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!
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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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