History

2009

Snow Tango WC
Photo Emil Bobyrev, Aamulehti/archives.

International Snow Tango Championships took place on March 2009 in Tampere, at Central Square. Chairman of Hurmio, Kirsi Suoniemi opened the event. Master of Ceremonies was J-P Koskinen and singing soloists were Elina Vettenranta and Aki Mäki.

Results

1. Kari Seppänen - Hanna Seppänen Hurmio Tampere
2. Matti Tuominen - Armi Tanskanen Hurmio Tampere
3. Raine Ristola - Sari Ristola Finland Tango Kerava
4. Lasse Nyström - Kirsi Puhakka
5. Jari Kangasmäki - Riikka Kangasmäki Hurmio Tampere
6. Matti Tammi - Minna Forss

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Judges

1. Asko Saari
2. Frans Kärki
3. Heidi Pohjola
4. Mika Niemelä
5. Anne Spårman-Sievola

Invitation for championship

Dance Club Hurmio organizes Snow Tango WC-Competition in Tampere at Central Square, in front of the Tampere Theatre. Competition begins on 7th of March at 12:00 am and will last until 2:30 pm.

Floor for competition: Snowy (hopefully) Central Square, dance area about 15 m X 15 m

Dance Style at the Competition: "Snow tango". Music for dancing is played from CDs. Dancers will express the tango music and will dance according to stage etiquette.

General Competition Information: Competition is open for everybody. Clothing is free but desirable. Depending on the number of participants, there will be arranged qualification rounds, semifinals and final.

Registration Information: Competition registration should be done in advance on Friday, 6th of March until 6:00 pm, but can also be done at competition area on 7th of March from 11:00 to 11:30 am. Advance registration can be sent to Jari Kangasmäki (firstname.lastname@hurmio.fi).

Registration Fee: 10 euros for one couple.