Pavadita
Hammersmith Club
11 Rutland Grove
London W6 9DH
TEACHERS & DJs
Giraldo
29 SEP, 27 OCT
Giraldo is one of the UK's top Argentine Tango Dancers, who together with his partner Mina, runs the popular Corrientes Social Club in Chalk Farm. Since establishing themselves in London in the late 90s, they have worked extensively as dancers and teachers, while also touring and performing in some of the best theatres across the country and internationally.
Performances include BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, the English National Opera’s production of Carmen, directed by The Tango Lesson’s Sally Potter, and Midnight Tango with Strictly stars Vincent and Flavia.
Giraldo believes that dance has the power to change lives. Sharing his knowledge is not only about passing on Tango legacies and traditions, but is also about witnessing people transforming from shy dance aficionados to confident, proud Tangueros, making every effort that he and Mina put into their Tango classes worthwhile.
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Lucy Attwood & Mauro Mol
08 SEP
After moving from the UK to Buenos Aires, Lucy spent 11 years immersed in the culture of the local milongas, dancing, training and teaching Tango. She trained intensively with maestros famous for their focus on technique and brings this knowledge through to her classes, which are rooted in creating an authentic walk, embrace and connection, allowing each dancer to feel confident and fully enjoy the beautiful experience of dancing Tango.
Lucy has taught in Buenos Aires and in the UK at Tango Space and currently Truly Tango. Her performances include solo shows in milongas and theatres around Buenos Aires, and in milongas with Mauro Mol. Lucy regularly takes part in Tango Competitions including the World Championships in Argentina and more recently in London at the UK Tango Championships.
Mauro was born in the Province of Chubut, Argentina, and trained with some of the legends of Tango. He has been teaching for 10 years and has danced in milongas around the world including Buenos Aires, Chicago, New York and London.
Mauro’s style is based on the full attention of the couple, the body energy, the ground connection, and the musicality in Tango. He believes that there must be solid foundation, a connection with our partner and a connection to the ground, in order to have a comfortable embrace, and above all, to enjoy the learning process in a fun and friendly way.
Lucy & Mauro
Alexandra Wood & Guillermo Torrens
13 OCT
Guillermo and Alexandra have both got many years of experience teaching and dancing traditional Argentine Tango.
They first started dancing together in the West End hit Midnight Tango, and have danced on ITV's This Morning and BBC2 Classic Brit awards. They travel worldwide teaching and performing and between classes tour with the UK show Tango Motion.
Giraldo
Alexandra & Guillermo
Ivan Arandia
08 SEP DJ
10 NOV
Ivan is one of London's best known tango teachers, and is the organizer of Negracha Tango Club. This popular milonga, which has been a mainstay of the London Tango scene for many years, is held on Friday nights at City Academy Studio, Farringdon, London. Ivan also holds a Wednesday night class and milonga at the Kingston Workmen’s Club in Kingston upon Thames.
Ivan comes from a tradition of Argentine milongueros and is passionate about sharing his extensive knowledge and love for tango. His focus is on authentic improvised tango that can be danced socially, anywhere in the world.
https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/negracha-is-londons-iconic-friday-milonga/
Ivan