Beginners Crash Course
Learn the foundations of Argentine Tango in just one afternoon.
Curious about tango but not sure where to begin?
Our Beginners Crash Course is designed for complete beginners who want to experience Argentine Tango without committing to a full course straight away.
In just three hours, you’ll learn the core concepts that we normally teach over our 7-week Beginners Course. It’s an enjoyable, relaxed and structured introduction that gives you a genuine feel for the dance and a strong foundation to continue learning if you choose.
You don’t need any dance experience.
You don’t need to bring a partner.
Many of our students come on their own, and partner rotation throughout the class means everyone gets the chance to dance, meet new people and learn comfortably together.
More than anything, this is a chance to spend an afternoon doing something different. Tango is a wonderfully social dance, and our classes are known for being friendly, welcoming and supportive. Many people who first came along on their own are now part of our regular community.
During the Crash Course you’ll:
- Learn the essential foundations of Argentine Tango
- Build confidence dancing with different partners
- Experience a structured introduction equivalent to our 7-week beginners programme
- Meet friendly, like-minded people
- Discover whether tango is something you’d like to continue exploring
Who is it for?
- Complete beginners
- Anyone who’s always wanted to try tango
- People looking for a new social hobby
- Individuals and couples alike
No previous dance experience is required.
Typical Event Details
Day
Saturdays – please see the timetable below for upcoming dates.
Time
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Venue
Claremont Project
24–27 White Lion Street
London N1 9PD
Teachers
Winston Veerender & Teresa Wang
What happens afterwards?
If you enjoy the afternoon (and most people do!), you’ll be ready to join the next level of classes in our beautiful community or join the regular Beginners Courses or Beginners Classes, where you’ll continue building your tango in a fun and supportive environment alongside the friends you’ve started making.
Ready to take your first steps?
Book your place below.
Upcoming Beginners Crash Courses
| Title | Level | Date | Day | Time | Location | Price | Book | |
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| Beginners Crash Course | Beginners | 18-Jul-2026 - 18-Jul-2026 | Saturday | 13:30 - 16:30 | Angel/Islington Upper Hall Claremont Project, 24-27 White Lion St. Islington, London N1 9PD |
£35.00 | More Info >> | |
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Teacher(s): Winston, Duration: 240 hr Location: Angel/Islington Upper Hall,Claremont Project, 24-27 White Lion St. Islington, London N1 9PD |
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What You’ll Learn:
- Embrace & Walking: Master the art of the tango embrace and smooth walking techniques to move rhythmically with your partner.
- Forward Ochos: Create fluid figure ‘8’ patterns with precise footwork.
- Back Ochos: Enhance your balance and coordination with backward figure ‘8’ movements.
- Media Luna: Learn curving steps that mimic a crescent moon for more complex sequences.
- Ocho Cortado: Execute and abruptly change direction in this dynamic move.
- Crosses: Perfect the art of smoothly crossing one foot over the other for fluid transitions.
- Calesita: Pivot in place while your partner circles around you, simulating a graceful carousel.