ABRAZOS IS: A Dance Academy and Boutique for Argentine Tango based in Singapore
GANGES STUDIO
SHOE BOUTIQUE &
EVENT SALON

(Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat)
Jalan Besar Town Council
568 Ganges Avenue #02-100
Singapore 160568


SMS ENQUIRY: 9637-3512

SHOPPING HOURS
Tue/Wed: 7-10pm
Fri/Sat: 9pm-2am
Other time by Appointment
with May (9790-7945)
Welcome to Abrazos CATHAY STUDIO
(Thu/Sun)
Jitterbugs Swingapore
2 Handy Road The Cathay #B1-08
Singapore 229233

CONTACT US
Email: abrazos@tangoeast.com
Tel: 6271-3070
Fax: 6271-4090
SMS: 9637-3512


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THIS WEEK ( 19/jul – 25/jul ) AT ABRAZOS         ( Other Tango in Singapore )

What's New
ABRAZOS IS CLOSED ON FRI 18/JUN + SAT 19/JUN.
Catch these visitors at the milonga @ Abrazos (10pm-2am). Regular entrada $20 applies.

Fri 4/Jun: Albert Combrink
Guest Speaker and Presenter:
Albert Combrink is the pianist of the Cape Town Tango Ensemble which performed at all the major festivals in the country, and has recorded two CD's, "El Tango En Africa" and "Tango Club". He has also been involved in various TV, stage and film projects. During this short visit to Singapore he plans to work with local musicians to enrich the tango scene with live music. You can buy Albert's CDs after his talk ($25 each)
Local musicians joining him for the presentation are Dominic on guitar and Shzr Ee on accordion.
Sat 5/Jun: Thomas Jabusch
Guest Deejay:
Thomas Jabusch began his tango journey in 2002 with the tightly knit Ann Arbor Tango Club. His initial infatuation with tango turned into a serious love affair. Thomas continuously tries to expand his understanding of tango dance and its music, composers, and styles. Now residing in the San Francisco Bay Area and under the mentorship of Homer Ladas, he now DJs at the CELLspace milonga, a mixed traditional / alternative milonga where his debut was greeted with enthusiasm. Thomas is married to Singapore tanguera Lee Yee and they are on home leaves with their baby.
Level 1 (<6mth) Entry
Term Commencement
Sun (18/7), Thu (22/7),
Tue (29/6), Wed (30/6),

Tue 7.45pm Ganges
Wed 7.45pm Ganges
Thu 9pm Cathay
Sun 6pm Cathay

1-day Bootcamp
Sat 31/jul 3-6pm Ganges
  Level 2 (<2 yr) Entry
Tue 8.45pm Ganges
Wed 8.45pm Ganges
Sun 5pm Cathay

Start anytime with a 12-lesson pass
  Level 3 (for pairs)
Fri 8-10pm Ganges
Guided Milongas (3 wks x 2 hr) : focus on salon techniques.
Guided Escenario (3 wks x 2 hr) : focus on stage techniques
Visiting Maestros at Abrazos
August: [Left] Juanito (France)

September: [Right] Gladys Fernandez (Argentina) , Juan Guido (Japan)

Regular Programs
  MON
19/jul
TUE
20/jul
WED
21/jul
THU
22/jul
FRI
23/jul
SAT
24/jul
SUN
25/jul
Closed
  • 7.45pm
    Kace
    (60min)
    [Level-1]
    Foundation

  • 8.45pm
    Kace
    (60min)
    [Level-2]
    Improver
     
  • 7.45pm
    Wai
    (60min) [Level-1]
    Foundation

  • 8.45pm
    Wai
    (60min) [Level-2]
    Improver
  • Studio 5
  • 9pm
    Kace
    (60min)
    [Open Level]
  • Closed
  • 9pm
    Kace
    (60min)
    Open topic
    -- beginners and tourists can join
  • Studio 4
  • 5pm
    Kace
    (60min)
    [Level-2]
    Foundation

  • 6pm
    Kace
    (60min)
    [Level-1]
    Improver


  • PRACTICA
    7.30-10pm  
    PRACTICA
    7.30-10pm  
    PRACTICA
    5-7pm  
    Charges
    $20 (Milonga Party)
    $10 (Practica)
    $25 (1-hr Group Session)
    $100 (Bootcamp)

    Pay by Cash / Cheque
    NETS at Ganges only
      Packages
    $250 (12-Sessions/3-mth)
    $450 (22-Sessions/6-mth)
    $650 (32-Sessions/9-mth)

    $160 (10-Parties/4-mth)
    $400 (Per couple - 3 hrs
       Private Training)

    If you are a Beginner, the minimum enrolment is
    12 sessions of Level-1 sessions. No partner is required.
    Singapore's tango social hub
    LA LUNA   MILONGA 
    10pm-2am -- 
    free flow snack, drinks, BYO.

    Best of World Tango
    DJ Kace


    SAN TELMO   MILONGA 
    10pm-2am -- 
    free flow snack, drinks, BYO.

    Best of Buenos Aires
    DJ Maeve
    Shoe Boutique sells a wide range of handmade, artisan
    Tango dance shoes. It is only open for browsing during events.
    For appointment, please contact May (9790-7945) or
    view online catalog



    JUL-SEP 2010 LEARNER'S SCHEDULE

    Kace (KO)
    May (MT)
     
    Wai Chung (Y) 
    Maeve (MV)

    Tango is a dance that takes minutes to pick up but a lifetime to master. Learn about Tango Singapore's 3-year syllabus. Each month Abrazos rotates the topics to teach. To receive program update by email, join the Tango Singapore Newsletter.

    Who's Abrazos?
    Abrazos ('embrace' in Spanish) is a studio
    created by the organisers of the non-profit TangoSingapore, promoting and teaching tango since 1999.
    No partner is required for most classes, but registration is required.
    Attire: Bring comfortable walking shoes. Ladies shoes should have a secure strap and heels.
    Open Class @ Ganges
    If you want to try out one class please come on Saturdays. You must confirm your attendence (SMS or email) before turning up : no lesson will be held if there are no registration. $25.

    Fri 23/jul
    Duty Instructor
    9-10pm.
     
    Sat 24/jul
    Duty Instructor
    9-10pm.

    You are Ready to Start your Tango training. Welcome!


  • Group sessions include students of mixed levels. Each month,
        new students join a course on the start date.
  • Each level has a number of required topics to be completed.
        A satisfactory skill level should be demonstrated before
        progressing to the next level.
  • Each student improves at individual pace, so some will take
        longer to advance a level. Practise is key to progress.

    Course Level 1 : 0-6 mths (connected / salon-ready / "suavé")

    Systematic progressive course for basic social dancing skills, focusing on connection and rhythm in Salon Embrace:
    » 1A) Caminata (walk)
    » 1B) Cambio de Frente (change of front)
    » 1C) Giros (turns)
    » 1D) Cadencia (rhythm change)
    Lesson: 16-32 hrs
    Practice: 100 tandas

     
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    Course Level 2 : 6-18 mths (styles / variations / "tranquilo")

    Improver topics:
    » 2A) Close Embrace
    » 2B) Improvisation
    » 2C) Milonga
    » 2D) Vals
    » 2E) Adornos
    » 2F) Musicality
    » 2G) Dynamics
    » 2H) Evolution
    Lesson: 32-60 hrs
    Practice: 200 tandas

     
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    Course Level 3/4 : 1.5-3 yrs (technique / challenges / "apasionado")

    Each month we set a tango challenge for you!
    Lesson: >40hrs
     
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  • WHAT WE DO AT ABRAZOS
    RESIDENT TANGO INSTRUCTORS

    Kace
    96373512

    May
    97907945

    Wai Chung
    97974053

    Maeve
    98786092

    Karen
    97105433
  • Learn to Dance Tango
    Systematically from
    Experienced Instructors
  • ( Teaching Curriculum)
  • Immerse Culturally
    in S.E.Asia's Only
    Tango Arts Hub
  • ( Need to hire show dancers?)
  • Meet Interesting
    Passionate People
    in a Friendly Club
  • ( Rent our space for private event)
     
  • 6 evenings of taught classes
    per week at all level


  • 4 practicas per week

  • Workshops | Seminars | Practilonga
    | Dance Clinic | Private Coaching
    | Customized Classes
  • Only tango boutique in Singapore

  • Resources for deejay, musicians, choreographers

  • Film Screening | Busking | Food
    | Welcome Tea | Wine Tasting | Travel
    | Fashion | Art & Photography
  • 2 traditional tango
    milonga parties per week


  • Guest performances

  • Social Meetup Groups | Theme
    Parties | Birthdays | Festival
    Hub | Cybercafe