2008-10-12
[ Facebook users ] Join the "Taipei Tango Festival" group
We have created a "Taipei Tango Festival" group on Facebook (www.facebook.com) so people can share their photos, experiences and thoughts on the same platform. The video quality of Facebook is much higher than Google Video too. Check it out.
[ Video clip of the Festival ] Tanda of José García and Alfredo Rojas
The original video quality is much higher than on Google Video.
2008-08-28
[ Announcement ] Adjustments for workshop classrooms
* Please be informed of the following adjustments in workshops classrooms:
807/808: 807 will take place in studio B(Danswell), and 808 in Studio A(Tanguisimo).
809/810: 809 will take place in studio B(Danswell), and 810 in Studio A(Tanguisimo).
819/820: 819 will take place in studio B(Danswell), and 820 in Studio A(Tanguisimo).
Other classes remain the same: Odd number classes in studio A; Even number classes in studio B.
[ Tanguisimo Tango Space ]
Address: 7F-4, 169 Sec.4 Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei
[ Danswell ]
Address: 9F, 293 Sec.4 Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei
Remarks: approx. 6 min. walk from Tanguisimo Tango Space
807/808: 807 will take place in studio B(Danswell), and 808 in Studio A(Tanguisimo).
809/810: 809 will take place in studio B(Danswell), and 810 in Studio A(Tanguisimo).
819/820: 819 will take place in studio B(Danswell), and 820 in Studio A(Tanguisimo).
Other classes remain the same: Odd number classes in studio A; Even number classes in studio B.
[ Tanguisimo Tango Space ]
Address: 7F-4, 169 Sec.4 Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei
[ Danswell ]
Address: 9F, 293 Sec.4 Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei
Remarks: approx. 6 min. walk from Tanguisimo Tango Space
[ 公告 ] 教室更動公告
＊因為人數的關係，部分課程將更動教室場地：
807/808: 807將在教室B(Danswell)舉行，808將在教室A(Tanguisimo)舉行，
809/810: 809將在教室B(Danswell)舉行，810將在教室A(Tanguisimo)舉行，
819/820: 819將在教室B(Danswell)舉行，820將在教室A(Tanguisimo)舉行。
其他課程維持不變：單數課程在教室A，雙數課程在教室B。
[ Tanguisimo探戈藝文沙龍 ]
地址：台北市忠孝東路四段169號7樓之4
[ Danswell ]
地址：台北市忠孝東路四段293號9樓
備註：與Tanguisimo探戈藝文沙龍步行距離約6分鐘
807/808: 807將在教室B(Danswell)舉行，808將在教室A(Tanguisimo)舉行，
809/810: 809將在教室B(Danswell)舉行，810將在教室A(Tanguisimo)舉行，
819/820: 819將在教室B(Danswell)舉行，820將在教室A(Tanguisimo)舉行。
其他課程維持不變：單數課程在教室A，雙數課程在教室B。
[ Tanguisimo探戈藝文沙龍 ]
地址：台北市忠孝東路四段169號7樓之4
[ Danswell ]
地址：台北市忠孝東路四段293號9樓
備註：與Tanguisimo探戈藝文沙龍步行距離約6分鐘
[ 公告 ] 表演探戈大師營 - 台北國際探戈節系列活動
＊本屆台北國際探戈節的大師營當中有一組課是對於探戈的舞台表演有興趣的人所不應該錯過的。絕大多數阿根廷探戈的課程都是屬於salon style，也就是舞會裡面使用的觀念及元素。Stage tango的課程無論在何地都是很難得而且專門。本屆阿根廷大師中的Pablo & Noelia不僅有豐富的舞台探戈表演經驗，其在舞台探戈的教學上也有多年經驗。[ 舞台探戈 - 跳要與花招 ]
時間：9月12日（週五）下午3:00-4:30
地點：Danswell
地址：台北市忠孝東路四段293號9樓
[ 舞台探戈 - 探戈之變奏與快速動作執行技巧 ]
時間：9月12日（週五）下午4:45-6:15
地點：Danswell
地址：台北市忠孝東路四段293號9樓
[ 舞台探戈 - 舞台上之空間與面向運用 ]
時間：9月13日（週六）下午4:45-6:15
地點：Tanguisimo探戈藝文沙龍
地址：台北市忠孝東路四段169號7樓之4
報名與收費：請參考2008台北國際探戈節網站
備註：上課地點請於報名時跟主辦單位做確認
2008-08-27
[ 公告 ] 阿根廷民族舞蹈表演 -- 就在9月13日大師之夜！
＊今年的台北國際探戈節將見由阿根廷大師Roberto Herrera與Silvana Capra帶來的阿根廷民族舞蹈Chacarera與Malambo。Chararera是一種獻給阿根廷農夫之女的曲調，歡樂的男女追逐為其特徵，是類似民族舞蹈當中最普及者之一。今年不僅9月13日的大師之夜中將有此表演，當天下午Roberto & Silvana也將於探戈節大師營中教導這個舞蹈，適合所有程度的舞蹈愛好者參加。[ 阿根廷之夜暨大師表演 ]
時間：9月13日週六晚上8:30PM-1:30AM
地點：圓頂劇場
地址：台北縣新店市中興路三段3號
阿根廷大師表演：
Roberto Herrera & Silvana Capra
Javier Rodriguez & Andrea Misse
Pablo Giorgini & Noelia Coletti
現場樂團表演：
iTango Orchestra
活動流程：
8:30 入場
9:30 iTango Orchestra表演（set 1）
10:00 阿根廷大師表演
10:50 iTango Orchestra表演（set 2）
票價：NT1600含輕食及非酒精飲料；9月7日前購買NT1400。
[ 大師營-阿根廷民族舞蹈 Chacarera ]
時間：9月13日週六下午4:45-6:15PM
地點：Danswell
地址：台北市忠孝東路四段293號9樓
報名與收費：請參考2008台北國際探戈節網站
圖片：2003年第一屆台北國際探戈節中三對阿根廷大師即興Chacarera之場景
[ 公告 ] 9月10日初學者課程 Sep.10 Beginner's Class
探戈節初學者課程 Beginner's Class on Sep. 10
由來自阿根廷的大師Pablo & Noelia教學，特別適合第一次接觸阿根廷探戈的朋友、或著Tanguisimo初級一、初級二的學員；歡迎踴躍報名，不要錯過這難得的一睹大師風範的機會喔!
時間: 9月10日星期三，7:00-8:30PM
教師: Pablo & Noelia
內容: 阿根廷探戈入門
地點: Tanguisimo探戈藝文沙龍，台北市忠孝東路四段169號7F-4
費用: NT300元；購買9月13日阿根廷之夜舞會入場券者只要NT100元!
The Beginner's Class will be taught by masters from Argentina, Pablo & Noelia-
Time: Sep. 10th, Wed., 7:00-8:30PM
Instructors: Pablo & Noelia
Content: Fundamentals and concepts of Argentine Tango
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space, 7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Chung-Xiao East Road, Taipei
Fee: NT300, or NT100 for those who have bought Sep. 13th Grand Milonga ticket
由來自阿根廷的大師Pablo & Noelia教學，特別適合第一次接觸阿根廷探戈的朋友、或著Tanguisimo初級一、初級二的學員；歡迎踴躍報名，不要錯過這難得的一睹大師風範的機會喔!
時間: 9月10日星期三，7:00-8:30PM
教師: Pablo & Noelia
內容: 阿根廷探戈入門
地點: Tanguisimo探戈藝文沙龍，台北市忠孝東路四段169號7F-4
費用: NT300元；購買9月13日阿根廷之夜舞會入場券者只要NT100元!
The Beginner's Class will be taught by masters from Argentina, Pablo & Noelia-
Time: Sep. 10th, Wed., 7:00-8:30PM
Instructors: Pablo & Noelia
Content: Fundamentals and concepts of Argentine Tango
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space, 7F-4, No. 169, Sec. 4, Chung-Xiao East Road, Taipei
Fee: NT300, or NT100 for those who have bought Sep. 13th Grand Milonga ticket
2008-08-15
[ 公告 ] *** 已額滿課程 List of Classes Full ***
截至2008/08/15已額滿課程如下 Classes full until Aug. 15, 2008:
女生額滿 Full for women: 802, 804, 807, 809, 812
男生額滿 Full for men: 無 None
建議您先挑選其他課程，或排候補。謝謝您的配合!
We suggest that you book other classes, or be in the waiting list.
Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.
Stacy Jou
info@tangotaiwan.com
女生額滿 Full for women: 802, 804, 807, 809, 812
男生額滿 Full for men: 無 None
建議您先挑選其他課程，或排候補。謝謝您的配合!
We suggest that you book other classes, or be in the waiting list.
Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.
Stacy Jou
info@tangotaiwan.com
2008-08-02
[ Overview ]
Taipei Tango Festival is one of the most important argentine tango events in Asia. It was founded by Daniel & Stacy and the Taipei Tango Association in 2003 and has been the focus of attention in the Asian tango scene since then, attracting over 300 tango lovers every year, half of them traveling exclusively for the festival from all over the world.
The 6th Taipei Tango Festival this year will be consisted of 6 dancing nights and 5 days of workshops, total of 26 lessons for all kind of levels, from beginners to advanced. We have invited argentinean masters of great prestige and there will be performances and live orchestras in the dances.
For tango beginners we have arranged a Beginners Lesson on Sep. 10. Please see "Workshops" web page for details.
Also as a warm-up event, Tanguisimo Tango Space has invited professor Lin Jing-Ling from the Furen University to give a speech about tango movies on Sep. 5. Stay tunned with the Taipei Tango Association website for details.
See some photos and videos of the 2007 Taipei Tango Festival at http://2007taipeitangofestival.blogspot.com/.
[ Masters ]
[ Roberto Herrera & Silvana Capra ]
Roberto Herrera -- Master, choreographer and dancer of national and international renown, Roberto Herrera was principal dancer of the Argentinian National Ballet directed by Santiago Ayala “El Chúcaro” and Norma Viola. In 1986 he was principal male dancer in the film “Tango Bar”. He was part of the cast of “Tango Argentino” in 1992 and 2006 in Buenos Aires and in the year 2000 on Broadway. From 1993 to 1995 he was principal male dancer of “Tango Pasión” with the Orchestra Sexteto Mayor. In 1995 he created, directed and interpreted “Tango, Una Historia”, which he performed until 2001 in the historic tango bar “El Querandi” of Buenos Aires. He was then the principal male dancer of the Gran Orquesta of Maestro Osvaldo Pugliese. In June 2006 he took part in the widely-acclaimed show “Buenos Aires Tango 3” in Paris and Brussels with the orchestras El Arranque, Vale Tango and Decarísimo. The same show was then successfully performed for two weeks in September 2006 at the Auditorium in Rome. In March 2007 Roberto took part in a new tour of the same show, together with Orquesta El Arranque, in Brescia and Hong Kong, where it sold out for two weeks at the prestigious Hong Kong Arts Festival.
At the beginning of 2004, he formed his own company, Compañía Argentina de Tango, with which he has already created, directed and performed two shows: “Tango Nuevo” (Argentina 2004, Italy 2005, Singapore and Bali 2007) and “Tango” (Italy 2007, with a new tour planned for Jan./Feb. 2008).
Roberto Herrera has taught workshops and performed in Italy, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Finland, Spain, Portugal, France, Greece, Germany, Poland, the USA, Brazil, Japan, Korea, Bali, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia.
Website: http://www.robertoherreratango.com.ar/
Silvana Capra -- She belongs to the new generation of versatile Argentinian dancers who develop their own personal style thanks to the study of ballet, contemporary dance, folk dancing and Argentine Tango. Youth and experience combine to create an updated view of an Argentinian passion, tango.
Professional experience:
2008: Partner of Roberto Herrera during the January-February Italian tour of the show “Tango” of the Compañía Argentina de Tango Roberto Herrera
Partner of Roberto Herrera for a series of workshops and performances at various tango festivals in Italy in April and May
2007: R.M.S. Queen Mary 2 – Cunard Line – Belinda King Creative Productions
2007: R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth 2 and R.M.S. Queen Mary 2 – Cunard Line – “World Cruise 2007”
2006: R.M.S. Queen Mary 2 – Cunard Line – Belinda King Creative Productions
2005: Casino Solverde – Portugal – ¨Tango Show¨ – Belinda King Creative Productions
1999-2005: Ballet Folclórico Nacional de Argentina, Secretaria de Cultura de la Nación. Director: Norma Viola. Tours: Japan, Spain, France, Switzerland, Mexico, Paraguay, Argentina.
[ Javier Rodríguez & Andrea Missé ]
Javier Rodríguez -- Worldwide renowned master, choreographer and dancer of argentine tango. Javier Rodriguez was choreographer and performer for the films "Je ne se qua pur etre t'aime" in 2004 and "Assassination Tango" directed by Robert Duvall and F. Ford Coppolla in 2001. He has been touring intensively in Europe since 1998 and in Asia since 2003 for performances and workshops.
Andrea Missé -- Worldwide renowned master, choreographer and dancer of argentine tango. From 1995 to 1999 she was performer, choreographer and tango teacher for various dance companies in Argentina, performing for "National Geographic" and the TV channel "SOLO TANGO". Performer and choreographer for the presentation of Julio Iglesias' CD "TANGO" in Argentina. Andrea Missé was founder, director, choreographer and dancer of the "TANGODANZA COMPANY" in 1999. She has been touring intensively in Europe and USA since 1998 and in Asia since 2003 for performances and workshops.
Blog of Javier & Andrea: http://javieryandrea.blogspot.com/
[ Pablo Giorgini & Noelia Coletti ]
Masters, choreographers and dancers of argentine tango. Tango performers in the Expo Aichi 2005, giving a special workshop for "Cirque du Soleil" at the same year at Nagoya, Japan. Dancers in various tango dance companies participating in shows like "Tanguera" and "Tango Emotion". Teachers in Mora Godoy Tango Studio in Buenos Aires since 2002. They have toured in Asia for performances and workshops since 2006.
Website: http://www.tangofilos.com/
Roberto Herrera -- Master, choreographer and dancer of national and international renown, Roberto Herrera was principal dancer of the Argentinian National Ballet directed by Santiago Ayala “El Chúcaro” and Norma Viola. In 1986 he was principal male dancer in the film “Tango Bar”. He was part of the cast of “Tango Argentino” in 1992 and 2006 in Buenos Aires and in the year 2000 on Broadway. From 1993 to 1995 he was principal male dancer of “Tango Pasión” with the Orchestra Sexteto Mayor. In 1995 he created, directed and interpreted “Tango, Una Historia”, which he performed until 2001 in the historic tango bar “El Querandi” of Buenos Aires. He was then the principal male dancer of the Gran Orquesta of Maestro Osvaldo Pugliese. In June 2006 he took part in the widely-acclaimed show “Buenos Aires Tango 3” in Paris and Brussels with the orchestras El Arranque, Vale Tango and Decarísimo. The same show was then successfully performed for two weeks in September 2006 at the Auditorium in Rome. In March 2007 Roberto took part in a new tour of the same show, together with Orquesta El Arranque, in Brescia and Hong Kong, where it sold out for two weeks at the prestigious Hong Kong Arts Festival.
At the beginning of 2004, he formed his own company, Compañía Argentina de Tango, with which he has already created, directed and performed two shows: “Tango Nuevo” (Argentina 2004, Italy 2005, Singapore and Bali 2007) and “Tango” (Italy 2007, with a new tour planned for Jan./Feb. 2008).
Roberto Herrera has taught workshops and performed in Italy, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Finland, Spain, Portugal, France, Greece, Germany, Poland, the USA, Brazil, Japan, Korea, Bali, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia.
Website: http://www.robertoherreratango.com.ar/
Silvana Capra -- She belongs to the new generation of versatile Argentinian dancers who develop their own personal style thanks to the study of ballet, contemporary dance, folk dancing and Argentine Tango. Youth and experience combine to create an updated view of an Argentinian passion, tango.
Professional experience:
2008: Partner of Roberto Herrera during the January-February Italian tour of the show “Tango” of the Compañía Argentina de Tango Roberto Herrera
Partner of Roberto Herrera for a series of workshops and performances at various tango festivals in Italy in April and May
2007: R.M.S. Queen Mary 2 – Cunard Line – Belinda King Creative Productions
2007: R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth 2 and R.M.S. Queen Mary 2 – Cunard Line – “World Cruise 2007”
2006: R.M.S. Queen Mary 2 – Cunard Line – Belinda King Creative Productions
2005: Casino Solverde – Portugal – ¨Tango Show¨ – Belinda King Creative Productions
1999-2005: Ballet Folclórico Nacional de Argentina, Secretaria de Cultura de la Nación. Director: Norma Viola. Tours: Japan, Spain, France, Switzerland, Mexico, Paraguay, Argentina.
[ Javier Rodríguez & Andrea Missé ]
Javier Rodríguez -- Worldwide renowned master, choreographer and dancer of argentine tango. Javier Rodriguez was choreographer and performer for the films "Je ne se qua pur etre t'aime" in 2004 and "Assassination Tango" directed by Robert Duvall and F. Ford Coppolla in 2001. He has been touring intensively in Europe since 1998 and in Asia since 2003 for performances and workshops.
Andrea Missé -- Worldwide renowned master, choreographer and dancer of argentine tango. From 1995 to 1999 she was performer, choreographer and tango teacher for various dance companies in Argentina, performing for "National Geographic" and the TV channel "SOLO TANGO". Performer and choreographer for the presentation of Julio Iglesias' CD "TANGO" in Argentina. Andrea Missé was founder, director, choreographer and dancer of the "TANGODANZA COMPANY" in 1999. She has been touring intensively in Europe and USA since 1998 and in Asia since 2003 for performances and workshops.
Blog of Javier & Andrea: http://javieryandrea.blogspot.com/
[ Pablo Giorgini & Noelia Coletti ]
Masters, choreographers and dancers of argentine tango. Tango performers in the Expo Aichi 2005, giving a special workshop for "Cirque du Soleil" at the same year at Nagoya, Japan. Dancers in various tango dance companies participating in shows like "Tanguera" and "Tango Emotion". Teachers in Mora Godoy Tango Studio in Buenos Aires since 2002. They have toured in Asia for performances and workshops since 2006.
Website: http://www.tangofilos.com/
[ International Dancers ]
[ Akiyoshi & Noriko Tanada ]
- from Tokyo, Japan
18 years working experience as dancers and teachers of argentine tango in Japan. Winners of the 2006 Asian Championship in stage category. In Taiwan, Akiyoshi looks forward to eating “小龍包“ and Noriko is interested in "変身写真"！
[ Hung-Yut & Hwayi ]
- from San Francisco and Seoul
Dancers, teachers, and organizers from Seoul, Korea. Hwayi was 1st runner up at the 2004 World Tango Championship in Buenos Aires, stage category. Hung-Yut started dancing and teaching in San Francisco. He was the winner of the 2002 USA Tango Contest in Los Angeles. They met in Seoul in 2005 and recently married in Hong Kong where Hung-Yut grew up. This Taipei festival will be their first honeymoon.
[ Derrick & Agnes ]
- from Taipei, Taiwan
With 8 years experience as dancers and teachers of argentine tango in Taipei, Derrick & Agnes are among the best tango dancers in Taiwan, mixing classic tango essence with new trendy styles. Semi finalists in both salon and stage category in the 2006 World Tango Championship in Buenos Aires.
[ Daniel & Stacy ]
- from Taipei, Taiwan
Pioneers of argentine tango in Taiwan, founders of the Taipei Tango Association and organizers of the Taipei Tango Festival. Professional tango dancers, teachers and choreographers since 2002, with performing experiences in Japan, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Spain. Invited as tango masters to the 2008 Festival Tango Sitges in Spain, sharing stage with Fernando Galera & Vilma Vega, Adrian Veredice & Alejandra Hobert, and Joseba & Bakartxo. Owners of Tanguisimo Tango Space, the only tango school providing tango lessons, cultural talks, milongas and events in Taipei.
[ iTango Orchestra ]
iTango Orchestra was founded by several musicians in July, 2004. As tango lovers, they hope to present you the original style of Argentine tango with typical arrangement.
iTango includes musicians from different area, such as classical, jazz, popular and latin, with 2 violins, 2 bandoneons, 1 piano, 1 double bass, and 2 vocals. For the Taipei Tango Festival 2008, Sarita Chen(harp), Emily Chang(Cello) and Ray Huang(Guitar) are invited as special guests. Be sure to join us in the Grand Milonga on Sept. 13.
[ Introduction of members ]
Piano - 陳詩愔 Ingrid Chen
Master degree of Piano Perform of Taipei National University of the Arts. Piano of Taiwan Voice Chorus and the Cosmos Opera. She's often invited to many international musical festivals in many countries in Europe, America, and Asia.
Violin – 羅俊傑 Mike Palmer
He was from Australia, where he arranged a Mexican music band and was invited to play in the Melbourne Port Folk Festival. He's specialized in folk music with strong emotions.
Violin – 盧耿鋒 Frank Lu
1st violin of Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra, 1st violin of Philharmonia Moment Musical. The first Taiwanese violinist to perform the N. Paganini 24 Caprices & J.S Bach 3 solo sonatas & 3 partitas in debut. He's often invited to many international classical, popular, and modern concerts around the world.
Bandoneon – 閻亭如 Tina Yen
Master degree of Musicology of Graduate School of Music, National Chiao Tung University. Championship of Taipei Piano Competition. She's specialized in instrument accompaniment and inprovisation.
Bandoneon – 程希智 Alvin Cheng
Leader of iTango. Major in bandoneon in Ecole Nationale de Musique de Edgar-Varése Gennevilliers in Paris, with Professor Juan Jose Mosalini. He was invited to play in the speech concert of the National Concert Hall.
Double Bass - 盧欣民 Minco Lu
Major in double bass and jazz music in Musicians Institute in USA. He's specialized in many different styles of music, and is a renowned bass player in Taiwan.
Female Vocal – 彭靖惠 Yvonne Peng
Singer，song & lyric writer, music producer. Nominated by Golden Melody Awards of Taiwan in the Best Album and the Best Female Vocal. With excellent singing technique and language talent, her performance of jazz/latin/French chansom/tango is always loved by audience.
Male Vocal/Bandoneon - 劉心岳 Daniel Liu
Professional tango dancer, singer of tango and flamenco. His life style of tango and his research of tango culture all make his tango voice derive naturally from the bottom of his heart.
[ Introduction of special guests ]
Cello – 張立青 Emily Chang
Major in Musicology of National Taiwan University of Arts, and Music Education of National Taipei University of Education. Championship of Cello in Taipei Musical Competition. She's specialized in music education and instrument performing, and is often invited to perform in popular/jazz concerts.
Harp – 陳淑杏 Sarita Chen
Master degree of Harp Performing of Indiana University, USA. Besides being an active performer, she is also very much into promoting new music and teaching. She has done many recordings and is praised for her unique ways of interpretating the music.
Guitar – 黃中岳 Ray Huang
Twice nominated by Golden Melody Awards of Taiwan in the Best Composer . Well-known composer and guitar player in Taiwan. He composed for many singers, such as Yvonne Peng, Chang-Ju Liang, Hui-Mei Chang, Yen-Tzu Sun….and he's often invited as guitar player and music director for grand concerts, such as FIR and Hui-Mei Chang. Perfect musicality and generous educating for the new generation all make him a very important musician with great contribution in Taiwan.
iTango includes musicians from different area, such as classical, jazz, popular and latin, with 2 violins, 2 bandoneons, 1 piano, 1 double bass, and 2 vocals. For the Taipei Tango Festival 2008, Sarita Chen(harp), Emily Chang(Cello) and Ray Huang(Guitar) are invited as special guests. Be sure to join us in the Grand Milonga on Sept. 13.
[ Introduction of members ]
Piano - 陳詩愔 Ingrid Chen
Master degree of Piano Perform of Taipei National University of the Arts. Piano of Taiwan Voice Chorus and the Cosmos Opera. She's often invited to many international musical festivals in many countries in Europe, America, and Asia.
Violin – 羅俊傑 Mike Palmer
He was from Australia, where he arranged a Mexican music band and was invited to play in the Melbourne Port Folk Festival. He's specialized in folk music with strong emotions.
Violin – 盧耿鋒 Frank Lu
1st violin of Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra, 1st violin of Philharmonia Moment Musical. The first Taiwanese violinist to perform the N. Paganini 24 Caprices & J.S Bach 3 solo sonatas & 3 partitas in debut. He's often invited to many international classical, popular, and modern concerts around the world.
Bandoneon – 閻亭如 Tina Yen
Master degree of Musicology of Graduate School of Music, National Chiao Tung University. Championship of Taipei Piano Competition. She's specialized in instrument accompaniment and inprovisation.
Bandoneon – 程希智 Alvin Cheng
Leader of iTango. Major in bandoneon in Ecole Nationale de Musique de Edgar-Varése Gennevilliers in Paris, with Professor Juan Jose Mosalini. He was invited to play in the speech concert of the National Concert Hall.
Double Bass - 盧欣民 Minco Lu
Major in double bass and jazz music in Musicians Institute in USA. He's specialized in many different styles of music, and is a renowned bass player in Taiwan.
Female Vocal – 彭靖惠 Yvonne Peng
Singer，song & lyric writer, music producer. Nominated by Golden Melody Awards of Taiwan in the Best Album and the Best Female Vocal. With excellent singing technique and language talent, her performance of jazz/latin/French chansom/tango is always loved by audience.
Male Vocal/Bandoneon - 劉心岳 Daniel Liu
Professional tango dancer, singer of tango and flamenco. His life style of tango and his research of tango culture all make his tango voice derive naturally from the bottom of his heart.
[ Introduction of special guests ]
Cello – 張立青 Emily Chang
Major in Musicology of National Taiwan University of Arts, and Music Education of National Taipei University of Education. Championship of Cello in Taipei Musical Competition. She's specialized in music education and instrument performing, and is often invited to perform in popular/jazz concerts.
Harp – 陳淑杏 Sarita Chen
Master degree of Harp Performing of Indiana University, USA. Besides being an active performer, she is also very much into promoting new music and teaching. She has done many recordings and is praised for her unique ways of interpretating the music.
Guitar – 黃中岳 Ray Huang
Twice nominated by Golden Melody Awards of Taiwan in the Best Composer . Well-known composer and guitar player in Taiwan. He composed for many singers, such as Yvonne Peng, Chang-Ju Liang, Hui-Mei Chang, Yen-Tzu Sun….and he's often invited as guitar player and music director for grand concerts, such as FIR and Hui-Mei Chang. Perfect musicality and generous educating for the new generation all make him a very important musician with great contribution in Taiwan.
[ Events ]
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Sep. 10 Wednesday | |
| 20:30 - 00:00 | Warm-up Milonga Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space |
| Sep. 11 Thursday | |
| 20:30 - 01:00 | Opening Milonga Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space Activities: |
| Sep. 12 Friday | |
| 20:30 - 01:30 | Chinese Style Milonga Place: Red Play House Activities: |
| Sep. 13 Saturday | |
| 20:30 - 01:30 | Grand Milonga with Masters Show Place: Domal House Activities: |
| Sep. 14 Sunday | |
| 20:30 - 01:00 | Farewell Milonga Place: Barbados |
| Sep. 15 Monday | |
| 20:30 - 01:00 | Relaxing Milonga Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space |
[ Workshops ]
Time | Studio Ref. No. | Lesson |
|---|---|---|
Sep. 10 Wednesday | ||
| 19:00 - 20:30 | A 800 | Pablo & Noelia Level 1 - Beginners Topic: Beginners Lesson - fundamentals and concepts of argentine tango. |
Sep. 11 Thursday | ||
| 19:00 - 20:30 | A 801 | Roberto & Silvana Level 2/3 - Improvers Topic: Clarity of roles, musicality, understanding of followers and leaders, dissociation. |
B 802 | Javier & Andrea Level 4/5 - Advanced Topic: Tango milonguero | |
| Sep. 12 Friday | ||
13:15 - 14:45 | A 803 | Roberto & Silvana Level 2/3/4 - Intermediate Topic: Tango & milonga - embraces - open, closed, present and relaxed. |
B 804 | Javier & Andrea Level 4/5 - Advanced Topic: Pauses and adagio | |
15:00 - 16:30 | A 805 | Roberto & Silvana Level 3/4 - Intermediate Topic: Flexible movements, off one's axis, enrosques, balanzas, invasions, common spaces. Level I |
B 806 | Pablo & Noelia Level 4/5 - Stage Tango Topic: Jumps and tricks | |
16:45 - 18:15 | A 807 | Javier & Andrea Level 4/5 - Advanced Topic: Smooth milonga and milonga with traspie |
B 808 | Pablo & Noelia Level 4/5 - Stage Tango Topic: Variation - technique for fast movements. | |
Sep. 13 Saturday | ||
11:00 - 12:30 | A 809 | Javier & Andrea Level 2/3 - Improvers Topic: Turns (giros) with sacadas |
B 810 | Pablo & Noelia Level 4/5 - Advanced Topic: Men/women technique | |
13:15 - 14:45 | A 811 | Roberto & Silvana Level 2/3 - Improvers Topic: Today's tango - elements, structure and general makeup of today's form of dance. Updating traditional elements for application in today's tango. |
B 812 | Javier & Andrea Level 3/4 - Intermediate Topic: Boleos for tango salon and tango fantasia | |
15:00 - 16:30 | A 813 | Pablo & Noelia Level 4/5 - Advanced Topic: Colgadas and volcadas |
B 814 | Roberto & Silvana Level 3/4 - Intermediate Topic: Breathing tango - pauses, feeling the movement. | |
16:45 - 18:15 | A 815 | Pablo & Noelia Level 4/5 - Stage Tango Topic: Using the space and different fronts on the stage |
B 816 | Roberto & Silvana All Levels Topic: Argentine folklore - Chacarera | |
Sep. 14 Sunday | ||
11:00 - 12:30 | A 817 | Roberto & Silvana Level 4/5 - Advanced Topic: Flexible movements - off one's axis, enrosques, balanzas, invasions, common spaces. Level II |
B 818 | Pablo & Noelia Level 2/3 - Improvers Topic: Combinations for the milonga and floor navigation | |
13:15 - 14:45 | A 819 | Roberto & Silvana Level 4/5 - Advanced Topic: Tango & milonga - "compadre" movements (tricks, walks, picardia, zaraza, i.e. solutions for every situation). |
B 820 | Pablo & Noelia Level 3/4 - Intermediate Topic: Women sacadas | |
15:00 - 16:30 | A 821 | Roberto & Silvana Level 4/5 - Advanced Topic: Playing with tango - creativity and improvisation, dialogue between the bodies. |
B 822 | Javier & Andrea Level 3/4 - Intermediate Topic: Barridas combination | |
16:45 - 18:15 | A 823 | Pablo & Noelia Level 4/5 - Advanced Topic: Combinations for vals |
B 824 | Javier & Andrea Level 3/4 - Intermediate Topic: Musicality - dancing to different orchestras and change of energy | |
Sep. 15 Monday | ||
19:00 - 20:30 | A 825 | Javier & Andrea Level 4/5 - Advanced Topic: High sacadas and boleos for men and women |
B 826 | Pablo & Noelia Level 3/4 - Intermediate Topic: Men and women ganchos | |
[ Studio Information ]
Studio A: Tanguisimo Tango Space
Address: 7F-4, 169 Sec.4 Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei
Studio B: Danswell
Address: 9F, 293 Sec.4 Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei
Remarks: approx. 6 min. walk from Tanguisimo Tango Space
[ Levels ]
All levels -- No previous tango experience required
Level 1 -- Beginners: No previous tango experience required
Level 2/3 -- Improvers: Less than 2 years of tango experience
Level 3/4 -- Intermediate: More than 1 year and less than 4 years of tango experience
Level 4/5 -- Advanced: More than 3 years of tango experience
Stage Tango -- Advanced dancers interested in the formation for tango on stage
[ Beginners Lesson ]
Level 1 Beginners
Sep. 10 Instructors to be announced - Beginners Lesson - fundamentals and concepts of argentine tango.
[ Workshops by Level ]
All levels
Sep. 13 Roberto & Silvana - Argentine folklore - Chacarera
Level 2/3 Improvers
Sep. 11 Roberto & Silvana - Clarity of roles, musicality, understanding of followers and leaders, dissociation.
Sep. 13 Javier & Andrea - Turns (giros) with sacadas
Sep. 13 Roberto & Silvana - Today's tango - elements, structure and general makeup of today's form of dance. Updating traditional elements for application in today's tango.
Sep. 14 Pablo & Noelia - Combinations for the milonga and floor navigation
Level 3/4 Intermediate
Sep. 12 Roberto & Silvana - Tango & milonga - embraces - open, closed, present and relaxed.
Sep. 12 Roberto & Silvana - Flexible movements, off one's axis, enrosques, balanzas, invasions, common spaces. Level I
Sep. 13 Javier & Andrea - Boleos for tango salon and tango fantasia
Sep. 13 Roberto & Silvana - Breathing tango - pauses, feeling the movement.
Sep. 14 Pablo & Noelia - Women sacadas
Sep. 14 Javier & Andrea - Barridas combination
Sep. 14 Javier & Andrea - Musicality - dancing to different orchestras and change of energy
Sep. 15 Pablo & Noelia - Men and women ganchos
Level 4/5 Advanced
Sep. 11 Javier & Andrea - Tango milonguero
Sep. 12 Javier & Andrea - Pauses and adagio
Sep. 12 Javier & Andrea - Smooth milonga and milonga with traspie
Sep. 13 Pablo & Noelia - Men/women technique
Sep. 13 Pablo & Noelia - Colgadas and volcadas
Sep. 14 Roberto & Silvana - Flexible movements - off one's axis, enrosques, balanzas, invasions, common spaces. Level II
Sep. 14 Roberto & Silvana - Tango & milonga - "compadre" movements (tricks, walks, picardia, zaraza, i.e. solutions for every situation).
Sep. 14 Roberto & Silvana - Playing with tango - creativity and improvisation, dialogue between the bodies.
Sep. 14 Pablo & Noelia - Combinations for vals
Sep. 15 Javier & Andrea - High sacadas and boleos for men and women
Level 4/5 Stage Tango
Sep. 12 Pablo & Noelia - Jumps and tricks
Sep. 12 Pablo & Noelia - Variation - technique for fast movements.
Sep. 13 Pablo & Noelia - Using the space and different fronts on the stage
Level 1 -- Beginners: No previous tango experience required
Level 2/3 -- Improvers: Less than 2 years of tango experience
Level 3/4 -- Intermediate: More than 1 year and less than 4 years of tango experience
Level 4/5 -- Advanced: More than 3 years of tango experience
Stage Tango -- Advanced dancers interested in the formation for tango on stage
[ Beginners Lesson ]
Level 1 Beginners
Sep. 10 Instructors to be announced - Beginners Lesson - fundamentals and concepts of argentine tango.
[ Workshops by Level ]
All levels
Sep. 13 Roberto & Silvana - Argentine folklore - Chacarera
Level 2/3 Improvers
Sep. 11 Roberto & Silvana - Clarity of roles, musicality, understanding of followers and leaders, dissociation.
Sep. 13 Javier & Andrea - Turns (giros) with sacadas
Sep. 13 Roberto & Silvana - Today's tango - elements, structure and general makeup of today's form of dance. Updating traditional elements for application in today's tango.
Sep. 14 Pablo & Noelia - Combinations for the milonga and floor navigation
Level 3/4 Intermediate
Sep. 12 Roberto & Silvana - Tango & milonga - embraces - open, closed, present and relaxed.
Sep. 12 Roberto & Silvana - Flexible movements, off one's axis, enrosques, balanzas, invasions, common spaces. Level I
Sep. 13 Javier & Andrea - Boleos for tango salon and tango fantasia
Sep. 13 Roberto & Silvana - Breathing tango - pauses, feeling the movement.
Sep. 14 Pablo & Noelia - Women sacadas
Sep. 14 Javier & Andrea - Barridas combination
Sep. 14 Javier & Andrea - Musicality - dancing to different orchestras and change of energy
Sep. 15 Pablo & Noelia - Men and women ganchos
Level 4/5 Advanced
Sep. 11 Javier & Andrea - Tango milonguero
Sep. 12 Javier & Andrea - Pauses and adagio
Sep. 12 Javier & Andrea - Smooth milonga and milonga with traspie
Sep. 13 Pablo & Noelia - Men/women technique
Sep. 13 Pablo & Noelia - Colgadas and volcadas
Sep. 14 Roberto & Silvana - Flexible movements - off one's axis, enrosques, balanzas, invasions, common spaces. Level II
Sep. 14 Roberto & Silvana - Tango & milonga - "compadre" movements (tricks, walks, picardia, zaraza, i.e. solutions for every situation).
Sep. 14 Roberto & Silvana - Playing with tango - creativity and improvisation, dialogue between the bodies.
Sep. 14 Pablo & Noelia - Combinations for vals
Sep. 15 Javier & Andrea - High sacadas and boleos for men and women
Level 4/5 Stage Tango
Sep. 12 Pablo & Noelia - Jumps and tricks
Sep. 12 Pablo & Noelia - Variation - technique for fast movements.
Sep. 13 Pablo & Noelia - Using the space and different fronts on the stage
[ Prices ]
All prices are listed in New Taiwan Dollars (NT$)
[ Milongas ]
* Discounted prices for milongas other than the Grand Milonga are valid only for people who buy the ticket to the Grand Milonga.
Note: Please be sure to bring your tickets and show them at the entrance of each milonga.
[ Beginners Lesson ]
Lesson price: NT300
Special offer: "Beginners Lesson" + "Grand Milonga with Masters Show", bought before Sep. 7 -- NT1500 (save NT200). Amount is limited, act soon!
[ Workshops ]
* Discounted price: is valid only for people who have bought entrance to the Grand Milonga with Masters Show.
[ Milongas ]
| Date / Event | Discounted price* Before Sep.7 | Normal price After Sep.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 10 - Wednesday Warm-up Milonga | 200 | 250 |
| Sep. 11 - Thursday Opening Milonga | 300 | 350 |
| Sep. 12 - Friday Chinese Style Milonga | 800 | 900 |
| Sep. 13 - Saturday Grand Milonga with Masters Show | 1400 | 1600 |
| Sep. 14 - Sunday Farewell Milonga | 400 | 450 |
| Sep. 15 - Monday Relaxing Milonga | 300 | 350 |
* Discounted prices for milongas other than the Grand Milonga are valid only for people who buy the ticket to the Grand Milonga.
Note: Please be sure to bring your tickets and show them at the entrance of each milonga.
[ Beginners Lesson ]
Lesson price: NT300
Special offer: "Beginners Lesson" + "Grand Milonga with Masters Show", bought before Sep. 7 -- NT1500 (save NT200). Amount is limited, act soon!
[ Workshops ]
| Total number of lessons | Discounted price* | Normal price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before Aug. 15 | Aug. 16 to Sep. 7 | Sep. 8 to Sep. 15 | |
| 1 - 2 | 900 | 1000 | 1100 |
| 3 - 5 | 850 | 950 | 1050 |
| 6 - 9 | 800 | 900 | 1000 |
| 10 - 13 | 750 | 850 | 950 |
* Discounted price: is valid only for people who have bought entrance to the Grand Milonga with Masters Show.
Prices listed are per lesson. The total price is the number of lessons you will take multiplied by the price per lesson, which is decided according to the total amount of lessons and the date of registration.
[ Registration ]
Email: info@tangotaiwan.com
Tel: +886 2 2779 1136 (office hours Tue.-Sun. 14:00-18:00)
Bank: Cathay United Bank, Dun-Nan Branch. Bank Code: 013
Account No.: 053-500-181-270
Account Name: Jou Szu-Chi
- Download registration form: Word file
- Download registration form (for Mac users): PDF format
- Please register through email or in the studio.
- A reply email will be sent to you within 3 days after we get your mail. If you haven't got any reply, please send a query.
- Registration through email: a bank transfer is necessary (visitors see below). Please notify us through email the last 4 digits of your account number once you complete the transfer.
- Registration in the studio: Time - Tue. to Sun. 14:00-18:00. Place - Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, 169 Sec.4 Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei).
- Please reserve as early as possible as space is limited.
- The organizer will not be responsible for any unbalance of men and women in the class.
Tel: +886 2 2779 1136 (office hours Tue.-Sun. 14:00-18:00)
Bank: Cathay United Bank, Dun-Nan Branch. Bank Code: 013
Account No.: 053-500-181-270
Account Name: Jou Szu-Chi
- Download registration form: Word file
- Download registration form (for Mac users): PDF format
- Please register through email or in the studio.
- A reply email will be sent to you within 3 days after we get your mail. If you haven't got any reply, please send a query.
- Registration through email: a bank transfer is necessary (visitors see below). Please notify us through email the last 4 digits of your account number once you complete the transfer.
- Registration in the studio: Time - Tue. to Sun. 14:00-18:00. Place - Tanguisimo Tango Space (7F-4, 169 Sec.4 Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei).
- Please reserve as early as possible as space is limited.
- The organizer will not be responsible for any unbalance of men and women in the class.
[ Visitors ]
For visitors from other countries, bank transfer is NOT necessary but we will secure your place only after we get a copy of your airtickets. Please send it through email/fax before Sep. 7. Once you get into Taiwan you can do the payment and get your tickets at the following time and place.
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space -- 7F-4, 169 Sec.4 Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei.
Office hours: Tue. to Sun. 14:00-18:00 or during festival lessons.
Payment shall be done at the studio. If for some reason you need to pay at the milonga, please inform us in advance.
[ Group Discount for Visitors ]
For a group of ten travelers and above, the leader of the group shall receive a free ticket to the Grand Milonga.
The leader will be the contact person of the group, collecting all the registration files, and settling the payment.
* The group discount is not applicable for Taiwan residents.
Place: Tanguisimo Tango Space -- 7F-4, 169 Sec.4 Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei.
Office hours: Tue. to Sun. 14:00-18:00 or during festival lessons.
Payment shall be done at the studio. If for some reason you need to pay at the milonga, please inform us in advance.
[ Group Discount for Visitors ]
For a group of ten travelers and above, the leader of the group shall receive a free ticket to the Grand Milonga.
The leader will be the contact person of the group, collecting all the registration files, and settling the payment.
* The group discount is not applicable for Taiwan residents.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
