A Newcastle Festival with Rina and Nadim

We look forward to welcoming Rina and Nadim Sawaya to Newcastle for the first time! It will be a wonderful weekend of Tango from 27 to 29 September 2024. You will have an opportunity to learn from these great teachers recognised for their clarity of communication in their comprehensive method of teaching. They are highly regarded for their focus in classes on improving the body's natural coordination, and their deep understanding of body mechanics. This focus is evident in their grace and elegance in their movements and connection in their dance. FRIDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER Workshop 1: 7pm - 8:30pm Venue: The Hive, 150 Beaumont St, Hamilton PREPARATION OF MOVEMENT and connection techniques for grace and flow in the dance Level: suitable for beginners to advanced dancers Welcome Milonga 8:30pm to midnight Venue: The Hive, 150 Beaumont St, Hamilton Come to an amazing night of dance, more exciting news coming up. SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER Workshop 2: 11:30pm - 1pm Venue: Adamstown uniting church, Barnes room. 228 Brunker Rd Adamstown. THE TANGO WALK AND CONNECTION WITH YOU PARTNER Level: suitable for beginners to advanced dancers Workshop 3: 2pm to 3:30pm Venue: Adamstown Uniting church, Barnes Room, 228 Brunker Rd Adamstown. DIFFERNT MUSICALITY AND EXPRESSIONS Different musicality and expressions when dancing to different types of music - how you can change the same sequence/step to match the music Gala Milonga 8:00pm to Midnight Venue: The Hive. 150 Beaumont St, Hamilton Dance performance by this great dance couple from Tango Esencia Melbourne, Rina and Nadim Dress to impress, we provide cheese platter, nibbles and wine glasses for your favourite drop SUNDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER Workshop 4: 11:30am to 1pm Venue: The Hive, 150 Beaumont St, Hamilton. THE DYNAMIC EMBRACE in circular movements Free Practica with our talent teacher Luli Montaldo 6:30pm to 8pm Venue: Dudley Senior Citizens Centre, 98 Ocean Road, Dudley. COST: 1 workshop $40 2 workshops $75 or prebook online $70 3 workshops $105 or prebook online $100 4 Workshops $125 or prebook online $115 Welcome Milonga $30 or prebook online $25 Gala Milonga $35 or prebook on line $30 Spectator only ticket (No dancing, watching performance)$15 PACKAGES, THE TANGO OBSESSED PACKAGE Included 4 workshops and 2 Milongas. $170 or prebook online $150 THE TANGO ENTHUSIAST PACKAGE Included Saturday/Sunday 3 workshops and 1 Milonga. $130 or prebook online $120 THE TANGO TASTER PACKAGE Included 1 workshops and Gala or Welcome Milonga. $70 or prebook online $65 BOOKING ARE ESSENTIAL, registration opens Sunday 25th Aug https://ruedisima-latin-dance.square.site/product/ANewcastleFestivalWithRinaNadim/81 Remember to follow our socials and keep an eye on this event page to stay up to date. We look forward to the Newcastle tango community coming together and welcoming our tango friends from surrounds as well as learning from Rina and Nadim, dancing together and enjoying our beautiful Newcastle has to offer.