Saturday 30 May
Sat 30 May
|Bishopsgate Institute
Join us for a day filled with discussions, classes and a lot of dancing. Includes a day milonga with DJ Peggy LaBaronne, group workshop with Arno & Manu and an evening milonga with DJ Claudio Tedesco


Time & Location
30 May 2026, 12:00 – 31 May 2026, 00:00
Bishopsgate Institute, 230 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4QH, UK
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Noon - Doors open
💃Noon - 4PM - Milonga 2 with DJ Peggy LaBaronne
In The Great Hall
Expect traditional tangos of the Golden Era with some drops of more contemporary versions as Peggy joins us from Paris
12:30PM - 2PM - Off-axis sequences - class with Gaston Olguin (extra charge applies)
In The Studio
Gastón explores off-axis movements through the dynamics of colgadas and volcadas, focusing on their essential differences and integrating them creatively in your improvisation
12:30PM - 2PM - When Tango meets anatomy 1 - class with Katia Abbondanzieri (extra charge applies) SOLD OUT
In The Goss Room
Katia uses a nice adorno for leaders and followers to help us understand the muscles in our legs and pelvis; this knowledge can guide us to creating more stable, fluid and organic movements
2PM - 3PM - LGBTQIA+ Archive tours (only available to Festival Pass holders who have pre-booked this tour)
Join archivist Stephan Dickers for a curated tour of the Bishopsgate Institute’s Archives, one of the most extensive collections on LGBTQIA+ history, politics and culture in the UK.
2:30PM - 4PM - A matter of give and take - class with Astrid Weiske (extra charge applies)
In The Studio
Astrid uses sacadas for both roles to develop a fun "You and Me“ conversation and uses this conversation as an inspiration for changing roles
2:30PM - 4PM - When Tango meets anatomy 2 - class with Katia Abbondanzieri (extra charge applies)
In The Goss Room
Katia explores how your back muscles work together to support your axis, create a natural connection between your upper and lower body, and enrich the quality of your dance
4PM - 5:30PM - A Queer Tango Discussion: 'What Now?' (free event but please book)
In The Library
A FREE event with Manu Sanz, Ray Batchelor, Edgardo Fernadez Sesma and others where we host a discussion about why we dance in this maddening world and what comes next...
6PM - Midnight - Alternative dance space
In The Studio
Our intimate, alternative music room is open to any guests wanting a change of pace from the main room
6:15PM - 7.45PM - 'The Performance of the Milonga' with Arno Plass & Manu Sans
In The Great Hall
We all can be afraid of rejection on the dance floor. In this workshop for everyone, Arno Plass & Manu Sanz explore egos, rejection and how you can get people to dance with you
💃8PM - Midnight - Milonga 3 with DJ Claudio Tedesco
In The Great Hall
Expect the best of the Golden Age from one of QTL's resident DJs
9PM - 10PM - Making a Start (free event but please book)
In The Goss Room
Our FREE beginners / refresher class with Al Shnitman
Midnight - Close
Private lessons available with our guest teachers, Astrid Weiske, Gaston Olguin and Katia Abbondanzieri. Contact us for details / to book
Milonga or Festival Pass holder? This event is included
Joining us for all 3 days? You can purchase a Milonga Pass here
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Tickets
Saturday Pass
Sale ends
31 May, 00:00
Includes - - Day Milonga 2 with DJ Peggy LaBaronne - 'The Performance of the Milonga' workshop with Arno Plass & Manu Sans - Evening Milonga 3 with DJ DJ Claudio Tedesco - Access to our alternative dance space from 6PM - Ability to add on our free 'Queer Tango Discussion' event and 'Making a Start' class
£60.00
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