Learn Tango in Argentina-anyone been there, done that?

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Hello,

Has anyone been to Argentina for travel and tango learning, I would be interested in hearing any experiences good or bad regarding the tango learning part of the holiday.

Thank you

Gazzy

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Hi Gazzy,

I did tango in argentina about 2 years ago and really enjoyed it.

I was in Buenos Aires for 2 weeks and did pretty much a private lesson everyday. I would travel at 9am (peak hour) with the local crowd, do my lesson, grab a fresh orange juice and an empanada after and then meet up with my traveling buddy for the rest of the day.

We also went to quite a few milongas, some with my teacher. It was really a lot of fun

I'm not big into group lessons so I can't say how that would've worked out. But certainly I can recommend the teacher I used. She also does have group classes.

Cheers,

Nanda.

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Hi Nanda,

Thanks for that info, Im not sure if I do a group or privale lessons but if you have the name of the teacher you used I would appreciate if you could PM it to me.

Im sure its going to be lots of fun

Thanks

Gazzy

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My wife has acquaintances in Buenos Aires. I'll ask after tango lessons and if they know anything useful, will PM you.

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Thanks Nomadic, that would be great

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Better late than never:

Julieta Lotti at the school "El Baile" ( [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) phone +54 (11) 4312 0516).

Cafe Tortoni ( http://www.cafetortoni.com.ar )

Both of these are recommended by native Argentineans, one of whom is working (and has for many years) in Buenos Aires. Enjoy!

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Thanks. Was thinking of doing the same thing - dance holiday. can you remember the approx cost for private lessons? I know probably has changed a bit now.

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Sorry, haven't taken paid lessons myself. Only through family & friends and I need a lot more practice before I'll be seen in public

These tips are on the advice of close friends from Bs. As. I can ask after prices, though the reply takes awhile (the best info comes from a friend who now has a 3 month old, so her attentions are elsewhere...)

By the way, if you take tango lessons, I've been told one should also try Milonga .

HTH