Argentine Tango - The Dance
The dance is an improvised conversation without words.
Each in harmony with themselves, their partner, the music, and with the other dancers on the floor.
A deeply personal experience shared with others.
The dance is characterised by its elegance and improvisation. While there are basic steps and patterns, the dance allows personal creativity and expression and is often described as a conversation between the partners.
Most people, if they know anything at all about Argentine tango, tend to think of tango as a performance dance that we often see on stage and TV shows such as Strictly. However, all over the UK (and around the world) Argentine tango is danced in as social setting by people of all ages, all backgrounds, and all levels of dance experience in social clubs and halls up and down the country. The performance, or show, tango seen on screen and stage is choreographed and danced by amazing professionals and its purpose is entertainment rather than participation.
More than this, Argentine tango is not just a dance; it is an experience. Enjoy the journey of discovering the nuances of the dance, the music, and the connection with your partner.
Why should you dance tango?
Reasons to Dance Tango
Many people's image of Argentine Tango is drawn from TV and films. In reality it is very different and has lots to offer everybody, whatever you age or fitness level.
The Music
You will be swept into another era when orchestras played the powerful and sophisticated rhythms of tango all night long. The tango music is intriguing, beautiful, demanding…
The Body
Dancing tango is a great way to increase core strength, flexibility, and balance. And dancing all night at a "milonga" is a gentle way to gain cardiovascular benefits too.
The People
Tango is a great way to meet new people and make friends. There are tango social dances almost every day of the week right across the UK.
The Science
Many studies have shown that tango not only releases chemicals to the brain that are calming and pleasing but that tango improves co-ordination and balance more than any other form of exercise.
The Personal Connection
That’s tango’s little secret, its uniqueness. Connection is when the powerful yet delicate alchemy that exists between two dancers takes the dancing to another level.
The International Connection
Today tango is danced all over the world by local communities just like yours. Wherever you go, you can now plan a tango night in your travels and immediately be amongst locals – no language challenges, the music is the same, the dance is the same.
Where can I find classes
Find out where you can learn to dance with our Find your tango map.
The map shows available tango services in the UK. You can search by area or have a national view and zoom in.
Clicking the postcode marker identifies the tango provider by name and contact details.
