TangoMelbourne Women-Only Tango & Dance Classes

Calling all women! Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced dancer ready to step into the lead role, you are invited to join a supportive, empowering, and joyful dance community.
✨ **Why Join Us?**
These classes are designed **exclusively for women** to explore the beauty of social dancing in a safe, encouraging space. Discover the magic of connection, creativity, and confidence—whether you’re leading, following, or simply moving to the rhythm of your beat.
🌟 **Perfect for:**
– **Newcomers:** No experience? No problem! Our classes are beginner-friendly and focus on fun, not pressure.
– **Experienced Dancers:** Ready to challenge yourself? Learn to lead in a role traditionally seen as “male” and expand your dance skills in a supportive environment.
### **Your Perfect Dance Day**
**3:30 pm – Tango Elegance**
Unlock the poetry of movement through Tango’s beautiful embrace. Whether leading or following, feel your power grow with every step.
**4:30 pm – Dance HHIT**
Celebrate what your amazing body can do! This energizing Half-Hour Intensive Training session is a 30-minute session that builds strength, flexibility, and confidence through dance conditioning.

Melbourne Maestro Intensivo – Lightbulb Moments with Fabio Robles

LIGHTBULB MOMENTS – with Fabio Robles

Maestro of maestros Fabio Robles will guide you through some of the lightbulb moments that changed his own dancing forever:

1: The micro-movements that you cannot see are the movements that make the dance flow. You can learn what they are.

2: Leaders; stop leading and start dancing. Followers: stop following and start dancing.

3: A complete guide to understanding the biomechanics of sacadas

Topic:              Lightbulb Moments
Date:               Saturday 1st March 2025
Time:               7.00-8.30pm  (Please arrive 15 minutes prior)
Venue:             Robles Dance, 277 – 283 Queensberry St, Carlton 3004
Cost:                FREE for MST Members ($40 value)

Recommended for intermediate to advanced dancers.
Please note, this Intensivo topic will require changing partners during the session.

There are Limited places available.
You may book as an individual or a couple but please note, numbers will be managed to maintain Leader:Follower balance.
Only one Leader and one Follower can be booked in the one transaction.

Robles First Saturday of the Month Milonga will follow the Intensivo in the same venue.

ALL Melbourne Maestro Intensivos are FREE for Members of Melbourne Social Tango.

Please ensure your membership status is Active before booking

If you are not yet a Member, Join MST here
$30 annually/$25 concession or Interstate member

For more information, email: events@melbournesocialtango.com

BOOK NOW – LEADER Registration – MST MEMBERS ONLY

BOOK NOW – FOLLOWER Registration – MST MEMBERS ONLY

BOOK NOW – COUPLE Registration – MST MEMBERS ONLY

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP – IN THE MAESTRO’S OWN WORDS!

Tango from the beginning of its existence has been through a lot of aesthetic changes, from fashion to style of music, different people, different idiosyncrasies, different continents, from Cangengue to Neo, from Di Sarli to Piazzolla, every change has left some standards that are danced in the Tango of today. These standards remain because with time, dancers realised that they work!! They work on the dance floor that you share with others, they work with your flow and movement of your partner, they work because collectively maestros confirmed that they do.

There have been a lot of attempts that have failed to survive, why? Because it didn’t FEEL like Tango. Tango is a unique feeling of electricity running through the embrace that connects both to the earth, a perfect harmony is created when we can balance this amazing structure of two people walking the dance floor to the sound that became the universal phenomenon that Tango Music has become.

In the same way that Tango itself has its endless journey, we as pupils of the artform should embrace it in the same way, by allowing personal evolution, personal development, by understanding that not every movement has to be explained in detail by your teacher but that you can find Tango inside yourself if you know what it feels like.

Understanding where the styles came from and why the standards remained is a very important part of this process.

This year I will be sharing with you 10 of the standards that dramatically improved my dancing, let’s call them LIGHTBULB 💡 MOMENTS.

10 of the magic moments that I still resonate with.

10 of the techniques that I learnt from the maestros of the world including, Miguel Angel Zotto, Jhonny Carvajal, Sergio Cortazzo, Gachi Fernandes, Los Totis, Facundo Piñero, Gustavo Naveira, Vanina Bilous, Gaspar Godoy, Gisela Galeasi, Fabian Salas, Rodrigo Fonti, Rodrigo Palacios, Federico Naveira, Ruben Veliz, Zabrina Veliz, Gavito, Carlos Rivarola, Julio Balmaceda.

See you on the dance floor!

Tango Challenge with Leonel

TANGO CHALLENGE

Progression, Not Perfection
Are you ready to take your tango to the next level? The Tango Challenge is a unique workshop designed to refine your fundamentals and elevate your dance technique. Whether it’s walking with confidence, mastering turns, embracing the pause, or deepening your musicality, this workshop will help you build a solid foundation for improvising with ease in social dancing.
Guided by Leonel, we’ll explore the beauty of tango together, working on precision, expression, and connection. The goal?
Dance with clarity, fluidity, and confidence—both as individuals and as a community. When we improve ourselves, we uplift those around us. Let’s inspire and be inspired, pushing past our fears and embracing the limitless possibilities of our dance.
This challenge is about growth, not perfection. I’ll push you, but more importantly, I hope to inspire you—just as I was inspired by the incredible maestros Gabriel Angio and Natalia Games, as well as the vibrant tango community and DJs I encountered in Korea.
Join us every Monday, starting February 3rd, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
📍 Admission: $35 (Cash & card payments accepted)
Location: The Aegean, 19 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy 3065
Let’s take that extra step together—because the difference between ordinary and extraordinary is going that EXTRA mile.
Are you up for the challenge? Let’s dance!

A Taste of Tango 4 week Introductory Course

Tango on The Bay in Mount Martha offers a comprehensive 4-week Argentine Tango Beginners Course commencing 11th Feb.

Highly experienced professional teachers teach the course, has a welcoming group environment and a strong focus on community, accessibility, fun, respect, and elegance

Come join us 😀

Tango on The Bay
Studio 64- Martha House
466 Esplanade, Mount Martha
Course Fee: $80 per person (pre-paid) upon registration
To Book: Please get in touch with Meg on 0419 826 061

TAKES2 Tango Thursdays

Learn to dance tango, meet new people, unwind, and exercise with other beginners in our friendly and inclusive weekly classes.

🕖Time: 6 pm to 7 pm Tango core – for absolute beginners to seasoned dancerstango core is where you’ll learn and master the fundamental techniques that make up tango. In our core-riculum we cover all the essentials to get you tangoing.

🕖 Time: 7 pm to 8 pm Tango More—Are you hungry for more? This one’s for you! Tango More is best paired with Tango Core. This session is for diving deeper into the possibilities of tango and getting you confident to go out dancing!

8 pm to 8:30 pm Tango Most (practice) – there is always room for dessert! Want to perfect the new thing you just learnt? need to test out a new idea you had? Just can’t get enough? our guided practice tango most is free for anyone that the new thing you just learned?

Discover the art and benefits of this popular and international dance style in a 1-hour lesson. No dancing shoes required, just wear comfortable clothes and non-gripping shoes. Plus, you don’t need a dancing partner – anyone can join, even solo dancers.

After the lesson, enjoy a mingle session for socializing and practicing your new skills. Tango is a fun way to connect, unwind, explore, and improve your mental and physical health.

For more information please contact us at:

✉️ takes2au@gmail.com

📷 instagram.com/takes2au

👍 facebook.com/takes2au

Join us at Takes2 Tango Class for an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and, of course, tango!

Tango with Bill & Leigh

Our classes are open-level and are taught by Bill Jarman and Leigh Rogan who are two of Melbourne’s most experienced and well-respected tango teachers.

The class cost is $25 per person per class. No partner is required.

Everyone is invited to come and share in the combined knowledge of two of Melbourne’s most well-known and experienced tango maestros, teaching together again!

 

 

The Tangueria-Sidewalk Tango

Basic Structure 7 pm-8 pm 

plus practice time 8 pm-8.15 pm

Technique Training and Underlying Basic Tango Structure

Stylish, elegant and excellent fun

This class is a welcoming space for those new to tango and tango dancers wanting to reinforce the basics. We work together to understand the structure of tango, increase body awareness, find greater fluidity, and enhance our understanding of connectedness.

Musicality is introduced as we work with the basic structure of tango.

Price Structure

Single Class $26pp  

Class package block of five $105pp

Private classes available by appointment.

 

Organiser Dianne Heywood-Smith

Location 327 Swan Street Richmond 3121

Email:-tangodi@icloud.com

The Tangueria-Sidewalk Tango

Inter-Adv 8.15 pm-9.15 pm

Taking it to the Next Level

This level is suitable for dancers who understand the basic level criteria and the underlying structure of tango.

The focus is on finding a connection between the embrace and musicality. Challenging tango combinations are taught and discussed. This level allows you to deepen the expression of the dance, allowing your personal style to emerge through musicality and more complex movements.

 

Practica Tangueria 9.15pm-10pm

The practice is open to students from the 8.15 pm class and included in the fee.

It’s not just about practice, it’s also a social event. A chance to meet fellow tango enthusiasts, ask questions, and explore tango at your level. So, relax, socialize, and have fun while honing your skills.

Milonga etiquette and floor craft are discussed during classes.

Price Structure

Single Class $26pp  

Class package block of five $105pp

Private classes available by appointment.

 

Organiser Dianne Heywood-Smith

Location 327 Swan Street Richmond 3121

Email:-tangodi@icloud.com

Mobile:- 0418331638

Website:- www.tangomelbournetangieria.com

New Year Special Program w/Tango Esencia

A perfect way to start the new year with energy, motivation, and good technique! 💪✨

Perfect for dancers at all levels to work in deeper and with more detail into the body. Bookings required.

1-2 pm Followers Technique
Creating a dancers body through strengthening and lengthening exercises, posture, balance and footwork.

2-3 pm Partners Technique & Partnering Drills
Understanding partnering technique that is needed to work together in a partnership and practical drills to work on for improved connection with your partner.

3-4 pm Embrace and Connection in the Tango Walk
How to have a better connection with your partner in the Walk. Various ways of walking with clean technique and articulation of foot waits for a transformative experience in walking!

$25 per class
$45 for two
$60 for all three classes

Tango on the Bay Group Classes & Practica

 

𝟲𝗽𝗺 – 𝟳𝗽𝗺 – 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗙𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 & 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 A dynamic blended class designed for beginners and those looking to build their skills. This class offers the perfect blend of foundational techniques and creative exploration. You’ll learn essential tango steps, posture, and musicality, all while developing confidence in your dancing. Beginners will receive personalised attention as they grasp the basics. At the same time, improvers will have opportunities to enhance their technique, experiment with new movements, and explore more complex aspects of the dance. 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 / 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 $𝟮𝟬𝗽𝗽 (inclusive of practice time at 7 pm)

We also have Practice 7 pm – 7.30 pm (between the two classes)

Open Level Class 7.30 pm – 9 pm
An open-level Argentine tango class’s inclusive, community-driven, and creative nature offers something valuable for everyone. It’s an excellent way to grow as a dancer while enjoying tango’s beauty and connection.

The class will run every week except Cup Day

Cost: $25

 

Classes take place at Studio 64

error: Content is protected !!