Argentine tango
Improvise with a partner in a close embrace, walking to tango music at social dances.
Argentine tango
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- $50
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1.5 hours or more
- Where
- A specialist venue
- Who with
- With one other person
Is it for you?
- It comes with people built in.
- It gives your brain a proper workout.
- You could spend a lifetime getting better.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to keep your brain sharp
Maybe not if
- There is no specialist venue near you
- You want to enjoy it from day one
- You only have short gaps in your day
Heads upTurning up alone to groups of strangers
What it feels like
Argentine tangoAverage performance hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$50The only thing you pay for
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
$600About $4 an hour at 3 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the venue for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Take a beginners' class, learn to walk in a close embrace, then stay for the practice session after.
1.5 hours or moreA specialist venueEasy to start
Questions
How much does argentine tango cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, then about $50 a month once you are going.
How much time does argentine tango take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1.5 hours or more.
Where do people do argentine tango?
At a specialist venue, mostly found in cities.
Is argentine tango good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Take a beginners' class, learn to walk in a close embrace, then stay for the practice session after.
Do I need other people for argentine tango?
You need one other person, like a partner or an opponent.