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Workshops 2026

Registration for couple classes can only be done with a partner, and class fees for both partners must be paid at the time of registration. No partner is needed for the individual technique classes.

More information about class contents  and the full schedule is found below on this page.

All other workshops will be taught in English, but the Beginner's Course will be taught in Finnish and English.

The duration of all our workshops is 90 minutes.

REGISTRATION STARTS 1.12.
REGISTRATION STARTS 1.12.

THE BEGINNERS COURSE TAKES PLACE IN EL ATICO (KUMPULANTIE 1)

 

ALL OTHER WORKSHOPS TAKE PLACE IN ÅSHÖJDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NOTE! 

- Enty via the side door

- The door is opened 15 minutes before each class

- The door is locked after the class has begun, so do arrive in time!

17:30-19:00

FRI 20.2.

Roxana & Dario

Open level

RD1 - How to Dance the Music: “Musicality explained like never before!”

A deep dive into tango music — its phrases, rhythms, and structures. Learn how instruments interact, how to identify musical accents, and how to translate what you hear into movement. Develop a richer, more intuitive connection between music and dance.

17:30-19:00

FRI 20.2.

Sebastián & Fátima

Individual technique, Open level

SF1 -Everything You Need to Improve Your Style. (Individual technique)

The ultimate tango bootcamp: Learn how to improve your walk, posture and balance, and how this enables you to enjoy more! After this class, you will know what to do to look - and feel - better while dancing.

12:00-13:30

SAT 21.2.

Emilio

Open level, Individual technique

E1- Chacarera!

Fall in love with this enchanting Argentinian folk dance! Let the beautiful music with its deep rhythm and gentle melodies, and the intense, but ever-changing contact with your dance partner captivate you!

No previous experience is needed, just come as you are!

12:00-13:30

SAT 21.2.

Sebastián & Fátima

Open level

SF2 -Vals: Dancing the ¾ time

Immerse yourself in the flowing, waltz-like rhythm of Tango Vals. Learn to identify its characteristic "1-2-3" beat and how it differs from traditional tango. Practice specific steps and sequences that embrace the Vals's continuous, swirling motion, turning and traveling across the floor with grace and momentum.

13:45-15:15

SAT 21.2.

Roxana & Dario

Open level

RD2 -Tango for Everyone: the fundamentals of tango - the embrace, the walk & the music

An inclusive class designed for dancers of every level. We will focus on the fundamentals of tango — the embrace, the walk, and musicality. Through progressive, adaptable exercises, each participant will find tools to enjoy tango at their own pace and style. The goal: to create a shared space where tango becomes a universal language of connection.

13:45-15:15

SAT 21.2.

Emilio & Saara

Beginners' course

ES1 - Beginner's Course | Alkeiskurssi (1/4)

This two-day beginners' course focuses on the fundamental elements of Argentine Tango, ensuring you feel comfortable and confident from your very first steps.

13:45-15:15

SAT 21.2.

Sebastián & Fátima

Intermediate / Advanced

SF3 - The Art of Pausing: Using differnt kinds of pauses to deepen your dance

Dancing tango is not just about movement: Knowing when to stop and how to stop is a powerful tool to emphasise changes of intensity in the music. This class focuses on the ways that slowing down and stopping can be used to bring depth and meaning to your dance.

15:45-17:15

SAT 21.2.

Emilio & Saara

Beginners' course

ES2 - Beginners' Course | Alkeiskurssi (2/4)

Beginners´ course continues

16:00-17:30

SAT 21.2.

Sebastián & Fátima

Intermediate

SF3 - Milonga con Traspie: Rhythmic Games & Syncopation

A deep dive into the rhythmic complexity of Milonga. Move beyond the basic step and explore various traspie patterns and syncopations. Learn how to interpret the music's double-time feel, play with your partner, and develop the quick, precise footwork that makes Milonga so exhilarating.

16:00-17:30

SAT 21.2.

Roxana & Dario

Intermediate / Advanced

RD3 - Turns, Lápices, and Circular Adornments

A class focused on circular movement in tango. We’ll explore partner turns with various dynamics, solo exercises for control and projection of pencils, and circular adornments as expressive tools. Exercises adapt to different skill levels, enhancing musicality, control, and creativity in your dance.

17:45-19:15

SAT 21.2.

Roxana & Dario

Intermediate

SF4 - Playing with verticality and axis

Experiment with balance and posture to play with your vertical axis. Explore how subtle shifts in alignment can create different dynamics in the dance. Techniques for leaders and followers will enhance stability, mobility, and expression.

12:00-13:30

SUN 22.2.

Sebastián & Fátima

Intermediate / Advanced

SM5 - “The Stage Comes to the Salon”: Adapting theatrical elements for the social dance floor

Explore the dynamic and dramatic world of Tango Fantasia (Stage Tango). Learn how theatrical elements like colgadas, volcadas, and dramatic pauses can be adapted for the social dance floor. This class focuses on building the technical strength and precise communication required for these high-impact moves while maintaining musicality and safety.

12:00-13:30

SUN 22.2.

Roxana & Dario

Open level, Individual technique

RD5 -The Spiral - Individual technique

Learn to use torsion and spiral movement to create internal space and flow. Improve your balance, control, and directional changes. The class focuses on conscious movement and body mechanics to enhance fluidity and connection. No partner needed!

12:00-13:30

SUN 22.2.

Emilio & Saara

Beginners' course

ES3 - Beginners' Course | Alkeiskurssi (3/4)

Beginners´ course day 2

13:45-15:15

SUN 22.2.

Sebastián & Fátima

Intermediate

SF6 - Giros: "The Heart of the Dance Floor"

Master the fundamental structure of the giro (turn). We will deconstruct the follower's molinete and leader's enrosque step-by-step, focusing on clear lead/follow signals, maintaining a fluid embrace while turning, and finding a shared axis. Build a solid foundation for all circular movements in tango.

13:45-15:15

SUN 22.2.

Roxana & Dario

Open level

RD6 - Milonga and Candombe: Parallels and Differences

Discover the rhythmic and movement connections between Milonga and Candombe. Analyze their unique dynamics, step patterns, and musical interpretations. Practical exercises will help you feel how each rhythm influences movement and expression.

13:45-15:15

SUN 22.2.

Emilio & Saara

Beginners' course

AC6 - Beginners' Course | Alkeiskurssi (4/4)

Beginners´ course continues

16:00-17:30

SUN 22.2.

Sebastián & Fátima

Open level

SF7 - Sacadas for All Levels: Gentle Invasions of Space

Discover the sacada—a displacement where one dancer gently "invades" the space of the other. We will explore simple, walk-based sacadas accessible to beginners, and progress to more complex versions for intermediate dancers. Understand the principles of dissociation, timing, and balance that make this move feel organic and connected.

16:00-17:30

SUN 22.2.

Roxana & Dario

Intermediate / Advanced

RD7 - Boleos: “The Boleo Through History and Its Evolution”

Explore the origins and transformation of the boleo — from its traditional roots to modern styles. Understand technique, musical timing, and expressive possibilities for both leaders and followers. Learn how the boleo evolved as tango itself changed through the decades.

Descriptions

The workshop schedule

Download the workshop schedule in PDF format by clicking on the picture below​

Schedule
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Tango Frostbite 2026 workshop schedule

OPEN LEVEL
Your skills and experience may differ, as these lessons are suitable for a variety of ALL LEVELS, and everyone can benefit from them a great deal. Not for complete beginners, though!

BEGINNER/

You never took a step on the dance floor, or it's been a while since you danced? This is your course!


INTERMEDIATE
You have completed a beginners' course and danced regularly for at least 1 year.

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED

You have been actively dancing tango for at least a couple of years, and are able to dance socially in the milonga. You want to improve your technique and vocabulary.

ADVANCED
You are an experienced Argentine Tango dancer and are ready for bigger challenges. You have good basic technique, balance and body control.

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