Latest Events in Machen(August Updated)

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Argentine Tango in a Day Course. Have you ever wanted to learn to dance the Argentine Tango? You're in luck!! On Saturday 10th May 2025 we are running a FREE Tango in a Day Course. We will teach you the basics of the Argentine Tango as well as moves such as the iconic Gancho. No previous dance experience needed and there is no need to come with a partner. There will be 4x55 minute workshops and there will be plenty of time to chat and have a coffee between the workshops,with plenty of snacks provided. After the workshops we will hold a 3 hour Milonga (tango social dance) and normally people who attend our workshop pop across to the Chinese takeaway to get food. Timetable 14:00 -14:55: Introduction to Tango 1 4:55 - 15:10 Coffee Break 15:10-16:05: Giros 16:05-16:35: Break 16:35-17:30: Ganchos and Boleos 17:30-17:45: Coffee Break 17:45-18:40: Milonga (confusingly milonga is also an upbeat rhythm i tango music) 19:00-22:00: Milonga (social dance) Location: Church Hall, Machen, CF83 8PH Price: Free (donations) Not Suitable for under 18s. Here is some reviews from our course:"Great day course which I really enjoyed, learnt so much and a lovely lunch. Excellent teachers and hope to attend more lessons. Thank you so much.""Thank you for the opportunity to attend! It was a great experience for us. Really recommended Information Source: Urban Tango Nights | eventbrite

On Saturday 14th June 2025 we are Bring Nuevo and Neo Tango to Cardiff . There will be 3x75 minute workshops and there will be plenty of time to chat and have a coffee between the workshops,with plenty of snacks provided. After the workshops there is time for food then we will hold a 3 hour neolonga (tango social dance) and its all FREE Timetable 14:00 -15:15 Workshop 1: Fun with Soltadas 15:15-15:30: Break/Practica 15:30-16:45 Workshop 2: Colgada Basics 16:45-17:00: Break/Practica 17:00-18:15: Workshop 3: Changes in Hieght for Leg Wraps 18:15-18:30: Recap and Demo 18:30-19:00: Break for Food (Chinese and Indian Takeaway Opposite) 19:00-22:30: Neolonga (social dance) Location: Church Hall, Machen, CF83 8PH Free Parking on site and nearby Price: Free (donations welcome) Not Suitable for Complete Beginners Not Suitable for under 18s. Information Source: Urban Tango Nights | eventbrite