The "Day of Tango" is a full day of Tango tuition, with workshops running in two rooms, in a dedicated dance centre in Berkhamsted.

The Schedule caters for dancers from the very beginner to the intermediate Tango dancer. Pick one workshop, or all 4 - if you have the stamina... Alternatively, you can pick and choose the workshops that you'd like to attend.

  • New To Tango?
    If you've never done any Argentine Tango before, we recommend you take the "Tango in a Day" programme - all four workshops, aiming to kickstart you in Argentine Tango from novice to confident social dancer, in a single day of intensive learning.
  • Want to add style to your dancing?
    If you're comfortable with the basics of Argentine Tango, and want to develop your dancing more fully, then we recommend you take one or more of the Improvers and Intermediates workshops, allowing you to pick workshops specifically for the style and technique you're interested in.

The Schedule

"Tango In A Day" : Studio 3 (David and Ann) Improvers and Intermediates: Theatre Space (Nick and Krissy)
10:45am - 12pm Workshop 1a: Tango Basics
We will look at posture, embrace, and key lead-and-follow concepts; suitable for beginners or to revise your core technique. 		Workshop 1b: Cadenas
We will be looking at linking a selection of simple rotational figures - particularly useful for Tango Vals.
12:15pm - 1:30pm Workshop 2a: Salon Tango
We will focus on the "Salon" style of tango, in close embrace, and using core Salon steps to navigate and dance. 		Workshop 2b: Giro con Sacada
A sequence of steps in a circular path around the leader interupted by the displacement of the follower's leg.
1:30pm - 2:30pm Lunch Lunch
2:45pm - 4pm Workshop 3a: Tango Nuevo
We will look at pivot-based movements in an open embrace; mainly focussing on ochos and giros. 		Workshop 3b: Milonga Traspie
We will be playing with splitting the beat in Milonga - and leading these quick steps clearly and effectively.
4:15pm - 5:30pm Workshop 4a: Tango Musicality
We will be looking at how to add style and musicality to your tango dancing, in both salon and nuevo styles. 		Workshop 4b: Soltada con Enganche
A playful figure moving from close embrace to open for a beautiful soltada, finishing with a flirty hooking flourish.

Note: snacks and refreshments will be provided during the day, but please make your own lunch arrangements.

Hope to see you there!

The venue

The Espinosa Chute Centre is a fully-equipped dance centre, based in Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted.

The venue has several dedicated dance studios, and is an ideal venue for learning.

Location: Espinosa Centre, Audley House, North Bridge Rd, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire HP4 1EH (Map and directions)

More details: Espinosa Chute Centre website

Teachers

The Day of Tango is being run as a joint event by LearningTango and Tango Victoria.

Teachers for the day are David & Ann, and Nick & Krissy.

Cost and Booking

  • 1 workshop: £12 pp / £20 per couple
  • 2 workshops: £20 pp / £36 per couple
  • 3 workshops: £27 pp / £48 per couple
  • Full day - all 4 workshops: £36 pp / £56 per couple

Booking

To reserve a place on one or more workshops, please contact either: