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Discover why learning both the leader and follower roles in Argentine tango transforms your dancing — with practical tips for getting started in London.
From knee pain to shoulder tension, here's how to prevent the most common tango injuries and keep dancing for years to come.
Understand the cross (la cruzada) in Argentine tango. Learn how to lead and follow this signature weight change, fix common mistakes, and use it expressively.
Why experienced tango dancers should welcome beginners as partners. How dancing with newer dancers improves your own technique and strengthens the community.
Everything you need to know before your first tango festival or marathon: preparation, what to pack, what to expect, and how to make the most of the experience.
Understand the two main tango embrace styles: open and close hold. Learn the advantages of each, when to use them, and how to develop a flexible embrace.
Learn the key differences between practicas and milongas in Argentine tango, from dress codes and etiquette to music format and atmosphere at London events.
A complete guide to choosing your first tango shoes, covering heel heights, sole types, styles for leaders and followers, and where to buy in London.
A guide to tango music essentials: learn about the great orchestras of the Golden Age, understand tandas and cortinas, and develop your musical ear for better dancing.
Discover how the cabeceo and mirada work — the elegant system of eye contact and subtle nods that starts every tango dance at milongas around London and the world.
Practicas are where tango growth really happens. Discover London's best practicas, what to expect, and how to make the most of your practice time on and off the dance floor.
Navigate the milonga with confidence. Learn the traditional codes of tango etiquette including the cabeceo, floor craft, tandas and cortinas, and social customs.