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2 x Six Days of Unabashed Tango Revelry!!!

 

Summer Tango Mangos in Devon, UK

At the Rudolf Steiner School Dartington, near Totnes

July 22nd - 27th & July 29th - August 3rd 2008

***Booking in advance only, as we want to prevent overcrowding! Booking lines open 3months before the first day of the Mango. To book, please contact z.ruth@members.shines.net

This is a luscious opportunity for all who want to immerse themselves in Tango, no matter what level you are at. People from near and far will use these days to take part in the classes and develop their dancing through practice.

A Tango Mango provides a learning environment where you dance for hours on end at cut cost price, to explore Tango for yourself in a supportive environment. We shall dance from 10am until 11.30pm every day, pausing only for classes between 4.45pm - 7:00 pm every day.

There is an opportunity to take private lessons in the morning.
To check availability of private lesson slots, click here
To get an overview of the group lessons, click here
For detailed schedule of group lessons, click here

 

Hosts, teachers and DJ's for the Summer Mangos are :
Ruth von Zimmermann (Devon) (f.) - week 1&2
Isolde Kanikani, UK (f.) - week 1&2
Jenna & Rebecca, USA (f.&f.)- week 1&2
Steve Morrall, Southampton (m.) - week 1&2
Ines Moussavi, Germany (f.) - week 1
Oliver & Shiobhan, Holland (m.&f.) - week 1
Mike Lavocah, Bath (m.) - week 1
Franc Duking tbc, Holland (m.) - week 2
Mabel Rivero, Argentina/Germany (f.) - week 2
Victorio (Argentina/Spain (m.) - week 2
Mark Reyes, London (m.) - week 2
Attilla Ting, Manchester (f.) - week 2

 

Daily Programme . . . .

Times:

Monday 21st July & Monday 28th July: Pre-Mango evening workshop, 7-9pm with the visiting teachers: Oliver & Shiobhan (July 21st), Jenna and Rebecca (July 28th)

From Tuesday morning onwards, the Hall will be open every day from 10am until 11.30pm, except on Sundays, when we finish at 6pm.

10:00 Dance floor opens & availability for private lessons book in advance
11:15 Absolute beginners Group class book in advance
4.45pm - 7pm all other levels group classes. book in advance
For detailed schedule, click here
11.30pm Hall Closes

Please note that the programme on the Sundays changes to the following:
10:00am-6pm dancing, lunch and more dancing
possibly a surprise element after lunch
(There are no group or private classes on Sunday)
6pm - 8pm: clear-up and good byes

And as we are having two tango Mangos back to back, there will be one day of rest on Monday 28th. Everyone can go to the beach, walk in the moor or just sleeep....
We then start again, as usual, with the pre-mango workshop on Monday evening, July 28th.

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Cost:

Everybody coming to a Mango has to book in advance, even if only coming for the evening Milonga!
There are two types of prices you need to consider, one for dancing, the other one for the classes. Any classes you choose to take will have to be paid in addition to the fees for dancing.

Week 1 or 2 - dancing: £45
One day & evening of dancing: £10
Evening dancing only: £5
Evening classes: £6 per large group class, £9 per small group class
Private Tango lessons: £25

(please note - you cannot apply the weekly discount across the two Mangos; i.e. if you come from Thursday to Wednesday incl., it will cost you £70. However, if you choose to stay for both weeks, it will be £90 for the lot of dancing! What a bargain!!!)

Food:

The creation and the sharing of food is an integral part of the Mango experience. People take turns helping to make the food or to wash-up, prepare or clear the tables etc. (You will find out in more detail once you sign up to the Mango).

Accommodation:

Camping at the school:
We will be able to camp at the school! Shower facilities have now been installed. We are also investigating the possibility of using a class room for a dormitory. If you are interested in either of those options, please let me know.
Cost: £5 per person per night.

B&B's via the school:
A parent of the school, Louise Romoli, has kindly offered to set up an accommodation finding service. This will draw on families connected with the school. In the long run, we hope to offer a range of options via this service, ranging from a space to put your rolymat to proper B&B or even self-catering flats or houses! A portion of the proceeds will go toward supporting the School.
If you are interested in this, please contact Louise on 01364 642669 to let her know of your requirements.

A B&B within walking distance of the school:
A chalet - sleeps 4 and a house with 3 double bedrooms.
Telephone: 01803 762126
email Chris and Olivia

Some B&B's or self contained rooms/flats in Totnes and surrounding area:

A four star contemporary guest house is www.thegreatgrubb.co.uk - they offer a discount for people staying three days or more.

B&B: Nora Gibbins & Andy McGregor - 01803 864343
or email Corner Cottage

John and Debbie, right by the river in Totnes:
www.littleriverside.com
or email

Please call the Tourist Information Centre on (01803) 863168 for further help in finding B&B's in and around Totnes and Dartington.