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Wilderness Tango

21 - 25 Aug 2024

Bere Alston, Devon

5 nights and 4 days of Argentine Tango.

Late August Bank Holiday 

SOUTH WARD FARM, BERE ALSTON, YELVERTON, DEVON, PL20 7EX, UK 

REGISTRATION  

Registration enquiries: tango@theenchantedwilderness.co.uk

Full details on: Facebook Group Wilderness Tango

We welcome you to join us for tango dancing and communal fun for 6 days and 6 nights over the late August bank holiday weekend in our beautiful riverside location, near Bere Alston, Devon.  

DJ’S 

Michael Lavocah 
Alberto Ortiz 
Christian Wilton 
Eddie 
Yuri ‘Gaucho’Andrew Oldroyd  

DANCE 

Each day throughout the course of the Wilderness event, there will be an afternoon and an evening milonga. We have exciting and vibrant workshops from our teachers, Sophie Martinez and Michael Lavocah. We have a daily practica and private lessons with Alberto Ortiz, Michael Lavocah, Kate and Yuri and Sophie Martinez

PASSES 

Bookings will be taken via the registration form and the aim is to keep the lead\follow roles balanced. Please endeavour to book with a partner. 

MILONGA PASS 1 
£125 
Wednesday Afternoon Milonga - Monday Night Goodbye Milonga. 
Includes 12 Milongas and all Practicas for the entire event. 
 
MILONGA PASS 2 
£110 
Friday Practica - Monday Night Goodbye Milonga 
Includes 8 Milongas and Practicas from Friday. 
 
SINGLE MILONGA 
Please pre-book - also via the registration form 
£15 Single Milonga (excluding Saturday night) 
£20 Single Milonga (Saturday) 
 
WORKSHOPS 
Sophie Martinez 
Michael Lavocah 
Please try to book with a partner – aim is to have 15 couples 
 
SOPHIE MARTINEZ 
5 Day Package (Thurs, Friday, Sat, Sun, Mon) 
£70
3 Day Package 
£45 
 
MICHAEL LAVOCAH 
“Dancing to the Orchestras” 
£15 each workshop
Saturday: Dancing to Fresedo 
Sunday: Dancing to D”Arienzo 
 
INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOP WITH EITHER SOPHIE OR MICHAEL 

£18 per workshop 
Bookable on the day, subject to availability. Please try to book with a partner as we aim to keep the lead/follow roles balanced. PRIVATE LESSONS 
Please contact us through our FB Group Wilderness Tango for a reservation. 


SCHEDULE 
 
Wed 
3 onwards Registration 
3 to 7pm Afternoon Milonga DJ: Christian Wilton 
7 to 11pm Evening Milonga DJ: Andrew Oldroyd 
 
Thurs
9.15 to 10.15am Morning Yoga 
10.30 to 11.30am Private lessons 
11.30 to 12.30pm Open Practica 
12.30 to 1.45pm Workshop: Sophie Martinez 
2 to 6pm Afternoon Milonga 
DJ: Andrew Oldroyd 
6 to 7pm Break 
7 to 11pm Evening Milonga DJ: Yuri ‘Gaucho’  
 
Friday 
9.15 to 10.15am Tai Chi - Qi Gong: Michael Lavocah 
10.30 to 11.30am Private lessons 
11.30 to 12.30pm Open Practica 
12.30 to 1.45pm Workshop: Sophie Martinez 
2 to 6pm Afternoon Milonga 
DJ: Michael Lavocah 
6.15 to 7.15pm Class: Chacarera 
7.30 to Midnight Evening Milonga 
DJ: eddie thetango.club  
 
Saturday 
9.15 to 10.15am Tai Chi - Qi Gong: Michael Lavocah 
10.30 to 11.30am Private lessons 
11.45 to 12.45.pm Workshop: Michael Lavocah 
“Dancing to Fresedo” 
1 to 2.15pm Workshop: Sophie Martinez 
2.30 to 6.30pm Afternoon Milonga DJ: Yuri 
6.30 to 7.30pm Break 
7.30 to 1am Evening Milonga DJ: Beto  
 
Sunday 
9.15 to 10.15am Tai Chi - Qi Gong: Michael Lavocah 
10.30 to 11.30am Private lessons 
11.45 to 12.45.pm Workshop: Michael Lavocah 
“Dancing to D’Arienzo” 
1 to 2.15pm Workshop: Sophie Martinez 
2.30 to 6.30pm Afternoon Milonga 
DJ: eddie thetango.club 
6.30 to 7.30pm Break 
7.30 to Midnight Evening Milonga DJ: Michael Lavocah  
 
Monday 
9.15 to 10.15am Tai Chi - Qi Gong: Michael Lavocah 
10.30 to 11.30am Private lessons 
11.30 to 12.30pm Open Practica 
12.30 to 1.45pm Workshop with Sophie Martinez 
2 to 6pm Afternoon Milonga DJ: Beto 
6 to 7pm Break 
7 to 11pm Evening Milonga  
 
DJ: Goodbye with Eddie and Yuri  
 
DAYTIME ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES  
 
BOOK AT THE EVENT  
 
Tai Chi – Qi Gong with Michael Lavocah 
Start the day with a lightness of heart, mind and body 
Free morning class with Michael: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday  
 
Alexander Technique with Gunda Fielden 
The Alexander Technique Hub based in Totnes. 
Learn the connections between your mind and body. Start to regain poise and lightness of movement.  
 
FREE WORKSHOP – Details to be announced  
 
Private Lessons will be available with Gunda  
 
Reflexology
Bookings taken in advance to:
Birte: 0049 178 79 80 950 (Whats Ap ok)
email: b.raap@gmx.de
Enjoy a foot massage to give your feet a holiday
Birte is a certified feet reflexology massage practitioner since 1998 and a physiotherapist. She is available for private consultations for reflexology.
£25 for 25 mins Cash
£50 for 50 mins Cash 
 
Bring your own paddle board - kayak - water craft – swim, there is a tidal estuary. Follow this link to hire watercraft from Plymouth - https://tkwatersports.co.uk/home 
 
OVERNIGHT STAY/ACCOMMODATION  
 
South Ward Farm will be open from Monday 19th August at 4pm. You are welcome to have an early stay and explore our beautiful countryside. Please contact us for availability, if you would like to arrive or depart outside of the event date or need info on Motor Vehicles. 
 
email: bookings@theenchantedwilderness.co.uk 
Jonathan: 07811 163560  
 
Camping Per Pitch 
£12 per night - 1 tent and 1 single person 
£3 per night - extra person 
Facilities - Outside toilets and showers  
 
Private Camping Pitch - limited spaces 
5m x 5m space 
£14 per night - 1 tent and 1 single person 
£4 per night - extra person 
Facilities - Outside toilets and showers 
Minimum stay is 4 nights  
 
Small Caravans, Motorhomes, Camper Vans 
£20 per night - Up to 2 people 
£5 per night - extra person 
Facilities - Outside toilets and showers  
 
---The site is accessible for a motorhome.  
 
We can take up to 7.3 metres motorhome or caravan. (if your motorhome or caravan is longer, please check with us) 
Outside water tap 
No chemical disposal point. There is a chemical toilet. 
Please state the size of your vehicle  
 
Dormitory - Max 7 spaces 
£15 per night 
Floor space sharing. Bring your own bedding. Places are limited. 
Facilities: Shared shower and toilet. The kitchen is in the chill out barn and is shared.  
 
Gypsy Wagons - 1 x with electrical hook up
£50 per night - minimum 4 nights 
Sleeping 2 
1 pull out double bed 
Shared outside shower and flushing toilet in the Chill Out barn 
Cooking facilities in the Chill Out Barn 



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