Please note that we are always seeking funding to be able to offer this program free or for a nominal fee. Please connect with us if you wish to make a donation. Donations are accepted through Dance Nova Scotia, tax receipts are issued! Thank you.
Update January 2022: Tea & Tango is on hold until further notice. Please check back beginning of February. Thank you for your visit and interest in dancing tango with us!
Program resumes Oct 13, 2021 with current Covid 19 health protocols in place! Edgett Dance & Wellness (Bayer's Lake BizPark). Easy access, parking onsite and a brand-new studio, lots of light and fresh air. Please connect with us at 902-476-1508 to receive updates or email martinasommer@me.com
About the program
After 6 years offering this weekly program at Fort Massey United Church in south end Halifax we are seeing up to 25 dancers participating: People living with a neurological condition, their spouses/partners or a friend plus volunteers, learning, dancing and socializing. They experience many benefits including less symptoms, more mobility, better balance and new friendships and peer support. Each class (45 minutes) starts with a dance supporting warm-up. We break for tea and refreshments (25 minutes) before taking to the dance floor again for open practice (20 minutes).
Tea & Tango is a Charter member of Dance for PD Network of Canada, and is recommended by local neurologists, nurses, therapists and stakeholders with strong research backing up dance (movement to music) as the most powerful form of brain activation.
One of the many strengths of this program is that whether you have a neurological condition or are a partner/friend or a volunteer you are treated equally as tango dance students in a dance class that is slower in pace considering age and individual abilities. Everyone is learning a new language - tango that is - within the support of a community. Dance is a powerful tool to prevent brain aging, whether you live with or without a neurological condition - and it is a beautiful way to connect with a partner. Singles and couples are welcome, no partner necessary.
Tea & Tango is a Charter member of Dance for PD Network of Canada, and is recommended by local neurologists, nurses, therapists and stakeholders with strong research backing up dance (movement to music) as the most powerful form of brain activation.
One of the many strengths of this program is that whether you have a neurological condition or are a partner/friend or a volunteer you are treated equally as tango dance students in a dance class that is slower in pace considering age and individual abilities. Everyone is learning a new language - tango that is - within the support of a community. Dance is a powerful tool to prevent brain aging, whether you live with or without a neurological condition - and it is a beautiful way to connect with a partner. Singles and couples are welcome, no partner necessary.
All level Class:
Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm. October 13, 2021, two 4 week sessions.
Edgett's Dance & Wellness, Bayer's Lake Biz Park, 59 McQuade Lake Crescent.
Your hosts and instructors: Martina Sommer & Jackie Webster
For details and to register for a trial class and/or term please call us at 902-476-1508 or email us at TeaAndTango@icloud.com - Thank you.
Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm. October 13, 2021, two 4 week sessions.
Edgett's Dance & Wellness, Bayer's Lake Biz Park, 59 McQuade Lake Crescent.
Your hosts and instructors: Martina Sommer & Jackie Webster
For details and to register for a trial class and/or term please call us at 902-476-1508 or email us at TeaAndTango@icloud.com - Thank you.
Winter 2018 program - continuing with another series!
6 week absolute & advanced beginner class, Combining Basic Steps! Mar 7- Apr 4, 2018, 1:45-3:30pm. 5303 Tobin Street, Fort Massey United Church. Registration mandatory!
For details and registration please call us at 902-492-3903. Thank you.
For details and registration please call us at 902-492-3903. Thank you.
Fall 2017 program
Another 6 week absolute & advanced beginner class, focussing on turns Oct 25 - Dec 6, 2017, 1:45-3:30pm.
For details and registration please call us. Thank you.
6 week absolute & advanced beginner class, focussing on walking figures Sep 13 - Oct 18, 2017, 2-3:30pm. Two spots available!
For details and registration please call us. Thank you.
Tea & Tango summer explorations July 5 - August 2
Introducing different approaches to body-awareness and presenting "Sit down and dance" with Ruth-Ellen Jackson/Northwood-Reboom, a chair dance program. We meet Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3pm and enjoy a special warm-up session before taking to tango. Guest instructors are Jackie Webster, Susan Barratt and Ruth-Ellen. The class is full - please join us in fall for our next session.
6 week absolute beginner class, Mar 25 - May 6, 2017, 3 - 4:30pm. Registration is open! For details see poster or call us. Thank you.
Previous programs:
This winter:
Tea & Tango Practica: Starting January 31, 2016, Sundays, 2:00-3:30pm,
Feb 14, 27 (Sat!), Mar 13 at Fort Massey United Church, 5303 Tobin Street. No formal class, guided practice instead! Come out to practice, dance and socialize with fellow tango dancers - absolute beginners welcome. Tea & cookies served! Drop-in. Free - donations welcome! If you are new to tango please call us before you drop in. Thank you.
Tea & Tango Practica: Starting January 31, 2016, Sundays, 2:00-3:30pm,
Feb 14, 27 (Sat!), Mar 13 at Fort Massey United Church, 5303 Tobin Street. No formal class, guided practice instead! Come out to practice, dance and socialize with fellow tango dancers - absolute beginners welcome. Tea & cookies served! Drop-in. Free - donations welcome! If you are new to tango please call us before you drop in. Thank you.
