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London Tango Garden — Dance Classes In London

London Tango Garden is a dance school in London specialising in Argentine Tango, run by teachers Maral and Mariano. It centres on social tango, taught in a light, welcoming space beside a park. It suits anyone from the tango-curious to those keen to keep improving.

About London Tango Garden

Regulars describe Maral and Mariano as superb, empathetic teachers who take genuine pride in growing their students into dancers. The space, with its wood floors and plenty of windows, is warmly praised, and the friendly Saturday milongas where you put new steps into practice are a real highlight.

Classes & Dance Styles

The heart of the programme is Argentine Tango at elementary and intermediate levels, taught in group classes and reinforced through social dancing. This gives it a distinctive place among dance classes in London and dance lessons in London for anyone drawn to partnered social dance. While it is not a venue for salsa classes in London, line dancing in London or ballet classes in London, it is a genuine and welcoming option within adult dance classes in London for those wanting to learn to move, connect and improvise with a partner.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

A newcomer can expect a friendly welcome and clear, patient teaching that builds the fundamentals of the embrace and walk. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in and smooth-soled shoes suited to a wooden floor.

Location & Contact

The studio sits in London, right next to a park, and is within reach of the surrounding central London area.

Address: 93 Guilford St, London WC1N 1DN
Phone: +44 7909 455345
Website: http://www.maralmariano.com/tango-garden.html

What Dancers Say About London Tango Garden

5/5 from 16 Google reviews.

Tango Garden is THE place to dance Argentine Tango in London on a Saturday afternoon. Maral and Mariano are superb, empathetic teachers who take genuine pride in growing their students into dancers, and the space they have created at Tango Garden is a true reflection of their warm, friendly, and approachable personalities.

Mariano's choice of music is traditional yet quirky, the cakes (baked by Mariano himself, but also at times brought in by dancers) are fabulous, and the atmosphere genuinely welcoming.

My personal all round favourite – especially in the summer when the sunlight comes in t— Steph G

Tango Garden is a great place to learn and dance social Argentine Tango. The space is lovely, with wood floors, lots of windows and right next to a park. What makes Tango Garden a great place though are the Hosts/Teachers, Maral and Mariano. Their classes are not only very good for beginners and intermediate dancers but the environment they have established is welcoming and non threatening. After the classes there is a practica from 4-7 with a great selection of tea, coffee, cool drinks and even sangria! There is also a selection of cakes (homemade by Mariano!) and other snacks; always delicio— Ada Tango

If you have always wanted to try tango this is the place for you! Every Saturday Maral and Mariano teach group classes at the elementary and intermediate level and host a milonga where you can put to practice what you just learnt. Everyone is very friendly and each milonga is a big party. You don't need to come with a partner to take the class, but you might find yourself telling your friends about how much fun you had! A word to the wise… don't forget to try the cakes!— Monica Signoretti

Maral and Mariano have created something very special with Tango Garden.
As two of London's best teachers they have a very professional, caring, hands on approach to their classes. Mariano bakes seriously wonderful cakes too!

For those who just want to dance, Tango Garden Practica attracts a lively crowd of good social dancers, who come to practice, to dance, to socialise and, of course, drink sangria and eat cake. Why do anything else on a Saturday afternoon …..!— Suzi Pickles

Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is it to learn salsa?

Salsa's basic step is easy to grasp, with turns and timing developing over time. This school specialises in Argentine Tango, so a dedicated salsa class would suit that goal better.

Can a non-dancer learn salsa?

Yes, beginners take up salsa readily in classes designed for no experience. For tango specifically, the beginner classes here welcome complete newcomers too.

Is it possible to learn ballet as an adult?

Adults can learn ballet through beginner classes elsewhere. If it is partnered social dance you are after, the tango teaching here is a rewarding alternative.

What age is too late to start ballet?

There is no age too late for recreational dance of any kind. Many adults take up tango later in life and progress happily at their own pace.

What are 5 basic steps in line dancing?

Line dancing uses moves such as the grapevine, step-touch, kick-ball-change, pivot turn and coaster step. This is a tango school, so a line-dance class would teach those best.