Jessica Gerdel

FRIDAY OCT 2.
📍 Galeria Ideal (Geibelgasse 14, 1150)

Let's get the party started!

19:00-20:45 · Guided Práctica with input

Spice up your dance while having fun and learn from Ale and Kelly from day 1!

Prácticas create a space for the exploration of tango, giving us more freedom to look into different aspects of our dance. 

Alejandro and Kelly will suggest concepts and guided exercises you can dive deep into, whether you attend solo or with a dance partner.

21:00-01:00 · Galeria Ideal Milonga with dance performance by Ale and Kelly!

Galeria Ideal is a classic in Vienna's tango scene. Their Milonga has been running for 20 years and keeps welcoming dancers every Friday since.

Join us for an evening full of dance and get mesmerized by Ale and Kelly's dance performance!

SATURDAY OCT 3.
📍 Zentrum Exist (Sechshauser Str. 36-38, 1150)

We'll gather again in the intimate atmosphere of Zentrum Exist, home to our Tango Immersion weekends, where learning naturally flows into conversation, dancing, and shared joy.

14:00-15:30 · WS1. Sacadas with special effects

Not all sacadas produce a special effect, but some give us an opportunity when the space and music allow.

Join us and deepen your criteria on when is the right moment to apply special effects to a Sacada, and how to scale your proposition and response to respect the social dance floor codes while doing them.

16:00-17:30 · WS2. The Walk and its Secrets

There's nothing like a great Tango walk, but why is it so special?

Though Hollywood, Broadway, and TV try to replicate it, no one can match the walk that can be seen by the dancers in local milongas of Buenos Aires.

Together, we will investigate our individual ways of walking and how to create an undeniable groove when we walk together with our partners.

18:00-19:30 · WS3. Deconstructing the Music of Tango

How does the musical composition of Tango affect the creative decisions we make as dancers?

Join us and dive deep into the musicality of some of our favorite tango tunes, and see how a better understanding of the music can transform your improvisation with your dance partners.

SUNDAY OCT 4.
📍 Zentrum Exist (Sechshauser Str. 36-38, 1150)

13:00-14:30 · WS4. Rhythmic Adornos: Solo and Together

Let's play with fun rhythmic embellishments by using the free leg while staying connected and in sync with our dance partner.

Add a little personality, musical flair, and playful details to your dance without breaking the flow or worrying about stepping on anybody’s toes!

15:00-16:30 · WS5. Circular Variaciones

Who says you need a huge dance floor to have fun dancing?

Let's explore circular Variaciones: simple movement patterns that flow together through turns, repetitions, and direction changes, all within one square meter.

Perfect for building rhythm, coordination, creativity, and confidence during exciting musical moments without bumping into the milonga's tables (or other couples).

17:00-18:30 · WS6. Social and comfortable Ganchos

Not all Ganchos are made for the social dance floor, but some were in fact created there.

Let's explore what Ganchos are the safest to include in your social dance vocabulary, as well as some rules that can help you judge when and where a Gancho is possible.

19:00-22:00 · Milonga Itinerante with Ale & Kelly's live music performance

Such a Tango Weekend of course includes a celebration party!

Join us for the monthly edition of our Milonga Itinerante, including the luxury of having Alejandro and Kelly performing with live music for us, and Argentinean surprises on the table.

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SPECIAL ADD-ON:
Design Your Own Tango Exhibition
(3 part series workshop + 1 group song at Milonga Itinerante)
Friday Oct 2. 16:45-18:45
Saturday Oct 3. 20:00-22:00
Sunday Oct 4. 10:00-12:00

A Tango exhibition isn’t as simple as stepping onto the floor and dancing.

There is a lot of preparation and planning that goes into it, which allows our improvisation to flow and our connection to grow in the moment.

Learn the keys to a successful and fun exhibition and start practicing for your debut at Milonga Itinerante, where you will perform in a group exhibition with your classmates.*

*Participation in the group exhibition is optional. You can take part in this course and freely decide if performing.

Registration for this course is in couples, and it's not included in the "Full Pass" standard registration.
The course will take place with a minimum of 4 couples.

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LOGISTICS

You can register for single workshops or the combination of your choice.

Package discounts are available upon registration.

A Sozialtarif for young students and dancers with low income is available upon request.

It is recommended but not required to register with a dance partner.

On previous editions of our Tango Weekend, the majority of attendants joined solo and many dance both roles, therefore we had balanced roles and solo attendants had no issues. If you're unsure, reach out to us.

Save your place and spread the word in your networks.

There'll be fruits and light snacks on the common table. You're welcome to bring something to share.

There are plates, cutlery and comfortable space to eat at the studio.
Bringing your own food for the breaks or something to share is welcome.
Please avoid heavily seasoned foods or with strong smells that could make the room air unpleasant for others.

There's room to change clothes, a comfy lounge for socializing and resting as you please during the weekend, and a shower at your disposal if you'd need it between workshops and/or before the Milonga (no towels or personal hygiene products provided).

Reach out if you have further questions and get ready to enjoy it all!