LatinQuarter
Dance Classes Belfast
LatinQuarter Argentine Tango
Discover Argentine Tango in Belfast with LatinQuarter. We specialise in teaching this distinctive and expressive form of partner dancing, with friendly tuition for beginners and improvers.
Discover the Dance
Argentine Tango is a unique form of partner dancing built around connection, movement, musicality and communication between two dancers.
Rather than simply learning a fixed sequence of steps, Argentine Tango develops your ability to move together with a partner and respond to the music.
At LatinQuarter we specialise in Argentine Tango and introduce the dance progressively, helping you understand its fundamental movements and develop confidence on the dance floor.
Weekly Classes
Monday Evenings
Learn Argentine Tango and develop your understanding of movement, connection, timing and musicality in a relaxed class environment.
Beginners and improvers welcome.
£6 per person
Thursday Evenings
Friendly Argentine Tango tuition within our Thursday evening programme of partner dancing.
Mixed ability class with beginners welcome.
£6 per person
More Than Steps
Argentine Tango has a very different character from many other forms of partner dancing.
At its heart is the connection between two dancers. You learn how movements can be led and followed so that partners can dance together rather than simply repeating a memorised routine.
As your dancing develops, you can begin to explore how different movements work together and how your dancing can respond to the character and phrasing of the music.
This combination of connection, improvisation and musical interpretation is one of the things that makes Argentine Tango so rewarding to learn.
New to Tango?
If you've watched Argentine Tango and thought it looked too complicated to try, don't be put off.
You don't need any previous Tango or dance experience before coming to your first class. We start with the fundamentals and build your understanding gradually.
You'll begin by developing comfortable movement, balance, timing and an understanding of how two dancers communicate through the partnership.
There's no expectation that you should know the steps before you arrive — that's what the class is for.
Dancing Together
One of the fundamental skills in Argentine Tango is learning how two people move together.
The leader communicates the direction and intention of a movement while the follower responds to that information. As both dancers develop their skills, the partnership becomes increasingly natural and connected.
Learning these skills is not simply about remembering where to put your feet. It develops awareness of your partner, the music and the space around you.
Dance to the Music
Music is central to Argentine Tango. As you become more comfortable with the movements, you'll begin to explore how your dancing relates to the rhythm and character of the music.
Developing musicality allows Tango to become more than a collection of steps. The same movements can feel very different depending on the music and how the dancers choose to interpret it.
Your First Class
You don't need specialist Tango clothing for your first class. Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely.
Comfortable footwear that stays securely on your feet is a sensible starting point. As your interest in Argentine Tango develops, you can consider specialist dance shoes later.
Discover More
Although Argentine Tango is one of our specialities, LatinQuarter offers a varied programme of partner dancing in Belfast.
You can also discover Ballroom, Latin, Salsa and Swing, giving you an opportunity to experience different rhythms, music and styles of partner dancing.
Discover Argentine Tango
Come along to a LatinQuarter class in Belfast or contact us if you'd like to know more about learning Argentine Tango.