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El Contrapunto – Queer and Open Tango Role Marathon Berlin
Save the Date for this new tango marathon in the heart of Berlin. A weekend where embraces matter and stereotypes are optional.
Berlin has a flourishing queer & open role tango scene, including the milongas Atípica, MilongAMIGÅ, Tango zum Glück, Weibermilonga and the annual Queertango Festival. It also harbors a diverse tango scene in general, with 2 to 9 milongas every day of the week. We invite you here, to return or to arrive for the first time, and to share your tango with us.
El Contrapunto is a marathon for queer and open role dancers of varying levels of experience and diverse styles of dancing. We value a social, cheerful atmosphere as well as a respectful ronda. You are welcome if you have an open heart and some space in your embrace.
DJs: Asya Moiseeva, Fabiano Borretti, Daniela Feilcke-Wolff, Deborah Maus & Tabea Sophie
Venue: Ballhaus Kuchus, a historic ballroom in Kreuzberg
Registration will start on November 30, 2023.
Follow this event, our facebook page or our newsletter (https://www.contrapunto-tango.de/home/newsletter/) for updates. We’ll also keep you posted about other events we organize, such as the milonga El Contrapunto.——–
For the curious: What are Queer & Open Role Tango?
Open role tango allows dancers to switch between leading and following roles. It emphasizes improvisation and creative expression, with partners negotiating and communicating their roles. The goal is to create a strong connection between partners while exploring different aspects of their dance style and personality.
Queer tango challenges traditional gender roles within the dance, but also has a political dimension by promoting inclusivity and questioning heteronormative traditions within society at large. By creating a space where diverse identities and expressions are celebrated, queer tango promotes acceptance and equality for the LGBTQ+ community and after all for each and every one. It serves as a form of resistance against discriminatory norms and empowers individuals to express themselves freely.
