Message from the Tango Synergy President Dear Members, The AGM for 2017 was held at the Surry Hills Library on 19th February and the Committee for 2017/18 was elected. The following people will form the new committee and are looking forward to another successful year, growing the membership, working with event organisers and teachers and…
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Interview with NESTOR VAZ – Milonga de la Gente Series
Interview and Intro by Sima NESTOR VAZ – Interview in Milonga de la Gente Series This is a joint initiative by Tango Synergy and Sydney Tango for Milonga de la Gente, to be held on 29 October, Petersham Town Hall. An interview with Nestor Vaz was a privilege and a delightful insight into the visions…
Interview with Tangalo – Milonga de la Gente Series
Intro and interview by Mona. This is a joint initiative by Tango Synergy and Sydney Tango for Milonga de la Gente, to be held on 29 October, Petersham Town Hall. When it comes to Tangalo I especially find both their Pugliese and D’Arienzo very inspiring. I enjoy dancing to their live music mainly because of their fresh interpretation and also…
Interview with DJ Frida – Milonga de la Gente Series
Interview by Mona, Tango Synergy in collaboration with Sydney Tango for Milonga de la Gente INTRO by Alex I have known Frida for over five years and she never ceased to impress me with her vast expertise in music. In my opinion, Frida is one of the most experienced and accomplished Tango DJ’s in Sydney. She…
Interview with Maggie Ferguson – Milonga de la Gente Series
Interview by Sima, Sydney Tango in collaboration with Tango Synergy for Milonga de la Gente Milonga de la Gente – Saturday 29 October – Petersham Town Hall – 7pm to Midnight SydneyTango and Tango Synergy are collaborating for an extraordinary Milonga event showcasing live music and our vibrant Sydney tango school teacher principals. Visiting international artist…
BASH2016 Registrations Open
BASH is almost here again. Tango Synergy are planning the fun this year and co-ordinator Crismen and the Tango Synergy Committee are in the final stages of planning. Many of us have attended BASH since its conception in 2006 and enjoy it so much that it is a must to return again and again. So…
Milonga de la Gente – Special Annual Milonga Oct 29th
UPDATE 27/10 Pre-show tickets are SOLD OUT! A small number of tickets will be available on the night of the event. Come and pay early to avoid dissapointment. Tickets are $40 on the door. Start time has been forwarded to 7pm. Finishes no later than midnight. Special Annual Milonga – Milonga de la Gente on 29 October…
Nick Jones and Diana Cruz
Diana Cruz and Nick Jones are coming to town in September. After their very successful visit in 2014 Nick and Diana are returning to our shores to present another series of workshops. Hosted by Pablito (Paul Warren), supported by Jewel Lab and Tango Synergy. Tango Synergy members are being offered a discount for the full…
El Sotano Milonga – August 2016
Tango Synergy has been asked to “caretake” El Sotano (The Basement Milonga) for a few months. We are extremely happy to be able to help out Tangueros until their return. Come along on August 12th for a night of tango with music from the selection of DJ Alex. Official Photographer: Storm Cat DETAILS: Milonga from…
Let’s go back to “Canyengue”!
Everyone remembers Nelson, our favourite Canyengue teacher from Buenos Aires 🙂 Workshops hosted by Pablo Lara from Tango Sur Let’s back to the roots of tango! Let’s go back to “Canyengue”! Canyengue is the term often used to describe the first dance recognized as “tango” which appeared in the slums at the outskirts of Buenos…
Ernesto Rassi – Visit To Sydney
Text by Karan, Tango Synergy A few weeks ago Tango Synergy had the pleasure of welcoming Ernesto Rassi to our Wednesday Milonga at Bar Cleveland and to the Outdoor Milonga at Darling Harbour. Ernesto is traveling the world making a documentary aptly titled “Around the World in 80 Milongas”. For more details, visit his website.…
Interview with Nelson
If you are a tango dancer, you should try at least once to dance canyengue. If you don’t know much about this style, Nelson, visiting canyengue teacher form Buenos Aires, is talking about this beautiful dance in an interview for Tango Synergy. Enjoy! Interview with Nelson, by Mona Tell me about Canyengue, where would you…
1920s Milonga in the Blue Mountains
Interview with Karen Garnett, by Mona Take a step back in time and join us for an elegant 1920s themed Tango weekend in the Blue Mountains. With the historic Carrington Ballroom and Autumn colours as the back drop. Tell me about the conjuncture that led you to organise 1920 Tango event. When I found out…
Essence and Evolution 2016
Interview by Mona Rodrigo and Agustina are back! Don’t miss their workshops and the Welcome Milonga with DJ Sony, on 11th of March at Petersham Townhall. Tango Synergy members will receive a discount, so if you are not already a member and you want to attend the milonga or the workshops, don’t hesitate to contact…
Start thinking Canyengue…
…Nelson is in town till beginning of April. Tango Synergy is holding two Canyengue classes while Nelson is here. There will also be a demonstration at our Outdoor Milonga at Darling Harbour. Those who have studied under Nelson and want to take advantage of Nelson’s time here to continue their studies and those dancers who…
Art of Cadencia – Reloaded
Intro and interview by Mona Art of Cadencia, a show you cannot miss. An intricate blend of Argentine Tango and Flamenco, a poem, a wonder of sounds and movements. Let’s find more from Anna! Art of Cadencia – from one idea to reality. Well, it all started because a good friend of mine runs the…
Tango Synergy AGM 2016
Tango Synergy AGM Date and Time: 21st February 2016, 7.00pm. Location: Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre 405 Crown Street Surry Hills. We would like nominations for the 2016 – 2017 Committee, so if you believe you, or someone you know, has the time, passion and the energy to become part of the Tango Synergy Committee please…
Interview with Vio
Interview by Mona 1. Tell me the story behind your tango. When I saw the film, “The Tango Lesson”, I knew that I would dance tango. Some years later –which is now 10 years ago– the moment arrived. I ask myself all the time why do I keep going. The reason is not anymore addiction,…
Cabaret meets Practica
And let the Festive Season begin! Come and join us for Tango Synergy’s Christmas celebration “cabaret meets Practica” on December the 6th Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre 405 Crown Street. Dianne and David, our special guest teachers from Sidewalk Tango in Melbourne will be entertaining us with their cabaret show and guiding our practica. Xmas food…
La Gran Milonga – Highlights
Text by Karan What a fantastic night it was . La Gran Milonga , a collaboration of Tango Synergy and Tango Conca, was a celebration of Argentine Tango and truly a night to remember. Tango Synergy members and the wider community supported this special evening in vast numbers making for a festive atmosphere. The art…
TS Weekly Milonga
Wednesday Milonga – Tango Synergy at Bar Cleveland Come upstairs, Corner Cleveland St and Bourke St, Surry Hills. Bring your dancing shoes with you. Between 8 and 11.30 pm Sydney tango dancers, tango visitors and friends are welcome to join the Wednesday milonga at Bar Cleveland. Entry is $5 for current Tango Synergy members and…
TS Weekly Milonga
Wednesday Milonga – Tango Synergy at Bar Cleveland Come upstairs, Corner Cleveland St and Bourke St, Surry Hills. Bring your dancing shoes with you. Between 8 and 11.30 pm Sydney tango dancers, tango visitors and friends are welcome to join the Wednesday milonga at Bar Cleveland. Entry is $5 for current Tango Synergy members and…
Dancing Weekend
by Mona #thewandererblog The last weekend of October will be a very special one for the Sydney tango scene. On Friday La Gran Milonga will open the doors of the Petersham Town Hall for the tango lovers, and on Saturday we will dance at Bexley in Halloween dress up, at Sydney Tango Milonga. Two nights…
Interview with Annie
Interview by Mona #thewandererblog Here’s a quick interview I did with the talented Annie Zhang, from Fuego Blanco. Fuego Blanco will perform with Special Guest Maggie Ferguson at the upcoming La Gran Milonga on the 30 October 2015. Highlights Name: Annie Zhang Instrument: piano What is she doing when she is not playing: secondary music teacher.…
Interview with Kseniya and Craig
Intro by Mona #thewandererblog Kseniya is my tango friend and my first memory of her is the moment she wrapped her leg around Craig on the dance floor. I was in my very early days of tango and I said to myself: I must be able to do this one day!. ☺ They are beautiful…