Category: Argentine Tango

Catherine Vuilleumier joins us this weekend ✨ | 12–18 October 2026

CATHERINE VUILLEUMIER IN LONDON

Hello everyone ❤️

Catherine Vuilleumier is joining Winston Veerender for a full weekend of teaching: Open Level on Friday, Advanced on Saturday and Open Level on Sunday.

This is a friendly partner-teaching weekend at normal class prices, and Tango Amistoso subscribers can attend within their subscription. It is a lovely chance to spend time learning together and enjoy three evenings of social dancing.

Come for a class, stay for the dancing, and enjoy a weekend with friends from across the London tango community.

Full weekend details and booking:

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/catherine-vuilleumier-with-winston-veerender/

THIS WEEK’S CLASS THEMES

Monday — Improvers & Intermediate: D’Arienzo and beautiful sequences for Di Sarli

Wednesday — Improvers & Intermediate: Out of Axis — Volcadas & Colgadas

Thursday — Improvers & Intermediate: D’Arienzo and beautiful sequences for Di Sarli

NEW BEGINNERS COURSES

New 7-week courses starting this month:

Oct 12, 2026 Monday — Shepherd’s Bush

7.00pm–8.00pm — a 7-week course with Kiran Sheena Premnath and Isavella Georgopoulou

Oct 16, 2026 Friday — 10 Herbal Hill, Farringdon

6.30pm–7.30pm — new 7-week course, the opening class is with Winston Veerender and Catherine Vuilleumier

Oct 18, 2026 Sunday — Claremont Project, Angel

5.00pm–6.00pm — new 7-week course, the opening class is with Winston Veerender and Catherine Vuilleumier

Oct 29, 2026 Thursday — Claremont Project, Upper Hall, Angel

7.00pm–8.00pm — new 7-week Beginners course; the opening class is with Zoey Ma and Mauro Alejandro Mol

No partner or previous dance experience is needed. Full details and booking:

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/london-tango-courses-beginners/

BEGINNERS CRASH COURSE — SATURDAY Oct 17, 2026

Claremont Project, Upper Hall, Angel, N1 9PD

1.30pm–4.30pm — a friendly three-hour introduction with Winston Veerender and Teresa Wang, covering the essential foundations of Argentine tango. No partner or previous experience is needed.

Details and booking:

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/beginners-crash-course/

FRIDAY Oct 16, 2026 | 10 HERBAL HILL, FARRINGDON

6.30pm–7.30pm — Beginners with Winston Veerender and Catherine Vuilleumier

7.30pm–9.00pm — Open Level with Winston Veerender and Catherine Vuilleumier

9.00pm–midnight — Milonga Maitrī with DJ Winston Veerender

Start with a welcoming Beginners class, continue into Catherine and Winston’s Open Level session, then stay for the warm Friday atmosphere of Milonga Maitrī.

Friday milonga details:

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/milonga-maitri-16-oct-2026/

SATURDAY Oct 17, 2026 | 10 HERBAL HILL, FARRINGDON

6.45pm–8.15pm — Advanced with Winston Veerender and Catherine Vuilleumier

8.15pm–11.30pm — Milonga Amistosa with DJ Teresa Wang

Saturday brings Catherine and Winston together for the Advanced class before the wider London tango community gathers for Milonga Amistosa.

Saturday milonga details:

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/milonga-amistosa-17-oct-2026/

SUNDAY Oct 18, 2026 | CLAREMONT PROJECT, ANGEL

5.00pm–6.00pm — Beginners with Winston Veerender and Catherine Vuilleumier

6.00pm–7.30pm — Open Level with Winston Veerender and Catherine Vuilleumier

7.30pm–10.00pm — Milonga Simpática with DJ Winston Veerender

Finish the weekend with Sunday classes and the relaxed, friendly atmosphere of Milonga Simpática.

Sunday milonga details:

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/milonga-simpatica-18-oct-2026/

FIND YOUR CLASSES

Beginners:

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/london-tango-classes-beginners/

Subscriptions:

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/tango-amistoso-subscriptions/

Weekly schedule:

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/weekly-schedule/

COMING SOON — Oct 24, 2026

The Swan, the Werewolf and Gianpiero is a one-hour tango dark comedy written by London tango dancer Agata Nielsen, performed exclusively at Tango Amistoso before Milonga Amistosa. The evening begins with Saturday Advanced with Haris Mihail and Natasha Lewinger, followed by the play and then the milonga with TDJ Caterina Giannini.

Full details and tickets:

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/milonga-amistosa-24-oct-2026/

HALLOWEEN — FRIDAY Oct 30, 2026

Mauro Alejandro Mol and Zoey Ma teach the Beginners and Open Level classes before Milonga Maitrī. Stay for dancing with TDJ Caterina Giannini and a special performance by Haris Mihail and Natasha Lewinger at 11.00pm.

Full programme and booking:

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/milonga-maitri-30-oct-2026/

MILONGA INTENSIVE — SATURDAY Nov 7, 2026

1.30pm–4.30pm — Musicality and Sequences with Winston Veerender and Teresa Wang. Explore milonga rhythm, basic steps and playful variations, with time to practise responding to the music together.

Details and booking:

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/milonga-intensive-musicality-and-sequences/

LEO ACOSTA AND TRACEY ACOSTA — FRIDAY Nov 13, 2026

7.30pm–9.00pm — Origins of Argentine Tango: Canyengue & Orillero at 10 Herbal Hill, Farringdon. Explore the rhythms, embrace and character of these early tango styles, then stay for Milonga Maitrī and their performance at 11.00pm.

Full details and booking:

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/leo-and-tracey-acosta-at-milonga-maitri/

Whether we see you during the week, in one of the workshops or on the dance floor at our weekend milongas, come and say hello. ❤️

See you on the dance floor!

Lots of love,

Everyone at Tango Amistoso 💕

A Weekend of Tango with Mauro and Teresa | 5–11 October 2026

Hello everyone ❤️

Join us from 9–11 October for a weekend of classes and dancing with Mauro Alejandro Mol and Teresa Wang! They’ll be teaching Open Level classes on Friday and Sunday, and an Advanced class on Saturday, with three milongas to bring us together across the weekend.

For anyone taking their first steps, we also have beginners classes on Friday and Sunday. Whether you’re new to Tango Amistoso or a familiar face, come along and enjoy the dancing with us.

Full weekend details and booking:

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/london-tango-weekend-09-oct-2026/

THIS WEEK’S CLASS THEMES

Monday 5 October — Shepherd’s Bush

7.00pm–8.00pm — Beginners: Tango Fundamentals

8.00pm–9.00pm — Improvers: Voleos & Ganchos

9.00pm–10.00pm — Intermediate: Voleos & Ganchos

With Kiran SP and Isavella Georgopoulou

Tuesday 6 October — Claremont Project, Angel

8.00pm–9.30pm — Advanced with Winston Veerender and Oa Metzner

Wednesday 7 October — Claremont Project, Angel

7.00pm–8.00pm — Beginners: Tango Fundamentals

8.00pm–9.00pm — Improvers: Out of Axis — Volcadas & Colgadas

9.00pm–10.00pm — Intermediate: Out of Axis — Volcadas & Colgadas

With Kiran SP and Charline Roberts

Thursday 8 October — Claremont Project, Angel

7.00pm–8.00pm — Beginners: Tango Fundamentals

8.00pm–9.00pm — Improvers: fast, dynamic sequences for D’Arienzo and beautiful sequences for Di Sarli

9.00pm–10.00pm — Intermediate: fast, dynamic sequences for D’Arienzo and beautiful sequences for Di Sarli

FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER | 10 HERBAL HILL, FARRINGDON

6.30pm–7.30pm — Beginners with Mauro Alejandro Mol and Teresa Wang

7.30pm–9.00pm — Open Level with Mauro Alejandro Mol and Teresa Wang

9.00pm–midnight — Milonga Maitrī with DJ Sean Teo

Start the weekend with two welcoming classes and a relaxed night of social dancing at Maitrī. It is a lovely chance for different parts of the London tango community to meet, practise and enjoy the music together.

Friday details:

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/milonga-maitri/

SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER | 10 HERBAL HILL, FARRINGDON

6.45pm–8.15pm — Advanced with Mauro Alejandro Mol and Teresa Wang

8.15pm–11.30pm — Milonga Amistosa with DJ Teresa Wang

Saturday details:

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/milonga-amistosa/

SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER | CLAREMONT PROJECT, ANGEL

5.00pm–6.00pm — Beginners with Mauro Alejandro Mol and Teresa Wang

6.00pm–7.30pm — Open Level with Mauro Alejandro Mol and Teresa Wang

7.30pm–10.30pm — Milonga Simpática with DJ Simon Donnelly

Finish the week at Simpática with classes for newer and more experienced dancers, then stay for an easy-going Sunday milonga with plenty of time to dance and catch up.

Sunday details:

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/milonga-simpatica/

FIND YOUR CLASSES

For the full live timetable, prices and booking options:

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/weekly-schedule/

COMING SOON

Monday 12 October — a new seven-week Tango Fundamentals course begins in Shepherd’s Bush with Kiran SP and Isavella Georgopoulou.

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/beginners-7-week-courses/

16–18 October — Catherine Vuilleumier joins Winston Veerender for Friday Open Level, Saturday Advanced and Sunday Open Level classes. The weekend uses normal class prices; individual themes are still to come.

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/catherine-vuilleumier-with-winston-veerender/

Saturday 17 October — Beginners Crash Course with Winston Veerender and Teresa Wang, 1.30pm–4.30pm at Claremont Project, Angel.

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/beginners-crash-course-october-2026/

Saturday 7 November — Milonga Intensive: Musicality and Sequences with Winston Veerender and Teresa Wang.

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/milonga-intensive-musicality-and-sequences/

Friday 13 November — Leo and Tracey Acosta bring Canyengue and Orillero to Milonga Maitrī, followed by their performance at 11.00pm.

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/workshops/

27–29 November — Tango2London and the Tango to World Cup London Preliminary bring dancers, teachers and TDJs together for a full festival weekend.

https://www.tango-amistoso.co.uk/tango2london-tango2worldcup-preliminary/

See you on the dance floor!

Lots of love,

Everyone at Tango Amistoso 💕

Haris Mihail & Natasha Lewinger return to London — classes, Halloween and Thriller

They are beautiful dancers and thoughtful teachers, but anyone who has experienced one of their London visits knows there is another side to the story too: classes, milongas and the time around them take on a party atmosphere. People learn seriously, dance a lot, spend time together—and somehow there is usually something unexpected happening.

Why learn with Haris and Natasha?

The complete teaching schedule

Choose the dates that work for you. Each class can be booked individually, and subscribers can attend through their Tango Amistoso subscription.

Come for the learning. Stay for the atmosphere.

This residency is not only a chance to learn from two outstanding tango dancers. It is an invitation to spend several weeks dancing together, meeting people from across the London tango community and enjoying the energy that Haris and Natasha create whenever they are here.

See the full timetable and book classes

Let’s give Haris and Natasha another wonderful London welcome—and make this residency one long stretch of learning, dancing and fun. ❤️

Demetrio and Dilara in London This Weekend | 21–27 September 2026

Past newsletter — 21–27 September 2026. These events have finished. The links below now point to the retained weekend workshop programme; booking for those dates is closed.

Hello everyone ❤️

Demetrio Scafaria and Dilara Ogretmen are coming to London together for the first time this weekend, bringing three very different workshops across Milonga Maitrī, Milonga Amistosa and Milonga Simpática.

Demetrio is already well known to many people in our community, and this time he is joined by Dilara from Turkey. Their weekend moves from precise circular sequences in close embrace, through dynamic changes of direction, to the rhythm and flow of vals. They will also perform together at Milonga Maitrī at 11.00pm on Friday.

View the archived weekend workshop programme.

This week’s class themes

• Monday — Improvers & Intermediate: Voleos & Ganchos
• Wednesday — Improvers & Intermediate: Milonga & Vals
• Thursday — Improvers & Intermediate: D’Arienzo and beautiful sequences for Di Sarli

Tuesday 22 September — Claremont Project, Angel

8.00pm–9.30pm — Advanced with Winston Veerender and Owa Metzner

New seven-week beginners courses

Wednesday 30 September — Claremont Project, Angel
7.00pm–8.00pm — Seven-week Beginners course with Kiran SP and Charline Roberts

Saturday 10 October — 10 Herbal Hill, Farringdon
6.30pm–7.30pm — Seven-week Beginners course

Monday 12 October — Shepherd’s Bush
7.00pm–8.00pm — Seven-week Beginners course with Kiran SP and Isavella Georgopoulou

No partner or previous dance experience is needed. See the full beginners course details and book.

Friday 25 September | 10 Herbal Hill, Farringdon

• 6.30pm–7.30pm — Beginners with Winston Veerender and Teresa Wang
• 7.30pm–9.00pm — Open Level workshop with Demetrio Scafaria and Dilara Ogretmen: Circular Sequences in Closed Embrace
• 9.00pm–12.00am — Milonga Maitrī with DJ Diogo
• 11.00pm — Performance by Demetrio and Dilara

The workshop explores circular closed-embrace sequences for social dancing, with a focus on connection, precision and quality of movement. Then we move into the lively Friday atmosphere of Maitrī, with their performance at 11.00pm.

See Friday’s Milonga Maitrī details.

Saturday 26 September | 10 Herbal Hill, Farringdon

• 6.45pm–8.15pm — Advanced workshop with Demetrio Scafaria and Dilara Ogretmen: Change of Direction
• 8.15pm–11.30pm — Milonga Amistosa with DJ Mauro Alejandro Mol

The class works with pivots, dynamics and energy flow to make changes of direction feel coherent, fluid and musical. Afterwards, Amistosa offers its usual Saturday evening of strong dancing, connection and traditional tango music.

See Saturday’s Milonga Amistosa details.

Sunday 27 September | Claremont Project, Angel

• 5.00pm–6.00pm — Beginners with Mauro Alejandro Mol
• 6.00pm–7.30pm — Open Level workshop with Demetrio Scafaria and Dilara Ogretmen: Vals
• 7.30pm–10.30pm — Milonga Simpática with DJ Simon Donnelly

The final workshop uses circular movement and giros to explore the natural rhythm, elegance and flow of vals. Then Simpática gives us a relaxed Sunday finish to the weekend.

See Sunday’s Milonga Simpática details.

Find your classes

• Beginners tango classes in London
• Tango Amistoso subscriptions
• Full weekly schedule

Next weekend — Veronica Toumanova

Veronica Toumanova joins us from 2–4 October for three workshops exploring active collaboration between partners, a flexible and connected open embrace, and greater body awareness through the position of the head.

See Veronica Toumanova’s workshop details and book.

Beginners Crash Course — Saturday 17 October

A friendly three-hour introduction for complete beginners, covering the essential foundations of Argentine tango. No partner or previous dance experience is needed.

See the Beginners Crash Course details and book.

Whether we see you during the week, at one of the workshops or on the dance floor at our weekend milongas, come and say hello. ❤️

See you on the dance floor!

Lots of love,
Everyone at Tango Amistoso 💕

Natasha Lewinger & Haris Mihail in London

Why Is Dancing So Good for Your Brain?

Listen to the music, find your balance, notice your partner and decide where the next step can go. Even a simple tango asks for your attention. That combination of movement, learning and connection is a good reason to be curious about dancing and the brain, while keeping the health claims in perspective.

There is plenty to pay attention to

In Argentine tango, you work with another person rather than carrying out every movement on your own. You listen for the beat and changes in the music, coordinate your steps and adjust to the space around you. Both partners have an active part in that conversation.

A familiar movement can become a fresh challenge when you try it at a different speed or with a different partner. You might practise transferring your weight, then discover how a small pause changes the feeling of a phrase. These are concrete skills you can learn and refine, one at a time.

It is also perfectly normal for a new idea to feel awkward at first. Give yourself room to repeat it, ask a question and try again. You do not need a large collection of steps to enjoy making a few simple movements feel comfortable.

What does the research actually show?

The US National Institute on Aging describes research into activities including dance, music and creative writing as promising, but says lasting benefits for thinking and memory have not been established definitively. Keeping mentally and socially engaged can be part of looking after yourself; a dance class cannot promise protection against dementia.

Results also need to be read carefully. In an eight-month randomised trial comparing ballroom dancing with walking, 115 older adults were allocated to the two groups and 79 completed follow-up testing. The main analysis did not find an overall difference between the groups. The study did not support a claim that dancing was better than walking for executive functions, the thinking skills involved in managing tasks.

That trial involved older adults and ballroom dancing. It cannot tell us that Argentine tango has the same effects, or that results would apply to every age group. The pleasure of learning tango is a sound reason to try it without turning it into a medical promise.

Start with curiosity

Choose one thing to explore in a lesson: hearing the beat, making a comfortable weight change or listening more closely to your partner. Small discoveries give you something tangible to practise.

If you would like to begin, have a look at our beginner tango classes in London and current weekly programme. Come ready to learn, and let the dancing develop at your own pace.

How To Choose A Dance Studio

A good dance school helps you feel comfortable enough to learn, ask questions and come back. Before choosing one, think about what you want from dancing: a weekly social activity, a new skill, performance opportunities or simply time with music and other people. Those goals will help you judge whether a class is a good fit.

Start with a class designed for beginners

If you are new to Argentine tango, look for a clear introduction to walking, balance, the embrace and listening to the music. Ask what a first lesson involves and whether you can join at any point or need to start with a course. An impressive demonstration can be inspiring, but the useful question is how the teacher helps someone who has never danced before.

A beginner class should give you time to try things, make mistakes and understand the foundations. You should leave with something manageable to practise rather than feeling that you need to remember a long sequence.

Notice how the teachers teach

Look for explanations you can follow, demonstrations from useful angles and attention to both dance roles. Helpful feedback is specific and respectful. Questions should be welcome, and nobody should be embarrassed for finding something difficult.

Ask how the school helps students progress. A clear next step is useful, whether that means repeating a foundation class, attending a practice session or moving to another level when you are ready.

Check the atmosphere and partner arrangements

Partner dancing involves personal space and touch, so comfort matters. Find out whether you need to bring a partner, how partner changes work and whether you can discuss the role you want to learn. You should be able to ask for more space, decline a partner change or pause without pressure.

Pay attention to how newcomers are welcomed. A friendly introduction, a clear explanation of the class and someone available for questions can make the first visit much easier.

Make the practical details work

Check the actual venue for your chosen class, travel time, accessibility, session length and what to wear. Ask about suitable footwear and any access needs before you book. Compare the full cost of your likely attendance, including course conditions, subscriptions, missed classes and cancellation terms. Choose an arrangement you understand and can comfortably sustain.

Look for opportunities to practise

Classes and social dancing offer different kinds of experience. Ask whether there is a beginner-friendly practice session, often called a práctica, and how the school introduces students to milongas, the social events where tango is danced. You can also ask whether it is possible to watch before joining in.

Try a first class in London

Tango Amistoso offers classes for complete beginners, with no partner or previous dance experience needed. Check the current weekly programme for venues, times and booking links. Start with a session that fits your week, then judge it by how clearly you were taught and how comfortable you felt learning.

Dance Your Way to Good Health

A regular dance class can give you a welcome reason to get moving: music to enjoy, something new to learn and people to share it with. Argentine tango can be part of an active week, with a pace and level of challenge that you build up over time.

The health benefits depend partly on how much you move and how hard you are working. A lesson spent exploring technique, with pauses for explanations, is different from a sustained spell of social dancing. It is worth making that distinction when thinking about exercise.

How dancing fits into an active week

The NHS guidelines for adults aged 19 to 64 recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity each week, or a suitable combination. They also recommend strengthening all the major muscle groups on at least two days a week and breaking up long periods of sitting.

Dancing appears among the NHS examples of moderate activity. A useful check is your breathing: at moderate intensity, you can talk but would struggle to sing. A tango session may include lighter periods, so the whole time on the timetable does not automatically count towards that target.

Think of tango alongside the other movement you enjoy. Walking, cycling or swimming might help you build a varied routine. Include suitable strength exercises too, rather than assuming dance covers every muscle group. For adults aged 65 and over, NHS guidance also emphasises activities for balance and flexibility on at least two days each week.

Enjoyment helps you keep coming back

A class creates a regular opportunity to put your phone away, meet people and spend time with music. You can enjoy the small milestones: a walk that feels steadier, a rhythm you recognise or a movement that begins to make sense.

The NHS advice on activity and mental wellbeing highlights mood, confidence and social connection, and encourages choosing something you enjoy. Those benefits vary from person to person. There is no need to turn every evening of dancing into a fitness test.

Give yourself a comfortable start

Begin with a manageable amount and build gradually. Take breaks, drink water and tell your teacher about any movement you need to adapt. Wear comfortable clothes and ask about suitable footwear before your first class. Avoid pushing through pain.

If you have not exercised for some time, or have a medical condition or concerns, the NHS advises speaking to your GP first. Choose activity that suits your fitness and circumstances.

Ready to give tango a try? Explore our beginner classes and weekly schedule to find a place to start.

Dance As a Form of Exercise

Social tango combines movement, music and conversation without words. A class gives you a regular reason to move, practise new skills and spend time with other people.

What you practise when you dance

Even a simple tango walk asks you to notice your balance, transfer your weight clearly and coordinate your movement with a partner. As you learn, you explore changes of direction, turns, pauses and different speeds. The aim is comfortable, controlled movement rather than forcing a large step or a difficult shape.

Movement at your own pace

A social dance can be gentle or more energetic, depending on the music, the space and the choices of both dancers. You do not need elaborate figures to enjoy it. Walking to the rhythm and sharing an attentive embrace are worthwhile skills at every level.

Start with a class suited to your experience, wear comfortable shoes and take breaks when you need them. Tell your teacher about any movement you find uncomfortable so they can help you adapt the exercise.

The social side matters too

Classes and milongas create opportunities to meet people, recognise familiar faces and build a routine you enjoy. A milonga is a social tango evening; beginners can first come along to watch and become familiar with the music and the floor.

Explore our beginner classes, read about the different class levels, or check the current timetable to find your starting point.