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WE ARE 'TODO TANGO' - WHATEVER YOUR STYLE OR TASTE WE HAVE IT COVERED

Teachers are specifically Selected to offer a wide range of styles (Milonguero, Salon, Villa Urquiza, Contemporary, Nuevo, Classic, Stage)

There are many different ways to dance tango and also many different ways to teach it. The aim at the festival is to give everyone the opportunity to develop their own style as well as try different styles and approaches in one weekend.

You may leave with your current preference confirmed or you may find your tango develops down a new track as a result of new insights. Our aim is to give everyone fresh opportunities to grow and develop.

Our Milongas have separate halls for Traditional and Nuevo Tango 

Whatever your musical preference you will have great music to dance to and like -minded people to dance with. If you only like Traditional, you need never hear a modern track, if you prefer Nuevo our dedicated Alternative hall will keep you busy.

If like many festival attendees you like a bit of both Traditional and Nuevo then you can hop between halls throughout the evening.

All levels of Student are equally welcome and catered for from a Day 1 beginner to a 20 year teaching/tango veteran.  

Wherever you are on the tango journey, we have appropriate workshops and many other dancers of similar experience. 5 levels of workshop including a separate beginners bootcamp!

 
WE OFFER A TOTAL TANGO IMMERSION

Once On-Site Every Person you meet is likeminded  Tango Addict

We have exclusive use of the massive venue for the whole 3 days. Every person you meet will be a Tango Dancer/Student, Tango Artist, Tango Vendor or Tango Event Crew.

You can eat, sleep, drink, work, rest, exercise and play all On-Site 

There are numerous accommodation options  (camping, dorm, shared room, single room). There are many local b+bs/ cottages nearby if you prefer to stay off-site.

You can take breakfast, lunch, evening meals all on-site.

We have Massage, Pilates and general Tango Well-Being. 



 'HAPPY TANGO' IS OUR ETHOS AND WE TRY TO CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE THAT ENCOURAGES IT
 
People who visit from all over the world tell us how friendly and welcoming the festival is. 
 
People smile as they pass each other in the buildings. People who have never met, chat over a coffee or laze together on the grass.
 
Teachers, musicians, students  mingle and dance together without any pretension. We all share a common passion but none of us are more important than the other.
 
Yes we all take our Tango seriously, but we believe it should be fun too!  

WHY CHOOSE OUR FESTIVAL ?

* THERE ARE MANY AMAZING EVENTS+FESTIVALS TO CHOOSE FROM IN UK AND WORLDWIDE
  * THIS IS OUR 8TH YEAR AND  WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE GROWN TO BE THE UK'S BIGGEST 
 * HERE ARE A FEW REASONS WHY PEOPLE HAVE TOLD US THEY RETURN TO US EVERY YEAR 
 



 


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SOCIAL DANCING + TANGO MUSIC ARE AT THE VERY HEART OF THE FESTIVAL 

6 Milongas across Day, Evening + Night ( > 30 Hours of  Non-Stop Social Dancing)

We know that many of you love to social dance during the day. We have Daytime Milongas on all days at our expanded Café Bailar. Or join in with the spontaneous alfresco Milonga or Practica room. With more than 400 attendees you will never be short of  someone to dance with.

We love dancing to Live Music

Our two main Milongas have always featured World Class Live Music. This year 10 piece Orquesta Tipica Silbando and Otros Aires will provide the entertainment to keep you dancing till 3am.

We dedicate lectures and workshops to Music and Musicality with Musical Experts and Musicians  

Once again we have global Tango Music expert and author Michael Lavocah joining us again to share his rich knowledge. Our musicians are also available for musical discussion and private lessons.


 

THE MAJOR ARTISTS ARE ALL  WORLD CLASS, INTERNATIONALLY BASED AND EXCLUSIVE TO THE FESTIVAL

Teachers and Musicians are flown in to UK exclusively and especially for the festival

For the England International Tango Festival we want to bring the best of the world to the UK and expose our dancers to some icons who never or rarely visit these shores.  We handpick global names and fly them in and out just for the festival. You won't see them elsewhere in UK in 2016. No expense is spared to ensure the festival remains unique and exciting.

There are of course many fantastic tango teachers and musicians based in the UK who we admire greatly and continue to work with for our other events. 


THE FESTIVAL IS HELD IN THE MOST IMPRESSIVE LOCATION SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE

Ardingly is a truly magical, tranquil setting - perfect for escaping the real world for 3 Days of Tango Bliss.

We have acres of beautiful countryside and reservoir to explore without ever leaving the venue. 

The venue itself is very magical and likened by many to Harry Potter's Hogwarts. 

 Although we are in a very peaceful location it is still less than 10 minutes from mainline railway Haywards Heath and 20-25 minutes drive from Gatwick Airport. 

 

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