[TSOM-Announce] Fwd: Tango&I Newsletter; what is happening in November?
Tango & I What is happening in November? Midwest Tango Festival Sabine's 10 year teaching anniversary Nov. 12 Our new Tango Challenge group Tango Shoe Shopping Tips by Megan Harrington
Are you ready to get in gear? In Tango gear? At Tango & I, Avery, Megan, Marcy and Sabine are hard at work to make sure that you will have a great and fun learning experience! This month ; Wednesday evenings 6.30 Saturday mornings 10 BEGINNER CLASSES All info found here ( :
Wednesday evening 7.30 ALL LEVEL CLASSES A & B level classes Rock the Boat; rock steps with turns, rock and lock them, rock steps every where!!! These little gems are the corner stone of a good tango. You will rock these babies when you are done with these classes!
Wednesday evening 8.30 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Don't knock that rock! Oh the places you can go, when you know how to find ways to rock the stage with tango movements. Come and experiment, see if you really know the ins and outs of rock steps!
Plus: Practice with us EVERY SATURDAY MORNING at the Tango & I Practica from 11 till 1 At Dance Life Ballroom in Minneapolis
Dates to remember: November 12: 10 year anniversary practica November 23 NO CLASSES November 26 NO CLASS - NO PRACTICA November 25 - 26 - 27 Midwest Tango Festival
Thanksgiving with some real desert:TANGO FESTIVAL right here in Minneapolis!
The Midwest Tango Festival is about promoting social Argentine tango within the Midwest. Because we are not based solely in one city, we try to highlight the host city to encourage other dancers from all over to visit and check out what the city itself has to offer. When we find a host city, we like to find venues that highlight the city's history or arts.
Sabine has been teaching Tango for 10 years this month! The Saturday Practica November 12 will be an extra festive one; with cupcakes!!!!!! After dancing Tango for a couple of years I started out by assisting a friend of mine, Burak, at Patricks cabaret. I enjoyed the interaction with the students. So when Burak moved to Chicago it only seemed natural to keep the class going; The Social Dance Studio opened up her doors for me and together with Niko Salgado, I ventured to teach my very first class. I believe we had about 3 students that first week! I wish I had taken some pictures. After 10 years, so very happy that those 3 students showed up, as I am grateful for each and every student that walked through my door since. I would like to thank all of them for their trust and for the wisdom that they have given me over the years! Thank you!
Did you know? That when you are signed up for the Tango Challenge you are dancing the tango 4 hours to 5 hours a week, you are actively listening to tango music, reading about the history, and getting to know what tango feels like in the Twin Cities! This particularly lovely group "Tango TOO" will graduate January 13th! Welcome to the tango fold: Tom, Henry, Shirley, Dorothy, Terry, Rosa, Doug, Julianne, Jaime, Carol!
Tango Shoe Shopping Tips
By Megan Harrington
Your shoes will become a part of you when you start to dance tango. They go with you like your wallet and keys. You should love your shoes and feel comfortable in them for the hours of practice. These are suggestions and I stress that if you find something that works for you, go for it!
First off, everyone has a different foot and preference. What works for one may or may not work for you. There is an element of trial and error in your first pair of shoes. I find dance shoes have the weirdest sizing, this makes it important to try on first.
I have a business called Adorn Tango Attire. I rep shoes that are made specifically for Argentine Tango. Here is the site www.AdornTango.com
These are the cream of the crop! They are the best I've ever worn. The cost reflects that.
I am also able to give you more affordable options. You are always welcome to invest more when you feel ready.
Why not just wear a street shoe???
Street shoes are rigid and have less flexibility. I've found even if they have leather soles, they are a different type of leather that doesn't pivot as well. Being able to turn with little resistance is very important. Men's street shoes have a sharp edge on them and when you dance, that edge is painful if you touch the follower's foot, which is inevitable! I've been sliced, very unpleasant.
Fit
mean they should pinch or jam your toes.shoe sticking out, you will hit your partner more. However, this doesn't you buy large. Think about the closeness of dance and if you have extra Your dance shoes should mould to your feet. They are not something
Practica shoes vs Milonga shoe
Practica shoes usually look like a sneaker. Follower's can be a sneaker, mary jane or sometimes have a small heel. Shoes for the milonga will look like classic dress shoe or a heel. A lot of practica shoes can be dressed up for a milonga. Here is a link to a practica shoe that I have worn, the salsaette. It is affordable around $40.
Ballroom vs Argentine Tango shoes
Ballroom shoes are different than Argentine Tango shoes. They will work and are a fine option. They have suede soles. Suede is a great bottom, but I prefer leather. My suede soled shoes are the best when I have danced in them enough that the suede rubs off and has essentially leathered. Ballroom shoes tend to always look the same and I've heard tend to be narrow. There are many places to try on and purchase ballroom and practica shoes in Minnesota. There is the Dance District at the Mall of America and Grand Jete in St.Paul. There are others, just google! Ballroom shoes are cheaper. Generally around $30-$50.
Argentine Tango shoes are little jewels . They tend to be prettier than ballroom and lets you show off your unique personality. The shoes I rep are Bandoleras from Italy. They have a memory foam cushion in the toe bed. I find I can dance in them all night. Ladies, don't get me wrong they're still a heel. But they are the most comfortable shoe I've found.
Leader's Argentine tango shoes tend to have suede soled shoes and are wider than ballroom, check them out here. The suede helps you ground when you push off.
Other brands are Comme il Faut, Darcos, Soy Porteno, DNI, and Neotango. Most of these brands have a thinner toe bed. Lots of dancers like that so they can really feel the floor. I prefer the thicker toe bed myself.
Argentine Tango shoes are more expensive, generally around $200-$230.
Affordable Options
Used shoes are an option. I can connect you with someone in the community who may be selling an old pair in your size.
I have a product that I sell for $25. It is a suede sole "sticker". You can stick it to the bottom of shoes you already have. The suede in this product is made especially for dancers. I would suggest to do this to a sneaker.
These are my experiences with shoe shopping in the Argentine Tango world. Hopefully this will help. Feel free to ask any questions!
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