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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 tool​s 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!

Theresa's website

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  • Friday 27.12.   🕒 14 – 17  Rhythms in tango​

  • Monday 30.12.   🕒 14 – 17  Musicality beyond rhythm​​

milongas
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
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.

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Prices
prices
WORKSHOPS 
(on pre-sale only with milonga passes, drop-ins welcome if there's space)
  • One workshop (Friday or Monday):

30 € 
 

  • Both workshops

55 € 

MILONGA PASSES
(on pre-sale until 20.12., as long as there is space)

Friday-Sunday
 
  • AdT members and people living abroad::

60 €early bird, until 31st of October
70 €regular price 1.11. – 20.12.

 

  • Non-member residents of Finland:

80 €early bird, until 31st of October
90 €regular price
1.11. – 20.12.


Friday-Monday
 
  • AdT members and people living abroad:

65 €early bird, until 31st of October
75 €regular price
1.11. – 20.12.
 

  • Non-member residents of Finland

85 €early bird, until 31st of October
95 € regular price
1.11. – 20.12.

SINGLE ENTRANCE FEES

(sold at the door if there is space, payment by card only)


Friday to Sunday:
  • 20 € for AdT members and people living abroad

  • 25 € for non-member residents of Finland

 

Monday:
  • 10 € for AdT members and people living abroad

  • 15 € for non-member residents of Finland

info
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. 

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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.

Facebook event

 

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

accommodation
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

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