Winter Tango in Hanmer, No Teaching or Performances

Welcome to the 9th Winter Tango in Hanmer

8 - 10 August 2025

A truly winter wonderland experience bringing tangueros together for the pleasure of social

dancing under the snow clad Southern Alps in an Alpine Village. 3 days 4 milongas, including

a breakfast milonga!

"no teaching, no performances …. just joyful dancing in celebration of the milonga"

FAQs and how to get there

Your DJs

All Milongas are held at the Hanmer War Memorial Hall

Corner Amuri Avenue and Cheltenham Street

Hanmer Springs

more info

Welcome Milonga

DJ DEB - Christchurch

THEME: WHITE NIGHTS

Fri 8 August 8pm - midnight $45

more info

Afternoon Tea Milonga

DJ PETER - Auckland

THEME: BERRYLISCIOUS

Sat 9 August 11am - 3pm $45

Brighten up the tea party with your favourite berry colours!!

Have brunch at a local restaurant or cafe, then come and have cups of tea and cake. Tango the afternoon away before the hot pools beckon.

TARTAN -UP Milonga

TDj LA CHEVRE - Wellington

THEME: TARTAN

Sat 9 August 8pm - midnight $60

more info

Arrive fully decked out in your finest Tartan gear head to toe! Wintery Milonga treats await you as does a great night of dancing.

An appropriately themed prize for the best outfit!

more info

BREAKFAST MILONGA

DJ JUNKO - Nelson

THEME: DOTTY

Sun 10 August 10am - 1pm $45

Yes you read it right - we are having a Dotty Breakfast Milonga!

Doors will open at 10am for a tasty breakfast of croissants, fruit, meat, cheese, plunger coffee and tea.

If fancy coffee is what you need to get you going, pick one up at a local cafe and join us for brekkie in between tandas.

COST

$170 for the whole weekend

BANK ACCOUNT

Anne-Maree Therkleson 11 5250 0186162-55

Please do not forget your name and “WINTER” as reference

Please pay cash on the first night or internet banking

REGISTRATIONS

1st preference given to those registering for the whole weekend and as lead/follow couple. All others are put on a waitlist until partnered up.

Role balancing will be seriously attempted so please invite your favourite dance partner!

OVERSEAS FRIENDS

Please register then pay in cash when you arrive

to avoid pesky bank fees and non-arrival of funds.

REFUND POLICY

If you cancel after paying we will refund the full amount less $20 handling fee.

If I cancel you will receive a full refund.

Search out your fake or real furs, hats and gloves and cuddle up in a warm tango embrace in Hanmer Springs for a wonderfully fun weekend with other tango addicts. Feel free to ask any questions - I am just an email away.

Yours always in Tango

Anne-Maree

+64 (0) 27 238 0568

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