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Stickshift Annie with Kimball and the Fugitives Play for Olympic Peninsula Dance November 19th sticky icon

Location: 
Elks Lodge #317
555 Otto Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368

Red-hot blues and swing dancing come to the Port Townsend Elks on Friday, November 19 from 8 to 11 p.m. with a visit from the Seattle powerhouse band, Stickshift Annie with Kimball and the Fugitives.  The dance, which is open to all, is sponsored by Olympic Penninsula Dance.

Beyond Beginner and Intermediate Summer Tango Classes in Port Townsend Begin June 5th

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Tue, 5-Jun-2012, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Tue, 12-Jun-2012, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Tue, 19-Jun-2012, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Tue, 26-Jun-2012, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (some future dates hidden)
Location: 
Nat Natali's Studio Port Townsend, WA 98368

From Nat Natali:

Summer Tango Classes in Port Townsend with Nat Natali and Cathy Graczyk

Beginners: Wednesdays 8 to 9 PM starting June 6

Beyond Beginner / Intermediate: Tuesdays 6 to 7 PM starting June 5

Beginners Summer Tango Classes in Port Townsend Begin June 6th

Date: 
Wed, 6-Jun-2012, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Wed, 13-Jun-2012, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Wed, 20-Jun-2012, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Wed, 27-Jun-2012, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm (some future dates hidden)
Location: 
Nat Natali's Studio Port Townsend, WA 98368

From Nat Natali:

Summer Tango Classes in Port Townsend with Nat Natali and Cathy Graczyk

Beginners: Wednesdays 8 to 9 PM starting June 6

Beyond Beginner / Intermediate: Tuesdays 6 to 7 PM starting June 5

Muma to Teach Two Tango Workshops at the Quimper Grange May 28th

Date: 
Mon, 28-May-2012, 6:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Location: 
Quimper Grange #720
1219 Corona Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368

From Nat Natalie:

MUMA is a tango teacher and dancer of enormous experience. Born in Buenos Aires, she has taught with the best milongueros of her generation including Ricardo Vidort, considered one of the best milongueros of his time, and Dani ‘Flaco’ Garcia, one of the outstanding milonga dancers in Buenos Aires. She is coming to the USA to transfer her accumulated knowledge, including Ricardo’s walk and musicality. MUMA will teach us with the subtle moves of her own body the feeling she had when dancing with Vidort.

An Elegant Evening of Waltz, Tango, Swing, Etc. in Port Angeles May 19th

Date: 
Sat, 19-May-2012, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: 
Port Angeles Masonic Lodge
622 S. Lincoln Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362

The Port Angeles High School Orchestra will be performing at Carnegie Hall (yes, THE Carnegie Hall in NYC) in 2013.  This is a chance to dance to their music and help raise funds for the trip.

At 7:00pm local dance instructors Steve Johnson and Carol Hathaway will teach an introduction to waltz class.  From 8:00pm until 10:00pm, the orchestra will play ballroom music.

There will be a silent auction during the event, and light refreshments served throughout the evening.  Elegant attire is encouraged.

Tango Milonga at Manresa Castle May 5th

Location: 
Manresa Castle Hotel
651 Cleveland Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368

Entrance is $7.  Food and drink available in the lounge.

Authentic Argentine Tango with traditional tango music and dance format.

Free admission with a special birthday dance to anyone celebrating a birthday in April.

You may contact Gary at (360)379-5197 or garotangueroatyahoo [dot] com.

See the Tango PT calendar for more information.

Harmonica Performance by Virtuoso Joe Powers Followed by Milonga at the Port Angeles Sons of Norway Hall April 19th

Location: 
Port Angeles Sons of Norway Hall
131 5th Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362

From Cliff Coulter:


We are proud to announce on the Olympic Peninsula a performance by the award winning Harmonica virtuoso Joe Powers, Thursday April 19 at the Sons of Norway Hall , 131 W 5th Street.
 
  You are invited to tango and listen to the heart felt music of Joe Powers, known throughout the world as a premier tango artist.
 
Entrada $15


Joe Powers not only enjoys playing tango but has musical interests in Jazz-Fusion, Classical, Blues, Pop Rock, Hip-Hop, Latin, New Age, World Traditions, and more.
 
He was the winner of the Belgian Crystal Harmonica Award in the Classical Division (2008) and received 4th place in Jazz Diatonic at the World Harmonica Championship in Germany (2005). Since then he has continued to perform and teach throughout North and South America, Europe, Scandinavia, Japan and South Korea, appearing on TV and radio, and collaborating with renowned artists and ensembles as diverse as the countries he visits.
 
The performance will start at 7:30 pm.  A short absolute beginner class will follow the performance, then a milonga until 10:00pm.  Recorded music will be played between sets to keep the Tangueros dancing.
 
Joe Powers CD’s will be available for sale.

Milonga at the Quimper Grange April 21st

Location: 
Quimper Grange #720
1219 Corona Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368

The monthly Buenos Aires style Milonga at Port Townsend's cozy Quimper Grange. DJ John Gair will be playing tandas of the best classic tango music by both the traditional and evolutionary orchestras of the Golden Age.

Emphasis is given to the importance of line of dance and respect for other dancers. The atmosphere is intimate and friendly with table seating. There is food to nibble on and socializing is encouraged.

Cost: $11 (includes tax)

DJ: John Gair

Hosts this month: Nat Natali and John Gair

Argentine Tango Lessons in Port Angeles

Location: 
Sons of Norway Hall
131 W 5th Street
Port Angeles , WA 98362
Phone: 360.912.7007

A new six lesson series of beginning Argentine tango lessons will start Wednesday April 11 at 6:45 pm. This class will be offered to all ages and levels of dance experience. No partner or previous dance experience is required. Please bring non-scuffing shoes to protect the dance floor. At 7:45 pm, a class for students familiar with basic tango skills will be offered.

Evening practicas are held on the first, third and fourth Mondays, 7 - 9 pm.

We also offer a monthly milonga.

Sons of Norway Hall, 131 W 5th Street.

Instructors: Becky Hall and Cliff Coulter.

Tango Milonga at Manresa Castle April 6th

Location: 
Manresa Castle Hotel
651 Cleveland Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368

Entrance is $7.  Food and drink available in the lounge.

Authentic Argentine Tango with traditional tango music and dance format.

Free admission with a special birthday dance to anyone celebrating a birthday in April.

You may contact Gary at (360)379-5197 or garotangueroatyahoo [dot] com.

See the Tango PT calendar for more information.

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