Tango Blossoms!

Hi, everyone!

We had a wonderful group of passionate dancers at our Tango Immersion event last weekend, and Diego and I were thrilled to be a part of it to witness breakthroughs, smiles, and overall improvement in everyone’s dancing! Let’s continue to spread the tango love and keep learning.

Important dates for this month:

Wednesday, April 3rd: Lesson and Practica
Saturday, April 6th: No lesson/Practica
Monday, April 8th: Lesson and Practica
Venue: Casa de Maria
Cost: $10 per person

Some of us are heading to Victoria for the Tango Marathon next week, and I will be taking my spring break to visit family for two weeks.

I will keep you updated on when I resume classes and practica, and it looks like it will be on Saturday, May 4th!

In the meantime, keep practicing your solo exercises: pivots (torso, hips, legs), ochos, and balance exercises. These are all crucial for gaining freedom:

Freedom to feel
Freedom to express
Freedom to get creative

Also, remember that tango is all about connection, improvisation, and co-creation. It’s not just about mastering steps; it’s about infusing your unique personality into the dance.

Let’s continue our tango journey together and savour every step. Tango-on!

https://www.facebook.com/dancenelson

“To touch, connect, move, and inspire, one dance at a time”
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~ Amigos! Come dancing !  It’s April 1 revelry !

Fusion Partner Dancing Social

Special mini-lesson for April 1

BAR ROOM TANGO !

BAR ROOM TANGO??? Yes ! 

7:00 pm – 7:45 pm  lesson 

Bar Room Tango-not Argentine-  

 all levels, with Peter

Bar Room Tango is a melodramatic, exaggerated, hilarious, smooth, exuberant, carefree, irreverent, and improvised joyful fusion of Blues+Ballroom Tango+Swing. 

Easy to learn, quick to have fun. 

Think of tango songs like: 

Hernando’s Hideaway, Kiss of Fire, El  Choclo & Carmen’s Habanera

Come for the lesson, stay for the dancing.

then…

7:45 pm – 9:45 pm.  Social Dancing   

Mixer ~ partner not necessary

Mixed Playlist includes: 

swing, blues, fusion, oldies, westcoast, tango, familiar, latin, jazzy, contemporary, waltz, cha cha.

-complimentary personal coaching available by request.

North Shore Hall – Nelson’s fabulous dance hall

675 Whitmore Rd, Nelson, V1L 6H7

1 mile past the Big Orange Bridge

$10 cover at the door.  or e-transfer to peteclement@gmail.com

 -sliding scale as needed

Fusion Partner Dancing = improvisation à deux

Our Purpose:

• making partner dancing fun, right from the beginning !
• teaching people how to improvise a dance for two, in sync to any music
• increasing social dancing events and participation in Nelson

Bi-weekly Monday Fusion Partner Dancing – Drop in.

Upcoming Monday events:    Apr 1, 15, 29

Dance Alert !

Friday Mar 29 –

Melody Diachun’s The Swing Bastards featuring Clinton Swanson will be playing this Friday at Finleys. 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm.  A great dance band !

Friday April 5 – 

Finley’s Dancer’s delight, mixed upbeat playlist by Peter, 7:30 – 9:30 pm NO COVER

Let’s dance more in ’24 !

Take advantage of your birthright to have fun ! Opportunities for dancing fun every second Monday.  Step onto the dance floor, meet new people, learn, improve and groove to the infectious beats of a curated upbeat mixed playlist. 

Join us at North Shore Hall and let the music and dancing inspire you to move, connect, and dance with pleasure.

Guaranteed to increase your fun quotient !

Payadora Tango Ensemble Coming Soon!

Exciting News!

There’s a special treat coming to Rossland and you don’t want to miss this amazing opportunity!!  Payadora Tango Ensemble.

Here is the link to all of the details and to purchase your tickets..
https://rosslandartscouncil.com/event/payadora-tango-ensemble


This is an extraordinary opportunity to hear live tango music played by a famous group on Tuesday, March 26th, at the Rossland Miners Hall. The show begins at 7 PM and runs until 10-10:30 PM.

There’s an opportunity to dance Tango during the show.
Any dancers wanting to join in the fun can contact Nora Lilligren via Nelson Tango Peeps on FB or reply here, and I will pass the message along. Please let Nora know by Tuesday, March 12th,  if you’d like to partake in the dancing.

Non-dancers are encouraged to attend to take in the beautiful music.

Lastly, remember that we have our Lesson and Practica tomorrow. 
My intention is to have lessons and practica on Saturdays (starting tomorrow until April 6th)  and every other Monday (March 11, 25, and April 8th). 

Lesson:  7:30 pm – 8:30 pm 
Practice Time: 8:30-10 pm
Location: Casa de Maria ( please request for the address)
Cost: $10 pp (or sliding scale as needed)
*** please don’t make the $$ stop you from dancing!

***Newbies and seasoned dancers, single or couples are welcome.
***Please bring indoor shoes  that slide for pivots (no rubbery sole) 
*** Come 10 to 15 minutes early to get settled and warmed up
*** Please register when you can by replying here to save your spot. Space is limited.

Please note that Monday, March 11th, will be our last class at Studio Alive, and all classes and practicas following will be held at Casa de Maria!

Join us in nurturing our Tango community, as the world craves deeper connections, mindfulness, creative expression, and the warmth of Tango embraces. Extend this invitation to your friends or share it with anyone who might be intrigued.

And to all the beautiful, strong, courageous, and inspirational women out there…. Happy International Women’s Day!

Abrazos Fuerte!

Maria Baula Schuh
https://www.facebook.com/Dancenelson
(250) 354-8085

“To touch, connect, move, and inspire, one dance at a time”

Monday Partner Dancing w/

Swing lesson 

Come dance with us…

Swing into Spring !

Monday March 18    Lesson & Dancing

Friendly, informal, chill, fun,

Beginners welcomed !

7 pm sharp – 7:45 pm 

Swing lesson 

with Peter  ~ all levels

Swing is the all-purpose, must-have for social dancing! 

It is adaptable, accessible, popular & essential ! Guaranteed to increase your fun quotient !

7:45 – 9:45 pm

Social Dancing

Mixer ~ partner not necessary

Playlist includes: 

swing, blues, fusion, oldies, westcoast, tango, familiar, latin, jazzy, contemporary, waltz, cha cha.

-complimentary personal coaching available by request.

Fusion Partner Dancing = improvisation à deux

North Shore Hall – Nelson’s fabulous dance hall

675 Whitmore Rd, Nelson, V1L 6H7

1 mile past the Big Orange Bridge

$10 cover at the door.  or e-transfer to peteclement@gmail.com

 -sliding scale as needed

Our Purpose:

• making partner dancing fun, right from the beginning
• teaching how to improvise a dance for two, in sync
• increasing social dancing events and participation in Nelson

Bi-weekly Monday Fusion Partner Dancing – Drop in.

Upcoming Monday events: 

Mar 18, Apr 1, 15, 29

Let’s dance more in ’24 ! 

Embrace the Tango Challenge: Dance Your Way to Grace, Creativity, and Connection!

Did you know??
Tango is not an easy-peasy dance, BUT here are some of the incredible abilities you’ll nurture along the way when you dive into the world of this amazing form of dance:

1. **Coordination**: Tango will have you gliding with grace, improving your coordination, balance, and poise as you move in harmony with your partner.

2. **Musicality**: Feel the music in your soul! Tango teaches you to dance to the rhythm, enhancing your sense of musicality and letting you express yourself through the melodies.

3. **Communication**: Without saying a word, Tango partners communicate through subtle cues and movements, fostering a beautiful non-verbal connection that’s both captivating and profound.

4. **Creativity**: Learning the basic Tango elements, there’s room for your creativity to shine. Let your imagination run wild as you interpret the music and make each dance uniquely yours.

5. **Focus and concentration**: In Tango, staying in sync with your partner demands your FULL attention. It’s a dance that sharpens your focus, helping you stay present in the moment. Tango is a dancing meditation!

6. **Physical fitness**: Tango is not just a dance; it’s a workout too! Get ready to boost your fitness levels, improve your strength, flexibility, and endurance—all while having a wonderful time on the dance floor.

7. **Social skills**: Step into the social world of Tango, where you’ll meet new people and connect through dance. It’s a fantastic way to build confidence, refine your social etiquette, and forge meaningful connections.

8. **Brain exercise**: Learning all the elements of Tango and connecting the dots in every step provides a great workout for your brain, enhancing cognitive function and mental agility.

9. **Discipline**: Through solo practice to enhance balance and strength, you develop muscle memory that enriches the dance experience when you’re with your partner. This discipline fosters consistency and improvement in your Tango journey.

So, are you ready to embrace the challenge and join the Tango bandwagon with me? Let’s go steady-eddy with consistency.  We’ve got this!

Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024 
Lesson:  7:30 pm – 8:30 pm 
Practice Time: 8:30-10 pm
Location: Casa de Maria (contact me for directions)
Cost: $10 pp (or sliding scale as needed)
*** please don’t make the $$ stop you from dancing!
*** Oh… this activity is way cheaper than going to a therapist! 

***Newbies and seasoned dancers, single or couples are welcome.
***Please bring indoor shoes  that slide for pivots (no rubbery sole) 
*** Come 10 to 15 minutes early to get settled and warmed up
***Pre-register when you can by replying here to save your spot. Space is limited.


Note that Monday, March 11th, is going to be at Studio Alive and classes and practicas following that will be held at Casa de Maria!

Also, note that there’s a regular Wednesday lesson and practica that is available. Check out Nelson BC Tango on FB for details!

I can’t wait to see you on the dance floor!

Abrazos fuerte!

Maria Baula Schuh
https://www.facebook.com/Dancenelson
(250) 354-8085

“To touch, connect, move, and inspire, one dance at a time”

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