What's New in Tango in Iceland
Monday Night Practica at Balthazar
The Monday night practica has found a new home at the restaurant Balthazar, Hafnarstræti 1-3. There is a beginner class from 20:00-21:00, followed by dancing to tango nuevo and tango classics until 23:00.
It's Scientific - Tango is good for you!
In a recent issue of the Danish tango magazine Tangotiden, there was an article covering a study done in Frankfurt, Germany, showing the positive effects of tango both physically and emotionally. Read the Icelandic translation of the Danish article on our website, or download a pdf of the complete results of the study in English from the online journal where it was published.
Saturday Milonga at Eldhrímnir
The Saturday night milonga at Eldhrímnir starts again on January 9th. For those of you who still haven't had the pleasure of dancing there, Eldhrímnir is a restaurant, located at Borgartún 14, that serves very reasonably priced and delicious Mediterranean and Icelandic style dishes. There are also a selection of deserts and good coffees, as well as beer and wine. Come early if you want to eat, as the kitchen closes at 9 pm. See the Eldhrímnir website for the menu.
The dancing takes place from 9 pm to midnight on the upper level of the split-level space. DJ Svana provides the evening's music. The cost is 500 kr.
The dance floor at Eldhrímnir
Pictures from the Weekend with Javier and Helen
What is Tango Technique?
Have you ever taken a tango class and found the figures difficult to learn even though you understood intellectually the steps you were supposed to do? If so, then you would probably benefit from taking a class in tango technique. Perhaps you have simply not learned to extend your leg properly, disassociate your upper body from your lower, or really connect with your partner as a leader or follower. Once you master these basics in tango movements, learning new steps and figures will be much easier and it will feel more like tango.
Tango History and Music
Check out the Tango Resources section on the links page. We've added a few interesting websites about tango music, dance and history.
Ongoing Events:
Sundays - Afternoons at Kaffi Rót
Come dance tango with us on Sunday afternoons! Kaffi Rót is a casual, alcohol-free environment located at Hafnarstræti 17. The dancing is from 16:00 to 19:00 and there is a 500 kr. donation requested. DJ Siggi plays nuevo and fusion music interspersed with tango classics. For sale are La Vikinga tango sneakers.
Wednesdays - Milonga at Kaffitár
There is a weekly milonga at Kaffitár, every Wednesday from 8-11 pm, hosted by the Tango Club Reykjavík. Admission 500 kr. See www.tango.is for more information.
Fridays - Practica at Kramhúsið
On Fridays, the Tango Club Reykjavik hosts a Practica (æfingakvöld) at Kramhúsið. This is a great place to come and practice your steps in a large dance studio with mirrors, as well as to meet other tango enthusiasts. See www.tango.is for more information.
Saturdays - Milonga at Eldhrímnir Restaurant
Join us on Saturday evenings from 9 pm until midnight at Eldhrímnir, Borgartún 14. DJ Svana Valsdóttir plays traditional tango tandas with the occasional alternative set. Eldhrímnir is a great place to eat dinner before 9, and after 9 you can order a selection of coffee or soft drinks, beer, wine and deserts. The entrance is a 500 kr donation to the Tango Adventure club.
Salsa Dancing
Salsa Iceland has regular dance events beginning with instruction for beginners, and also hosts visiting salsa instructors. See the Salsa Iceland website for details.
