ARGENTINE TANGO

the authentic method

Northern Tango Academy

Authentic. Active. Passionate.

Learn the art of Argentine Tango with professional instructors and join our welcoming and dynamic community.

Our teachers travel across the UK to deliver expert tuition based on traditional methods that have lasted the test of time. We offer a range of classes to suit different levels and learning styles, as well as social dance events, holidays and more.

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WHAT WE DO

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CLASSES

Our aim is to give you the tools and support that you need so that you can find joy and fulfilment in Tango.

Our classes range from complete beginner to advanced level. We offer a variety of options to suit your schedule, budget and learning style. Find group classes near you, or enhance your journey with private tuition from our expert teachers.

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SOCIAL DANCING

Our Milongas (social dancing) are welcoming and friendly. Dancers of all levels come here to dance, including people from different cities across the UK and abroad. We encourage you to attend even if you are new to tango, as watching other dancers, socialising and listening to the music are good ways to deepen your appreciation and understanding of the dance.

Milongas

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Corner street in La Boca, Buenos aires, at dusk.

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES

As you explore different cultures, your dance will become richer in ways that surpass mere technique. Whether you decide to dive into the nocturnal magic of Buenos Aires, or immerse yourself in intensive local weekend courses, we are certain that you will gain new insight into both Tango and your every day life.

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Cities

Our teachers travel to get to you. We currently offer classes in the following cities. Stay up to date with new class releases by subscribing to the newsletter!

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Liverpool

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Nottingham

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Manchester

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York

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Meet the team

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Dante Culcuy

Teacher and Director

Dante started Argentine Tango in his home town, Jujuy, a province in the north of Argentina. There he studied ballet with his teacher Fulvia Chagra de Gruber and Andrei Kozlov (ex principle dancer of the Kiev Opera). Dante has been dancing Tango for over 18 years. He performed in many famous Milongas in Buenos Aires, before moving to the UK in 2008 where he started his own Tango School with his first partner Miriam Orcutt. The couple were invited to teach and perform in various countries of Europe, South America; North America, Asia and Africa. Dante and Miriam also participated in International Festivals such as Mallorca Tango Festival, Porto International Tango Festival, Ulverston Music Festival and the International Book Fair in Guadalajara as a cultural ambassador representing the UK with Aurora Orchestra. Dante is the organiser of the very successful Oxford Tango Festival, which is now in its seventh year and attracts dancers from across Europe. He is the director of two important Tango Schools in the UK: The Northern Tango Academy and the Oxford Tango Academy with professional resident maestros from Buenos Aires. Dante has been teaching tango for over fifteen years and has become recognised for his unique and in-depth teaching methods.

Giusy and Diego

Resident Teachers

Diego Ledesma and Giusy Santoro are professional tango dancers with an extensive CV of shows and classes in Europe, Asia and South America. Their style and teaching experience combined with their warm personality make them very popular worldwide. It is an honour to have them as resident teachers at NTA!

Lilie Festa

Assistant Teacher

Lilie is an assistant teacher at Northern Tango Academy. She partners Dante in group classes and works behind the scenes to bring the community together. Lilie studied Tango in Buenos Aires with teachers Andrès 'Tanguito' Cejas and Veronica Vasquez.