August | 22nd to 25th | 2024
Tango in Fridhem – Gotland Summer Retreat
We are so happy to invite you to this new edition of Tango in Fridhem, Gotland summer retreat in a magic location, just 6 km south of Visby on the beach looking over Högklint.
The weekend will be filled with workshops, milongas and good food, there will also be free time to spend on the beautiful beach or seeing some of the nearby places on the island.
This retreat is for you that dance comfortably in your role/s – intermediate and advanced (minimum 2 years of dancing Tango). We will be up to 40 participants.
All classes are held in English by Katrin & Jorge and some of them in collaboration with Malin.
In the mornings we offer you sessions of somatic movement that are given by Annika, to relax tensions and move into our body.
Before lunch we will work with individual and couple technique, basic movement and conditioning of the body.
In the afternoon we will work with step combinations containing various elements such as giros, sacadas, voleos and ganchos for example. More info on specific content closer to the retreat.
At night ….. Milonga !
Accommodation
We will stay in Fridtorp, it’s a big cozy house with 2 floors, 400 meters from the beach.
There are 12 rooms shared between 2 to 5 people, each room with private bathroom. No single rooms.
Bedlinen and towels are not included.
This year we offer extra rooms for those who want a single or a double room in the hotel.
The rooms are in the lovely “Villan” where daily cleaning, bedlinen and towels are included.
“Villan” was built 1862 for princess of Sweden and Norway Eugenie.
Venue
We will have our Milongas and Workshops in Stallet. It’s a room of 130 square meters with a varnished wooden floor.
At a walking distance from Fridtorp and the Hotel with a direct path to the stone beach where you can cool down your feet and mind.
Schedule
22
Thursday
15:00 – Check in
16:30 – Guided Práctica
18:30 – Dinner
20:00 – Welcome Milonga
23
Friday
08:30 – Breakfast
09:30 – Somatic Movement
10:30 – Tango lesson 01
12:30 – Lunch
13:30 – Free time
16:00 – Tango lesson 02
18:30 – Dinner
20:00 – Milonga
24
Saturday
08:30 – Breakfast
09:30 – Somatic Movement
10:30 – Tango lesson 03
12:30 – Lunch
13:30 – Free time
16:00 – Tango lesson 04
18:30 – Dinner
20:00 – Milonga
25
Sunday
08:30 – Breakfast
09:30 – Somatic Movement
10:30 – Tango lesson 05
12:30 – Lunch
13:30 – Tango lesson 6 and Closure + Fika
15:00 – The END
*A more detailed program and content of classes will come soon. The program may change slightly.
Prices
Fridtorp – All In
$ 4300 kronor
What is included :
- Shared rooms
- 6 Tango lessons
- 3 Milongas
- Full board
– Dinner day 1
– Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner day 2
– Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner day 3
– Breakfast and Lunch day 4
Villan – Single room
$ 6520 kronor
Includes :
- Room at the Villan – Simple bed
- 6 Tango lessons
- 3 Milongas
- Full Board at Fridtorp
- Cleaning Service
- Bedlinen and towels are included
Villan – Double room
$ 5333 kronor /person
Includes :
- Room at the Villan – Double bed / 2 beds
- 6 Tango lessons
- 3 Milongas
- Full Board at Fridtorp
- Cleaning Service
- Bedlinen and towels are included
Registration to Tango in Fridhem retreat
- Registration opens 2nd of March at 10:00.
- Email us to contact@katrinjorgetango.com or fill this FORM.
- Couple and single registrations are welcome, we make sure that we are even roles so please state which role/s you dance.
- Maximum 40 participants, so register quickly and secure your place.
- No registration fee. The course must be paid by June 25.
If you want to come early or stay longer in this beautiful place, let us know and we can connect you with the hotel.
In case of cancellation, the following applies:
- Before full payment, it costs nothing to cancel.
- After full payment, you can cancel up to 30 days before and get 80% of the cost back. (20% administration fee)
- In case of cancellation later than 30 days before the start of the retreat, no refund will be issued unless we can find someone to cover the spot.
How to get there
From Nynäshamn and Oskarshamn there are ferries to take you to Gotland. www.destinationgotland.se
You can also fly direct to the island from several airports in Sweden and summertime also from some neighbouring countries.
We will provide more info soon on how to get from Visby to Fridhem.
Now it is possible to take the bus directly to the ferry in Nynäshamn and Oskarshamn from more places in Sweden.
Booked directly when you buy your ferry ticket. 👇
From and to Nynäshamn
- Stockholm C-Nynä Port
- Uppsala-Arlanda-Stockholm-Nynäshamn
- Västerås-Enköping-Strängnäs-Södertälje-Nynäshamn
From and to Oskarshamn
- Linköping-Norrköping-Västervik-Oskarshamn
- Jönköping-Nässjö-Vetlanda-Oskarshamn
- Vaxjö-Lessebo-Kalmar-Oskarshamn
Gotland is the largest island in Sweden and is located in the Baltic Sea. The island has a rich history dating back to the Viking Age and has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Gotland has been ruled by various kingdoms and empires throughout its history, including Denmark, Sweden, and the Hanseatic League, which left a lasting impact on the island’s culture and architecture.
Today, Gotland is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches, stunning natural scenery, and historic landmarks. The island is home to many charming towns and villages, including the capital city of Visby, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visby is famous for its medieval city walls, which surround the town and are among the best-preserved walls of their kind in Europe.
In addition to its historical and cultural attractions, Gotland is also known for its delicious cuisine and locally produced food and beverages, such as smoked fish, saffron pancakes, and Gotlandic beer.
The team
It takes two to Tango …or more ?
Katrin Urwitz &
Jorge Frias
Dancing and teaching Argentine Tango together since 2012. We focus on 2 active roles with presence and interaction, communication and improvisation.
Malin
Backström
Tango teacher and dancer, with a special focus on contact and communication. She is a leading figure in queer and double role dance, and also runs Studio Touch.
Annika
Pahlén
Physiotherapist, trained in Somatic Movement, yoga teacher, riding therapist and dedicated tango dancer with a focus on body awareness and physical sustainability.
Karolina
Lallerstedt
Runs the stables at Sättra gård Adelsö. When not working with horses and people she makes food for special yoga retreats, catering for smaller groups and gatherings. Excellent food will be served !
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