SOLEDAD : Queer Tango Festivalito
March 30th to April 2nd 2018 (Easter weekend)
Last year’s first edition of the Soledad Festivalito in Montréal was a blast! We’re delighted to have her back!
If you already miss Montreal’s Queer Tango Festival, fear not, because this Festivalito delivers: 6 great workshops, 2 queer milongas and a community event, all within driving distance of many Eastern North American QT communities…
Why a Festivalito?
Several QT community organizers led by Karen from Abrazo, are collaborating to host Soledad’s tour to the Bay Area, Austin, New York and Montréal! A playful and intuitive teacher from Buenos Aires, Soledad is beloved in tango communities across the globe, where she performs, shares her tango knowledge and spreads joy.
For who?
All workshops are all levels and offered in English (with whisper translation to French available upon request). Beginners will get a lot more out of her workshops by attending some prior classes. Everyone is welcome.
When? Where?
March 30th to April 2nd 2018 at Studio 303, 372 Ste-Catherine West (see schedule below). Soledad is coming back with new workshops and we highly recommend you to take them all if you can!
Price?
Info + reservations: queertangomontreal@gmail.com
$30 CAD per workshop or $25 CAD if you pre-pay 4 or more workshops ** BY MARCH 11th! **
Some work exchanges are possible for the under-employed. Let us know ASAP!
Soledad will be available for PRIVATES from Thursday March 29th to Friday April 6th (included).
* * * $80-$100 sliding scale for 1-2 people * * *
If you already miss Montreal’s Queer Tango Festival, fear not, because this Festivalito delivers: 6 great workshops, 2 queer milongas and a community event, all within driving distance of many Eastern North American QT communities…
Why a Festivalito?
Several QT community organizers led by Karen from Abrazo, are collaborating to host Soledad’s tour to the Bay Area, Austin, New York and Montréal! A playful and intuitive teacher from Buenos Aires, Soledad is beloved in tango communities across the globe, where she performs, shares her tango knowledge and spreads joy.
For who?
All workshops are all levels and offered in English (with whisper translation to French available upon request). Beginners will get a lot more out of her workshops by attending some prior classes. Everyone is welcome.
When? Where?
March 30th to April 2nd 2018 at Studio 303, 372 Ste-Catherine West (see schedule below). Soledad is coming back with new workshops and we highly recommend you to take them all if you can!
Price?
Info + reservations: queertangomontreal@gmail.com
$30 CAD per workshop or $25 CAD if you pre-pay 4 or more workshops ** BY MARCH 11th! **
Some work exchanges are possible for the under-employed. Let us know ASAP!
Soledad will be available for PRIVATES from Thursday March 29th to Friday April 6th (included).
* * * $80-$100 sliding scale for 1-2 people * * *
* S C H E D U L E *
PRE - FESTIVALITO
Wednesday March 28th - Studio Tango's Milonga 7755 St Laurent - 8:45pm to 1am - 10$
Come say Hi to Soledad and watch her *Demo Soledad & Carol!*
Thursday March 29th - Milonga Chez Coco 5711 Av du Parc - class + milonga 15$
Class with Soledad from 7:30 to 8:30pm + Milonga until 1h
Wednesday March 28th - Studio Tango's Milonga 7755 St Laurent - 8:45pm to 1am - 10$
Come say Hi to Soledad and watch her *Demo Soledad & Carol!*
Thursday March 29th - Milonga Chez Coco 5711 Av du Parc - class + milonga 15$
Class with Soledad from 7:30 to 8:30pm + Milonga until 1h
FESTIVALITO
Friday March 30th - Studio 303 372 Ste Catherine O
6-7:30pm Workshop 1 :: Sensitivity :: Dance like a cat—be reactive, sensitive and able to adjust your body’s tension to dance the light and shade of tango.
8-9:30pm Workshop 2 :: Social Tango :: We dance not only with our partners, but also with a moving floor of dancers. Come learn creative, musical steps to circulate well on a crowded floor.
: : Opening milonga at Las Piernas (9:30pm – 1am) - 1252 Bleury
Together, QTM and Las Piernas are joining forces to host the opening milonga. Join us in warmly welcoming Buenos Aires’ leading maestra, Soledad Nani.
DJ Pancho will play some traditional faves
Demo by Soledad & Pancho
Full bar, empanadas - Friendly and casual event - Everyone is welcome (for reals !!)
Saturday March 31st - Studio 303 372 Ste Catherine O
3-4:30pm Workshop 3 :: Finding the Spiral :: Come explore a core movement of tango, a coordinated and fluid movement of your shoulders, torso and hips, that is the key to many tango movements and steps. This is Soledad’s tango body intensive.
5-6:30pm Workshop 4 :: Milonga 1 :: The happy dance—Milonga! In this class, students will learn milonga sequences that are natural and comfortable, beginning with basic concepts and adding playfulness and musicality for dancers at all levels.
: : Tango Social Club Milonga (9:30pm-3am) : 7755 St Laurent - 12$ - queer friendly regular milonga
***DJ Soledad***
Sunday April 1st - Studio 303 372 Ste Catherine O
3-4:30pm Workshop 5 :: Milonga 2 :: The happy dance with one of the most musical dancers in tango shoes. Sole will progress to challenging, creative sequences and concepts of the milonga.
5-6:30pm Workshop 6 :: Playful Ochos :: In open and close embrace, from traditional tango to tango nuevo, we will explore the dynamic possibilities of ochos. (suggested pre-requisite: WS 3, Finding the Spiral).
: : Community supper / pot-luck (+ several milonga option available)
Monday April 2nd - Studio 303 372 Ste Catherine O
: : Tango Tea Dance - Closing Milonga (1:30-4:30pm) - 10$
Fun, games, bagels, hot drinks, chair massage etc.
DJ Viva (first time ever!) 100% traditional music
Friday March 30th - Studio 303 372 Ste Catherine O
6-7:30pm Workshop 1 :: Sensitivity :: Dance like a cat—be reactive, sensitive and able to adjust your body’s tension to dance the light and shade of tango.
8-9:30pm Workshop 2 :: Social Tango :: We dance not only with our partners, but also with a moving floor of dancers. Come learn creative, musical steps to circulate well on a crowded floor.
: : Opening milonga at Las Piernas (9:30pm – 1am) - 1252 Bleury
Together, QTM and Las Piernas are joining forces to host the opening milonga. Join us in warmly welcoming Buenos Aires’ leading maestra, Soledad Nani.
DJ Pancho will play some traditional faves
Demo by Soledad & Pancho
Full bar, empanadas - Friendly and casual event - Everyone is welcome (for reals !!)
Saturday March 31st - Studio 303 372 Ste Catherine O
3-4:30pm Workshop 3 :: Finding the Spiral :: Come explore a core movement of tango, a coordinated and fluid movement of your shoulders, torso and hips, that is the key to many tango movements and steps. This is Soledad’s tango body intensive.
5-6:30pm Workshop 4 :: Milonga 1 :: The happy dance—Milonga! In this class, students will learn milonga sequences that are natural and comfortable, beginning with basic concepts and adding playfulness and musicality for dancers at all levels.
: : Tango Social Club Milonga (9:30pm-3am) : 7755 St Laurent - 12$ - queer friendly regular milonga
***DJ Soledad***
Sunday April 1st - Studio 303 372 Ste Catherine O
3-4:30pm Workshop 5 :: Milonga 2 :: The happy dance with one of the most musical dancers in tango shoes. Sole will progress to challenging, creative sequences and concepts of the milonga.
5-6:30pm Workshop 6 :: Playful Ochos :: In open and close embrace, from traditional tango to tango nuevo, we will explore the dynamic possibilities of ochos. (suggested pre-requisite: WS 3, Finding the Spiral).
: : Community supper / pot-luck (+ several milonga option available)
Monday April 2nd - Studio 303 372 Ste Catherine O
: : Tango Tea Dance - Closing Milonga (1:30-4:30pm) - 10$
Fun, games, bagels, hot drinks, chair massage etc.
DJ Viva (first time ever!) 100% traditional music
POST - FESTIVALITO
Tuesday April 3rd - Milonga del barrio 724 Bd Montréal-Toronto, Dorval, 20h - 8$
DJ Soledad
Thursday April 5th - Milonga Chez Coco 5711 Av du Parc - class + milonga 15$ **CANCELED**
Class with Soledad from 7:30 to 8:30pm + Milonga until 1h
Tuesday April 3rd - Milonga del barrio 724 Bd Montréal-Toronto, Dorval, 20h - 8$
DJ Soledad
Thursday April 5th - Milonga Chez Coco 5711 Av du Parc - class + milonga 15$ **CANCELED**
Class with Soledad from 7:30 to 8:30pm + Milonga until 1h