival Tango Party at The Thomas More Hall, Lordship Lane ....Keep an eye out for the programme, which will be delivered to
doors/available in local outlets, from just after Easter. That will have ticketing information. You can also check the website
www.dulwichfestival.co.uk Tickets go on sale online and at the St
Barnabas box office, from 7th May. Postal applications can be made
before that date.

New Release.... 2x CD Compilation of Tango music by Claire and Chris Moss
March, 2007

This album is the first in an exciting new series on the Nascente label

reflecting over 2cds, the impact of the dance class scene on popular areas

of world music. From Tango to Salsa to Bellydance all areas will be covered.

Step Into Tango has been compiled from the historic archives of EMI

Argentina by top Tango teacher Claire Loewe, with help from Timeout expert

Chris Moss. The 20 page informative booklet by the duo covers the history,

musical styles, and dance techniques of the genre as well as info on what to

expect and where to attend Tango dance classes.

Click here for more information.

The Guardian, Feb 17th 2007: Claire's article on 'All you need to know about:Tango'.
March, 2007

"Keep your weight forward The first thing is to ensure your weight is over the front of your feet, not on your heels or in the centre. As you approach your partner, lean slightly forward and lift your ribs. At first this won't feel natural, but if you don't lean forward, there will be no space for your feet to do all the hooks and flicks that characterise tango." .... click here to view the complete article

Tango lesson gift vouchers
March, 2007

New tango lesson gift vouchers now available!! - just contact me for details

New Tango classes
March, 2007

New Tango classes! Beginners Level 2 on a Monday and Intemediate Level and Womens technique on a Tuesday!