“Please, just for me, forget the steps…
Hold me, feel the music, and give me your soul.
Then I can give you mine.”

– Sally Cat2

“Beginners want to dance like intermediates;
intermediates want to dance like advanced dancers;
advanced dancers want to dance like the greats;
but the greats always go back to basics.”

“Tango is about feeling and sensitivity,
otherwise you are just doing gymnastics.
You can do all the steps but it has to have the feeling
and sensitivity of authentic tango.”

– Miguel Zotto

About Us

We believe dance has the power to change lives. For us sharing our knowledge is not only about passing on Tango legacies and traditions, is also about witnessing people transforming from shy dance aficionados to confident, proud Tangueros, making every effort we put into our Tango classes worthwhile.

Over 25 years of professional Tango Experience

Trained Dancers, Teachers and Movement Specialists. When you come to our classes you will not only learn to dance Tango but you will also learn about essential aspects of body awareness, from posture alignment to moving with fluidity.

Mina trained in the Feldenkrais Method® and Skinner Releasing Technique™ for over 10 years and is a YMCA Certified Classic Pilates trainer. Since 2018 Mina has been a member of Intimal Territory, learning about Deep Listening®, ‘a practice that takes us below the surface of our consciousness and helps to change or dissolve limiting boundaries’.

Giraldo is an Argentine Tango Specialist with training in acting and contemporary dance theatre. In the past three years he has been training Wing Chung joining the London IP Man Wing Chung School which teaches this ancient knowledge described as a Holistic System of Training building both a high degree of physical fitness as well as mental focus, a practice developing extraordinary sensitivity, balance, endurance and coordination. Giraldo will be touring the UK Vincent Simone’s touring production Tango Passions from Sep – Nov 2022. (check out the trailer below)

Their work has been featured in films and television. Since establishing in London in the late 90s they have worked extensively as dancers and teachers while also touring and performing in the best theatres across the country as well as performing internationally. Mina and Giraldo have worked as tango coaches for the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing series from 2013 until 2020. (scroll down for full bios)

Mina and Giraldo are established professionals, they have worked as dance coaches, choreographers and consultants for BBC, Channel 4 and received funding from the Arts Council to deliver educational and touring productions.

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Giraldo

One of The UK’s top Argentine Tango dancers, he combines teaching, performing and choreographing on a tight schedule across the year. He is based in London with teaching residencies at regional tango clubs.

A true tango artist that has inspired hundreds of pupils in tango clubs/schools in the UK and abroad.

Giraldo has been described by the press as “a sought-after teacher in London…clearly an instinctual tango dancer”

The tango from Buenos Aires has been his passion since early age, Giraldo knows deeply about the roots of tango, he is a dedicated tango music collector and a disciplined, highly committed dancer who crosses the Atlantic on regular in search of Buenos Aires’ tango recent evolving.

His artistry and professionalism has been captured in his dancing roles for hit west end production with Midnight Tango, the English Opera House and with touring producers in the UK and abroad.

Giraldo was a guest dancer performing Argentinean Tango at BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing in the 2005, 2006 and 2008 series. In 2007 he performed in Carmen, a production by the English National Opera, under the direction of British film maker Sally Potter.He starred in the west end hit tango production MIDNIGHT TANGO with Strictly Come Dancing stars Vincent and Flavia. The show opened at the Strand Theatre in January 2011 touring the UK with sold out audiences across the country until July 2013.

Giraldo currently teaches at several tango clubs in London, Oxford, Birmingham, Bristol and other regions.

Mina

Mina studied dance since and early age, from ballet, jazz, contemporary dance to folk dancing with specialization in Argentine Tango. Her dance studies range from postgraduate studies in adult education, Pilates instructor and a Master Degree in Choreography.

A dance artist with a long and established profession in the dance world. Her exceptional work has been recognised by the Arts Council of England, Channel 4, the BBC, renowned Latin American and British choreographers and dancers alike. Born in Colombia, Mina grew up in a culture which has kept the historical influences of the Native Indian, African and Spanish traditions in a constant evolution. Her passion for dance, culture and Latin American heritage reflects with force in her dance and choreographic productions.

“Choreography for me evolves through working in close collaboration with other disciplines, musicians, writers, visual artists – each bringing their history and influences to the core of my work, tango, to create a passionate performance experience and a new dance language.”

Mina has performed in the film Evita with Madonna, created choreography for Dance a Channel 4-commissioned film, and collaborated with Deborah Bull’s BBC dance season Travels with my Tutu. In 2015 Mina was chosen to play Lucille in the UK film Crowhurst. She directed artLAT (2003-2012), her main works have included the national touring productions:

Tiempo de Tango (2004),Romance DíCarnaval (2006) and Amazonas Spectacular (2012), all tours supported by the Arts Council of England. Mina was invited as guest dancer for the Argentine tango company TANGO X2 during their London season at the Peacock Theatre in 2000. She currently collaborates with BBC Strictly Come Dancing as resident tango trainer for the competing celebrities. She teaches Argentine Tango special workshops regularly in London and the regions including women only pilates and body awareness courses.

Oscar Vasile

Born in Tuchman Argentina, Oscar is a dedicated tango instructor with a folk dancing dance background. His tango journey started 20 years ago

learning from Argentina’s very best tango maestros such us Pablo Veron, Sebastian Arce, Andres Cejas, Junior Cevilla amongst many others. In London he works in close collaboration with Mina and Giraldo at Corrientes Social Club.

Oscar teaches at his own tango club in Hertfordshire and it is invited to teach in clubs around UK, Poland and Italy. His carisma, good sense of humor and accesible approach to teaching have made of him a very popular and beloved tango tutor in London.

Argentine Tango Lessons and Classes for Beginners in London

“Please, just for me, forget the steps… Hold me, feel the music, and give me your soul. Then I can give you mine.”