BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.5//EN TZID:Pacific/Auckland X-WR-TIMEZONE:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:VEVENT UID:417@aucklandtango.co.nz DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260420T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260420T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T190730Z URL:https://aucklandtango.co.nz/events/special-beginners-tango-class-with- kelly-2026-04-20/ SUMMARY:Special Beginners Class with Guest Teachers DESCRIPTION:Valentina and Leonardo from Argentina\, who placed 6th in the W orld Tango Championship 2025\, will be teaching this coming Monday’s cla sses.\n\nThis is a special opportunity to learn from world-class dancers\, not only refining your Tango technique\, but also experiencing the richne ss of Tango as a culture\, its history\, and its unique connection on the dance floor which they will be sharing with you all.\n\nCome along for an inspiring evening of learning\, connection\, and beautiful dancing .\n\n\n The price is\n1x Class - $35\n2x Classes - $45\n\nAbout ME\n\nI am origina lly from Malaysia and spent most of my adult life in England. In 2013\, I came to Auckland with a two-year travel plan\, intending to return to Lond on after that… and I’m still here.\nMy tango journey began 14 years ag o\, an ordinary person with a 9-to-5 job and no dance background walked in to a tango class in London. Since then\, the love and passion for tango ha ve stayed with me.\nAfter moving to Auckland\, I began travelling to Bueno s Aires every year to continue my tango journey\, learning from some of th e most respected and inspiring teachers there. I also immersed myself in t he culture\, engaging in conversations with the great milongueros and milo nga-hopping (social dancing) most nights until the early hours of the morn ing — sometimes until 6am. Honestly\, I have never seen the morning of B uenos Aires.\nMy passion is to introduce the new generation to this captiv ating and beautiful dance and to help grow the tango community. I began te aching tango in 2016 at Auckland University of Technology and now teach at Pasión Por Tango studio (¡Tango Otra Vez!). In addition to teaching\, I organise milongas\, DJ\, give private lessons\, guest teach at events suc h as Latin Fiesta NZ\, and perform at various functions.\nFor me\, tango i s a sensual dance that comes from the heart and complements the music — less is more.\nAbout the Classes\nI teach authentic tango as it is danced in the milongas of Buenos Aires and around the world.\nMy classes are enga ging\, fun and informal\, with a focus on technique\, musicality\, and dev eloping the partnership. The classes cover the fundamentals\, giving you t he confidence to dance socially with anyone at the milonga.\nTango is more than just a dance form\, and you will discover its depth throughout your journey with me.\n*What is Milonga? The term “Milonga” has three meani ngs: (1) A style of Tango\; (2) Tango music genre\; (3) A social event or location for tango dancing. Here\, we are referring to (3).\nAuthentic Tan go\nTango is a culture and necessity – particularly in the hearts of Bue nos Aires and Montevideo. Tango became a symbol that reflected the music a nd folks' way of living and emerged in the 19th Century. This style of dan cing is social and unique in the genre of music.\nThe beauty of Tango is i n its improvisation\; there is no set sequence or steps to follow\; and we dance with different partners all the time. No two tango dances are ever the same\nClass Benefits\nAs Tango isn’t built around learning rigid ste ps or sequences\, it’s both great fun and relaxing especially after a to ugh day of studying or working. It’s also a great form of exercise both physically and mentally. It’s also a fantastic way to meet people and ma ke new friends.\nDo I need to Sign Up?\nNo sign up required.\nWhat should I wear?\nClothing that is comfortable to move around in. For footwear\, we ar shoes that you can pivot easily and don't stick to the wooden floor.\nD irection to the Studio &\; Car Park?\nWhen you arrive to the address\, you will see a building named "Parisian Building" on your right and on the left is a car park which is free for the dancers(**). Follow the road aro und to your right (Parisian Building is now on your left)\, you will come across a metal gate on your left\, walk down the stair you will see the st udio.\n(**) If you park behind another car in the car park\, please do not assume the owner in front of you is also attending the same event as you\ ; please leave a note and contact number on your windscreen so the owner k nows where to find you or contact you. Otherwise\, your car maybe at risk of being towed. \nFor all enquiries\, please email or text us\; or we'll see you soon!\nClasses $15\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aucklandtango.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2 020/08/Tango-Otra-Vez-01.jpg CATEGORIES:Class LOCATION:Pasión Por Tango\, 4 Poynton Terrace\,\, Auckland\, 1010\, Auckla nd\, New Zealand X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4 Poynton Terrace\,\, Auckl and\, 1010\, Auckland\, New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Pasión Por Tango:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland X-LIC-LOCATION:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20260405T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR