Abrazos: Music + Dance + Culture

ABRAZOS IS: A Dance Academy and Boutique for Argentine Tango based in Singapore
Address: 568 Ganges Avenue #02-100 ( (How to get here) | Event Registration: Email abrazos@tangoeast.com or SMS 96373512 (Kace)

JAN-MAR 2009 LEARNER'S SCHEDULE

You are Ready to Start your Tango training. Welcome!

Wai Chung (Y)
Maeve (MV)

Kace (KO)
May (MT)

How does Abrazos choose the topics to run? Our schedule is based on current requests of students registered with us. We want to make tango accessible to everyone; any 8 persons can also request a class on day of their convenience.

Learn more about Tango Singapore's system. Be patient! It takes at least 3 years to achieve advanced levels but you'll have fun doing it.

0-3 mths : Level 1 (introductory concepts / foundations)

Walking skills for dancing in milongas:
» 1A) Caminata
» 1B) Cambio de Frente
Lesson: 8-16 hrs
Practice: 50 tandas

Wed 07/Jan
- Wai Chung
(1A)
8 wks x 60min
(7.45-8.45pm)
$180 for (1A+B)

Tue 13/Jan
- Kace/May
(1AB)
5 wks x 90min
(8.30-10pm)
$180

Sat 17/Jan
- Kace/May
(1A)
Boot Camp
1 day x 4hr
(1-5pm) / $100

4-6 mths : Level 1 (connected / salon-ready / "suavé")

Focus on connection and rhythm:
» 1C) Giros
» 1D) Cadencia
Lesson: 8-16 hrs
Practice: 50 tandas

Sun 11/Jan
- Kace/May
(1C)
Boot Camp
1 day x 4hr
(1-5pm) / $100

Sun 18/Jan
- Kace/May
(1D)
Boot Camp
1 day x 4hr
(1-5pm) / $100

Sun 15/Feb
- Kace/May
(1C)
Boot Camp
1 day x 4hr
(1-5pm) / $100

6-12 mths : Level 2 (styles / variations / "tranquilo")

Improver topics:
» 2A) Close Embr.
» 2B) Improv
» 2C) Milonga
» 2D) Vals
» 2F) Musicality
Lesson: 20-40 hrs
Practice: 100 tandas

To Be
Announced
Please join
waiting list
if interested

1-2 yrs : Level 2/3 (technique / challenges / "apasionado")

Improver topics:
» 2E) Adornos
» 2G) Dynamics
» 2H) Evolution
» 3A) Off-Axis
» 3B) Lifts
... and more
Lesson: >40hrs

To Be
Announced
Please join
waiting list
if interested

Who's Abrazos?

Abrazos ('embrace') is a studio created
by the organisers of the non-profit TangoSingapore, promoting and
teaching tango since 1999.

Sat 17/Jan (7.30-9.30pm)
Video Screening
US: teachers at Abrazos YOU: curious about tango and have questions TOGETHER: we have tea, music and watch Tango clips. $16.
REGISTER BY SMS/EMAIL

You may also come to practicas to buy shoes, meet people or observe classes. No registration needed.

Tue 6/jan
Practica
7-10pm. $10

Wed 7/jan
Practica
7-10pm. $10

How to Enrol at Abrazos

Dojo Subscription: Become a Dojo member if you want to study the full curriculum (3-18 mths). $250/qtr for 12 credits (8 hrs + 4 milongas). $450/qtr for 22 credits (16 hrs + 6 milongas). $600/qtr for 32 credits (24 hrs + 8 milongas). You will start at right level and improve forward. Instructors monitor your progress and arrange class partners.

A-la-Carte: Most courses are also open to non-Dojo members. Register before start date, or ask to join waiting list for next available date. Payment can be made on day of lesson.

Not Sure? Try a Class

Fri 9/jan
Open Level Class
teacher on duty
1 hr (9-10pm) class: $25 / class plus milonga: $30
PLEASE REGISTER OR SMS

THIS WEEK IN ABRAZOS ( More in Singapore )

MON
5/jan

TUE
6/jan

WED
7/jan

THU
8/jan

FRI
9/jan

SAT
10/jan

SUN
11/jan

CLASSES

7.30pm
Y (60min) level-2

8.30pm
MT/KO (90min) [1A+B] Foundation

CLASSES

7.45pm
Y (60min) [1A] Foundation

8.45pm
Y (60min) [1C] Foundation

OPEN CLASS
Teachers on Duty

9-10pm $25*.
Single-session open-topic sampler class. SMS to join.
(*$5 more to attend party)

BOOTCAMP

1pm (4h)
MT/KO [1C]
Start doing the tango with this intensive introduction. Pre-requisite: 1B or 3 months. SMS 96373512 to reg.

Next Week:
18/Jan - 1D

PRACTICA
7-10pm -- $10

Do you need a space to hold meetings or events? Abrazos is available day or night at reasonable rates, starting from $36/hr

LA LUNA MILONGA
9pm-2am -- $20 free flow snack and drinks, BYO.

Best of Buenos Aires
DJ Kace

SAN TELMO MILONGA
9pm-2am -- $20 free flow snack and drinks, BYO.

Best of Buenos Aires
DJ Maeve

Shoe Boutique sells a wide range of handmade, artisan
Tango dance shoes. It is only open for browsing during events.
For appointment, please contact Kace (96373512) or
view online catalog

WHAT WE DO AT ABRAZOS

RESIDENT TANGO INSTRUCTORS

Kace
96373512

May
97907945

Wai Chung
97974053

Maeve
98786092

Karen
97105433

Learn to Dance Tango Systematically from Experienced Instructors (Teaching Curriculum)	Immerse Culturally in S.E.Asia's Only Tango Arts Hub (Need to hire show dancers?)	Meet Interesting Passionate People in a Friendly Club (Rent our space for private event)

10 hours of taught classes per week at all level 3 practicas per week Workshops \| Seminars \| Practilonga \| Dance Clinic \| Private Coaching \| Customized Classes	Only tango boutique in Singapore Resource centre for deejay, musicians, choreographers Film Screening \| Busking \| Food \| Welcome Tea \| Wine Tasting \| Travel \| Fashion \| Art & Photography	2 traditional tango milonga parties per week Guest performances Social Meetup Groups \| Theme Parties \| Birthdays \| Festival Hub \| Cybercafe

Abrazos is owned by Tango East Pte Ltd (company registration 200504530M)