Nuevo Tango Cafe and Jam + Valentines Intro to Tango Class

Sun, 16 Feb, 2025 at 03:30 pm

McGowans of Phibsboro | Dublin

Dublin Portenos Argentine Tango
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Nuevo Tango Cafe and Jam + Valentines Intro to Tango Class
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From 3.30pm to 7.30pm we will play the best in Nuevo tango and modern tango orchestra's!
All are welcome, including Zouk, bachata and Kizomba dancers etc.. who wish to challenge themselves dancing to different music! (some of this music will also be played as tango is very adaptable!

From 7.30 to 8.30 pm we will have a Valentines intro to Tango Class!
Cafe - 8 Euro
Class 15 Euro
Both 20 Euro

Nuevo Tango Café – Key Changes for Traditional Dancers
For regular tango dancers used to traditional milongas, here’s how our Nuevo Tango Café differs:
1️⃣ No Ronda (No Fixed Dance Flow)
Dancers don’t have to follow a counterclockwise ronda.
Movement is freer and more open, but floor awareness is still encouraged.
2️⃣ 1-Song Tandas (Instead of 3-4 Songs per Partner)
Each tanda is just one song—switch partners if you want or keep dancing.
3️⃣ Music Mixes Classic, Nuevo & Alternative
Expect a mix of traditional tango, nuevo tango (Bajofondo, Otros Aires), and fusion styles (Kizomba, Zouk, blues, Bachata, etc.).
4️⃣ Less Formality in Invitations (Cabeceo Optional)
You can still use cabeceo/mirada (eye contact to invite), but it’s not required.
Open and relaxed social vibe—no rigid etiquette.
5️⃣ Dancers Can Mix Styles
Feel free to blend tango with other movements (e.g., blues, contemporary, neotango).
No strict "milonguero" or "salón" expectations—creativity is welcome!
This is a more relaxed, artistic, and socially open tango space while still respecting the essence of tango.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

McGowans of Phibsboro, 17-20 Phibsborough Road, Dublin, County Dublin, D07 A562, Ireland,Dublin, Ireland

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