Spring 2018 program - we are adding a second location in Dartmouth & offer a new concept!
After 4 years offering this program at Fort Massey United Church in South end Halifax we are expanding it to a second location in order to allow more people to dance with us. Our current location sees up to 30 dancers participating - people with neurological conditions, their spouses/partners or a friend plus volunteers - learning, dancing and socializing, experiencing 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 a beautiful way to connect with your partner.
Our new format will allow singles and couples to dance in their HOME location with the option to get additional practice or make up for missed classes in the second location (with advance notice, included in term fee). The program will be offered in 6 week terms, allowing absolute beginners to join with every new term. The first class is a trial class and payment is due before the second class of each term.
Fees: $90/person or $180/couple for each 6 week term; cash, cheque or e-transfer accepted. Pay what you can option available - please don't hesitate to inquire!
Please inquire about the next trial class: May 7th, registration mandatory, no drop-in.
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 a beautiful way to connect with your partner.
Our new format will allow singles and couples to dance in their HOME location with the option to get additional practice or make up for missed classes in the second location (with advance notice, included in term fee). The program will be offered in 6 week terms, allowing absolute beginners to join with every new term. The first class is a trial class and payment is due before the second class of each term.
Fees: $90/person or $180/couple for each 6 week term; cash, cheque or e-transfer accepted. Pay what you can option available - please don't hesitate to inquire!
Please inquire about the next trial class: May 7th, registration mandatory, no drop-in.
6 week absolute & advanced beginner class: The 8 step Basic!
Location 1: Wednesdays, Apr 11 - May 16, 2018, 1:45-3:30pm.
5303 Tobin Street, Ft. Massey United Church.
Location 2: Mondays, Apr 9 - May 14, 2018, 2:30 - 3:45pm,
61 Dundas, Christ Church in Dartmouth
Your hosts and instructors: Martina Sommer & Jackie Webster
April 9 Trial class - registration mandatory!
For details and to register for the trial class and/or term please call us at 902-492-3903 or email us at TeaAndTango@icloud.com - Thank you.
Location 1: Wednesdays, Apr 11 - May 16, 2018, 1:45-3:30pm.
5303 Tobin Street, Ft. Massey United Church.
Location 2: Mondays, Apr 9 - May 14, 2018, 2:30 - 3:45pm,
61 Dundas, Christ Church in Dartmouth
Your hosts and instructors: Martina Sommer & Jackie Webster
April 9 Trial class - registration mandatory!
For details and to register for the trial class and/or term please call us at 902-492-3903 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.