Las Estrellas
Classes
 Monday: 7.30 - 9.30pm | Class resumes 20/09/10 | Beginners |
| Tuesday: 7.30 - 9.30pm | Class resumes 21/09/10 | Advanced Beginners/Intermediate |
| Thursday: 7.30 - 9.30pm | Class resumes 16/09/10 | Milonga & Vals |
| Saturday: 7.15 - Midnight | From October we will run a Mixed Class from 7.30 till 9.00pm, followed by a Milonga till Midnight | |
Saturday Mixed Class and Milonga
In October we will resume holding Milongas at Las Estrellas. We are one of the oldest Tango Studios in London and we have held Milongas for over 20 years. Our club is exclusively dedicated to Tango, and offers an amazing and authentic atmosphere for the Milonga.
Many of the most famous Tango dancers have performed at Las Estrellas or just come along to enjoy themselves: Osvaldo Zotto and Lorena Ermosida, Nito & Elba, Gloria & Eduardo, Gustavo Naveira & Giselle Anne, Hector Villalba, Diego Difalco, Carolina Zokalski, Carlos Gavito, Milena Plebs, Ricardo & Nicole, Suzanna Miller, Puppy, Mora Godoy and many others.
The evening will start with a mixed ability class from 7.30 to 9.00 (doors open at 7.15), with the Milonga from 9.00 until Midnight. we have a fully licensed bar and food will also be available for those who get peckish.
The Class and Milonga will cost £10, just the Milonga from 9.00 till Midinght will cost £5.
Beginners Classes:
Las Estrellas is now closed for the summer and will re-open on Wednesday 15th September, when the usual schedule will resume: Absolute Beginners classes will be on Mondays : the doors will open at 7.15pm for enrolment, the Class will start at 7.30 and end at 9.30, with the practice session, the practica, carrying on till 10.00pm. Classes cost £10.00 per person.
When you start you will have to enrol for the Beginners Course of four classes, so your initial payment will be £40.00. It is preferred that you take these classes on four consecutive Mondays or Tuesdays so that you do not forget any of the steps, but if necessary they can be spread out over a longer period, for a maximum of two months.
Once you have mastered the basics you can move onto our Advanced Beginners class on Tuesdays or Thursdays, where you can develop your technique and learn more advanced steps.
Please wear comfortable clothing you can dance in, and most importantly: shoes that do not have rubber soles, or you will stick to the dance floor, high heels for the women (if you feel comfortable with them) and leather soled shoes for the men.
Class Updates:
Las Estrellas Summer Break: Las Estrellas is now closed for the Summer; classes will resume on Wednesday 15th September.
The Intensive classes have also stopped for the summer, and will resume in the Autumn.
Milonga Coming Soon! Las Estrellas is planning to resume Milongas on Saturdays after the Summer Break. In October we will be offering a mixed ability class on Saturdays from 7.15 to 9.00pm, followed by a Milonga until Midnight, all for the bargain price of £10!
See above for more details.
Palermo Tango Festival, Buenos Aires: We are the British Embassy for this wonderful Festival coming up in October. Please Click here to go to our Festival Page for more details.
5th FESTIVAL DVD READY - £15.00
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Advanced Beginners and Intermediate Class
Las Estrellas is now closed for the summer, and classes will resume on Wednesday 15th September. The Advanced Beginners and Intermediate class will be on Tuesdays, and once you have finished your initial course you can move on to this class which concentrates on the next level.
Tuesdays 7.30 - 9.30pm, with practica till 10.00pm. Doors open 7.15pm.
If you cannot make Tuesdays, then the Thursday class might also suit you. Class Fee £10
Thursday Milonga & Vals Class
From October the Thursday class will be concentrating on teaching Milonga and Vals. This will be a special class open to Advanced Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced students who want to improve their technique in these dances.
The doors will open at 7.15, and the class will start at 7.30pm, finishing around 9.30 with practica until 10.00pm. Class fee: £10.
Intensive Introduction to the Tango:
Our Intensive Introduction workshop usually takes place on the first Sunday of the month, but we have now stopped running them for the summer, so the next workshop will be in the autumn, please see the class updates above for details nearer the time.
The Workshops run from 4.00 - 8.00pm (with a free glass of wine at 6.00pm), and cost £30, payable in advance. They provide a comprehensive introduction to the Argentine Tango, and are the ideal starting point for learning this wonderful and intimate dance. Following the Intensive Class you should continue to develop your skills at the ongoing beginners classes on Mondays and Thursdays.
Places are limited so you must book in advance. We have a lot of interest in these workshops, and they are always fully booked by the due date. Please note that we can only give refunds for missed classes if we get at least 48 hours notice of cancellation. Please email us or call Simon on 020 7221 9535 to make your reservation and pay the course fee.
Private Classes:
Private classes with Takis have now stopped for the summer and will resume from Wednesday 15th September. Private Classes are suitable for both beginners and for those wishing to improve their technique, as they are a much more personal and intensive class. They cost £30 per hour for one person, or £50 per hour for a couple. Private classes will be available in the afternoon and evening on Wednesdays and Fridays and on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons (after 6.00pm). To book please call us on 020 7221 5038 or email us: info@tangoinlondon.com
| Day | Afternoon 6:00-7:00 | Evenings 7:30-9:45 |
| Monday | Private Classes | Beginners Class |
| Tuesday | Private Classes | Advanced Beginners & Intermediate Class |
| Wednesday | Private Classes | Private Classes |
| Thursday | Private Classes | Milonga & Vals Class |
| Friday | Private Classes | Private Classes |
| Saturday | Private Classes | Group Class followed by Milonga till 24.00 |
| Sunday | Private Classes | Private Classes |
The Studio:
Las Estrellas is at 2-3 Inverness Mews in Bayswater, just off Queensway (map). The nearest underground stations are Bayswater (District and Circle line), and Queensway (Central line). On weekends please check that the Tube lines are running.
Takis:
Takis has taught at Las Estrellas, London“s longest established Tango Club, since 1993 and has been dancing Tango for most of his life. He founded the Academia Nacional del Tango (UK) Ltd, and organised the five London International Tango Festivals (1999 - 2009) and is now working on the 6th Festival in 2011. He brought over the world“s most famous Argentine Tango dancers and teachers from Buenos Aires to give workshops and performances. Leading names to have appeared at the Festival and Las Estrellas including Gloria y Eduardo, Carlos Gavito and Maria Plazaola, Gustavo Naviera and Giselle Anne, Mora Godoy, Fernanda Ghi and Guillermo Merlo, Claudia Codega and Esteban Moreno, Osvaldo Zotto, Lorena Ermocida, Gisele Avanzi and many others. Top orchestras El Arranque, Sexteto Canyengue, El Despues and others have also appeared.
Takis has made many national and international television appearances over the years, giving demonstrations of Tango. He has performed for Channel 5 (2003), London Television (2004), at the London Salsa Championships (2002), the Jivetime Festival at Pontins in Camber Sands (2005), as well as at venues such as The Dorchester (2003), The Hilton (2004), The Sheraton (2005) and Claridges (2005), and the 5th London International Tango Festival (2009), accompanied by his then partner Jane Solomon.
For more information call 020 7221 5038 in office hours or email us
2-3 Inverness Mews Bayswater
London
W2 3JQ
UK
Office: 020 7221 5038
Club: 020 7221 8170
Fax: 020 7229 6339
Email: info@tangoinlondon.com
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