Photo (c): NYC Central Park 2023
Dates and Times
Sat 15th June, 11:00 – 12:30
Sat 22nd June, 11:00 – 12:30
Sat 29th June, 11:00 – 12:30
Sat 6th July, 11:00 – 12:30
Sat 13th July, 11:00 – 12:30
Sat 20th July, 11:00 – 12:30
Additional Classes as part of the Greenwich Park Revealed Festival
Sat 13th July, 14:00 - 16:00
Sun 14th July, 14:00 - 16:00
Friday 23rd Aug, 18:00 - 20:00
Location
Greenwich Park – Wolfe Statue
Great Cross Avenue
London
SE10 8EJ
Join Mina and Giraldo in an open-air Tango Class & Milonga in the park this summer, for FREE! Taught by London Tango School & Social Dancing - Corrientes Social Club, embrace the passion and elegance of Tango, a dance that not only improves physical fitness but also enhances emotional well-being. Experience the rhythm and connection of this dynamic dance, perfect for building coordination, balance, and posture. Immerse yourself in the vibrant music, meet new friends, and enjoy the stunning backdrop of Greenwich Park. Get ready to step into a world of graceful movements and captivating energy!
What to expect
An outdoor class
Learn from an expert teacher
Meet other Tango enthusiasts
Produced by Arts Trust Productions In partnership with Greenwich Park, as part of Greenwich Park Revealed, with support from the National Lottery Heritage fund and National Lottery Community Fund.
Price
FREE – Places on this session are free but must be booked in advance.
If you fee you could Donate to support Arts Trust delivering these classes, please feel free to do so when booking.
who’s who
Teachers Mina and Giraldo
Corrientes Social Club
Photo: Arte Latino Cultural Project
Trained Dancers, Teachers and Movement Specialists. When you come to our classes you will not only learn to dance Tango but you will also learn about essential aspects of body awareness, from posture alignment to moving with fluidity.
Mina trained in the Feldenkrais Method® and Skinner Releasing Technique™ for over 10 years and is a YMCA Certified Classic Pilates trainer. Since 2018 Mina has been a member of Intimal Territory, learning about Deep Listening®, ‘a practice that takes us below the surface of our consciousness and helps to change or dissolve limiting boundaries’.
Giraldo is an Argentine Tango Specialist with training in acting and contemporary dance theatre. In the past three years he has been training Wing Chung joining the London IP Man Wing Chung School which teaches this ancient knowledge described as a Holistic System of Training building both a high degree of physical fitness as well as mental focus, a practice developing extraordinary sensitivity, balance, endurance and coordination.
Their work has been featured in films and television. Since establishing in London in the late 90s they have worked extensively as dancers and teachers while also touring and performing in the best theatres across the country as well as performing internationally. Mina and Giraldo have worked as tango coaches for the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing series from 2013 until 2020.
Mina and Giraldo are established professionals, they have worked as dance coaches, choreographers and consultants for BBC, Channel 4 and received funding from the Arts Council to deliver educational and touring productions.
