This is what. TangoHell. Looks like.

This is actually nauseating. DO NOT WANT, children. DO NOT WANT. It is satisfying though, that after a period of tango blitzkrieging, one actually can discern between a video of good or bad tango. Watching someone dance live always allows for a better form of judgment, but getting to a point where one can actually understand what is going on in a video of tango is a real sign of skill improvement.

But evidently not in this case.

I am most most MOST certain that you all, realise that this is bad bad bad tango. Pat on the back. Sit back, and bask in the fact that none of us, even in the first lesson, have ever danced this poorly.

Thank you Toby.

And thanks to Ricardo Peixoto and his lovely tango blog for this gem.

Firbush!

It's the time of year to start saving up your pennies, begging mommy over Christmas and New Year to let you go to Firbush again. It's our annual Tango weekend away trip to the Highlands. Firbush is a sports centre owned by the University that has variant sorts of sports facilities located on the stunning location of Loch Tay. Sound like I'm from a promoting this commercially? I kind of am. I wouldn't promote something unfantastic though.

The weekend's going to feature Edinburgh's two professional resident Tango teachers : Jenny and Ricardo. They've been teaching professionally at DanceBase, featured on BBC, and have been involved in the UK tango scene for many years, and are, quite frankly, brilliant brilliant teachers. This will be a great opportunity to have a weekend chock full of workshops that are guaranteed to bring your tango skills to the next level.

But aside from that, to give you a good breather, you'll have plenty of opportunities to be one with nature, zen out on a kayaking trip, canoeing trip, or a good hearty hike. All equipment will be included in the price, and all the food will be too! There's always delicious food up there, and comfortable accommodation, so no worries about that.

The nights generally feature milongas (social dances), so you can practice your Tango rebellion and refuse sleep for the greater graces of dance.

But moreover, it's also a tremendous amount of fun with a great great bunch of friendly people from the Tango Society, and something you won't easily forget.

Here are our pictures from last year....


We had a 'TanGothic' themed milonga last year... SO MUCH FUN.


Live Music!

Weez Been Snubbed!

Having been excited by the Filmhouse Cinema website with a Dance:Film07 festival, I was sad to discover that their escapade into the fabulous dance movie world has decided to bypass Argentine Tango. What travesty.

But instead, you'll have to endure the cheesy lines and greasy looks of Patrick Swayze instead. I'm not a fan. But viva dance movies. If you're interested, here are the details whilst I go put baby in the corner.

Dance:Film07