March 19th 2016
Workshop and queer milonga with Bobby Thompson
info Alejandro : tango.queer@hotmail.com
Saturday February 20th 2016
Special workshop with Burak Özkösem
2pm-5pm, Milongaholic Movements / Tango meets Funk! all level
Milonga is the grandmother of Tango. After this workshop you will be able to hear
different layers but also improve your expression together with your partner.
Tango Social Club, 7755 St Laurent, (De Castelnau metro)
40$, including free entrance to Tango Social Club milonga at 9:30pm
Virtuoso of “tango nuevo”, Burak is well-known for his bold and sensitive interpretations of tango music. Every movement he uses is taken strictly from the tango vocabulary, which he deconstructs and reconstructs in his own surprising way.
Burak is the co-founder of Tango Social Club, and creator of several prestigious tango events in the USA. He travels a lot to perform, teach and DJ. With Astrid Weiske, he’s now promoting a queer tango retreat in Mexico on February 22nd to 29th 2016 (https://go.tango.guide). He’s a very rare teacher in Montreal.
Vidéo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA6kjuonkuQ
More about Burak http://tangosocialclub.ca/en/about/
fb event: https://www.facebook.com/events/955476211197944/
Saturday December 5th 2015: Brigitta Winkler (Berlin/NYC)
Brigitta Winkler is a tango legend. She has studied, explored, and lived tango, dance, and somatics for 30 years. One of the first people to study in Buenos Aires in the early 1980’s, she later contributed to the Berlin tango scene and opened a dance studio in 1986 with her partners. She studied Alexander technique with Elisabeth Molle in Berlin and completed the 4 year Body Mind Centering program with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen in Massachusetts, and she incorporates both techniques into her teaching. Brigitta is a founding member of Tango Mujer which received the NEFA (New England Foundation of the Arts) grant. They have toured all over the USA including at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. She is a frequent teacher in Russia and since 1995 has taught all over North America with her home base split between New York City and Berlin. www.brigittatango.de Brigitta et Angelika Fischer, années 1980 Berlin Photo Stefan Wiesner
1/ 2pm-5pm, Interconnectedness of roles, all level worshop
Tango Social Club, 7755 St Laurent, 45$
2/ 8pm-9pm Open class (beginners welcome!)
Las Piernas, 1252 Bleury, 20$ including access to the milonga
3/ 9pm-2am, Milonga Vice-Versa
Las Piernas, 1252 Bleury, 10$
DJ: Jean-Sébastien Viard
fb event : https://www.facebook.com/events/519668261534075/
MORE ABOUT BRIGITTA
"I have witnessed her take a hundred nervous strangers and transform them into a group with one or two simple warm-ups emphasizing contact. Her aproach inspired me. The mingling of Authentic Movement and Tango so polar in their outer form has made a spicy new soup of experience within my conscious body." - Jeanne Marie Castle (writer)
Interview http://tangoforge.com/brigitta-winkler/
"It’s true I was one of the first ones here and I have a lot of experience, 34 years of tango. I am not so interested in the history. I think the history serves for the experience you have. You collect experience. What is interesting is what do I do with all of that now. Since the future is not written, what matters is what you do with it."
Saturday November 7th: Alejandro's Queer Milonga
Las Piernas, 1252 Bleury, 8pm-midnight, 10$
Saturday October 17th 2015: Krista (Worcester, USA)
Krista hails from Massachusetts's heartland, the city of Worcester. Krista was an athlete growing up, running around like a wild child, and had no time for non-tomboy things such as dancing. While in college, on a whim, she jumped in a car with other students to attend a tango lesson. She never looked back. Now, she teaches at her local tango scene in Worcester as well as attending and teaching at Queer Tango Boston. Her teaching interests range far and wide but focus heavily on generating new movements with simple elements always returning to the idea of "what can I do to make this dance, with this partner, in this moment work?" Photo: Krista @ FQTMontreal 2015
1/ Footplay workshop inter/advanced - 2-5pm
@ Tango Social Club, 7755 St Laurent - 45$ includes access to the milonga at Las Piernas
Seeking inspiration? Want to flirt with your feet? Then come play with us! Whether to generate new ideas or add spice to your current footplay, we will have fun with sandwiches, paradas, and barridas! These figures can lead nicely into new places to explore, like ganchos and sacadas, and where to put these in the music for a nice dramatic moment because who doesn't want drama… at least for a moment.
2/ Connection débutants/all level - 8-9pm
@ Las Piernas 1252 Bleury, Montréal - Sliding scale 15$ to 20$ includes access to the milonga
A focus on presence, connection, and generating new movements from simple elements.
3/ Milonga Vice Versa - 9pm-2am
Note for our beginner friends, a milonga is a 100% tango dance party!
@ Las Piernas 1252 Bleury, Montréal - 10$
DJ Manuel Soto
Friday September 25th - Alejandro's Milonga
8pm-midnight at Las Piernas, 1252 Bleury, Place des Arts Metro
Monday, July 20th
Queer tango and gender identity workshops at Rock Camp for Girls at 10.45 am and 12.30pm at Sala Rossa
https://www.facebook.com/rockcampforgirlsmontreal
Alejandro's Queer Milonga - Friday June 26
at Las Piernas 1252 Bleury (corner Ste Catherine)
Class + Milonga 15$ / Milonga 10$
8pm - Tango class open to everyone
9pm-midnight - Milonga (Tango party)
Demonstration by Alejandro and Jean-Philippe
https://www.facebook.com/events/650336598443680/
Milongua Queer Samedi 30 Mai 2015 20h-00h - 10$
organisée par Alejandro@Las Piernas 1252 rue de Bleury, Montreal, H3B 2W4
Démonstration par Mireille Painchaud et Erin Manning
évènement fb: https://www.facebook.com/events/1600775143529268/
Queer Milonga (Tango dance party) Saturday April 18th 2015
Organized by Alejandro Villalobos at Las Piernas Tango, 1252 Bleury
8pm-midnight
FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/587511274725534/
PWYC initiation class at RQS
Friday March 20th - 5pm-7.30pm
at La Maison des Artistes du Mile End, 5555 de Gaspé.
No partner necessary.
Bring socks as the venue is shoe-free!
FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/911077618936644/
Queer Milonga (Tango dance party) Saturday February 28th 2015
Organized by Alejandro Villalobos at Las Piernas Tango, 1252 Bleury
8pm-midnight
fb event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1547808432143693/?ref=22&pnref=story
Alejandro's classes
At Espace des Arts, 9 rue Ste Catherine East, St Laurent Metro $15
- Beginner class starting 13/02 - Friday 6.30-8pm
ACTIVITIES 2014
YAY Pamela is organizing a SPECIAL WORKSHOP with ASTRID WEISKE from Berlin,
Astrid is one of the best leaders in the world of Queer Tango and she's an amazing teacher!
Saturday September 6th, 6-8pm, Tango Social Club, 7755 St Laurent. De Castelnau Metro
Open to all levels (beginners welcome!).
After two long years (filled with much travel and tango), Astrid Weiske (from Berlin) is back in Montreal!
The topic of the workshop is all about "Letting Go While Staying Connected: Stay connected and change roles while dancing with an open embrace"
Astrid will move us through tango fundamentals and how to find combinations and great opportunities for a fluid rolechange within the dance.
details https://www.facebook.com/events/349071595258287/?ref_newsfeed_story_
ATTENTION NOUVEAUX LIEUX !
Tous les mardis à partir du 2 septembre avec Alejandro Villalobos
Cours tous niveaux de 20h30 à 21h30 - 15$
9 rue Sainte Catherine Est, studio 101. Métro Saint Laurent
Tous les jeudis à partir du 18 septembre avec Paul Montpetit
Cours niveau débutant 19h-20h15
Cours niveau intermédiaire 19h45-21h
Les cours se chevauchent pour pouvoir s’entraider et faire connaissance.
Studio Sundari, 6264 rue Saint Hubert. Métro Beaubien
20$ ou Cartes Tangueria valable 1 an : 75$ - 4 classes / 160$ - 10 classes / 250$ - 20 classes - rabais pour étudiants temps plein, UDA, RQD, Âge d'or.
No Queer Tango classes this SUMMER but Queer friendly events:
THURSDAYS
7pm - FREE intro class - teacher Paul Montpetit (who usually teaches QT at Tangueria)
in Little Italy Park, corner Saint-Laurent and Saint-Zotique.
Come with your friends and bring a pic-nic !
Queer practice, Saturday June 14th, 8pm-11pm (organized by Ale)
at Las Piernas, 1252 Bleury, 9$
https://www.facebook.com/events/1457712361135177/?ref=3&ref_newsfeed_story_
April to June - TUESDAYS
8.15pm - all levels - teacher Alejandro Villalobos
at Las Piernas, 1252 Bleury
No partner necessary - 15$ a class
Spring SESSION - THURSDAYS from April 3rd to June 5th 2014
at Tangueria 6355 Parc Avenue
7pm – beginners (teachers Paul & Viva)
We learn and revise the basics
8.15pm – intermediate (teachers Paul & Viva)
We discover or improve our close embrace and learn some tiny steps for crowded dance floors.
No partner necessary - Your first class is FREE!
15$ a class or Tangueria cards: 75$ for 4 classes/160$ for 10/250$ for 20 - discount full time students, UDA, RQD, Âge d'or.
Free class during the Radical Queer Semaine - April 21st 2014 at 6.30pm
At l'Achoppe 1800, avenue Létourneux, Montréal, QC Canada H1V 2N3
Everybody's welcome!
SATURDAY APRIL THE 5TH, WORKSHOP + MILONGA
+++LAST SPECIAL EVENT BEFORE THE FESTIVAL IN MAY!+++
7pm-8.30pm - All level workshop with Thierry + Tobias (Norvege/France - Ottawa)
Theme: Folleader & Leadower | D'un rôle à l'autre
8.30pm-midnight - Tango party (milonga)
DJ: Thierry will play eclectic!
20$ for the workshop + party - 10$ party only
ALL are welcome – come alone or with a friend !
BYOB and snacks @La Tangueria 6355 Parc (coin Beaubien)
https://www.facebook.com/events/597744983647936/?ref_newsfeed_story_
Every WEDNESDAY at Tangueria: 6355 Parc (corner of Beaubien)
Winter Session - until march 19th 2014
7pm – beginners (teacher Paul, assistant Viva)
8.15pm – intermediate (teacher Paul, assistant Viva)
SATURDAY 22TH 2014, WORKSHOP+MILONGA
Tangueria, 6355 Parc (corner Beaubien)
7pm-8.30pm - All level workshop with Thierry + Tobias (Norvege/France - Ottawa)
Theme:
Dance in the embrace: improve your posture in circular sequences.
8.30pm-midnight - Tango party (milonga)
DJ: Thierry will play eclectic!
20$ for the workshop + party
10$ party only
ALL are welcome – come alone or with a friend !
BYOB and snacks
https://www.facebook.com/events/1460228660866800/?ref_newsfeed_story_
SAMEDI 25 JANVIER 2014 - ATELIER QUEER TANGO & MILONGA
@La Tangueria 6355 Parc (coin Beaubien)
19h-20h30 - Atelier tous niveaux avec Thierry + Tobias (Norvege/France - Ottawa)
Thème: Autour de toi! Autour de moi! Jouons avec les tours!
20h30-00h - Tango soirée (milonga)
DJ: Thierry jouera eclectic!
20$ cours + soirée - 10$ soirée seulement
Venez seulE ou accompagnéE - Amenez votre boisson et vos snacks
https://www.facebook.com/events/601705339900440/?ref_newsfeed_story_
ACTIVITÉS 2013
Every THURSDAY at Tangueria: 6355 Parc (corner of Beaubien)
Fall Session - From September 12th to December 12th 2013
6pm – beginners (teacher Paul, assistant Viva)
7.15pm – intermediate (teacher Paul, assistant Viva)
8.30-10pm – practica (Miriam+Viva)
Your first class is FREE! Practica = pay what you can
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/168625473324686/
Rates: 75$ for 4 classes/160$ for 10/250$ for 20 - discount full time students, UDA, RQD, Âge d'or.
18-24 NOV 2013 - FESTIVAL INTL DE TANGO QUEER DE BUENOS AIRES
Alejandro, Miriam, Viva et toute une gang de Mtl avons représenté notre ville lors du festival!
18-20 OCTOBRE 2013 - ATELIERS AVEC BRIGITTA WINKLER A OTTAWA
Nous formerons un contingent Montréalais, contactez nous si vous voulez venir,
on s’organisera pour le transport et l’hébergement!
Événement Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/events/387100064746491/?fref=ts
SAMEDI 21 SEPTEMBRE 2013 - ATELIER QUEER TANGO & MILONGA
À La Tangueria : 6355 Parc (coin Beaubien), Montréal.
Ce sera notre seule Soirée Queer Tango à Montréal avant 2014, ne la ratez pas !
19h-20h30: Cours débutant par Viva et Miriam
20h30-minuit: Soirée Tango (Milonga)
20$ cours + soirée / 10$ soirée seulement. Venez seulE ou accompagnéE. Amenez votre boisson et vos snacks
Événement Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/events/546204242100711/
5-7 JUILLET 2013 - 1er FESTIVAL DE QUEER TANGO DE MONTREAL
Trois jours d'ateliers et milongas avec des profs et participants d'Ottawa et Boston.
QUEER TANGO FESTIVAL MONTREAL July 5th-7th 2013 (press release)
Canada’s first ever Queer Tango Festival will take place July 5th-7th 2013 at Tangueria! Montreal is an exceptionally vibrant city known for its effervescent queer community, and is also the undisputed capital of Argentine Tango in North America. This queer tango festival will mark Montreal's history. Open to absolute beginners and experienced dancers of all genders and orientations, and featuring guest teachers and performers from Norway, France and Buenos Aires, the festival is coordinated by tango dancers Alejandro Villalobos, Viva Delorme and Miriam Ginestier, who is best known for her legendary Meow Mix cabarets and le Boudoir soirées.
Argentine tango is a complex and sensual improvisational dance. Traditionally, it reflects patriarchal views on sexuality and gender relations, where the man is the decision-maker while the woman responds.
Queer Tango embraces Argentine tango while challenging heteronormative roles encouraging a fluid exchange of the leader and follower roles. Dancers are invited to choose the role they prefer or to exchange roles, depending on the person they are dancing with and the moment they decide to do so. The queer tango movement permits provides a safe and playful tango environment for the LGBT and genderqueer communities, but also supports female leaders and male followers, regardless of their sexual orientation.
This festival is a prelude to the International Queer Tango Festival of Buenos Aires which will honour Montreal at it’s upcoming 7th edition from November 17th to 23rd 2013.
Further reading : link to interview with Miriam Ginestier and Viva Delorme
http://www.xtra.ca/public/National/Cheek_to_cheek_to_cheek_to_cheek-9973.aspx
For full schedule of events please contact queertangomontreal@gmail.com
Facebook event link : https://www.facebook.com/events/166521023523560/
QUEER TANGO FESTIVAL MONTREAL 2013 : Teacher biographies
Miriam Ginestier **assistant teacher + organizer**
Miriam Ginestier is a former performer and currently the director of Studio 303, a multidisciplinary arts centre in Montreal. Highly active in Montreal's queer community, Miriam is best known for her legendary cabaret soirée, le Boudoir, as well as monthly Meow Mix performance parties at the Sala Rossa which will be immortalised in a photo exhibit retrospective by Sasha Brunelle at Fierté Montréal this summer. Miriam has danced tango for a long time, but not often enough! Miriam started organizing occasional queer tango workshops back in 1997 with Mireille Painchaud. Then in 2009 she met…
Viva Delorme **assistant teacher + organizer**
Viva started tango when she arrived in Montreal in 2010. In 2011, she and life/dance partner Miriam Ginestier started a queer tango group and organized regular classes with Paul Montpetit, workshops with various guest instructors, and regular milongas all at Tangueria. Through these activities, and in collaboration with local instructor and dancer Alejandro Villalobos, a queer tango community has finally emerged in Montreal. Together, the three are coordinating Montreal's first Queer Tango festival in July, and will represent Montreal - honourary city - at International Queer Tango Festival of Buenos Aires in November 2013.
Alejandro Villalobos **teacher + organizer**
Born in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz Mexico, Alejandro Villalobos is a professional dancer specialised in contemporary and classical dance as well as in Mexican folkloric dancing. In Quebec, he has worked with many projects and choreographers including Nicolas Dixon, Electrotango, Tropicalissima, Danse ton ADN at Nuit Blanche and Groupe de danse Johanne Gour. Alejandro also choreographed pieces at Foro Experimental, at the Auditorio Josefina Lavalle, and at the Centro de Convenciones, en Mexico. He was introduced to Argentine tango in Buenos Aires at the Mora Godoy School and studied with Mylène Pelletier at Air de Tango in Montreal where he regularly teaches queer tango.
Lucas de Buenos Aires **guest teacher**
Lucas De Buenos Aires, a genderqueer tanguero, was taught first by family in Buenos Aires, and then in its milongas. Since beginning to teach in San Telmo, Lucas has brought tango to the people of Boston, Gothenburg, London, New York, Paris, Reykjavik. In addition, this versatile dancer has been a guest artist, repeat instructor, and/or performer at the International Queer Tango Festivals of Berlin, Mexico, New York, San Francisco, Stockholm, and Buenos Aires. "A consummate club kid since 13, many dance styles raging from Butoh to Flamenco have fascinated me, but none have shaken me to the core as Tango has.”
Thierry Guénin and Tobias Svenningsen **guest teachers**
Thierry Guénin and Tobias Svenningsen, who met in Buenos Aires during the first Queer Tango Festival in 2007, have been active for several years in creating spaces where same-sex couples and more largely the LGBT community can enjoy tango. Cofounders of Oslo Tango Queer, they have been teaching in Norway, Sweden, Mexico, Canada. In 2010, Thierry initiated the first Norwegian queer tango festival, Friends, fjords & tango. More recently he has created The Diverse Tango Experience in Ottawa. As teachers, Tobias and Thierry like to focus on communication, musicality and last but not least, relaxing and having fun while dancing.
Paul Montpetit **DJ + performer**
Co-owner of the Tangueria, one of Montreal's first tango schools, Paul is a professional Argentine tango dancer, teacher and DJ with over 20 years of experience. Having perfected his training in Argentina, Paul is one the first instigators of Argentine tango in North America. Paul has taught a regular queer tango class at Tangueria since 2011, upon the request of his students Miriam Ginestier and Viva Delorme.
SAMEDI 27 AVRIL 2013 - ATELIER QUEER TANGO & MILONGA avec Thierry et Tobias (France/Norvège/Ottawa)
18h-19h15 : Débutants (ouvert à ceux qui n'ont jamais dansé et à ceux qui dansent depuis 6 mois ou moins)
Thème : posture et abrazo
6-7:15pm : for dancers with 6 months experience or less.
19h30-20h45 : intermediaire (6 mois minimum)
Thème : la Milonga
7:30-8:45pm : for those with a minimum of 6 months experience - intro to milonga.
21h-00h : Soirée de danse
9pm-midnight : dancing open to all!
Tarifs : 20$ Pour 1 atelier + la soirée de danse
ou 5$ pour la soirée de danse
Price : Each workshop is $20 and includes free entrance to the party. 5$ for the party only.
Amenez à boire et à manger! BYOB and snacks/dinner.
SAMEDI 23 FEVRIER 2013 - ATELIER QUEER TANGO & MILONGA avec Thierry et Tobias (France/Norvège/Ottawa)
Thierry et Tobias (France/Norvège/Ottawa), reviennent pour notre plus grand plaisir
Atelier "Le tour du tour" : quand et comment introduire des variations circulaires dans votre danse ? Technique du giro et combinaisons associées.
Ouverts à tous les niveaux
Atelier : 18h30-20h30
Milonga : 21h-00h
Amenez à manger et à boire !
20$ pour toute la soirée - 10$ pour la Milonga
ACTIVITÉS 2012
SAMEDI 8 DÉCEMBRE 2012 – ATELIER QUEER TANGO & MILONGA avec Thierry et Tobias (France/Norvège/Ottawa)
ATELIER Tango Valse – avec Thierry & Tobias (France/Norvège/Ottawa)
18h30 – 20h30, Atelier tous niveaux,
21h - 00h, Milonga (soirée de danse)
20$ (pour atelier + milonga + pizza)
ou 10$ pour la Milonga
Amenez votre bouffe et vos boissons !
SAMEDI 16 JUIN 2012 – ATELIER QUEER TANGO & MILONGA avec Thierry et Tobias (France/Norvège/Ottawa)
*ATELIER Sacadas* Épicez votre danse avec des sacadas avant et arrière.
18h30 – 20h30, Tous niveaux, 20$ (inclus entrée à la milonga + pizza)
QUEER MILONGA : 21h-minuit – apportez à boire + manger / BYOB – 10$
Performance-demonstration à annoncer + DJ Paul
SAMEDI 26 MAI 2012 – ATELIER QUEER TANGO & MILONGA avec Thierry et Tobias (France/Norvège/Ottawa)
*ATELIER parallèle et croisé*
Comment rendre notre tango plus dynamique et plus ludique en jouant avec les deux systèmes.
18h30 – 20h30, Tous niveaux, 20$ (inclus entrée à la milonga + pizza)
QUEER MILONGA : 21h-minuit – apportez à boire + manger / BYOB – 10$
Performances-demonstrations de Thierry & Tobias et de Alejandro & Arturo - DJ Paul.
SAMEDI 28 AVRIL 2012 - ATELIER QUEER TANGO & MILONGA Avec ASTRID WEISKE (Berlin)
18h30 – 20h30, Tous niveaux, 20$ (inclus accès gratuit à la milonga)
Exploration du tour interrompu, élément traditionnel du tango qui permet de jouer avec le rythme et offre de nombreuses variations surprenantes. Un outil amusant et utile, notamment pour les pistes de danses bondées. // Exploring the Ochocortado (or interruptedturn), a traditional Tango elementwith lots of potential for rhythmicdynamics and variety of expression.
QUEER MILONGA : 21h-minuit – apportez à boire (et à manger si vous voulez) - BYOB
Performance-demonstration de Astrid Weiske (Berlin)
10$ (free/gratuit pour les participants à l’atelier)
Astrid isrenowned and respected world-wide as a sensitive, creative and playful Tango Argentino lead. Sheregularlyteachesthroughout Europe, as well as in San Francisco, New York, Montreal and Buenos Aires. Founder of the Queertangofestival in Berlin, she has alsotaught and performedatQueer Tango festivals in Copenhagen, Buenos Aires and at the PhantasTango tango summer camp in Germany.
SAMEDI 17 MARS 2012 -ATELIER QUEER TANGO & MILONGA avec Thierry et Tobias (France/Norvège/Ottawa)
*Atelier Musicalité* Tous niveaux - 18h30 > 20h30
Cet atelier est le parfait complément de l'atelier Musicalité du 18 février, mais il n'est pas nécessaire d'avoir participé au premier pour pouvoir suivre celui-ci. Trouver dans la musique inspiration, amusement et relâchement. Laissez-la stimuler votre imagination et guider vos pas. Travail sur la dynamique de différentes figures et de combinaisons simples. Pendant cet atelier, nous aborderons brièvement les différences entre tango, tango-valse et milonga.
Snacks & Talks - 20h30 > 21h00 - Histoire du tango
Autour d'un verre (amenez vos boissons) et de quelques snacks, Thierry nous parlera brièvement de l'histoire du tango, de ses origines à l'arrivée du tango queer.
Milonga Queer - bienvenue à tous -21h >minuit (soirée de danse)
DJ Paul + Invité Manuel Soto
Démonstrations : Jean-Philippe Dupéré et Manuel Soto + surprise
2e milonga queer organisé par les acteurs de la scène queer tango à Montréal – regroupant les élèves queers de la Tangueria, las Piernas et Air de Tango…
Lieu : la Tangueria, 6355 Parc
Tarif atelier : $20 ou carte Tangueria + 5$ (milonga incluse)
Tarif Milonga : 10$ (entrée régulière)
Apportez un plat ou nourriture sur place (contribution libre)
SAMEDI 18 FEVRIER 2012 -ATELIER QUEER TANGO & MILONGA avec Thierry et Tobias (France/Norvège/Ottawa)
17h30-19h00 / Atelier "Tu me fais tourner la tête" (inter 1)
Level: more than 6 months
Apportez des variations à votre danse en jouant avec la musique. Travail à partir de combinaisons incluant ochos et giros. Les participants doivent connaître les systèmes parallèle et croisé. Spice up your dance atplayingwith the music. Workbased on combinationsincludingochos and giros. This workshop requires basic knowledge of parallel and cross systems.
19h15-20h45 / *Atelier Musicalité* (débutants)
Levelbeginners up to 6 months
Se laisser porter par la musique. Mieux comprendre le rythme et découvrir la mélodie d'un tango pour mieux jouer avec. Travail à partir de combinaisons et pas simples. As a beginneryoucanalreadybeplayful and enjoy the music. Working on simple combinations, we'llsee how to getintoit.
21h-00h Milonga Queer ouverte à tous (soirée de danse)
DJ Paul + Invité Jean-Philippe Dupéré
Démonstrations : Thierry et Tobias + surprise
Lieu : la Tangueria, 6355 Parc
Tarifs : $20 par atelier ou carte Tangueria + 5$ (milonga incluse)
Tarif régulier Milonga 10$
Apportez un plat ou nourriture sur place (contribution libre)
ACTIVITÉS 2011
SAMEDI 26 NOVEMBRE 2011 - Atelier + Milonga
soirée de tango queer avec Thierry et Tobias d’Ottawa
TANGO-FUN, pour débutants (17h15-18h) GRATUIT
Un voyage sensoriel au cœur du tango, laissez-vous tenter par l'aventure !
Si vous n’avez jamais dansé, ou si vous avez pris quelques cours mais que vous pensez avoir tout oublié, ce cours est pour vous !
ATELIER Queer Tango, tous niveaux (18h-20h)
Pendant la première partie de cet atelier, et à travers une série d'exercices ludiques, nous travaillerons sur la position du corps et sur comment construire une bonne connexion avec notre partenaire, comment bien communiquer.
Dans la deuxième partie, nous travaillerons plus précisément sur la technique du ocho. Nous verrons différentes façons d'initier et de conclure une série de ochos. Nous travaillerons également sur la technique du giro.
DANSE et SNACKS (20h-22h)
Il y aura quelques trucs à manger, vous êtes bienvenus d'amener un plat, des snacks et à boire si vous le souhaitez.
Professeure invitée le jeudi 20 octobre 2011
Astrid Weiske de Berlin donnera les deux cours du jeudi 20 octobre.
Thème du cours débutant (19h30-20h45) : la connexion entre les partenaires, l’abrazo, les systèmes de marche et la dissociation.
Thème du cours inter 1 (20h45-22h) : le croisé du point de vue du guideur et du guidé. Exploration des multiples possibilités offertes par ce bel élément du tango.
Session automne 2011
Session été 2011
Première session avril 2011
Workshop and queer milonga with Bobby Thompson
info Alejandro : tango.queer@hotmail.com
Saturday February 20th 2016
Special workshop with Burak Özkösem
2pm-5pm, Milongaholic Movements / Tango meets Funk! all level
Milonga is the grandmother of Tango. After this workshop you will be able to hear
different layers but also improve your expression together with your partner.
Tango Social Club, 7755 St Laurent, (De Castelnau metro)
40$, including free entrance to Tango Social Club milonga at 9:30pm
Virtuoso of “tango nuevo”, Burak is well-known for his bold and sensitive interpretations of tango music. Every movement he uses is taken strictly from the tango vocabulary, which he deconstructs and reconstructs in his own surprising way.
Burak is the co-founder of Tango Social Club, and creator of several prestigious tango events in the USA. He travels a lot to perform, teach and DJ. With Astrid Weiske, he’s now promoting a queer tango retreat in Mexico on February 22nd to 29th 2016 (https://go.tango.guide). He’s a very rare teacher in Montreal.
Vidéo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA6kjuonkuQ
More about Burak http://tangosocialclub.ca/en/about/
fb event: https://www.facebook.com/events/955476211197944/
Saturday December 5th 2015: Brigitta Winkler (Berlin/NYC)
Brigitta Winkler is a tango legend. She has studied, explored, and lived tango, dance, and somatics for 30 years. One of the first people to study in Buenos Aires in the early 1980’s, she later contributed to the Berlin tango scene and opened a dance studio in 1986 with her partners. She studied Alexander technique with Elisabeth Molle in Berlin and completed the 4 year Body Mind Centering program with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen in Massachusetts, and she incorporates both techniques into her teaching. Brigitta is a founding member of Tango Mujer which received the NEFA (New England Foundation of the Arts) grant. They have toured all over the USA including at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. She is a frequent teacher in Russia and since 1995 has taught all over North America with her home base split between New York City and Berlin. www.brigittatango.de Brigitta et Angelika Fischer, années 1980 Berlin Photo Stefan Wiesner
1/ 2pm-5pm, Interconnectedness of roles, all level worshop
Tango Social Club, 7755 St Laurent, 45$
2/ 8pm-9pm Open class (beginners welcome!)
Las Piernas, 1252 Bleury, 20$ including access to the milonga
3/ 9pm-2am, Milonga Vice-Versa
Las Piernas, 1252 Bleury, 10$
DJ: Jean-Sébastien Viard
fb event : https://www.facebook.com/events/519668261534075/
MORE ABOUT BRIGITTA
"I have witnessed her take a hundred nervous strangers and transform them into a group with one or two simple warm-ups emphasizing contact. Her aproach inspired me. The mingling of Authentic Movement and Tango so polar in their outer form has made a spicy new soup of experience within my conscious body." - Jeanne Marie Castle (writer)
Interview http://tangoforge.com/brigitta-winkler/
"It’s true I was one of the first ones here and I have a lot of experience, 34 years of tango. I am not so interested in the history. I think the history serves for the experience you have. You collect experience. What is interesting is what do I do with all of that now. Since the future is not written, what matters is what you do with it."
Saturday November 7th: Alejandro's Queer Milonga
Las Piernas, 1252 Bleury, 8pm-midnight, 10$
Saturday October 17th 2015: Krista (Worcester, USA)
Krista hails from Massachusetts's heartland, the city of Worcester. Krista was an athlete growing up, running around like a wild child, and had no time for non-tomboy things such as dancing. While in college, on a whim, she jumped in a car with other students to attend a tango lesson. She never looked back. Now, she teaches at her local tango scene in Worcester as well as attending and teaching at Queer Tango Boston. Her teaching interests range far and wide but focus heavily on generating new movements with simple elements always returning to the idea of "what can I do to make this dance, with this partner, in this moment work?" Photo: Krista @ FQTMontreal 2015
1/ Footplay workshop inter/advanced - 2-5pm
@ Tango Social Club, 7755 St Laurent - 45$ includes access to the milonga at Las Piernas
Seeking inspiration? Want to flirt with your feet? Then come play with us! Whether to generate new ideas or add spice to your current footplay, we will have fun with sandwiches, paradas, and barridas! These figures can lead nicely into new places to explore, like ganchos and sacadas, and where to put these in the music for a nice dramatic moment because who doesn't want drama… at least for a moment.
2/ Connection débutants/all level - 8-9pm
@ Las Piernas 1252 Bleury, Montréal - Sliding scale 15$ to 20$ includes access to the milonga
A focus on presence, connection, and generating new movements from simple elements.
3/ Milonga Vice Versa - 9pm-2am
Note for our beginner friends, a milonga is a 100% tango dance party!
@ Las Piernas 1252 Bleury, Montréal - 10$
DJ Manuel Soto
Friday September 25th - Alejandro's Milonga
8pm-midnight at Las Piernas, 1252 Bleury, Place des Arts Metro
Monday, July 20th
Queer tango and gender identity workshops at Rock Camp for Girls at 10.45 am and 12.30pm at Sala Rossa
https://www.facebook.com/rockcampforgirlsmontreal
Alejandro's Queer Milonga - Friday June 26
at Las Piernas 1252 Bleury (corner Ste Catherine)
Class + Milonga 15$ / Milonga 10$
8pm - Tango class open to everyone
9pm-midnight - Milonga (Tango party)
Demonstration by Alejandro and Jean-Philippe
https://www.facebook.com/events/650336598443680/
Milongua Queer Samedi 30 Mai 2015 20h-00h - 10$
organisée par Alejandro@Las Piernas 1252 rue de Bleury, Montreal, H3B 2W4
Démonstration par Mireille Painchaud et Erin Manning
évènement fb: https://www.facebook.com/events/1600775143529268/
Queer Milonga (Tango dance party) Saturday April 18th 2015
Organized by Alejandro Villalobos at Las Piernas Tango, 1252 Bleury
8pm-midnight
FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/587511274725534/
PWYC initiation class at RQS
Friday March 20th - 5pm-7.30pm
at La Maison des Artistes du Mile End, 5555 de Gaspé.
No partner necessary.
Bring socks as the venue is shoe-free!
FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/911077618936644/
Queer Milonga (Tango dance party) Saturday February 28th 2015
Organized by Alejandro Villalobos at Las Piernas Tango, 1252 Bleury
8pm-midnight
fb event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1547808432143693/?ref=22&pnref=story
Alejandro's classes
At Espace des Arts, 9 rue Ste Catherine East, St Laurent Metro $15
- Beginner class starting 13/02 - Friday 6.30-8pm
ACTIVITIES 2014
YAY Pamela is organizing a SPECIAL WORKSHOP with ASTRID WEISKE from Berlin,
Astrid is one of the best leaders in the world of Queer Tango and she's an amazing teacher!
Saturday September 6th, 6-8pm, Tango Social Club, 7755 St Laurent. De Castelnau Metro
Open to all levels (beginners welcome!).
After two long years (filled with much travel and tango), Astrid Weiske (from Berlin) is back in Montreal!
The topic of the workshop is all about "Letting Go While Staying Connected: Stay connected and change roles while dancing with an open embrace"
Astrid will move us through tango fundamentals and how to find combinations and great opportunities for a fluid rolechange within the dance.
details https://www.facebook.com/events/349071595258287/?ref_newsfeed_story_
ATTENTION NOUVEAUX LIEUX !
Tous les mardis à partir du 2 septembre avec Alejandro Villalobos
Cours tous niveaux de 20h30 à 21h30 - 15$
9 rue Sainte Catherine Est, studio 101. Métro Saint Laurent
Tous les jeudis à partir du 18 septembre avec Paul Montpetit
Cours niveau débutant 19h-20h15
Cours niveau intermédiaire 19h45-21h
Les cours se chevauchent pour pouvoir s’entraider et faire connaissance.
Studio Sundari, 6264 rue Saint Hubert. Métro Beaubien
20$ ou Cartes Tangueria valable 1 an : 75$ - 4 classes / 160$ - 10 classes / 250$ - 20 classes - rabais pour étudiants temps plein, UDA, RQD, Âge d'or.
No Queer Tango classes this SUMMER but Queer friendly events:
THURSDAYS
7pm - FREE intro class - teacher Paul Montpetit (who usually teaches QT at Tangueria)
in Little Italy Park, corner Saint-Laurent and Saint-Zotique.
Come with your friends and bring a pic-nic !
Queer practice, Saturday June 14th, 8pm-11pm (organized by Ale)
at Las Piernas, 1252 Bleury, 9$
https://www.facebook.com/events/1457712361135177/?ref=3&ref_newsfeed_story_
April to June - TUESDAYS
8.15pm - all levels - teacher Alejandro Villalobos
at Las Piernas, 1252 Bleury
No partner necessary - 15$ a class
Spring SESSION - THURSDAYS from April 3rd to June 5th 2014
at Tangueria 6355 Parc Avenue
7pm – beginners (teachers Paul & Viva)
We learn and revise the basics
8.15pm – intermediate (teachers Paul & Viva)
We discover or improve our close embrace and learn some tiny steps for crowded dance floors.
No partner necessary - Your first class is FREE!
15$ a class or Tangueria cards: 75$ for 4 classes/160$ for 10/250$ for 20 - discount full time students, UDA, RQD, Âge d'or.
Free class during the Radical Queer Semaine - April 21st 2014 at 6.30pm
At l'Achoppe 1800, avenue Létourneux, Montréal, QC Canada H1V 2N3
Everybody's welcome!
SATURDAY APRIL THE 5TH, WORKSHOP + MILONGA
+++LAST SPECIAL EVENT BEFORE THE FESTIVAL IN MAY!+++
7pm-8.30pm - All level workshop with Thierry + Tobias (Norvege/France - Ottawa)
Theme: Folleader & Leadower | D'un rôle à l'autre
8.30pm-midnight - Tango party (milonga)
DJ: Thierry will play eclectic!
20$ for the workshop + party - 10$ party only
ALL are welcome – come alone or with a friend !
BYOB and snacks @La Tangueria 6355 Parc (coin Beaubien)
https://www.facebook.com/events/597744983647936/?ref_newsfeed_story_
Every WEDNESDAY at Tangueria: 6355 Parc (corner of Beaubien)
Winter Session - until march 19th 2014
7pm – beginners (teacher Paul, assistant Viva)
8.15pm – intermediate (teacher Paul, assistant Viva)
SATURDAY 22TH 2014, WORKSHOP+MILONGA
Tangueria, 6355 Parc (corner Beaubien)
7pm-8.30pm - All level workshop with Thierry + Tobias (Norvege/France - Ottawa)
Theme:
Dance in the embrace: improve your posture in circular sequences.
8.30pm-midnight - Tango party (milonga)
DJ: Thierry will play eclectic!
20$ for the workshop + party
10$ party only
ALL are welcome – come alone or with a friend !
BYOB and snacks
https://www.facebook.com/events/1460228660866800/?ref_newsfeed_story_
SAMEDI 25 JANVIER 2014 - ATELIER QUEER TANGO & MILONGA
@La Tangueria 6355 Parc (coin Beaubien)
19h-20h30 - Atelier tous niveaux avec Thierry + Tobias (Norvege/France - Ottawa)
Thème: Autour de toi! Autour de moi! Jouons avec les tours!
20h30-00h - Tango soirée (milonga)
DJ: Thierry jouera eclectic!
20$ cours + soirée - 10$ soirée seulement
Venez seulE ou accompagnéE - Amenez votre boisson et vos snacks
https://www.facebook.com/events/601705339900440/?ref_newsfeed_story_
ACTIVITÉS 2013
Every THURSDAY at Tangueria: 6355 Parc (corner of Beaubien)
Fall Session - From September 12th to December 12th 2013
6pm – beginners (teacher Paul, assistant Viva)
7.15pm – intermediate (teacher Paul, assistant Viva)
8.30-10pm – practica (Miriam+Viva)
Your first class is FREE! Practica = pay what you can
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/168625473324686/
Rates: 75$ for 4 classes/160$ for 10/250$ for 20 - discount full time students, UDA, RQD, Âge d'or.
18-24 NOV 2013 - FESTIVAL INTL DE TANGO QUEER DE BUENOS AIRES
Alejandro, Miriam, Viva et toute une gang de Mtl avons représenté notre ville lors du festival!
18-20 OCTOBRE 2013 - ATELIERS AVEC BRIGITTA WINKLER A OTTAWA
Nous formerons un contingent Montréalais, contactez nous si vous voulez venir,
on s’organisera pour le transport et l’hébergement!
Événement Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/events/387100064746491/?fref=ts
SAMEDI 21 SEPTEMBRE 2013 - ATELIER QUEER TANGO & MILONGA
À La Tangueria : 6355 Parc (coin Beaubien), Montréal.
Ce sera notre seule Soirée Queer Tango à Montréal avant 2014, ne la ratez pas !
19h-20h30: Cours débutant par Viva et Miriam
20h30-minuit: Soirée Tango (Milonga)
20$ cours + soirée / 10$ soirée seulement. Venez seulE ou accompagnéE. Amenez votre boisson et vos snacks
Événement Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/events/546204242100711/
5-7 JUILLET 2013 - 1er FESTIVAL DE QUEER TANGO DE MONTREAL
Trois jours d'ateliers et milongas avec des profs et participants d'Ottawa et Boston.
QUEER TANGO FESTIVAL MONTREAL July 5th-7th 2013 (press release)
Canada’s first ever Queer Tango Festival will take place July 5th-7th 2013 at Tangueria! Montreal is an exceptionally vibrant city known for its effervescent queer community, and is also the undisputed capital of Argentine Tango in North America. This queer tango festival will mark Montreal's history. Open to absolute beginners and experienced dancers of all genders and orientations, and featuring guest teachers and performers from Norway, France and Buenos Aires, the festival is coordinated by tango dancers Alejandro Villalobos, Viva Delorme and Miriam Ginestier, who is best known for her legendary Meow Mix cabarets and le Boudoir soirées.
Argentine tango is a complex and sensual improvisational dance. Traditionally, it reflects patriarchal views on sexuality and gender relations, where the man is the decision-maker while the woman responds.
Queer Tango embraces Argentine tango while challenging heteronormative roles encouraging a fluid exchange of the leader and follower roles. Dancers are invited to choose the role they prefer or to exchange roles, depending on the person they are dancing with and the moment they decide to do so. The queer tango movement permits provides a safe and playful tango environment for the LGBT and genderqueer communities, but also supports female leaders and male followers, regardless of their sexual orientation.
This festival is a prelude to the International Queer Tango Festival of Buenos Aires which will honour Montreal at it’s upcoming 7th edition from November 17th to 23rd 2013.
Further reading : link to interview with Miriam Ginestier and Viva Delorme
http://www.xtra.ca/public/National/Cheek_to_cheek_to_cheek_to_cheek-9973.aspx
For full schedule of events please contact queertangomontreal@gmail.com
Facebook event link : https://www.facebook.com/events/166521023523560/
QUEER TANGO FESTIVAL MONTREAL 2013 : Teacher biographies
Miriam Ginestier **assistant teacher + organizer**
Miriam Ginestier is a former performer and currently the director of Studio 303, a multidisciplinary arts centre in Montreal. Highly active in Montreal's queer community, Miriam is best known for her legendary cabaret soirée, le Boudoir, as well as monthly Meow Mix performance parties at the Sala Rossa which will be immortalised in a photo exhibit retrospective by Sasha Brunelle at Fierté Montréal this summer. Miriam has danced tango for a long time, but not often enough! Miriam started organizing occasional queer tango workshops back in 1997 with Mireille Painchaud. Then in 2009 she met…
Viva Delorme **assistant teacher + organizer**
Viva started tango when she arrived in Montreal in 2010. In 2011, she and life/dance partner Miriam Ginestier started a queer tango group and organized regular classes with Paul Montpetit, workshops with various guest instructors, and regular milongas all at Tangueria. Through these activities, and in collaboration with local instructor and dancer Alejandro Villalobos, a queer tango community has finally emerged in Montreal. Together, the three are coordinating Montreal's first Queer Tango festival in July, and will represent Montreal - honourary city - at International Queer Tango Festival of Buenos Aires in November 2013.
Alejandro Villalobos **teacher + organizer**
Born in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz Mexico, Alejandro Villalobos is a professional dancer specialised in contemporary and classical dance as well as in Mexican folkloric dancing. In Quebec, he has worked with many projects and choreographers including Nicolas Dixon, Electrotango, Tropicalissima, Danse ton ADN at Nuit Blanche and Groupe de danse Johanne Gour. Alejandro also choreographed pieces at Foro Experimental, at the Auditorio Josefina Lavalle, and at the Centro de Convenciones, en Mexico. He was introduced to Argentine tango in Buenos Aires at the Mora Godoy School and studied with Mylène Pelletier at Air de Tango in Montreal where he regularly teaches queer tango.
Lucas de Buenos Aires **guest teacher**
Lucas De Buenos Aires, a genderqueer tanguero, was taught first by family in Buenos Aires, and then in its milongas. Since beginning to teach in San Telmo, Lucas has brought tango to the people of Boston, Gothenburg, London, New York, Paris, Reykjavik. In addition, this versatile dancer has been a guest artist, repeat instructor, and/or performer at the International Queer Tango Festivals of Berlin, Mexico, New York, San Francisco, Stockholm, and Buenos Aires. "A consummate club kid since 13, many dance styles raging from Butoh to Flamenco have fascinated me, but none have shaken me to the core as Tango has.”
Thierry Guénin and Tobias Svenningsen **guest teachers**
Thierry Guénin and Tobias Svenningsen, who met in Buenos Aires during the first Queer Tango Festival in 2007, have been active for several years in creating spaces where same-sex couples and more largely the LGBT community can enjoy tango. Cofounders of Oslo Tango Queer, they have been teaching in Norway, Sweden, Mexico, Canada. In 2010, Thierry initiated the first Norwegian queer tango festival, Friends, fjords & tango. More recently he has created The Diverse Tango Experience in Ottawa. As teachers, Tobias and Thierry like to focus on communication, musicality and last but not least, relaxing and having fun while dancing.
Paul Montpetit **DJ + performer**
Co-owner of the Tangueria, one of Montreal's first tango schools, Paul is a professional Argentine tango dancer, teacher and DJ with over 20 years of experience. Having perfected his training in Argentina, Paul is one the first instigators of Argentine tango in North America. Paul has taught a regular queer tango class at Tangueria since 2011, upon the request of his students Miriam Ginestier and Viva Delorme.
SAMEDI 27 AVRIL 2013 - ATELIER QUEER TANGO & MILONGA avec Thierry et Tobias (France/Norvège/Ottawa)
18h-19h15 : Débutants (ouvert à ceux qui n'ont jamais dansé et à ceux qui dansent depuis 6 mois ou moins)
Thème : posture et abrazo
6-7:15pm : for dancers with 6 months experience or less.
19h30-20h45 : intermediaire (6 mois minimum)
Thème : la Milonga
7:30-8:45pm : for those with a minimum of 6 months experience - intro to milonga.
21h-00h : Soirée de danse
9pm-midnight : dancing open to all!
Tarifs : 20$ Pour 1 atelier + la soirée de danse
ou 5$ pour la soirée de danse
Price : Each workshop is $20 and includes free entrance to the party. 5$ for the party only.
Amenez à boire et à manger! BYOB and snacks/dinner.
SAMEDI 23 FEVRIER 2013 - ATELIER QUEER TANGO & MILONGA avec Thierry et Tobias (France/Norvège/Ottawa)
Thierry et Tobias (France/Norvège/Ottawa), reviennent pour notre plus grand plaisir
Atelier "Le tour du tour" : quand et comment introduire des variations circulaires dans votre danse ? Technique du giro et combinaisons associées.
Ouverts à tous les niveaux
Atelier : 18h30-20h30
Milonga : 21h-00h
Amenez à manger et à boire !
20$ pour toute la soirée - 10$ pour la Milonga
ACTIVITÉS 2012
SAMEDI 8 DÉCEMBRE 2012 – ATELIER QUEER TANGO & MILONGA avec Thierry et Tobias (France/Norvège/Ottawa)
ATELIER Tango Valse – avec Thierry & Tobias (France/Norvège/Ottawa)
18h30 – 20h30, Atelier tous niveaux,
21h - 00h, Milonga (soirée de danse)
20$ (pour atelier + milonga + pizza)
ou 10$ pour la Milonga
Amenez votre bouffe et vos boissons !
SAMEDI 16 JUIN 2012 – ATELIER QUEER TANGO & MILONGA avec Thierry et Tobias (France/Norvège/Ottawa)
*ATELIER Sacadas* Épicez votre danse avec des sacadas avant et arrière.
18h30 – 20h30, Tous niveaux, 20$ (inclus entrée à la milonga + pizza)
QUEER MILONGA : 21h-minuit – apportez à boire + manger / BYOB – 10$
Performance-demonstration à annoncer + DJ Paul
SAMEDI 26 MAI 2012 – ATELIER QUEER TANGO & MILONGA avec Thierry et Tobias (France/Norvège/Ottawa)
*ATELIER parallèle et croisé*
Comment rendre notre tango plus dynamique et plus ludique en jouant avec les deux systèmes.
18h30 – 20h30, Tous niveaux, 20$ (inclus entrée à la milonga + pizza)
QUEER MILONGA : 21h-minuit – apportez à boire + manger / BYOB – 10$
Performances-demonstrations de Thierry & Tobias et de Alejandro & Arturo - DJ Paul.
SAMEDI 28 AVRIL 2012 - ATELIER QUEER TANGO & MILONGA Avec ASTRID WEISKE (Berlin)
18h30 – 20h30, Tous niveaux, 20$ (inclus accès gratuit à la milonga)
Exploration du tour interrompu, élément traditionnel du tango qui permet de jouer avec le rythme et offre de nombreuses variations surprenantes. Un outil amusant et utile, notamment pour les pistes de danses bondées. // Exploring the Ochocortado (or interruptedturn), a traditional Tango elementwith lots of potential for rhythmicdynamics and variety of expression.
QUEER MILONGA : 21h-minuit – apportez à boire (et à manger si vous voulez) - BYOB
Performance-demonstration de Astrid Weiske (Berlin)
10$ (free/gratuit pour les participants à l’atelier)
Astrid isrenowned and respected world-wide as a sensitive, creative and playful Tango Argentino lead. Sheregularlyteachesthroughout Europe, as well as in San Francisco, New York, Montreal and Buenos Aires. Founder of the Queertangofestival in Berlin, she has alsotaught and performedatQueer Tango festivals in Copenhagen, Buenos Aires and at the PhantasTango tango summer camp in Germany.
SAMEDI 17 MARS 2012 -ATELIER QUEER TANGO & MILONGA avec Thierry et Tobias (France/Norvège/Ottawa)
*Atelier Musicalité* Tous niveaux - 18h30 > 20h30
Cet atelier est le parfait complément de l'atelier Musicalité du 18 février, mais il n'est pas nécessaire d'avoir participé au premier pour pouvoir suivre celui-ci. Trouver dans la musique inspiration, amusement et relâchement. Laissez-la stimuler votre imagination et guider vos pas. Travail sur la dynamique de différentes figures et de combinaisons simples. Pendant cet atelier, nous aborderons brièvement les différences entre tango, tango-valse et milonga.
Snacks & Talks - 20h30 > 21h00 - Histoire du tango
Autour d'un verre (amenez vos boissons) et de quelques snacks, Thierry nous parlera brièvement de l'histoire du tango, de ses origines à l'arrivée du tango queer.
Milonga Queer - bienvenue à tous -21h >minuit (soirée de danse)
DJ Paul + Invité Manuel Soto
Démonstrations : Jean-Philippe Dupéré et Manuel Soto + surprise
2e milonga queer organisé par les acteurs de la scène queer tango à Montréal – regroupant les élèves queers de la Tangueria, las Piernas et Air de Tango…
Lieu : la Tangueria, 6355 Parc
Tarif atelier : $20 ou carte Tangueria + 5$ (milonga incluse)
Tarif Milonga : 10$ (entrée régulière)
Apportez un plat ou nourriture sur place (contribution libre)
SAMEDI 18 FEVRIER 2012 -ATELIER QUEER TANGO & MILONGA avec Thierry et Tobias (France/Norvège/Ottawa)
17h30-19h00 / Atelier "Tu me fais tourner la tête" (inter 1)
Level: more than 6 months
Apportez des variations à votre danse en jouant avec la musique. Travail à partir de combinaisons incluant ochos et giros. Les participants doivent connaître les systèmes parallèle et croisé. Spice up your dance atplayingwith the music. Workbased on combinationsincludingochos and giros. This workshop requires basic knowledge of parallel and cross systems.
19h15-20h45 / *Atelier Musicalité* (débutants)
Levelbeginners up to 6 months
Se laisser porter par la musique. Mieux comprendre le rythme et découvrir la mélodie d'un tango pour mieux jouer avec. Travail à partir de combinaisons et pas simples. As a beginneryoucanalreadybeplayful and enjoy the music. Working on simple combinations, we'llsee how to getintoit.
21h-00h Milonga Queer ouverte à tous (soirée de danse)
DJ Paul + Invité Jean-Philippe Dupéré
Démonstrations : Thierry et Tobias + surprise
Lieu : la Tangueria, 6355 Parc
Tarifs : $20 par atelier ou carte Tangueria + 5$ (milonga incluse)
Tarif régulier Milonga 10$
Apportez un plat ou nourriture sur place (contribution libre)
ACTIVITÉS 2011
SAMEDI 26 NOVEMBRE 2011 - Atelier + Milonga
soirée de tango queer avec Thierry et Tobias d’Ottawa
TANGO-FUN, pour débutants (17h15-18h) GRATUIT
Un voyage sensoriel au cœur du tango, laissez-vous tenter par l'aventure !
Si vous n’avez jamais dansé, ou si vous avez pris quelques cours mais que vous pensez avoir tout oublié, ce cours est pour vous !
ATELIER Queer Tango, tous niveaux (18h-20h)
Pendant la première partie de cet atelier, et à travers une série d'exercices ludiques, nous travaillerons sur la position du corps et sur comment construire une bonne connexion avec notre partenaire, comment bien communiquer.
Dans la deuxième partie, nous travaillerons plus précisément sur la technique du ocho. Nous verrons différentes façons d'initier et de conclure une série de ochos. Nous travaillerons également sur la technique du giro.
DANSE et SNACKS (20h-22h)
Il y aura quelques trucs à manger, vous êtes bienvenus d'amener un plat, des snacks et à boire si vous le souhaitez.
Professeure invitée le jeudi 20 octobre 2011
Astrid Weiske de Berlin donnera les deux cours du jeudi 20 octobre.
Thème du cours débutant (19h30-20h45) : la connexion entre les partenaires, l’abrazo, les systèmes de marche et la dissociation.
Thème du cours inter 1 (20h45-22h) : le croisé du point de vue du guideur et du guidé. Exploration des multiples possibilités offertes par ce bel élément du tango.
Session automne 2011
Session été 2011
Première session avril 2011