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TLC has taught Argentine Tango in Southampton since 1999 and thousands of people have enjoyed the intensity and magic of the dance since then (which is likened to two people dancing as one - with four legs!). If you want to experience this magic, please see below for our classes/milongas which run throughout the year except at Christmas.

Absolute Beginners have a 2-monthly beginners course on Tuesdays and Weds &

Improvers & Intermediates are taught every week on Tuesdays and Weds.

From 5th July 2005, Eduardo Bozzo , our resident teacher from Buenos Aires, has taught Tango in Southampton for TLC on Tuesdays AND Wednesdays at The Archers Club, Southampton and also teaches Tango in Bournemouth and Bristol (see below for details).

In April 2003, we were featured on 'The Frame', a half-hour documentary on our Argentine Tango Club on Meridian TV. The show highlighted our thriving Tango society in and around Southampton - so come to see us and find the 'Tango Magic'.

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TANGO TANGK weekenders

Weekend Milongas at Bramshaw

Tango & Salsa Diary 2008

Tango in Bournemouth

Tango in Bristol

Tango @ West Quay September 2006

Dancing Tango for the Queen
June 2002

Poem
by Owen McArdle
Southampton 2007

The History of Tango


Link to Tango in the
National Geographic
Magazine

Tango on Tuesdays
Beginners to Intermediates

ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS COURSES:
Join us for our Argentine Tango 2-monthly course for Absolute Beginners. We assume you know nothing and the course progesses slowly for 2 months, after which time, you progress into the Improvers class held at the same time with another teacher.

Due to a high demand for these popular courses, there is now a choice of 2 courses for the Absolute Beginner, each with a limit of 20 places:

TUESDAYS: starting 1st July 2008 at The Archers Club
(Then 2nd Sept, 4th November 2008)

or WEDNESDAYS: see below




To book please to reserve your place with the following information:

your full name & partners name, address, telephone number and which course you would prefer to attend.

It would also help Tracie to hear how you heard about TLC and also why you wanted to start Tango (just for her marketing purposes.)


If you do not receive a reply within 24 hours please tel: 07889 288368 as we are not receiving some emails.

Tracie will then confirm your reservation and send you a reminder nearer the time with details on pre-payment, the format of the evening etc etc.

The course will build each week and designed for Absolute Beginners with (or without!) 2 (or more!) left feet! We assume you know nothing about dance or Tango and all you have to do is walk through the door and we'll do the rest for you, including rotating the partners. Take the chance ... it might just change your life!

When booked, just wear smooth-soled shoes (preferably) so you can glide across the floor like Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers!

Payment is required in advance to secure your booking and can be made as follows:

TUESDAY course:
Option 1 for July/August 2008
Payment in 2 installments: £40 & £32 per person: ie payment for 5 weeks in July and an additional £32 for the 4 weeks in August

Option 2 for July/August 2008
Payment in full: £64 per person for a 9 week course, for the price of 8 lessons

(Please note that there are no refunds if you cancel less than 4 days before the course)

The format of the evening is as follows:

ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS COURSE (Level 1):

7.30pm

7.45pm

9.30-11pm

Arrival

Absolute Beginners class begins with Tracie

Assisted practica (general practice dancing + assistance if reqd!)

7.30pm

7.45pm

8.50pm

9pm


9.30-11pm

Arrival

Separate classes for Improvers (Level 2) with Steve & Debbie
& Intermediates (Level 3) with Eduardo y Caroline

Break

Continuing class for Improvers (Level 2) with Steve & Debbie
Intermediates class (Level 4) with Eduardo y Caroline

Assisted practica (as above)

BEGINNERS Tango on Weds

NEW BEGINNERS COURSE ON A WEDS at The Archers, Jan 2008

As Argentine Tango is becoming increasingly popular, Tracie has decided to start a new 2-monthly course for Beginners (Level 1) on a Weds night.

The format will slightly differ from the course on a Tuesday, in that classes on a Weds will be between 8-9.30pm and dancing will continue until 10.30pm. Our next course is on:

WEDNESDAYS: 7th May 2008 at the Archers Club


Payment is required in advance to secure your booking and can be made as follows:

Option 1 for Weds course in Sept/Oct 2008
Payment in 2 installments: £40 & £32: ie payment for 5 weeks in Sept and an additional £32 for the 4 weeks in October

Option 2 for Weds course in Sept/Oct 2008
Payment in full: £64 per person for a 9 week course for the price of 8 lessons

(Please note that there are no refunds if you cancel less than 4 days before the course)

Due to the high numbers of beginners wishing to attend each course, please to reserve your place and specify your full name, address, telephone number and it would also help Tracie to hear how you heard about TLC and also why you wanted to start Tango (just for her marketing purposes.)


Tracie will always reply to emails within 24 hours, so please ring her if you do not receive a reply on: 07889 288368 as some emails do not get through

Tracie will then confirm your reservation and send you a reminder nearer the time with details on pre-payment, the format of the evening etc etc.

The course will build each week and designed for Absolute Beginners with (or without!) 2 (or more!) left feet! We assume you know nothing about dance or Tango and all you have to do is walk through the door and we'll do the rest for you. Take the chance ... it might just change your life!

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Weds Tango
Classes

Weds Improvers/Intermediates Tango night at Archers

Tracie has finally arranged a regular WEDS class, concentrating on technique, style, musicality and quality of movement. There will be a rotation of teachers, including visiting guest teachers, to give you:

• Continuation of Level 5 classes on a Weds
• Continuation of technique classes for dancers with a minimum of 4 months experience
• The opportunity to learn with visiting teachers
• Themed courses and classes which will really give an insight into technique and quality of movement
• An alternative to Tuesdays, with smaller numbers in the class and the entire hall to dance in
• Alternative NeoTango dance nights with Steve Morrall
• .....and much more
  
  Those dancers with a minimum of 4 months Tango experience can join the Technique classes for Level 2 upwards, on specified dates as follows:
  
  30th April - 7.30pm - Leroy's Technique class £10..... PLUS ... 8.30-10.30pm Level 5 £10/£13 for both
  
  7th May - 7.30pm - Issie's technique class £10 ..... PLUS ... 8.30-10pm Level 5 class £10/£15 for both
  
  14th May - 7.30pm - Leroy's technique class £10 ..... PLUS .... 8.30-10pm Level 5 class £10/£15 for both
  
  21st May - 7.30pm - Stella's technique class £10 ..... PLUS .... 8.30-10pm Level 5 class £12/£15 for both
  
  28th May - 8-10.30pm - Milonga for everyone (general dancing) £5
  
  4th June - 7.30pm - Eduardo's technique class £10.... PLUS ... 8.30-10pm Level 5 class £10/£15 for both
  
  

Please note:

The earlier start time of 7.30pm is ONLY on the Level 5 nights
The Level 5 is an 'invited' class for our regulars who are ready to progress (Eduardo will give you the nod!)

Entrance to the Technique classes at 7.30pm, will be £10


LEVEL 2 on a WEDS
From July (2008) onwards Tangueros who wish to refresh their feet on a Weds can join the Level 2 class with Tracie and Pete, 8-9.30pm in the smaller hall, with dancing until 10.30pm, paying £8 on the night.

Please keep your eyes on the Diary page to keep up to date with other visiting teachers

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Weekend Milongas

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Steve & Debbie Morrall invite you to more Tango in the New Forest, at Bramshaw in 2007. They create a superb atmosphere at their milongas and tea dances, so please join them:

Milongas at Bramshaw 2008:
8pm - midnight with Django Tango. £7 on the door

Sunday Tea Dances at Bramshaw
2.30-6pm. £10 on the door - including yummy tea, cakes and savouries

for more info:
Steve - 07793 847500
Debbie - 07941 753707
or visit their TangoUK web site

Tango UK at Bramshaw has:

a superb 60'x30' suspended maple wood dance floor
licensed bar
great music from DJango Tango
plenty of off-road parking
and only 2 miles from junction 1 on M27

Directions
From Southampton exit at junction 1 (Lyndhurst) off the M27. At roundabout take the third exit, sign posted Bramshaw. Drive through Brook, bear right to Bramshaw. Pass the village Post Office, across the crossroads, and after the double bends you will see the sign for the village hall on your left. Turn into the track, the village hall will be in front of you with parking all around.
Drive cautiously - forest animals can stray onto the road.
The journey from Southampton takes 15 minutes or less.

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Argentine Tango in Bournemouth & Bristol with Eduardo Bozzo

Eduardo Bozzo also organises Argentine Tango in Bournemouth and Bristol - see TangoAlchemy for more information:

Mondays: Tango at BarSo, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5AG

7.30pm Beginners Tango Flowers course with Caroline starting on the first Mon of each month
7.30pm Improvers with Eduardo
8.30pm Practica for everyone
9.00pm Intermediates
10.00pm Practica/Milonga for everyone
Entrance £7 on the door. No booking required

Thursdays:
Tango at Hope Chapel Hall, Hope Chapel Hill, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4ND
7pm Beginners welcome every week
8pm Practica
8.30pm Improvers followed by practica
£6.50 for one class, £10 for two

Please visit Eduardo's website www.tangoalchemy.co.uk for more information for classes and milongas or contact Eduardo on 07966 716689

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Dancing Tango while the crowds await the Queen, Portsmouth 2002

As part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations, Her Majesty the Queen visited Portsmouth on 27th June 2002 and while the crowds were awaiting her arrival, our Tangueros danced for the onlookers. See photos on the General Photos Page.

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