Argentinian Tango in and around Bury St Edmunds
EVERY MONDAY AT THE HUNTER CLUB AN INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED TANGO CLASS FOLLOWED BY A PRACTICA
CLASSES for 2025
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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL MONDAYS
7.30 - 10.30pm Intermediate level
BEGINNER AND
IMPROVER CLASSES TUESDAYS
Beginner Class 7.15pm
Improver Class 8:15pm
Followed by practica until 10:30pm
Next Beginner Course
NEXT BEGINNER COURSE
Starts 30th September
£35 for a 5 week course
Our next course for absolute beginners begins on 30th September and takes place at the Hunter Club in St Andrews Street South IP33 3PH and this will run for five Tuesdays, 30th, September, 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th October. If you are interested but not sure about signing up there are two FREE taster lessons, one on the Saturday 13th September at 1.30 at the Apex upstairs in the lounge, and the second one on Tuesday 23rd September at 7.30 in the Hunter Club. If you come to these you can try out the dance and see if you like it. No obligation to continue if you feel it is not for you.
Our schedule for Tuesdays is:
7.00 doors open, for warm up
7.15 to 8.10 Class for Absolute beginners
8.20 to 9.15 Class for improvers
9.15 to 10.30 at least dancing and practice.
Your class is the first one for absolute novices and we assume no previous dance knowledge. The second class is for those who have completed beginner courses and wish to gain more experience, but you can stay for this class if you want to.
The cost of classes is £9 per session but if you want a cheaper deal you can sign up for the course of five lessons for £35. You can pay on the night with cash or card, or pay in advance with a transfer to our bank account, which is: Bury Tango, acc. 78062217, sort 60-20-49 and this is held at Natwest Bank. Please use your name in the reference so that we know you have paid. If you do intend to join us, please let me know. These classes do get quite full so we have to operate a policy of first come, first served and we have to make efforts to balance these classes for leaders and followers. If you really want to learn Tango you will have to decide soon.
On the night please wear loose casual clothing and wear smooth soled shoes which are not too grippy if you have them. Any questions, please ask.
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No partner needed - contact info@burytango.co.uk for info. Tell your friends!
LEARN TO DANCE ARGENTINE TANGO
IN A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE AT BURY TANGO
Bury Tango
Monday Schedule - The Hunter Club
Doors open 7.15pm
Improver+ / Intermediate class 7:30pm
Followed by practica until 10.30pm
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Tuesday Schedule - The Hunter Club
Doors open 7.00pm
Beginner class 7:15pm
Improver class 8.15pm
Followed by practica until 10.30
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Our Venue for Monday & Tuesday
The Hunter Club,
6 St Andrew's St S, Bury St. Edmunds IP33 3PH
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Prices
All classes £9. If we have a special visiting teacher, the fee is £15.
Practica or practilonga only, £5
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WHAT IS A PRACTICA?
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Practicas are a less formal way of learning and practising Tango. They allow time for coaching, instruction and dance practise. The music is sometimes arranged in tandas and the dancing is usually done strictly in ronda rotation so it is almost like a Milonga and is sometimes called a Practilonga. Teachers are available to help with questions and instruction.
Everyone is welcome to the practicas irrespective of their level of experience. It is an opportunity to dance with other dancers. Also to gain more confidence on the dance floor and to experience the different types of tango music. Unlike a milonga, you can stop and discuss your dancing.
1. Physical Exercise
• Tango is good for cardiovascular health. • Tango increases mobility, balance, stride length and core strength.
2. Social Satisfaction
• Interaction with people with similar interests.
3. Spirituality and mindfulness
• Tango induces a state of flow and spirituality. • Mindfulness is improved. Dancers must focus on the present task at hand. There is no time to ruminate about other issues or problems that may be troubling them at the present.
4. Cognition
• Specific cognitive skills may be improved. The ability to do two things at once, such as navigating in a space and being in synchrony with your partner. Dance appears to be an effective exercise to counteract dementia.
5. Meaningfulness
• Purposefulness of Tango. Dancers not only want to learn the steps, but execute them gracefully and to be in synchrony with their partner. They often express a specific purpose for doing tango. They want to challenge themselves to do something new. They want to have fun and to meet new people.
• Tango is goal directed. Anyone who engages in a tango class generally has a specific goal in mind. It might be for social interactions, the ability to dance the tango at a wedding, a trip to Argentina, etc.
6. Emotional and Educational Health
• Tango provides an avenue for learning new skills. Emotional responses are facilitated by tango music and enhanced by dancing. For more information on this topic see: www.todotango.com
THE BENEFITS OF DANCING TANGO
COMING BACK TO TANGO AFTER A BREAK?
You are assured of a friendly welcome on your return. We offer classes for your level of dancing. There are absolute beginner classes. Watch the website for these dates. Or Join one of our classes to continue your tango journey and then enjoy our practicas. During the practica teachers will be on hand to help you with your dancing.
For helpful advice please contact Bury Tango on our CONTACT page.
INTERMEDIATE MONDAYS 2025
MONDAYS, weekly with a LESSON AND PRACTICE SESSION from
7.30-10.30pm
Come and learn some exciting and interesting possibilities for your tango repertoire with our weekly MONDAY LESSONS at THE HUNTER CLUB designed for those who know, and are confident in, their tango basics.
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We will be covering many themes over the next few weeks, helping you to develop your tango and with an emphasis on technique and musicality. NO NEED TO BRING A PARTNER (but nice if you can).
Please see poster for details
All wonderful, and very danceable moves to help you glide around the floor