Light in Darkness –
Double Role & queer milongas
27. – 30.12.2024
El Ático, Helsinki
Welcome to spend a lovely double role & queer tango weekend at El Ático dance studio! We offer two workshops, four long milongas and an after party. In a friendly & cosy atmosphere we may relax, get to know each other and enjoy both dancing and socializing.
You are most welcome to stay for our local association's traditional New Year's Eve Potluck Milonga on Tuesday 31.12. In addition, you may f.ex. try out Finnish sauna and ice swimming or explore Helsinki with old & new tango friends.
Workshops with Theresa Faus
Our special guest, the experienced tango DJ and teacher Theresa Faus from Munich will give two workshops, in which we'll search for tools for increasing musicality in our dance. We'll be actively changing both roles and couples at the workshops. Workshop times include an approx. 30 min break.
Open level, but not for complete beginners. Limited amount of spots so reserve yours on the registration form!
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Friday 27.12. 🕒 14 – 17 Rhythms in tango
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Monday 30.12. 🕒 14 – 17 Musicality beyond rhythm
Milongas
Friday 27.12.
🕒 19 – 01 Opening milonga
DJ Ulla Kastrup (Stockholm)
Saturday 28.12.
🕒 11 – 17 Brunch milonga
DJ Omar Saab (Härnösand)
🕒 19 – 01 Evening milonga
DJ Theresa Faus (Munich)
Sunday 29.12.
🕒 11 – 17 Brunch milonga
DJ Malin Backström (Stockholm)
Monday 30.12.
🕒 19 – ? After party!
DJ Jaana Hänninen (Tampere)
All milongas are aimed for double role and queer tango dancers. One role dancers may also register to the event or come to single milongas, but only with a partner that dances the opposite role – please help us keep the roles in balance.
You may also stay after the event and celebrate New Year with us in our local tango association Amigos del Tango's traditional New Year's Eve Potluck Milonga on Tuesday 31.12. (price 10 – 20 €, to be confirmed) – DJ'd by Theresa Faus! On Sunday evening, after the brunch milonga, there's a regular weekly milonga by AdT, DJ Jessica Carleson (price 5 – 10 €, to be confirmed). These two milongas are not included in our event's milonga pass.
Venue
The venue for all milongas: El Ático dance studio, Kumpulantie 1 (in Itä-Pasila neighbourhood), 8th floor. The studio is run by a local non-profit tango association Amigos del Tango (AdT) and has excellent floor for dancing & cosy atmosphere.
The venue is easy to get to from the center of Helsinki and from the airport. Tram number 9 stops in front of the building and there's only a short walk to Pasila railway station. Check out El Ático here: tango.fi/en/el-atico
At all milongas we offer sweet and salty pastries, bread with toppings, fruits, coffee, tea etc. Brunch milongas also serve Finnish style breakfast. There are several restaurants within walking distance from El Ático, to visit for a dinner whenever you feel like it. You may also order take away or bring your own food and warm it at El Ático's fully equipped kitchen.
There is no bar at El Ático but you are free to bring with you whichever drinks you prefer to enjoy.
Prices
WORKSHOPS
on pre-sale only with milonga passes, drop-ins welcome if there's space
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One workshop (Friday or Monday):
30 €
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Both workshops
55 €
MILONGA PASSES
on pre-sale until 20.12.
Friday-Sunday
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AdT members and people living abroad::
70 €
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Non-member residents of Finland:
90 €
Friday-Monday
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AdT members and people living abroad:
75 €
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Non-member residents of Finland
95 €
SINGLE ENTRANCE FEES
sold at the door, payment by card only
Friday to Sunday:
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20 € for AdT members and people living abroad
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25 € for non-member residents of Finland
Monday:
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10 € for AdT members and people living abroad
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15 € for non-member residents of Finland
General info and extras
During the weekend we'll offer a platform on which those who'll stay in town can easily agree on doing stuff together: perhaps a sushi lunch or a pizza dinner, a museum visit or sightseeing in good company? Why not a tango flash mob in the central library?
SAUNA and OUTDOOR SWIMMING: on Tuesday afternoon, before the New Year's Eve milonga we'll make an excursion to a lovely place with three different saunas and a possibility to drop yourself in the ice cold sea. Everyone needs to book their own ticket from the sauna venue Löyly's website – be early because they will sell out for sure! Instructions will be sent for those who book a milonga pass.
Cancellation policy: Milonga pass payments can be refunded in case of cancellation until 20.12. (except for possible money transfer fees).
Information about Amigos del Tango association: tango.fi.
ANY QUESTIONS? Send us email: doublerole@tango.fi
Event organiser: Amigos del Tango association's double role team – Leila, Saana, Sanna, Tatu, Jouni and other volunteers
Where to stay in Helsinki near El Ático:
Best location:
HMI Smart Group hostel at booking.com
Asemapäällikönkatu 7 / Opastinsilta 8
5 min walk to El Ático, 5 min walk to Pasila station
Most or our DJ's and participants will be staying in this affordable hostel. We have pre-booked several (single and double) rooms for our dancers, so if you need one, please send us a message at doublerole@tango.fi and we'll release a room for you to book.
Cheapest:
CheapSleep Hostel
Sturenkatu 27 B, 00510 Helsinki
15 min walk to El Ático, 22 min walk / 11 min by tram to Pasila station
Others:
The Folks Hotel Konepaja
Aleksis Kiven katu 23, 00510 Helsinki
9 min walk to El Ático, 14 min walk to Pasila station
Scandic Pasila
Maistraatinportti 3, Pasila, 00240 Helsinki
15 min walk to El Ático, 9 min walk to Pasila station
Holiday Inn Helsinki – Expo, an IHG Hotel
Messuaukio 1, 00520 Helsinki, Finland
8 min walk to El Ático, 6 min walk to Pasila station
Sokos Hotel Tripla
Fredikanterassi 1 B, 00520 Helsinki
10 min walk to El Ático, 2 min walk to Pasila station
Or check Airbnb's nearby!
You can also always try to make new friends and surf someone’s couch:
Helsinki Tango Accommodation / couch / floor surfing Facebook group