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Dates: Friday 26th – Sunday 28th June 2026Venue: Crowne Plaza East Midlands Airport Hotel
Format: Full Board Weekender – accommodation, meals & dancing all included.
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✨ EVENT OVERVIEW
Step into a weekend of elegance, passion, and connection at The Best of Both Worlds Tango Weekender. Hosted in the superb 4-star Crowne Plaza East Midlands, this three-day celebration brings together the richness of traditional tango with the energy of modern nuevo all under one luxurious roof and 2 dance halls.
This is a full board weekender: enjoy luxury accommodation, delicious meals throughout, and dancing from morning until late night—all under one roof. Relax, dance, learn, and socialise without worrying about a thing.
Your guides for the weekend are the internationally acclaimed maestros Raphael Busch, Suzanne Orpitz, Alexandra Wood & Guillermo Torrens all renowned for their artistry, musicality, and inspiring teaching.
🕺💃 WORKSHOPS & LEARNING
Across the weekend, Alexandra, Guillermo, Raphael & Suzanne will lead a progressive series of workshops exploring:
Salon Elegance – master refined walk, embrace, and traditional figures
Nuevo Expression – playful dynamics, musical interpretations, and creative structures
Musicality & Connection – for dancers who want to go deeper into the music and their partner connection
Technique & Adornos – for both leaders and followers, adding quality and beauty to every step
Workshops are carefully structured to give dancers “the best of both worlds”—balancing technical detail with creative freedom.
🎶 SOCIAL DANCING
Every evening, the Crowne Plaza transforms into a haven for tango lovers with dual-room milongas:
The Ballroom – traditional tango music in tandas with cortinas, elegant atmosphere, and cabeceo-friendly layout.
The Alternative Room – modern, eclectic, and neo-tango flavours for adventurous dancers.
Expect top DJs, an uplifting social vibe, and dancing into the early hours.
🍷 FULL BOARD COMFORT
Full Board: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night dancing included in your package for an earlybird price of just £320pp additional single room supplement £75
Hotel facilities: Onsite bar, spa, pool, Sauna, foot spa and gym—perfect for winding down between workshops and milongas.
Convenience: No commuting, no searching for food—everything is provided so you can fully immerse yourself in tango.
🌍 WHY JOIN US?
Learn from Masters – Raphael Bush & Suzanne Orpitz bring their unique teaching style and world-class artistry.
Two Worlds of Tango – traditional and alternative, side by side, so you can explore and enjoy both.
Full Board Simplicity – dance, dine, and stay in the comfort of a 4-star hotel, minutes from East Midlands Airport.
Community & Connection – a chance to share tango with friends old and new in a welcoming atmosphere.
💫 THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS – TANGO WEEKENDER 2026
26–28 June | Crowne Plaza East Midlands Hotel
3 days. 4 maestros. Full board. 1 unforgettable tango experience.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Crowne Plaza East Midlands Airport by IHG, 17 Packington Hill, Derby, DE74 2DF, United Kingdom, Castle Donington
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