Argentine Tango classes taught by Graham and Nathalie at a small but growing network of venues in the south-east.
Join our fun and friendly classes and discover the exciting world of modern Argentine Tango. Great for fitness, balance, and posture, and you can dance it anywhere to the music you love.
All our classes are drop-in, with no courses to book or specific days that you have to start. They are suitable for any age (from 18 upwards) and any fitness level, with any dance experience or none at all.
Our class evenings are split into three parts... a fundamentals session that is perfect for beginners whilst serving as a good reminder or warm-up for more experienced dancers, an improvers class where we look at something in more depth or complexity, and a practise session for you to try out what you have just learned. You only pay once for the evening - £9 per person in a regular class - and for that you can do any part of the evening or all of it, whichever you like.
Break through all the traditions, and experience this versatile dance style with modern teaching methods and a wide range of music that crosses genres.
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Upcoming Events:
Tuesday 24th Sep
South Norwood
Tango - Beginners and Improvers
Argentine Tango classes with all modern music. Taught by Graham (and occasionally Nathalie).
- 8.00pm - Tango fundamentals
- 8:50pm - Break for practice... including free tea and coffee.
- 9.10pm - Improvers class
- 10.00pm - 11.00pm - Practice, freestyle, and 1:1 help if you need it.
Class theme: TBC
As always our improvers' class follows on from the fundamentals, and so we would encourage you to do both classes if possible.
Thursday 26th Sep
Sevenoaks
Tango - Beginners and Improvers
Learn to dance the Argentine Tango, taught by Graham and Nathalie.
- 8.00pm - Tango fundamentals
- 8.50pm - Break for practice... and tea!
- 9.10pm - Improvers class
- 10.00pm - 11.00pm - Practice, freestyle, and 1:1 help if you need it.
Class theme: TBC
As always our improvers' class follows on from the fundamentals, and so we would encourage you to do both classes if possible.
Tuesday 1st Oct
South Norwood
Tango - Beginners and Improvers
Learn to dance the Argentine Tango, taught by Graham and Nathalie.
- 8.00pm - Tango fundamentals
- 8.50pm - Break for practice... and tea!
- 9.10pm - Improvers class
- 10.00pm - 11.00pm - Practice, freestyle, and 1:1 help if you need it.
Class theme: TBC
As always our improvers' class follows on from the fundamentals, and so we would encourage you to do both classes if possible.
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What do people say?
Tuesdays are one of the highlights of the week now I have tango. The classes are serious fun, in that learning to tango is an art and more complicated than many dances but the teaching makes it accessible and we always have a laugh. It's a lovely atmosphere and a great escape from the working week to just get absorbed in dancing and good music.
The teaching is inclusive so whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer you'll learn new things and feel like you are making progress.
It's a good value class, plenty of individual tuition and time to dance and practice at the end.
Sarah (Classes)
NEOTANGO EVENTS
Tango without the tradition. All modern music, no tandas, and no cortinas.
Coming up...
Neolonga - Fri 25th Oct
Otford Memorial Hall, Otford Village
Welcome to the Tango Underground, where Graham's DJ sets will take your tango experience in completely new directions. With all the best neotango, nuevo, and alternative music throughout the evening, and a scattering of traditional added to the mix, there is something for everyone at X-Tango. Sometimes challenging, sometimes familiar, and sometimes completely unexpected, but always 100% danceable.
No tandas, no cortinas, and definitely no cabeceos! Just dancing from the beginning to the end of the evening.
£12 on the door or £10 if you pre-book at one of our classes or via our website. Free tea, coffee, water, squash, and nibbles. Cheap soft drinks. Bring your own alcohol if you want.
