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Twenty Days of Unabashed Tango Revelry!!!

 

Tango Mango in Devon, UK

At the Rudolf Steiner School Dartington, near Totnes

July 16th-26th & August 13th-23rd 2009

***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. (Please scroll down for the small print)

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

 

Hosts, teachers and DJ's for the July Mango are:
Ruth von Zimmermann (Devon)
Oliver & Siobhan (Holland)
Isolde Kanikani (UK/Holland)
Paolo
Thomas Rasche (UK)
Maya Kumar (Spain)
Ben & Katja (Oxford)
and more to be confirmed...

 

To check availability of private lesson slots for the August Mango, click here
For detailed schedule of group lessons for the August Mango, click here

Hosts, teachers and DJ's for the August Mango are:
Ruth von Zimmermann (Devon) (f.)
Paras & Paul (Holland)
Ines Moussavi (Germany)
Michael Lavocah (Norwich)
Isolde Kanikani (UK/Holland)
Franc Duking (UK)
Steve Morrall (UK)
and more to be confirmed...

 

Daily Programme . . . .

Times:

Thursday July16th/August 13th: Pre-Mango evening workshop, 7-9pm with the visiting teachers

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

10am - 11.30pm Open dance floor. It is possible to dance all day and evening, with the interruption of meal times and the group classes between 4.45pm-7pm.

10am-1.30pm availability for private lessons book in advance

11:15 Absolute beginners Group class sign up on the day

4.45pm - 7pm all other levels various group classes: sign up on the day
4.45pm-5.45pm large group improvers
6pm-7pm large group intermediates
small group classes will be available by special request

11.30pm Hall Closes

Please note that the programme on the Sundays changes to the following:
11:00am-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

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Cost:

Everybody coming to a Mango has to book in advance!
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.

DANCE PASSES:
*Full (10 days all day and evening) £75
*Half (five consecutive days) £42
*6 sessions (morning/afternoon/evening, does not have to be consecutive) £30
*Drop-in on Milonga £6(no advance booking needed for this option. However, you have to come with a dance partner, so as to maintain the balance between men and women at the event. Also please note: The Tango Mango is a week long event and most people join in for a deeper immersion than just one evening.)

TICKETS FOR CLASSES:
(Group class tickets are to be bought in lots of 5, left over tickets will be refunded at the end)
*Absolute Beginners classes:£30 for 5 (refundable)
*Large group classes: £30 for 5 (refundable)
*Small group classes: £45 for 5 (refundable)
*Private lessons: £30 per lesson (not refundable!)

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 are able to camp at the school, as well as using two class rooms as dormitories. Shower facilities have now been installed. If you are interested in either of those options, please let me know.
Cost: £5 per person per night. Please scroll down for the small print

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:

Light, comfortable self catering flat in Totnes available for August Mango.
Sleeps 4 - 8 people (3 double bedrooms + double futon bed in living room).
Large Kitchen/Diner. Large shared garden. Off road parking for 2 vehicles. WiFi.
Call Sacha 07939 721411 or 01803 863032.

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.

 

The small print:

Our host, the Rudolf Steiner School has a policy of no alcohol on their grounds. As the organiser of the Mangos, I ask you to respect the following:

* No alcohol anywhere on the school grounds, including the camp site.
* No smoking anywhere in the school grounds except in the designated areas (by the ash tray outside the hall and in the car park)