Milford will be one of the locations in Connecticut participating in this year’s 17th TangoFest with a tango bootcamp for beginners at the Milford Arts Council on Saturday, July 11.
Tango experts Dale Ellison and Gem Duras will lead the boot camp, which will be geared towards beginners and less experienced dancers who want to review the fundamentals. During their instruction from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Ellison and Duras will present the Argentine tango connection, fundamental steps such as ochos, turns and gancho kicks.
Ellison, known in Buenos Aires as Delia, has been dancing Argentine tango for more than 30 years, and teaching for more than 20. Duras has been dancing tango for 30 years and teaching full time since 2003.
Singles are welcome; enrollment is limited. No previous experience is needed. Dance shoes or leather sole shoes are recommended. The cost is $60.
Both events take place at the MAC building at 40 Railroad Ave. S. in Milford. For more information, visit cttangofest.org.