What's New in Tango in Iceland
Tango On Mondays at Næsti Bar
The tango practica continues on Monday nights at Næsti Bar, Ingólfstræti 1a. The evening begins at 8 with instruction and guidance for beginners until 9, followed by dancing for everyone from 9-11.
Admission is free, but please help us by patronizing the bar for their gracious contribution to tango culture!
Tango for Advanced Beginners
To all of you who just completed the beginner's course - a big thank you! We are now taking registrations for a continuing course. This course is intended for those who have completed a beginner's course, or who have attended a few drop in lessons and danced a bit and are ready to take it to the next level. If there is enough interest, we will continue with these classes on Sundays at 12:00 at Magadanshus.
Instructor: Svana Valsdóttir. See more info about Svana here.
Please call 697 5962 or 821 6929 if you are interested in this class.
Attn: You don't need a partner to sign up!
Ongoing Events:
Mondays - Drop in class and Guided Practica at Næsti Bar
The 1 hour class, are from 8-9 and are aimed towards beginning to intermediate level dancers. They begin with exercises in technique followed by instruction in various steps and sequences. Students are encouraged to suggest particular areas of interest. The 2 hour practica following the course is open to anyone who wants to come and dance and an instructor will be there to answer any questions you might have about tango techniques.
Please help us patronize the bar by ordering refreshments from them, as they are so graciously offering us their space.
Singles and couples welcome!
Næsti Bar, Ingólfstræti 1a
Wednesdays - Milonga and Drop in Class at Kaffitár
There is a weekly milonga and introductory drop in class at Kaffitár, every Wednesday, hosted by the Tango Club Reykjavík. The class is from 8-9, with dancing afterward until 11:00. Admission 500 kr.. See www.tango.is for more information
Salsa Party at Glaumbar
Free Salsa instruction and dancing afterward for salsa lovers. See the Salsa Iceland website for details.
Practica at Kramhúsið
Every 2nd Saturday, the Tango Club Reykjavik hosts a Practica (æfingakvöld) at Kramhúsið. This is a great place to come and practice your steps in a large dance studio with mirrors, as well as to meet other tango enthusiasts. The price is 500 kr. for Tango Club members and 1.000 kr for non-members. See more information about the Practica and about how to join the Tango Club (Tangófélagið) on the club website.
Drop in Class at Kramhúsið
Long-time tango instructors Hany & Bryndís are now offering drop-in classes for recent beginner/intermediate dancers (or anyone wanting to refresh the basics) before the Saturday practicas. The drop in class is included in the admission price (see above). Please see the schedule at www.tango.is
