Tanguito, Argentine Tango Academy

Tanguito, Argentine Tango Academy — Dance Classes In London

Tanguito is an Argentine tango academy in London with a devoted following, known for making even complete beginners feel at ease. Reviewers recall private lessons and group trips that turned nervous first-timers into enthusiasts. If the drama and connection of Argentine tango appeal, this is one of the capital's most warmly recommended places to learn.

About Tanguito, Argentine Tango Academy

The academy teaches Argentine tango from an intimate studio in the Islington area, offering group classes, private lessons and tango holidays, including trips to Buenos Aires. Its teaching is praised for being welcoming, well-planned and full of individual feedback.

Classes & Dance Styles

Argentine tango is the sole focus, taught from the very first steps through to musicality and the subtleties of the embrace, for both leaders and followers. As a specialist, it is a strong option among dance classes in London and dance lessons London for anyone set on tango, but it does not offer salsa classes London, ballet classes London, line dancing London or general adult dance classes London. Private lessons suit couples and individuals wanting focused progress.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

You can come alone or as a pair. Wear something you can move in and shoes with a smooth sole that let you pivot; tango relies on turning cleanly. Beginners are eased in with the fundamentals of posture and connection before figures are added.

Location & Contact

The academy's north London base is well served by the Underground, making it an easy destination for an evening class from across the city.

• Address: New Unity, 277A Upper St, London N1 2TZ
• Phone: +44 20 3560 0532
• Website: http://www.tanguito.co.uk/
• Opening hours:
  • Monday: 10 am-9:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am-9:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am-9:30 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am-9:30 pm
  • Friday: 10 am-12 am
  • Saturday: 10 am-8 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am-8 pm

What Dancers Say About Tanguito, Argentine Tango Academy

5/5 from 139 Google reviews.

Review of the tango holidays trip to Buenos Aires in August by Tanguito

I live in Edinburgh, it was my first trip with Bruno. I hadn’t met the Tanguito crowd before the trip, but I felt welcomed by the group from the first day. An excellent programme designed by Bruno with an impressive variety of teachers and milongas. Also a milonga in the British Embassy was a great surprise and pleasure to attend. A relaxing day at Tigre, excellent Argentinian food and wine … We made new friends in Buenos Aires and we would be happy to return soon … though the spring trip to Japan (Japango) might come fir— Maciej Gutowski

Highly, highly, highly recommend. Matthew and I had a 90 minute private class with Bruno. We are both very much beginners and Matthew had never taken a dance class of any sort (he was, shall we say, hesitant to the idea). We both LOVED it.

Bruno made the whole experience easy, approachable and fun. The session started with a brief history of tango which was a great and unexpected addition to the lesson. It was great to get a better understanding of the origins, spirit and meaning of the dance before approaching the movement. It added a lot for me.

Bruno was insightful, patient, explained t— Orla Isaacson

I bought a 2 hour one to one lesson for my girlfriend for Christmas. We were taught at the intimate studio in Archway with Bruno as the teacher. It was absolutely brilliant. Bruno was very passionate about the dance and the whole Tango movement. He gave us a brief history lesson which was so useful in understanding the dance. He used great teaching techniques and was able to adapt the lesson to out abilities. My girlfriend loves the tango so was thrilled with the lesson. Because of great teaching we were able to progress to dancing a whole track using 6 different moves. Would thoroughly recomm— Nick Newman

One of the best things about learning Tango with Bruno is the way he welcomes you into his dance community. I am a beginner and it can be quite daunting to brave your first milonga alone, but Bruno introduced me to people and put me at ease.
I should add that in his private classes Bruno is a great teacher. An excellent communicator, he shows you exactly what to modify so that you improve immediately. In addition, the classes are fun and you feel like you are getting a very rounded education in, not only the dance, but in the music and feeling of tango. He's also a lovely dancer to watch and t— Michelle Korda

Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is it to learn salsa?

Salsa's basic step is quick to grasp, with timing and partnering taking longer. Note, though, that Tanguito specialises in Argentine tango rather than salsa.

Can a non-dancer learn salsa?

Yes, salsa can be learned from scratch in beginner classes, but this academy's teaching is centred on Argentine tango.

Is it possible to learn ballet as an adult?

Yes. Adults can begin ballet at any age, though you would need a ballet school rather than this tango academy.

What age is too late to start ballet?

No age is too late for recreational ballet; the technique can be enjoyed for fitness and pleasure at any point in life.

What are 5 basic steps in line dancing?

The grapevine, step-touch, kick-ball-change, pivot turn and shuffle are common line-dance steps, though these belong to line dancing rather than tango.

What is the easiest line dance to learn for beginners?

A simple four-wall dance such as the Electric Slide is an easy first line dance, though Tanguito teaches Argentine tango.

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