Tango Immersion Weekend Ani Tchakmakdjian with Damian Thompson

22 – 25 May 2026

An exciting opportunity for a long weekend of Tango in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, with the world renowned Tanguero, Damian Thompson. Supported by Ani, this double act have been working together for over a decade. Known for his unique approach and understanding of the constructs of Tango, 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, Private Lessons and a Taster Session plus a Performance with Ani, in Partnership with Embrace Milonga on the 23 May, make up a busy schedule for those who’d like to go all in. And if this is your introduction to Damian and you are dipping in your toes, once you’ve experienced his teaching, you will definitely be wanting more!

The Full Schedule

Please see the schedule below and note that you can create your own package of Workshops to attend. To get the very best out of this program, though it’s not essential at all, we highly recommend taking Workshops 1 with 2 together and particularly 3 with 4. Please do feel free contact Ani with any questions you may have.

Friday 22 May 2026

Edinburgh (Upper Hall)

Workshop 1  6.15pm – 7.45pm

Dynamic Elastic Embrace Fun

Workshop 2  7.45pm – 9.15pm

Smooth Simple Sensational Colgadas

Saturday 23 May 2026

In partnership with Embrace Milonga Edinburgh all proceeds go to charity

Taster Session is Patadas 7.00pm – 8.00pm Dancing till 11pm with a Performance

Sunday 24 May 2026

Edinburgh (Lower Hall)

Workshop 3  11.30am – 1.00pm

Playing With The Backcross

Workshop 4  1.00pm – 2.30pm

Giro Engache Combinations

Monday 25 May 2026

Aberdeen (Function Suite)

Workshop 5  6.15pm – 7.45pm

Little Fast Steps Big Impact

Workshop 6  7.45pm – 9.15pm

Going Around Calesitas With A Twist

Our venues

Edinburgh Workshops, SMCRC, 232 Dalry Road, EH11 2JG

Embrace Milonga, Ukrainian Community Centre, 14 Royal Terrace, EH75

Aberdeen Workshops, Holburn Bar, 225 Holburn Street, AB10 6BL

To book Workshops and Private Lessons with Damian Contact Ani. See map below of our Edinburgh Headquarters for your Private Lesson.

Note: Embrace Milonga is a drop in and pay at the door event.