On 22nd to 24th of July, we are honoured to welcome the 2010 World salon tango Champion Sebastian Jimenez and maestra Madalena Valdez for a unique weekend of tango, workshops and show exclusive to Tanguito. This will be their only trip to the UK this year so don’t miss them!

Learn with the very best in tango, and discover the secrets of champions with workshops covering vals, barrridas, boleos, and more.

We recommend you secure your tickets in advance as we will close ticket sales when we reach capacity.

FRIDAY 22/07

7PM: Beginners, with Paula Duarte and Bruno V Abeele. Leading and following foundations.

8PM: MASTERCLASS (Int. and Adv.) with Sebastian and Magdalena. Theme: “Tango Salón: Giros and enrosques in close embrace”. Immensely useful for all, for sharper giros whilst maintaining a great connection.

9PM to 1AM: EXTENDED Milonga with 2 DJs: Guest DJ El Negro Flores and DJ Sebastian. Fancy dancing on songs prepared by a world champion? Non stop dancing, traditional tango. All invited!

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» Beginner class @ 7PM, £14.50pp (£15 at the door) 1 PERSON | 1 COUPLE
» Masterclass (includes Milonga), £24.50pp (£25 at the door) 1 PERSON | 1 COUPLE
» Milonga only @ 9PM, £14.50pp (£15 at the door) 1 PERSON | 1 COUPLE

SATURDAY 23/07

THREE 90′ EXCLUSIVE WORKSHOPS WITH SEBASTIAN JIMENEZ & MAGDALENA VALDEZ

ALL WORKSHOPS PACK NOT AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR –

1PM – 2.30pm: WORKSHOP 1. Theme: “Tango Salón: linear and circular boleos in-depth: technique, sequences and secrets of champions”. Master these tricky b(v)oleos, with different energies, speeds and shapes.

2.30PM – 4pm: WORKSHOP 2. Theme: “Tango Salón: classic tango salón sequences from the great milongueros that everyone should know”. Add these classics to your repertoire, from leading to response to leading, timing, spacial awareness and communication in embrace.

4PM – 4.30pm: MINI PRACTICA / BREAK. Your chance to chat with the maestros and get to know them (free for students).

4.30PM – 6pm: WORKSHOP 3. Theme: “Sacadas primer: front and back sacadas for both roles”. For all of you who want to use front and back sacadas, covering timing, technique and styles for leaders and followers. Unmissable.

PLEASE NOTE! ON SATURDAY the workshops are at the JOHNSTON ROOM (ground floor), Mary’s Community Centre, ST MARYS CHURCH, Upper St, London N1 2TX -> walking distance from ANGEL tube and 3min walk from our usual hall. It is NOT inside the church or its crypt but just on the left of the church, next to the small garden and next to a florist (if open).

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» Workshop 1 @ 1PM, £24.50pp (£25 at the door) 1 PERSON | 1 COUPLE
» Workshop 2 @ 2.30PM, £24.50pp (£25 at the door) 1 PERSON | 1 COUPLE
» Workshop 3 @ 4.30PM, £24.50pp (£25 at the door) 1 PERSON | 1 COUPLE
» All workshops £70pp (£75 at the door) 1 PERSON | 1 COUPLE

SUNDAY 24/07

2PM: Confident Beginner & Improver class. Theme: “Barrida foundations”. Technique of the barrida and simple applications, with Paula Duarte and Bruno V Abeele.

3PM: MASTERCLASS (Int. and Adv.) with Sebastian and Magdalena. Theme: “Tango Salón: beautiful circular barridas for leaders and followers”. Add barridas of different shapes, energies, and musicality to your repertoire. And uncover some champion secrets in the process!

4PM to 7.30PM: Milonga with Guest DJ IVO ‘El Tano’ and SHOW of the Maestros. Non stop dancing, traditional tango. All invited!

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» Improvers @ 2PM, £14.50pp (£15 @ door) 1 PERSON | 1 COUPLE
» Improvers @ 2PM + MILONGA, £24.50pp (£25 @ door) 1 PERSON | 1 COUPLE
» Masterclass @ 3PM + MILONGA, £29.50pp (£30 @ door) 1 PERSON | 1 COUPLE
» Improvers + Masterclass + MILONGA, £34.50pp (£35 @ door) 1 PERSON | 1 COUPLE
» Milonga, £14.50pp (£15 @ door) 1 PERSON | 1 COUPLE

LOCATION

Friday and Sunday at Unity, 277A Upper street, ANGEL, London N1 2TZ. Tube Angel (Northern) or Highbury & Islington (Victoria)
Saturday at St Mary’s Church community centre, Upper street, Angel