Tango Shows and Lessons in Buenos Aires

 

Tango in Buenos Aires is a great experience if you are in Argentina’s capital city.  Buenos Aires is not only the birthplace of tango, the culture and history of the city are also deeply connected to the dance form.  

Tango was historically performed in cabarets, restaurants, and social clubs across the city.  Today, you can witness it in dance halls (also called milongas), restaurants over a traditional Argentinian meal, or even at the local market by talented street performers.

See the Amazing Real Tango Street Dance in Buenos Aires, Argentina

What neighborhood in Buenos Aires is famous for tango dance? San Telmo

- Carlos Gardel’s Buenos Aires: follow in the footsteps of the most famous tango singer. - Boedo, a traditional tango neighborhood:  Tango is most associated with the city's southern neighborhoods, particularly San Telmo, Barracas, Balvanera, and Boedo.

If you're already hooked on tango, then you might want to consider these places and events for your trip:

- Buenos Aires International Tango Festival and World Cup:  Every August the city hosts the world's biggest tango festival, with free shows, classes, milongas, and the most important international dance contest for both stage and "salon" dancers.

- Carlos Gardel's Buenos Aires:  Follow in the footsteps of the most famous tango singer.

- Boedo, a traditional tango neighborhood: tango is most associated with the city's southern neighborhoods, particularly San Telmo, Barracas, Balvanera, and Boedo.  The lyrics of many tangos mention places in Buenos Aires, and one such place is the junction of the streets San Juan and Boedo, immortalized by the poet Homero Manzi in the tango Sur.

You'll see some impromptu groups in shopping areas such as Calle Florida in front of Galerias Pacifico. Also, in the neighborhood of San Telmo, there will be some groups in the streets periodically, especially on Sundays.

For a more formal presentation at a good price then go to Borges Cultural Center, located on the upper floor of the Galerias Pacifico.  They have excellent tango shows.

• Rojo Tango
• Piazzolla Tango
• La Viruta Tango Club
• El Beso
• Bar Los Laureles
• Maldita Milonga
• San Telmo Area
• Café de los Angelitos

International Tango Festival and World Cup

If you happen to be in Argentina’s capital in August, check out this tango extravaganza. It’s an annual festival that hosts a plethora of free events, from concerts to milongas to classes. It’s also home to the Mundial de Tango, a major tango championship in which some of the best dancers from across the globe compete.

Want to learn Tango?  

There are several private schools where you can learn how to dance tango for only US$3 per hour.  But it takes quite some time and is not an easy defeat.  The classes are usually once a week, but you can also take private lessons. 

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