Frostbite 2012

February 23rd-26th it was my first visit to Frostbite Tango Festival in Helsinki. It was one of the most amazing weekends I've ever experienced! Because I thought that I'd be traveling (it was my winter holiday that week) I wasn't quick enough to book any lessons, so I only attended the milongas (=tango vocab meaning a dance evening/event), but that was quite enough, that too! 

I did a day trip to Porvoo/Borgå on Saturday, but that's in a separate post! This is strictly tango:)

FYI: Frostbite Tango Festival 2013 has already been given the dates: it will take place 21st-24th February. Book your calendar now, you do not want to miss this event!

Amazing dancers, magnificent dj's and music, great atmosphere! 

I fell momentarily in love with some of the leaders... ;) <3 

Oh, please come back next year!

Here are some of my photos. Please leave a comment, and I don't mind if you share the link with friends on Facebook:) You could also help me name people! 

(And of course, please let me know if you don't want your picture published!) 

Day milonga, Friday. Heidi dancing.

Slogans:)

Flash mob at Railway station square.
(This is when I wish I had a better camera..
when it gets too dark, it just doesn't work the way I want it to)

Pekka and Tiina on the left.

People at the square.

It doesn't look like much, but it was a good flash mob!

Helsinki by night. Stockmann celebrating 150 years.

Adding green ribbons to make my dress fit the theme for Friday evening milonga:
"Aurora Borealis aka northern lights"

Let's T.A.N.G.O.

Friday evening milonga at Valkoinen Sali (=white hall),
located in one of the oldest buildings in Helsinki.

Friday evening milonga.

Friday evening milonga.

Saturday evening milonga at Vanha Ylioppilastalo.

Saturday evening milonga at Vanha Ylioppilastalo.

Saturday evening milonga at Vanha Ylioppilastalo.
This would make a nice poster, or what do you think?!

Saturday evening milonga at Vanha Ylioppilastalo.
This is what the lighting really looked like.

Saturday evening milonga at Vanha Ylioppilastalo.
Shows are starting! Here I think it's Diego Riemer & Maria Belen Giachello?  

Saturday evening milonga at Vanha Ylioppilastalo.
Diego Riemer & Maria Belen Giachello? 

Sebastian Arce & Mariana Montes

Sebastian Arce & Mariana Montes

Sebastian Arce & Mariana Montes

Brunch at restaurant Fanny Sunday morning.

Yup. That's me and orange juice!

And here are some videos from Frostbite 2012!