Tango Mango in Devon, UK

At the Rudolf Steiner School Dartington, near Totnes

August 5th-15th 2010

***Booking in advance only, as we want to prevent overcrowding! Booking lines open 3months before the first day of the Mango. This tango mango is now fully booked - sorry!
If you would like to still come and join us, you can do so during the evenings after 8.30pm, as well as on Sunday 15th from 3pm onwards. there is no need to book in advance for this, but you need to come along with a dance partner, so as to keep a balance of leaders and followers

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.
For a schedule of the group lessons, click here
For a schedule of the private lessons, click here
For the topics of the Musical Secrets classes, click here

Hosts, teachers and DJ's are:
Ruth von Zimmermann
Isolde Kanikani
Michael Lavocah
Siobhan Dougherty
Oliver Kruse
Oliver Wielinski
Ben Morgan
Katja
Rebecca Smith
Eric Lindgren
Bennie Bartels
Mike Rose
and more to be confirmed...

Daily Programme . . . .

Times:

Wednesday August 4th: Pre-Mango evening workshop, 7-9pm with Rebecca and Eric

From Thursday morning onwards, the Hall will be open every day from 10am until 11.30pm.
There will be one day in the middle of the Mango (Tuesday 10th August), where there will be no private lessons in the morning, but some group classes instead. Please look at the workshopschedule to find out timings.

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 [schedule] book in advance

10:00 Musical Secrets class [More Info]drop in

11:15 Absolute beginners Group class drop in

4.45pm - 7pm all other levels various group classes: sign up on the night before
4.45pm-5.45pm large group improvers
6pm-7pm large group intermediates
small group classes will be available by special request
For a schedule on all group classes, click [here]

11.30pm Hall Closes

Please note that this Mango finishes at midnight on Sunday August 15th. Those camping or dorming will be able to stay that night still. All buildings will have to be vacated and put back to order by Monday lunchtime. We will have a communal cleaning up session on Monday morning!

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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 (11 days all day and evening) £90
*part (three consecutive days) £30
*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 & Musical Secrets classes:£30 for 5 (refundable)
*Large group classes: £30 for 5 (refundable)
*Small group classes: £45 for 5 (refundable)
*Private lessons: £35

To book in to the Mango, please click here and fill in the form.

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. There are no beds you will have to bring your own roly mat etc! 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 or mobile 07595 450213 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

And Louise Rose says:
"I am offering accomodation for Tango Mango participants for August event in a house 7 minuets walk from the steiner school, there are 3 double bed rooms available at £20 per sinlge person and £30 per couple per night including bedding. please contact me if you are interested."

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

Room in quiet family home in central Totnes - with 2 other tango dancers. Near the station and bus routes + parking available. Contact Barbara for more details on 01803 863074 or by email

B&B in Staverton (nearest village), contact Anne and Peter Mann. they will give discounts to Tango dancers, especially if they stay for more than four days.
www.cherryhayes.eu
email

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)