Here’s the 2011 festival programme – please feel free to download and circulate. But be warned – it’s a big file!

Carlos & Rosa first danced together in the 1950s. More than half a century later, they are still at it. Don’t miss this opportunity to come and learn from one of tango’s great couples.

Details:

Tuesday, 15 November

Doors open 8pm

Practica – 8.30-10pm, followed by dancing till midnight

Helena May Dance Studio, 38 Garden Road, Central

Entrance: Members $100, Non-members $150

DJ: Angel

Ryota Komatsu concert – Fri, 11 November, 8pm @ Y-Studio

Tickets for the Ryota Komatsu concert are now on sale to the general public.

To make sure you and your friends get to hear one of the world’s greatest bandoneonists, get yours as soon as possible.

See him & his group HERE.

Tickets can be ordered through this website – click HERE.

They can also be bought online at URBTIX – by clicking HERE.

Pre-Festival Weekend – DJ & Music Workshop + Pre-Launch Party

HKTF Pre-Fest Weekend is happening on Saturday and Sunday, 5-6 November.

Its daytime highlight is a DJ workshop led by star Seoul DJ Carlos Lee – 8.5 hours of workshop spread over the two days. Perfect for existing DJs, aspiring DJs and those who want to know more about tango music. For full details and to get a booking form, click HERE.

The Pre-Launch Party will happen on Sat, 5 November, from 6.3-9pm at Culture Club, 15 Elgin Street – with drinks, Argentine-style snacks, and live music.

Entrance: FREE – but please buy drinks to support our host.

Dancing will start at 9pm and carry on till late with Culture Club’s Red Tango night.

Festival pass collection

Festival passes for all those who have registered will be available for collection at Culture Club from 2-4pm on both Saturday and Sunday, 5-6 November.

They can also be collected at the Festival Opening, 8pm-1am, Tuesday, 8 November @ The Helena May, or at the first event you have registered for in the festival.

Class & milonga booking status

All weekend classes – FULL

Wed evening – Roxana & Sebastian – FULL
Thu evening – Roxana & Sebastian – FULL

We still have some spaces left on Wed & Thu evenings in the classes with Claudia & Esteban and Rodrigo & Agustina.

Still some spaces left for the three milongas – but going fast!

Beginners’ classes are also available – click HERE for details.

We also have a few private lesson spots left. Email info@hktangofest.com to find out what’s available.

LATEST NEWS

VIP Guests – Carlos & Rosa Perez

THE SOUND OF TANGO

Ryota Komatsu & his Quintet

Claudia Codega & Esteban Moreno

Roxana Suarez & Sebastian Achaval

Agustina Berenstein & Rodrigo Palacios

+ SPECIAL GUESTS Hiroshi & Kyoko Yamao

To see the festival schedule, click HERE