Tell me about Tango:

Tango in London is extremely popular. As Argentina and particularly its mighty capital, Buenos Aires, is rapidly becoming the winter long haul destination du jour, so filters back a fortunate, gathering popularity of the sensuous dance.

Tango is a dance that drips with style and sophistication, which would perhaps posthumously tickle the founders who mostly created the dance while drunk, dancing with prostitutes in the dim, gas lit, cobbled streets of bourgeois Buenos Aires. But no matter, as it's become Argentina’s most famous export, and all for good reasons. Perhaps most notably helped by its acceptance into Parisian high society at the turn of the 19th century, it has subsequently moved from strength to strength. While it has undergone considerable transformation from its humble beginnings, it still retains all the romantic mystique and Argentinean allure to charm and delight anyone who cares to tango!

Is it really for me?

Tango can often be confused with performance or stage tango, which is the type you might see if you go to a tango show. These shows are entertaining for sure, but obviously contrived to a choreographed spectacle far removed from the soul of the dance. The real dance, found in tango schools and milongas (dance halls) across London, is a lot easier than you might assume. Ok, so it gets complicated, but after one lesson you’ll have a couple of moves under your belt to dance for sure. And it’s certainly as beautiful to dance as it is to watch.

What else do I need to know?

Dress: Casual and comfortable

Cost: Free with TasterLab.com (normal cost £10-£15 per class)

Great for: Meeting people, having fun without needing to drink a lot

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