thames vallery tango - argentinian tango lessons and events

Our Tango Tea dances are held on the 3rd Sunday of every month in Eton, near Windsor. Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of Tango in a delightful hall with your favourite Tango music..... and a gorgeous cream tea too!

 

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Our next Tea Dance is on Sunday 21st March. 2.30pm to 6.00pm. £9.00.

 

Baldwin Hall is a delightful period hall, with a very large dance floor and wonderful atmosphere. The tea dances are suitable for dancers of all levels; beginners or more experienced.

 

Lots of free parking is available in a private car park for the Tea Dances; access passes are available on your arrival.

 

Why not stay afterwards for the Tango lessons that start at 7.00pm?

 

"Thanks once again for a lovely afternoon's dancing (and cakes!). Your milonga ticks all our boxes."

 

"...what a find! We loved the music, ambience and the floor was one of the best we have danced on. All the people we spoke to were very welcoming and friendly."

 

Directions to the Eton Tea Dances

 

Music selection

 

We pay particular attention to the choice of music and the quality of the sound system at the Tea dances. Charles plays music in conventional Tandas throughout the afternoon, and you can expect a structured and rich variety of the very best classic Tango, Milonga and Vals plus occasionally some modern Tango music to enjoy dancing to.

 

Whether you’re a die-hard Tango enthusiast or a relative newcomer, Charles aims to play music that you will enjoy dancing to for an enjoyable afternoon.

 

Floorcraft & etiquette

At our dance events all dancers are expected to respect the best standards of floorcraft and consideration for other dancers. This helps everyone to enjoy an evening of pleasant dancing. Please follow these guidelines:

 

Please do:

Keep a constant flow of movement around the dance floor.

Dance in a constant lane around the dance floor, never the middle.
Keep your distance to the couple in front, and avoid overtaking.
Apologise briefly if you bump into other dancers.
Dance with one partner for each “Tanda” of 3 or 4 tracks.
Leave the dance floor during the “Cortina” between Tandas.

 

Please don't:

 

Step or travel against the line of dance.
Dance in one spot and obstruct the line of dance.
Use steps or movements that risk kicks or collisions.
Stop during the dance to chat.
Make sudden changes of direction or use excessive space.

Teach each other steps.

Stand or sit obstructing the dance floor.