Intensive Tango Weekend:

Stories of transformation

 


 

Real Stories from Passionate Tango Dancers Who Decided It Was Time to Redefine What’s “Possible” and Make Their Tango Dreams a Reality

BE THE NEXT SUCCESS STORY

“I love the social aspect, and that we are going to milongas together at night.

You feel more part of the Tango community that exists everywhere in the world. That’s the best bit”

 Sunny Sribanditmongkol

 

 

"Before, I lacked confidence.

On the first lesson, I felt I'm in the right place. My tango life has changed completely." 

Phil Carpenter
 

My tango was a bit unpredictable before. I couldn't judge how a particular move would turn out reliably. 

I am finally feeling ok with the close embrace. I'm definitely going to more milongas now. 

- Ben Greener
 

“I really wanted to get better. I was nervous about being the worst dancer there. But as soon as I got here, it was brilliant. Now, I have a lot more confidence in my dancing. I am in the right frame of mind when I am invited to dance

 - Ali Maxwell

 
 

"My favorite moment was... everything. The people from all around the world, the modules, the interactions with the teachers who were teaching & helping us... Now I'll have more connection, more musicality, more feelings about the music...Don't hesitate. You have to come. It's an unforgettable experience.

 - Miguel

"I got exactly what I expected.

It really clicked and improved our connection so much. it made a big difference for both of us."

 - Micky & Mostab

 
 

I had never really been taught so much about the different layers of tango music. Now, I can follow all the different parts of tango music and make it more alive. 

 - Rabbe

 

I am so used to dancing with my partner. Now I can actually listen to other people and follow then, so that has really built my confidence. 

And today, we find freedom to give more space to each other for embellishments.

 - Kate & Jim

"This weekend has opened up possibilities"

 - Clare & John

 
 

"Today, after we danced the last song, she said:

"Now, you are dancing tango."

And that makes all the difference for me"

 - Fawaz & Helen

 

"Before we started, we did an apéro (drinks).

So we started the class trusting each other. And having friends is the part I preferred.

Now, I have more the mood of a tanguero in my dancing. I feel more."

 - Fabien

 

"(before joining), I didn't know what to expect, in terms of the level, and if I was going to be too tired. 

Last night I was dancing and I couldn't believed I relaxed (I was) and how much fun I had.

It was very joyful. I made lots of friends and I'm feeling part of a community.

An amazing experience"

 - Aspa

"I felt that my tango changed right away after the 1st day.

I learned the good techniques, I'm developing my partner, I'm not stressing when I'm dancing with my partner and I have more confidence"

 - Sirene

 
 

"I feel more confortable now. And I feel that I know how to dance."

 - Meliha

“Transformational”

“Now I believe I can dance”

 - Diana & Fiorella

 

 Understanding the way the music fits together and changes within a track or a tango has helped a lot in terms of enjoying the emotional content of the dance. Already we are feeling more confident and together. It's a big step from where I was before to where I am now."

 - Tony

 

Praise for other past retreats

 

 

"I was anxious as a tango dancer before.

I learned to just "feel" a song, feel every step... and not to be locked in the idea of complicating things.

I'm already signed-up to the next retreat. Now, I've got a lot more connection with the music"

- Paul

 

 

 

"Today I understood better how I can dance each songs, and the million of possibilities you can have. 

Now, I have more confidence because I understood that as a follower I can have power in the dance."

- Anna

 

 

 

"My biggest fear was milongas, and dancing with people I didn't know.

I now have a much better understanding of the context of steps, and I feel free to dance rather than being bound by choreography and having to know steps"

- Lawrence

 

 

 

"What I didn't appreciate before was the different types of orchestras and styles of tango music. Now I understand how you can dance to different types of tango music in the milongas.

Now I am more deliberate and am taking every step with intention. 

- Tom

 

Ready to transform your tango dancing too?

Join the waitlist to be notified when registrations open for the next Intensive Tango Weekend in Paris. Spaces go fast!

BE THE NEXT SUCCESS STORY