Detailed Festival Schedule
A clear, hour-by-hour plan for the full weekend.
Badges show the activity type and which pass includes it.
| Time | Friday, 24 October |
|---|---|
| 17:00 |
Workshop
Fantasías para la pista — Elegance, Creativity & Play for Social Dance
Included: Full, Partial Teachers: Natalia Hills & Roberto Reis |
| 18:30 |
Workshop
Connection & Methodology for Fluid Communication — Crosses, Ochos & Embellishments
Included: Full, Partial Teachers: Carla Domínguez & Jesús Taborda |
| 20:00–20:30 | Welcome Welcome Drinks Included: Full, Partial, Milonga |
| 20:30–03:00 |
Milonga
Opening Milonga with Sonder Tango Orchestra
Included: Full, Partial, Milonga Maestros’ Opening Ronda & Performance: Letitia Simone & Andrés Sosa DJ of the Night: Gastón Godoy |
| Time | Saturday, 25 October |
|---|---|
| 11:00 |
Workshop
Dissociation as the Engine of the Turn & Combination of Elements
Included: Full, Partial Teachers: Natalia Hills & Roberto Reis |
| 12:30 |
Workshop
Voleos — Technique & Lead for Both Roles
Included: Full, Partial Teachers: Carla Domínguez & Jesús Taborda |
| 14:00 |
Workshop
Back Sacadas — Technique for Both Roles
Included: Full, Partial Teachers: Carla Domínguez & Jesús Taborda |
| 15:30 | Seminar Musicality Seminar with the Sonder Tango Orchestra director Included: Full, Partial |
| 16:00–20:00 |
Milonga
Matinee Milonga
Included: Full, Partial, Milonga DJ of the Afternoon: Juan Herrera |
| 21:00–03:00 |
Milonga
Grand Milonga with Sonder Tango Orchestra
Included: Full, Partial, Milonga Performances: Roberto Reis & Natalia Hills DJ of the Night: Guillermo Monti |
Performances: Roberto Reis & Natalia Hills
DJ of the Night: Guillermo Monti
🎶 Sonder Tango Orchestra live — hear them on Friday & Saturday nights at the festival
| Time | Sunday, 26 October |
|---|---|
| 12:00 |
Workshop
Milonga Lisa & Traspié
Included: Full, Partial Teachers: Natalia Hills & Roberto Reis |
| 13:30 |
Workshop
“A la Carte” Sequence — Create Your Next Inspiration Together
Included: Full, Partial Teachers: Carla Domínguez & Jesús Taborda |
| 15:00 |
Workshop
The Legacy of Juan Carlos Copes
Included: Full, Partial Teachers: Natalia Hills & Roberto Reis |
| 16:30 | Talk “Una Charla” with the maestros Included: Full, Partial, Milonga |
| 17:30–00:00 |
Milonga
Closing Milonga
Included: Full, Partial, Milonga Performance: Carla Domínguez & Jesús Taborda DJ of the Night: Diego Doigneau |
*Schedule and artist appearances are subject to change.
🎟 Book Your Weekend PassCapacity capped at 200 dancers with equal role balance — early booking recommended.
Workshops Overview
Inspiring workshops designed to deepen your technique, connection, and creativity.
For advanced beginners through professional dancers · Not suitable for absolute beginners.
Natalia & Roberto
Workshop Fantasías para la pista
Elegance, creativity & play for social dance.
Workshop Dissociation & Turns
Use dissociation as the engine of the giro, combining elements with fluidity.
Workshop Milonga Lisa & Traspié
Joyful rhythm, smooth (lisa) and syncopated (traspié) techniques with musicality.
Workshop The Legacy of Juan Carlos Copes
A tribute to one of tango’s great pioneers — technique, style, and artistry.
Carla & Jesús
Workshop Connection & Communication
Crosses, ochos & embellishments for fluid connection and technique.
Workshop Voleos
Technique & lead for both roles with energy and control.
Workshop Back Sacadas
Precision, timing, and confidence in both roles.
Workshop “A la Carte” Sequence
Explore and co-create new sequences together, playful and creative.
📅 Times for each workshop are listed in the
Festival Schedule.
Included with: Full Pass · Partial Workshop Pass.
Capacity capped at 200 dancers with equal role balance — early booking recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you can’t find what you need, email us or message us on social — we’re happy to help.
Booking & Passes
Do you sell single-day or individual workshop tickets?
Single-day tickets are not available at this time. The only way to guarantee your place is with a Full Festival, Partial Workshop, or Milonga Pass. Capacity is limited and we work with equal role balance.
See passes & register
Why are spaces limited?
We cap the festival at 200 dancers and maintain leader/follower role balance to ensure a great dance-floor experience for everyone.
What’s included with each pass?
Full Festival Pass: all 8 workshops, all 4 milongas, performances, Musicality Seminar, Una Charla, welcome drinks & refreshments.
Partial Workshop Pass: 4 workshops of your choice, all 4 milongas, performances, Musicality Seminar, Una Charla, welcome drinks & refreshments.
Milonga Pass: all 4 milongas, performances, Una Charla, welcome drinks & refreshments. (Workshops & Musicality Seminar not included.)
Workshops
Who are the workshops for?
Dancers from advanced beginner to professional level. They’re not suitable for absolute beginners.
Do I need a partner?
No — you’re welcome to come solo. We encourage partner rotation to keep classes balanced and social.
Do I need to pre-register for specific workshops?
No pre-registration is required. With a Full or Partial Pass, just arrive on time for any workshop included in your pass.
When are the workshops?
Times are listed in our Festival Schedule.
Milongas & Dress Code
Is there a dress code?
We encourage elegant evening attire for the night milongas — express your style and enjoy dressing up.
Which DJs and performances are featured?
Full details are in the Festival Schedule — including live music by Sonder Tango Orchestra and maestro performances.
Venue & Logistics
Where is the festival held?
Boland House, London Bridge — a two-floor venue transformed into a mini tango village, with studios adjacent to the milongas across the courtyard, just steps from The Shard.
What refreshments are included?
Welcome drinks, snacks, tea & coffee are included throughout the weekend.
Accessibility & getting there
The venue is centrally located by London Bridge with excellent transport links.
Capacity capped at 200 dancers with equal role balance — early booking recommended.