Queer Tango London – 6 for 5 offer
Whether you're new to the dance floor and want to learn all the stops in a safe, supportive environment, or you're already a regular at Queer Tango London and want a little discount on your dancing for the Spring term, our 6 for 5 offer is for you.
Queer Tango London offers people who dance tango – or anyone who wants to learn – opportunities to experiment with who does what, and why, and how. We teach authentic Argentinian Tango, but with queer sensibilities. LGBTQIA+ dancers and everyone else are welcome to try out dancing tango as leaders and/or as followers in our safe queer space.
After each class, there is a Milonga until 22.30, so you can stay and practice what you've learnt.
Schedule
18:30 Doors open
18:40 Beginners' class
19:20 Intermediate class
20:00 Milonga
22:30 Close
Dates
Friday 5 May
Friday 19 May
Friday 2 June
Friday 16 June
Friday 14 July
Friday 18 August
It was a wonderful evening. I had never danced tango before and took the Beginners' Class. Everyone was so friendly! The teachers really looked after us, put as at our ease and took time to explain everything. In the class they had encouraged experience dancers to join in and dance with beginners - it really worked well. The whole atmosphere was great.
Frequently asked questions
I've never danced before - is this offer right for me?
Absolutely - our events are designed with you in mind. We run the safest of tango spaces where you can experiment, and we can support you.
What can I expect?
At each class, we focus on an aspect of the dance – walking, backward ochos, the cross - gradually building up your tango vocabulary and working the steps into your dance. In our classes, we teach everyone both roles all the time, so you will be able to to take to the dancefloor with confidence both as a leader and as a follower.
At the same time, we show you how the dancefloor works - how dancers dance anti-clockwise in the ronda without bumping into each other, how you can invite a dance partner, how to join the dance and and how take to the floor - so that you can participate in the evening's Milonga without worry.
What if I need additional time to practice?
Our lovely Upper Hall at the Bishopsgate Institute is big enough for us to have the luxury of a separate practice space, where we can take time with you to sort out anything which isn’t working without holding up the other dancers.
I'm already beyond the beginner stage - can I still attend?
We always welcome more experienced dancers to participate in the class. Practicing with experienced dancers really helps beginners' confidence and speeds up their progress. And besides, we all benefit from a bit of “back to basics”, no matter how advanced we are.
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Need to Know
Meet the Hosts
Queer Tango London
QTL is a London based Argentine tango organisation that is open to EVERYONE, free of the rigid structure that 'men must lead and women must follow'. We believe that anyone can dance with anyone, regardless of gender or sexuality and we passionately believe in the benefits of Tango to both the mind and body. So if you want to dance tango - and experiment with who does what, why, and how - we want to encourage that curiosity. You will always be welcome at QTL whoever you are and whomever you wish to dance with.
Dates and Times
Queer Tango London – 6 for 5 offer
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Tickets are bookable online until 2h before the first event. Unless the first event is sold out, tickets will be available on the door. Please call the box office on 020 7392 9200 for more information.
