The Moulin Rouge Theme Summer Ball for 2011 - Saturday, 2nd July

The Ball with DJ Leroy Tango Cat and special performance by David and Kim Benitez

Cost: £12 if booked by 21st June or £15 on the door if available.

The gang at the ball in 2008Once again this year the ball has a Moulin Rouge Theme. Please feel free to come dressed appropriately if you wish, but otherwise, please just come and enjoy the dancing. Back by popular demand DJ Leroy Tango Cat will be providing his usual exciting mix of music. We also have a special performance by David and Kim Benitez

Come and enjoy:

  • Fantastic new venue with free parking
  • Cocktails in the reception area at 7.30pm
  • Extended dancing time from 8.00pm to 1.00am
  • Tango shoes and clothes available for purchase
  • Professional photographer to take your photograph for you to take away on the night

Venues

This year we are moving to a new venue. The ball will take place at The Elwes Building at the University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham GL50 2RH. The Friday night special will be at The Bayshill as last year. The Saturday workshops will take place at our usual school venue, St. Mark's School.

David and Kim Benitez in dance pose

Performance by David and Kim Benitez

(www.tangomovement.com)

This year, we are lucky to have David and Kim back for another performance for you. Many of you will remember the stunning performances they gave us in 2008 and 2009. Have a look at their videos at www.tangomovement.com

Workshops with David and Kim

This year, on the afternoon of the ball, David and Kim will be providing us with two workshops. Please note that these workshops will take place at St. Mark's School

  • 13.00 - 14.30: Tango for Improver/Intermediate level dancers - £12 by 21st June or £15 on the door
  • 15.00 - 16.00: Milonga for Improver/Intermediate level dancers - £8 by 21st June or £10 on the door

No partner is necessary to book for any of the workshops, but we will be trying to keep numbers balanced when we accept bookings.

Friday Night Special

On Friday 1st July, we have our Friday Night Special at The Bayshill to get you in the mood for Saturday. An all levels workshop with Leroy Tango Cat from 7.30pm to 8.30pm will be followed by social dancing from 8.30pm until midnight. The cost will be £8 on the door or £4 if you just wish to do the social dancing.

Extra Information

  • Download a booking form in PDF format.
  • Prices: £8 for the Friday night special class and social dancing or £4 for just social dancing - payable on the door.
  • Saturday afternoon workshops are £12 and £8 in advance, for Tango and Milonga respectively, or £15 and £10 on the door (subject to availability)
  • The ball is £12 in advance (by 21 June) or £15 on the door (subject to availability).
  • An all day package (class 1, 2 and ball) is available for £30.
  • More directions to the Elwes Building will follow.