Under the half full dome Under the gold and white painted ceiling Under the shining fountains of glass and light The ethereal “ping” musters A swirling sea of colour, smiles, or raised eyebrows Chaotic yet ordered Calm yet vigorous Pairs of souls engulf each other, but never fully consume each other The snakes swish their …
Firbush holds a special place in the hearts of many Edinburgh dancers who once a year take a trip inland to the beautiful Loch Tay just three miles from the little village of Killin. There, in a large cabin by the lake, the weekend is spent studying tango, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, cycling, eating and drinking …
Saturday 14th January 2023 marked the ETS (Edinburgh Tango Society) Brunch 20 year anniversary! Here is a wonderful photo of everyone who came to dance that day. There was cake and bubbles and plenty of tandas besides. The brunch started way back in 2003! Held once a month on Saturday afternoon, at The Counting House …
Did you know that the ETS Brunch Milonga at The Counting House started way back in 2003? In fact, it has been running for some 20 years. This humble image of the fruit bowl, taken at the very first brunch all those years ago, is our only known evidence. The ETS Brunch is held once …
ETS Tango Brunch at The Counting House 20 years and onwards Read More »
What a lovely evening it was at The Counting House on the 30th December this year. Mike Quickfall played the music while newcomers, visiting dancers and old friends, students and local social dancers filled the dancefloor for every tanda. Many thanks to Toby Morris our organiser for arranging the surprise bubbles and hot snacks for …
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Hello fellow tango lovers and the tango curious. I am delighted to announce that our new Saturday Beginners – Improver class at Dance Base with me Ani Tchakmakdjian, is confirmed for 2023. It’s been a terrific first term and there’s space to welcome more of you into the fold in January as we continue to …
Beginners – Improvers Tango Classes from January 2023 at Dance Base with Ani Read More »
Recently at the Brass in Concert Championship 2022 in Sage, Gateshead, our very own, Jenny and Ricardo Oria performed with the brass band Brighouse & Rastrick who played “The Art of Seduction” by Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla and went on to claim victory as champions of the 45th Brass in Concert Championship. Led by Russell …
The Edinburgh Tango Society milonga at The Counting House with DJ Juan Asa.
Lovely warm embraces in The Counting House milonga.
Scene from The Fiddler’s Milonga in Edinburgh 24 October 2012.
If you are thinking of learning Argentine Tango join one of our beginners classes in Edinburgh and give it a try! Tango is not only one of the most beautiful close embrace dances there is but you will also join a warm and friendly community of dancers who regularly meet to dance and socialise in Edinburgh.
