Discover Argentine Tango
Argentine Tango is more than just a dance. It's a wonderfully diverse art form.
Across the entire UK we have a vibrant, welcoming, active community where ordinary people, from all walks of life enjoy tango as a regular social activity.
What attracts people to tango? Take a look at this lovely short film by one of our members and come and join this amazing community.
Our Patrons
We are honoured to have two of the most prestigious couples in the the world of Argentine tango as our Patrons -Carlos & Maria Rivarola and Nito & Elba Garcia. Here is a spotlight on Carlos & Maria.
Carlos & Maria Rivarola
María and Carlos Rivarola are one of the most renowned couples of the tango world. They are known for their embodiment of the essence of traditional Argentine Tango, taking it to the world through their stage shows and on film.
They were part of the original cast of “Tango Argentino”, the stage show that ignited worldwide interest in tango in 1983. Starting in Paris the show was a huge success and moved to tour in Italy, and Canada before arriving in on Broadway in New York in 1985.
Carlos became well known for his work on screen - as both dancer and choreographer in Marcos Zurinaga’s film Tango Bar (1989), Leonard Schrader’s Naked Tango (1991) and Carlos Saura’s Tango. His work on the film Tango won him the National Film Award for Best Choreography 1999 awarded by the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts, Music and Dance of the United States.
Carlos and María Rivarola continue to teach, dance and share tango with the world.