Axis and Artistry
with Fatima Caracoch
19:00 - 20:30
The art of embellishment: stability as a creative launchpad. True elegance begins at your centre: through axis awareness, make every movement intentional, stable and beautifully your own.
Turn with Control
with Brenno Marquez
19:00 - 20:30
Building precision and balance from the ground up: your toolkit for precise, rooted enrosques. Unlock the power and elegance of fluid, effortless rotations.
Milonga Bienvenida
DJ Diego Doigneau
20:30 - 00:30
4 hours of social dancing in the beautiful Richard's Hall with international DJ Diego Doigneau. Shoes and clothes for sale.
In Your Arms
with Octavio and Carolina
14:00 - 15:30
Refine your connection and expand your range with this deep dive into tango’s three essential embraces. Technical and aesthetic details that help you adapt your embrace with clarity, comfort, and expression.
Matinee Milonga
DJ Diego Ledesma
14:00 - 18:00
Four hours of social dancing in the bright Hardcastle Hall. Refreshments available to keep you going!
Rhythmic Milonga
with Octavio and Carolina
18:00 - 19:30
Get confident dancing Milonga: you essential toolkit to have fun in a rhythmic improvisation on the dance floor. Learn key rhythms, movement patterns, and improvisation strategies.
Axis in Motion
with Brenno and Fatima
18:00 - 19:30
Master the technique and connection in the dynamic world of volcadas and colgadas. Learn to move off-axis with control, clarity, and shared balance.
Gala Milonga
DJ Diego Ledesma
20:00 - 00:30
4 hours of social dancing in the beautiful Richard's Hall. Refreshments available. Performance by the Maestros.
Shaping Movement
with Brenno and Fatima Fatima
14:30 - 16:00
Define and refine your movement. Learn to control direction and shape in your tango using pivots, hip alignment, and the meaning of linearity and circularity in tango.
Poetry of Vals
with Octavio and Carolina
14:30 - 16:00
Explore the rhythmic beauty of vals through syncopation, phrasing, and playful musicality. Bring your dance to life with dynamic expression and precise timing.
Farewell Matinee
DJ Dante Culcuy
16:00 - 20:00
End the weekend on a high! We gather once again in the beautiful Hardcastle Hall for our last embraces. 4 hours of dancing with refreshments available.
The Festival Experience
Three Days of Tango, Connection and Inspiration
From inspiring workshops and vibrant milongas to spectacular performances and a unique Halloween celebration, Reading Tango Festival brings together everything we love about Argentine Tango in one welcoming weekend.
Your Festival Weekend
A weekend of learning, dancing, music and unforgettable memories.
Inspiring Workshops
Develop your technique, musicality and connection through carefully designed workshops for a range of experience levels.
Milongas
Matinée and evening milongas with carefully selected DJs, spacious dance floor and a friendly atmosphere.
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Halloween Gala
Saturday night brings our signature Halloween Gala Milonga, combining elegant tango with a touch of seasonal magic.
Guest Performances
Be inspired by spectacular demonstrations from our guest artists during the evening milongas.
Pop-up stores
Tango clothes and shoes for men and women. Treat yourself this weekend!
Our Guest Artists
Learn from the Best
Internationally respected teachers, inspiring performers and carefully selected DJs come together to create an unforgettable festival weekend.
Erik Deslarmes and Nadia Aguilar
Elegant, musical and deeply connected, Erik and Nadia are among the most exciting young tango couples of their generation. Finalists at the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires, they combine refined technique with a warm, engaging teaching style that inspires dancers of every level.
Natasha Kaliszuk and Juan Braida
Combining contemporary elegance with a deep respect for traditional tango, Natasha and Juan have become one of Buenos Aires' most exciting emerging partnerships. Their dynamic performances and thoughtful teaching make them a favourite wherever they appear.
