Hola dear friend! It’s Nathalie here.
Spring is almost here, and the days are slowly getting brighter and our appetite for tango bigger. To keep you dancing all month, we’ve selected a new orchestra, translated new songs, launched new gift vouchers and packages and of course, there’s our monthly Milonguita at the Light on the 31st. We even have a few performances lined up this month to keep us on our toes. And finally, we’d like to send our warmest thoughts to you ladies – whether you are a mum (with Mother’s Day approaching fast) or not (Women’s Day was this week). Ladies, we love you!

Surprise your mum with something different she'll love.
Remember, tango truly transcends age and even physical condition: after all, you're not buying a Hip-Hop voucher. Tango is soft and beautiful, and it's danced to music tunes that will transport her (to Argentina, that is).
Vouchers can be redeemed against private or group classes.

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We're running free First Dance tasters at the Institute of Directors's wedding fair on March 25th.

Are you or a friend getting married? Join us at the IoD (116 Pall Mall, Piccadilly SW1Y 5ED) from 1.30pm for free - and fun - taster sessions. We'll teach mini classes and perform a few choreographies, so come and say hi!

We’ve just launched a new package to help you develop your tango self:

Package includes: 5 hours of private tuition for one or two persons • 1 tango music CD to practice at home • Entry to a tango group class for one or two • Entry to Milonguita, our monthly beginners milonga for one or two • Save £60 with your package.

Complete & Recent Beginner classes: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7.30 - 9.30pm.

Improver classes: Mondays, 7.30 - 9.30pm.

Private classes, for yourself or as a gift: day time incl. Sat., and evenings (except during group classes).

We've picked a fabulous new orchestra for our classes this month: Pugliese, composer (1905–'95).

Osvaldo Pedro Pugliese was an tango musician born in Buenos Aires, who after training at the Conservatoire of music, started playing professionally at the age of 15 at the "Café de La Chancha" (so called in allusion to the owner’s lack of hygiene).
After these humble beginnings, Pugliese continues to play in various orchestras and in 1939, forms his "Orquesta Típica Pugliese", and debuts at the cafe El Nacional. His orchestra will hold together until the end of his life and is considered one of the best tango orchestras in the world. 'Recuerdo' (1924) and 'La Yumba' (1946) are Pugliese's most popular tangos.
 

A new translation from Ricardo Tanturi, composer (1905–'73).

We've translated the song "Recuerdos (memories). This beautiful vals is the first hit recorded by Alberto Castillo and Tanturi's legendary orchestra in 1941. It is, of course, a love song: women (and love) have always been a theme central to tango songs. However, the way they are depicted drastically evolved over time – from ruthless...
 
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A huge "thank you!" to all of you who joined our last Milonguita in Feb. - it's been a friendly evening packed with beautiful tangos.
Could not make it? Take heart, the next one is on Sat. 31/03 at the Light. Milonguita is the perfect occasion to experience the true essence of tango. Click on the link below for more info.

We'd be very grateful if you could spend one minute and leave a review on Google Maps. It helps us get the word out that you're having a good time learning tango.
How? You'll need a GMail account (this is free). Simply click on our Google Maps page and click on 'Write a Review'. Thank you!

Spread the tango bug within your company!

We’ve launched a new range of services for corporations. So if your company is planning a party or a corporate event, get in touch with us. Wouldn’t it be great if your company could sponsor your new tango addiction?

And frankly, what would be more fun than seeing your boss attempting a Sanguchito?

For more information about classes and to find out more about Argentine tango, you can visit [www.tanguito.co.uk] or [drop me a line]. Classes are all drop in and no partner is needed. We whole-heartedly welcome beginners and anyone with two left feet, so there’s no excuse: see you soon on the dance floor!

Un abrazote,
Nathalie