Free Dance Events in April 2019:
Tango to Balance is a pilot project that is open to anyone who can walk independently and is suitable for audiences with and without neuro-motor challenges. The goal is to offer this program on a weekly basis in fall depending on how well it is received in April! Please come out and try it. We are interested in bringing more dance to seniors in HRM, free and accessible on a drop-in basis.
Current program - Spring 2019
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.
The program is offered in 6 week terms, allowing absolute beginners to join with every new term. The first class is a trial class and free if you do not want to continue. Otherwise the term fee is due before the second class of each term. Pay what you can option always available!
Fees: $90/dancer for each 6 week term; cash, cheque or e-transfer accepted.
Please inquire about the next trial class, registration is mandatory, no drop-in, thank you!
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.
The program is offered in 6 week terms, allowing absolute beginners to join with every new term. The first class is a trial class and free if you do not want to continue. Otherwise the term fee is due before the second class of each term. Pay what you can option always available!
Fees: $90/dancer for each 6 week term; cash, cheque or e-transfer accepted.
Please inquire about the next trial class, registration is mandatory, no drop-in, thank you!
Absolute & advanced beginner class:
Location: Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm. Next trial class April 24, 2019
NOTICE: 4 week term May 1-22, cost $60 or Pay-What-You-Can.
5303 Tobin Street, Ft. Massey United Church.
Your hosts and instructors: Martina Sommer & Jackie Webster
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: Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm. Next trial class April 24, 2019
NOTICE: 4 week term May 1-22, cost $60 or Pay-What-You-Can.
5303 Tobin Street, Ft. Massey United Church.
Your hosts and instructors: Martina Sommer & Jackie Webster
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.
