Elegant, sophisticated, and deeply expressive, Argentine Tango is a social dance built on connection between partners moving as one with the music. The dance style is a rich cultural fusion of African, Cuban, and European dance styles that allows for improvisation within a given structure of movement.
Our Argentine Tango Taster Class is the perfect way to experience this passionate style before committing to a full course. In this beginner-friendly session, you’ll be introduced to the key fundamentals — from posture and the classic ‘embrace’ to leading, following and adding embellishments to your movements.
For those keen to join us, you can book onto our Tango Classes for Beginners Course, where you’ll start from the beginning learning the basic Tango steps and musical interpretation as you develop your partner dance skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
In your Argentine Tango Taster Class, you will:
A one-off beginner-level session introducing you to the fundamentals of Argentine Tango, including posture, embrace, and partner connection, in a relaxed and supportive environment.
A taster lets you experience the pace, style, and teaching approach before committing to a longer course. You’ll gain confidence, meet your potential tutor, and get a feel for the venue and learning environment.
No partner is required, we rotate partners during the class so everyone has the chance to dance with different people.
No prior dance experience is necessary. This class is designed for absolute beginners, and your tutor will guide you step by step.
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. Shoes with a smooth sole or small heel are recommended but not essential. For more tips, read our guide on what to wear to a dance class.
The leader is the dancer who decides the direction of movement. They give clear signals that invite the other dancer to move in a certain way.
The follower is the dancer who listens to a leader's signals and responds with their own movement. They don’t guess—they feel the leader’s guidance and move with them, in the same rhythm and direction.
Yes! Anyone can be a leader or a follower. Some people learn both. It doesn’t depend on gender—just on who wants to guide and who wants to respond in the moment. In social dancing, partners sometimes even switch roles during the same song.
If you enjoy the class, you can join our Beginners Tango Course, where you’ll develop your skills, learn more complex sequences, and explore the artistry of tango in greater depth.
Our beginners’ courses are the perfect starting point for new students. You’ll get structured, step-by-step guidance, more time to develop your skills, and expert feedback to help you progress with confidence.Designed for complete newcomers, these courses cover all the essential techniques while giving you plenty of opportunity to practise and ask questions. Whether you’re looking to build a new hobby, boost your creativity, or take your first steps towards professional training, this is where your journey really begins.
Long-term student and member of the vibrant Tango community at City Academy, Jean-Sébastien, tells us what to expect from a Tango class and what drew him to dance lessons.
"Don't wait to have the free time, just make time for it! "
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We will be publishing new class dates soon - please register your interest and we will be in touch with more information.
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We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
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If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online, or quote the code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
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All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
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