The Art of TANGO with Leonel Victoria Tango
THE ART OF TANGO โ
Monthly Workshops: If you love Tango, this is your opportunity to dive deeper into the dance we all love. Over 5 monthly workshops, weโll explore the foundations that make Tango feel comfortable, musical, connected and truly yours.
No complicated sequences. No choreography to memorise. Just practical tools you can take straight to the dance floor.
And we start next Saturday, so there isnโt much time!
Where: 327 Swan St, Richmond
When Saturdays โข 3pmโ5pm
20 June โ The Art of Walking
18 July โ The Tango Embrace
15 August โ Musicality Made Simple
19 September โ Turns & Pivots
10 October โ Improvisation & Creativity
5-Workshop Package โ $150
ย Casual Workshop โ $35
You can join the full journey or simply attend the workshops that interest you most. All levels welcome. My goal isnโt to teach you what to dance. My goal is to help you create your own dance. Places are limited. Send me a message to reserve your spot.
Letโs do it. ยกLos espero!
Leonel Victoria Tango a.k.a. DJ Papa Leo
SDM PRACTILONGA
– Do you take Tango lessons?
– Do you feel intimidated or uncomfortable when you go to a Milonga (Tango Social Dance)?
The reason is that to be in an environment that is not familiar and many times (SADLY),
no very welcoming, doesnโt help us to enjoy what we really want to do…
โฆTo dance Tango!
Every last Sunday of the month โShowy Dance Melbourneโ will host monthly PRACTILONGA!
Itโs a place where we create a relaxed Tango gathering that combines the learning atmosphere of a Prรกctica with the social feeling of a Milonga.
A place where everyone can dance with everyone, without ANY Judgement.
When:
Starting on Sunday the 31st of May.
Time:
From 1 pm to 5 pm:
This class will be Open Level: special for those who want to brush up their Tango skills and improve their Tango knowledge or simply warm up.
Time for Tango Social dancing.
When you arrive, we will explain our Tango dancing code of courtesy.
If you are one of our Tango students or has been in our โShowy Dance Melbourneโ Tango classes you already know how we behave at SDM. (Very friendly)
– Complimentary coffee, tea & biscuits provided.
– Glass of wine & beer at bar prices (really affordable)ย
Showy Dance Melbourne
322 Sydney Road, Coburg.
Cost:
Class + Practilonga: $30.-
Practilonga:
2 pm to 5 pm: $25.-
Sunday 31st of May 2026
From 1 pm to 5 pm.
“SDM Practilonga”
See you on the Tango dance floor!
Nos vemos!ย
Tango Lesson & Practica
Class 2 pm
Class $20
Practica $10
(both $25)
Argentinian Class with Jarny
I’m teaching an Argentinian tango class focusing on the importance of momentum – how to create/lead/follow. All levels welcome!
Stay on for the Tango Rebels practica which follows immediately at the same venue!
$20 class only
$25 class + practica
($10 practica only)
Where Technique and Musicality Meet
Argentinian Class with Jarny
I’m teaching an Argentinian tango class focusing on the importance of momentum – how to create/lead/follow. All levels welcome!
Stay on for the Tango Rebels practica which follows immediately at the same venue!
$20 class only
$25 class + practica
($10 practica only)
The Tangueria-Sidewalk Tango
Basic Structure 7 pm-8 pmย
plus practice time 8 pm-8.15 pm
Technique Training and Underlying Basic Tango Structure
Stylish, elegant and extremely good fun
Suitable for those new to tango and tango dancers wanting to reinforce the basics. In this class we working on understanding the structure of tango, taking the opportunity to increase body awareness, finding greater fluidity and increase the understanding of connectedness.
Musicality is introduced as we work with the basic structure of tango.
Inter-Adv 8.15pm-9.15pm
Taking it to the Next Level
This level is suitable for dancers who have a solid understanding of the underlying structure of tango.
The focus is on finding connection within the embrace and musicality. Challenging tango combinations are taught and discussed. This level allows for the opportunity 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 practica is open to students from the 8.15pm class and included in the class fee.
It provides an opportunity to practise, ask questions and explore tango on your level. Relax. socialise and have fun.
Milonga etiquette and floor craft is discussed during classes.
Price Structure
Single Class $26pp ย
Class package block of five $115pp
Private classes available by appointment.
Organiser Dianne Heywood-Smith
Locationย 327 Swan Street Richmond 3121
Email:-tangodi@icloud.com
Mobile:-ย 0418331638
Website:-ย www.tangomelbournetangieria.com
Tango Secrets for Followers with Rina and Marce
Let’s discover how refined technique, body awareness, and active movement can transform our dance and enrich the dialogue with our partners. Let’s learn how we enhance the leaderโs movement, create clarity in the embrace, and build a strong, responsive tango dynamic.ย Sat 7 Feb | 11:00โ12:30
ย Tango Esencia
ย $35 AUD single class
ย $125 AUD full 4-class series
ย Also: 28 March | July (TBC) | 24 October
This is a collaborative pop-up workshop series that focuses on technique and understanding your role as an active, present partner in the dance.
This is not just about โfollowingโ โ itโs about dancing togetherย
Monthly Tango Classes with Marce and Leonel
Monthly Tango Classes with Leonel and Marce.
A great space to work on connection, musicality, creativity and all the good things that Tango brings! Looking forward to it!


