Paisley International Tango Festival
Paisley International Tango Festival returns to the heart of historic Paisley for three days between the 29th and 31st March!
About Paisley International Tango Festival
After a break of 5 years we are incredibly happy to announce that Paisley Tango will once again host another amazing tango festival.
We welcome you back to beautiful Paisley for another fantastic line-up of dancers from around the world for 3 days of dancing, partying, enjoyment and socialising with old and new friends.
Maestros:
Bárbara Ferreyra & Agustín Agnez
Veronica Rue & Cristian Cisneros
Celeste Cimino & Luciano Millaqueo
Workshop information to be released soon.
Please email us to book or for further information: info@paisleytango.com
Friday 29th March 2024
Welcome Milonga with Performance (£15)
Traditional Hall DJ Agustin 7.30pm – 11.00pm
Nuevo Lounge DJ Chris 8.00pm – 10.00pm
Saturday 30th March 2024
Workshop 1 11.00 – 12.30
Barbara & Agustin
Int/Advanced
Small elegant Colgadas & Volcadas to use for social dancing.
Workshop 2 12.45 – 2.15
Celeste & Luciano
Tango Salon.
A unique workshop where you will experiment with the basis of this style born in the Buenos Aires barrio of Villa Urquiza.
Workshop 3 2.30 – 4.40
Barbara & Agustin
Int/Advanced
Sequences of Giros and Enrosques combined with Voleos and Sacadas for the Dance Floor.
Workshop 4 & 5 12.00 – 3.30 (Alternative Venue)
Veronica & Cristian
Open Level
Milonga Magic.
Open a new world to your Milonga and learn from one of the most respected Milonga dancers in Buenos Aires. Cristian has taught, performed and judged at the most prestigious events in Argentina. Our very own Veronica Rue has now teamed up with Cristian to make an awesome partnership of technicality, style, performance and charm.
Grand Milonga with Performances £25 (non-dancers £10)
DJ Mabel Gomez
8.00pm – Late
Paisley Town Hall
Sunday 31st March 2024
Workshop 6 1.30 – 3.00
Veronica & Cristian
Int/Advanced
Tango (Perfomance)
From the Milonga to the Stage
Workshop 7 3.15 – 4.45
Barbara & Agustin
Int/Advanced
Vals: Introduction to Musicality for a perfect interpretation in caminata and giros.
Workshop 8 & 9 12.00 – 3.30 (Alternative Venue)
Open Level
Celeste & Luciano
A Step in Time
In this double workshop, learn not only how to dance these steps but also the history behind them. Luciano and Celeste will walk and talk you through how, when and why we use them. Incredibly interesting workshops for anyone who would like to know more about Tango culture.
Free Tango Taster session @ Elma Whytes Dance Studio
12noon
Farewell Party Milonga (£10)
Traditional Hall DJ Luciano 7.00pm – 11.00pm
Nuevo Lounge DJ Stuart 8.00pm – 10.00pm
VENUES:
Friday, Sunday Milongas & Workshops 1,2,3,6,7.
Paisley North Church (Wallneuk)
Abercorn Street, Paisley PA3 4AB
Workshops 4&5, 8&9
Elma Wythes Dance Studio
3 Incle Street. Paisley
Saturday Night Grand Milonga
Paisley Town Hall
Abbey Close
Paisley PA1 1JF
If booking as a couple, please provide both names and we will email you back payment details and confirmation of your chosen workshops. Only when we receive payment will your booking be confirmed.
If booking workshops as a single Leader or Follower you will be placed on a waiting list and advised if/when there is a matching partner along with payment details.
Only when we receive payment will your booking be confirmed.
All bookings are non-refundable.
We strongly advise you to have the appropriate cancellation insurance in place before booking.
In the unlikely event that we cancel the festival, full refunds will be issued.
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
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