LEIPZIG
TANGO
FESTIVAL

WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS


TWO LOCATIONS  •  THREE DAYS OF

TANGO

NAIMA & LUCAS

SEMINAR 1

FROM CONNECTION TO CREATIVITY

BUILDING A TANGO TOGETHER

(This seminar is a continuous program across all three days.)

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11:00 - 12:30

FRIDAY, 21 MAY 2027

Naima & Lucas

SEMINAR 1

FOR COUPLES

LISTENING & CONNECTION

Developing the ability to listen to our partner through the embrace, the movement, the music and the space, creating a clear and sensitive dialogue.

SATURDAY, 22 MAY 2027

Naima & Lucas

SEMINAR 1

FOR COUPLES

CONVERSATION & VOCABULARY

Exploring how we can use our tango vocabulary in different ways, create possibilities together and make our dance feel like a conversation rather than a sequence of steps.

SUNDAY, 23 MAY 2027

Naima & Lucas

SEMINAR 1

FOR COUPLES

FREEDOM & INTERPRETATION

Bringing everything together through musical interpretation, spontaneity and creativity — learning to make choices in the moment while keeping the connection and essence of the dance.

WORKSHOPS

1, 2 & 3

(Choose individually per day.)

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13:00 - 14:30

FRIDAY, 21 MAY 2027

Naima & Lucas

WORKSHOP 1

FOR COUPLES

TOOLS FOR DANCING IN SMALL SPACES

We´´ll learn continuous dancing in small spaces.

SATURDAY, 22 MAY 2027

Naima & Lucas

WORKSHOP 2

FOR COUPLES

COMPLEX VARIATIONS WITH DIFFERENT ELEMENTS

Complex variations combining different elements.

SUNDAY, 23 MAY 2027

Naima & Lucas

WORKSHOP 3

FOR COUPLES

FLUID SEQUENCES ADAPTED TO VALS MUSIC

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AYELÉN & MARTÍN

PEPA PALAZÓN

DANA FRIGOLI LAMBERT 

SEMINAR 2

A,B...Z - GIRO (1.0 - 2.0 - 3.0)

(This seminar is a continuous program across all three days.)

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11:00 - 12:30

FRIDAY, 21 MAY 2027

Ayelén & Martín

SEMINAR 2

FOR COUPLES

A,B...Z - GIRO 1.0

Rythmic Structure and its Pattern. Pivot Control and Body Position.

SATURDAY, 22 MAY 2027

Ayelén & Martín

SEMINAR 2

FOR COUPLES

A,B...Z - GIRO 2.0

Sacadas and Ganchos. Knowledge and Control are the Tools that give us Freedom and Fluidity.

SUNDAY, 23 MAY 2027

Ayelén & Martín

SEMINAR 2

FOR COUPLES

A,B...Z - GIRO 3.0

Atypical and complex Giro Resolutions.

WORKSHOPS

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

(Choose individually per day.)

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13:00 - 14:30

FRIDAY, 21 MAY 2027

Ayelén & Martín

WORKSHOP 4

FOR COUPLES

TANGO WITH ARGENTINA DNA

Get to know and feel the Tango of the old milongueros, understanding connection, musicality and respect on the dance floor.

SATURDAY, 22 MAY 2027

Ayelén & Martín

WORKSHOP 5

FOR COUPLES

MILONGA VIEJA MILONGA

Explore the movements and cadence of the great Milonga dancers, understanding the musicality, speed and energy of the traditional dance floor.

SUNDAY, 23 MAY 2027

Ayelén & Martín

WORKSHOP 6

FOR COUPLES

VALS PORTEÑO

More than a rhythm. Vals is a way of moving through the dance floor. Well discover how circulation, continuity of movement and musicality combine to create a elegant, fluid and authentically porteño dance.

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15:00 - 16:30

FRIDAY, 21 MAY 2027

Pepa Palazón

WORKSHOP 7

FOR COUPLES OR INDIVIDUALS

LEGATO & STACCATO: PHRASES & MUSICAL BRIDGES

CANARO & D´AGOSTINO

Interpretation of Legato & Staccato in melody, countermelody and Musical Bridges. 

SATURDAY, 22 MAY 2027

Pepa Palazón

WORKSHOP 8

FOR COUPLES OR INDIVIDUALS

ARRASTRE & SÍNCOPA

Osvaldo PUGLIESE - Recuerdo, 1944

The Arrester and the Síncopa are two of tango's most expressive rhythmic elements. We´ll learn how to recognise them, anticipate them, and transform them into clear, musical movements.

SUNDAY, 23 MAY 2027

Pepa Palazón

WORKSHOP 9

FOR COUPLES OR INDIVIDUALS

THE MUSICAL LANGUAGE OF TANGO

FROM MARCATO TO SÍNCOPA

Discover one of the most characteristic rhythmic combinations in tango. Understand how Marcato in two naturally leads into the Síncopa.

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17:00 - 18:30

FRIDAY, 21 MAY 2027

DANA FRIGOLI LAMBERT

WORKSHOP 10

FOR COUPLES

SACADA STRUCTURES FOR THE FLOOR

Understanding the limits of the lead for changing systems.

SATURDAY, 22 MAY 2027

DANA FRIGOLI LAMBERT

WORKSHOP 11

FOR FOLLOWERS

VOLEO TECHNIQUE

High, low, traditional and contemporary.

SUNDAY, 23 MAY 2027

DANA FRIGOLI LAMBERT

WORKSHOP 12

FOR COUPLES

RHYTHMIC AND MELODIC STRUCTURES

Created by the leader and enhanced by the follower.

SEMINAR 3

TANGO DJing

(This seminar is a continuous program across all two days.)

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19:00 - 20:30

FRIDAY, 21 MAY 2027

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SEMINAR 3

FOR INDIVIDUALS

TANGO DJing

SATURDAY, 22 MAY 2027

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SEMINAR 3

FOR INDIVIDUALS

TANGO DJing

FREI

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Seminar 1 and Seminar 2 are continuous programs and MUST be booked for all three days.

Seminar 3 MUST be booked for all two days.

Workshops can be booked individually per day.

All workshops and seminars are suitable for intermediate and advanced dancers.

The schedule is subject to change. Please check back for updates.