Nov 21 and 22 · Hegelgasse 14, 1010 Wien
Start Tango in a Weekend
New to Tango Argentino? Curious to join our ongoing Foundations Course and missed the beginning?
Start here. Join the journey. No partner or experience needed.
Early bird €65 until Nov 13.
€75 after Nov 13. Young (under 30) €60
Prefer to start slowly or try out first? Come next Sunday
Quick Facts
When
Sat Nov 21. 17:00-20:30
Sun Nov 22. 18:00- 22:00
Where
Hegelgasse 14, 1010 Wien. Main building entrance. Ground floor, room on your left.
For whom
Complete beginners, returners and anyone starting over.
Partner
Not required. Both roles are taught.
Price
€65 early-bird until Nov 13., then €75
Young €60
From your first step to your first social dance
This weekend is your opportunity to start understanding the foundations that make Tango Argentino work.
Explore how to organize your body, transfer weight, move together with a dance partner, and begin connecting the essential movements of Tango Argentino. Then enjoy your first Practilonga, a relaxed social dance to try everything you learned.
No previous tango experience needed. No dance partner required.
Saturday Nov 21.
17:00-18:30 · Part I: Body organization, walking and navigation
Before we learn figures, we need to understand how we move.
In this part, you’ll begin to understand how two people coordinate their movement, navigate the space and move together without losing their own balance.
19:00-20:30 · Part II: Crossing Paths
Tango Argentino isn’t a collection of disconnected steps but a full language system that supports improvisation on the dance floor.
From a recap of Part I, we’ll begin connecting the walk with classic elements of Tango Argentino: the Cross and Ochos, into a simple, adaptable tango vocabulary.
We’ll explore these elements breaking down how they work for both roles, and how they relate to the movements you’ve already learned, so you get tools for improvisation from day 1.
Sunday Nov 22.
18:00-19:00 · Tango Essentials
You’ll continue building on Saturday’s work, deepening your understanding of Ochos and the different ways they can be accompanied, while getting a glimpse of our regular Sunday sessions, where we refine the fundamentals with a focus on clarity, connection and adaptability.
19:00-22:00 · Practilonga
Your first social dance, a chance to ask questions and begin connecting the dots.
We’ll introduce some of the essential codes of the Milonga (that’s how we call the Tango Argentino socials), explore navigation and put our learning into practice while socializing and having fun together.
This Weekend is for you if you
Have never danced Tango Argentino.
Tried it once and want to start properly.
Want to join the Wednesday Foundations group after the weekend.
Come as you are. No partner required. No experience needed.
Early bird €65 until Nov 13.
€75 after Nov 13. Young (under 30) €60
Limited income? Write to Jessica. Solidaritarif on request, as for her other courses.
What happens next?
Keep going on Wednesdays
This weekend is designed as an entry point into our ongoing Tango Foundations Course.
You’ll have the opportunity to join the second half of the course (Nov 25 to Dec 16), continuing to develop your understanding, movement vocabulary and ability to dance with different partners on real floor conditions.
Want the full journey? Book it now.
Tango Foundations Weekend + 2nd part of Tango Foundations Course incl. weekly Focused Práctica
Early bird €160 | Young €130
FAQ
No. Many participants come solo and you can learn both roles. We rotate partners during the class, which is an essential part of learning how to adapt and communicate in Tango Argentino.
No. If you have danced before, you'll still gain clarity and new tools.
The weekend is built as one program, so you'll get the best by joining both days.
If your schedules don't allow, contact Jessica to guide you on your specific case.
The Practilonga is also open for participants with previous experience that don't attend the workshops (simply drop-in).
You can request a full refund until Nov 14. After that date, what you paid works as credit towards a later course (redeemable within 6 months).
You will have the basics to dance in a relaxed setting. Most milongas become comfortable with regular practice.
Yes. After this Foundations Weekend, you'll be able to join the ongoing Wednesdays group from Nov 25.
No. Dance shoes or special clothes aren't required. Nevertheless, comfortable shoes with soft soles support your body's health better when dancing Tango. Find more specific guidance here, and reach out to me for recommendations if you're considering buying dance shoes.
Prácticas, as their name suggest, are spaces to practice, experiment, ask questions and receive guidance. You can pause, repeat movements and explore at your own pace.
A Milonga is where people meet for social Tango Argentino dance. You come to enjoy the music, dance with different partners and share the floor, following the codes of the milonga.
In the real world, you'll often find Prácticas that function as a Milonga and wonder what's different beyond the name. That's why we named ours Focused Práctica and make sure it remains a space to practice, share and receive advice.
A Practilonga combines both: a social dance environment with a more relaxed, learning-oriented atmosphere. It may include a short guided introduction (as in our case) or opportunities to ask questions, while leaving plenty of time for social dancing.
In short: Práctica is for practicing and sharing/receiving feedback, Milonga is for social dancing (no teaching, no feedback on the floor), and Practilonga is where the two meet.
Tango Foundations Weekend
Two days. Your start into Tango Argentino.
Early bird €65 until Nov 13., then €75
Young €60
How can I help you?
Jessica Gerdel
Tango Argentino – Yoga teacher and movement facilitator.
Guiding dancers toward embodied awareness, connection, and freedom on and off the dance floor.
contact@jessicagerdel.com
+43 681 10323630
