We are happy to announce another fabulous alfresco event in beautiful Saughton Park! Join us at the bandstand and enjoy dancing to music curated by wonderful Willie Green! There is a cafe in the park or bring a picnic! Bring water to keep hydrated.
We are looking forward to welcoming all you lovely dancers! Let’s do what we love and dance to support children in crisis! Donations to the Protect the Children of Gaza Appeal.
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Lucia Ohyama was born and raised in Argentina. She is a tango dancer, teacher, and producer with more than two decades of experience on stages and in artistic projects at both national and international levels. Lucia has worked as a performer in companies, festivals, and training programs.
Throughout her career, she has developed a view of tango as a living language in constant transformation. Her work focuses on connection, listening and presence, understanding tango as a tool for encountering one’s own body, emotions, and others, as well as a space for exchange and personal and collective growth.
The theme of our class with Lucia will focus on “The importance of the embrace in dance technique “ and will include sequences to explore the theme.
The class (7-8pm) will be followed with our usual relaxed, friendly milonga (8-11pm) with music maestro Mike Quickfall as our DJ for the evening! There is a cash/card bar. Please use the bar as licensing laws prohibit the consumption of alcohol from elsewhere. Tea, coffee and homemade snacks will be available.
Entry fee:
Class only £10
Class and Milonga £15
Milonga only £10
Cash only please.
Proceeds from the event will support the people of the Ukraine.
NB Booking is not required for this class.
We are delighted to have back with us the wonderful voice of Iriel Kaufman at the last milonga in the Counting House of the Summer! She is a member of Los Empoderada Tango Orchestra in Buenos Aires, the first all female, and first queer Tango Orchestra in Argentina. Her voice is rich and full, you do not want to miss her!
Traditional music will play throughout the afternoon as well, and it is our last milonga in the Counting House before we move to Marchmont St. Giles Parish Church for the festival.
We are pleased to have Carlos Quilici back with us once again to play his beautiful music! He will play both well known pieces and some of his own creation, all of which are very danceable. We hope you will come along and join us for this amazing evening of dancing!
We are happy to announce our next open air event, Edinburgh‘s version of the famous La Glorieta in Buenos Aires! Fabulous Paul Edie will be our DJ! Join us for two hours of dancing at the bandstand in beautiful Saughton Park! There is a cafe in the park or bring a picnic! Bring water to stay hydrated.
We are looking forward to welcoming all you lovely dancers!
Donations in support of the children of Gaza.
Let’s do what we love and tango to support children in crisis!
Friendly milonga hosted by our dedicated team and amazing DJs playing traditional tango music – an escape from the festival madness!
Tango for the 21st century. a whole night of eclectic alternative, Nuevo and contemporary music without tandas,cortinas or cabaceo.
Complimentary tea coffee and snacks supplied
Join us for a fabulous evening of tango! We will be dancing all evening to tunes curated by the incredible Iain Dickinson!
There is a cash/card bar offering a wide variety of drinks. Please use the bar, as licensing laws prohibit the consumption of alcohol bought elsewhere, thank you. Tea, coffee and homemade snacks will be available too!
Entry fee : £10 cash only please.
Proceeds will be used to support the people of the Ukraine. Let’s tango to support the Ukraine!
NORTEÑA TANGO WEEKEND
EDINBURGH – 13th-14th JUNE 2026
FULL TANGO weekend in EDINBURGH.
Social dancing with excellent DJ line-up at our Three Milongas with FANTASTIC MUSIC, FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE.
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Our DJ line-up…
Ricardo Oria – Saturday Afternoon Milonga
Diego Doigneau – Saturday Evening Milonga
Iain Dickinson – Sunday Matinee Milonga
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Special Workshops by Ricardo & Jenny Oria with THEMED WORKSHOPS & TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP.
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Featuring a pop-up shoe shop from Balanceo Shoes, bringing their selection of beautiful men’s and women’s Tango shoes to Edinburgh.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Booking are OPEN
All info here:
www.sintoniatango.com/nortena-tango-weekends
We are proud to present an evening with the world renowned Damian Thompson supported by Ani Tchakmakdjian! This double act have been working together for over a decade!
The taster session/class will take place 7-8pm. The theme for the class is exciting Patadas! Numbers are limited so book your place by emailing Sue at edinburgh.embrace@icloud.com. Please state your role when booking. If you need to cancel please contact us so we can offer the place to dancers on the waitlist. Payment on the day, cash only please. Thank you.
Our usual friendly, relaxed Milonga with a performance takes place 8-11pm with wonderful Willie Green as our DJ for the evening! Tea, coffee and homemade snacks will be available to sustain you!
Damian’s workshops are always great fun as well as intensely informative and deeply rewarding. With a flare for making the seemingly impossible achievable with ease, he will leave a lasting impression on your Tango journey! Workshops will take place in Edinburgh on Friday 22 May and Sunday 25 May, with workshops in Aberdeen on Monday 25 May. For more details about workshops, private classes and bookings see Ani’s website ani-Tchakmakdjian.com or find her on Facebook. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity!