Holiday itinerary
Perched on the slopes of the Andalucían mountains nestled in between endless olive and almond groves, in the northern part of Malaga, your experienced dance teachers will help to unleash the dancer within you by teaching you the basics of Argentine Tango, helping you perfect your technique and understanding of this passionate and sensual dance.
If you are already an experienced dancer your teacher will help you develop your tango skills to the next level. You can practice to your heart’s content in your 3 hours of tango lessons or in the professional dance studio that is open for free practice during your tango holiday.
You will stay in a charming villa which has been purpose built to incorporate a professional dance studio, rooms are tastefully decorated, comfortable and spacious. The house is well equipped with all modern conveniences and has two outdoor terraces, a private swimming pool and enjoys beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, olive and almond groves.
The tango classes are taught by your hosts Ken and Erika who are passionate about authentic Argentinean Tango dancing and studying the art for over 15 years. They will work with you to help you improve your techniques, learn new skills and increase your artistic confidence.
By combining your Argentinean Tango lessons with a night out at a lively and popular local Milonga with your instructor to accompany you as your partner you will enjoy not just a creative experience but also a cultural one.
Suitability
- Suitable for budding tango dancers to more advanced levels
- Prices are based on a double room with shared bathroom, please note: a private bathroom and king size bed is available for a small supplement, depending on availability please call 084456250445 or email to check availability
- There are no twin beds, only double beds
Solo Holiday
- Many people travel solo on these tango breaks as they make great singles holidays
- Prices are based on 2 sharing a room but double rooms for sole occupancy can be booked for a supplement
- To book a single room, please contact us on 08445 020445 or email
Tango Holiday Start Days
- All arrivals are on Fridays or Mondays and your tango lessons will begin either on the first or the second day of your holiday depending on your arrival time
- If you can’t find the dates you need, we can be flexible so please email your ideal arrival date requirements to or call us on 08445 020445 and we’ll do what we can to accommodate you
Tango Course Schedule
Please note this itinerary is an example only and may change slightly due to flight arrival times, your level, time of year and weather conditions:
Day 1 - Arrival day
- Depending on your arrival times at the villa you can take one of your tango lessons on the first day. Your tango lessons will cover a short version of Argentine Tango History followed by the tango embrace, posture, the tango walk both alone and with a partner. You will also learn the tango basic 6 step move, both the closed and open versions
- Tapas available to order for lunch for a small price
- In the evening you will join Ken and Erika for dinner at the house where you can get to know your hosts and also have the chance to discuss your objectives
Day 2
- Delicious continental breakfast in the morning before starting your second day of your tango lessons
- In your second Argentine tango lesson you will begin by recapping the first lesson, you will learn the basic 8 step with cross including the ocho atrás (backwards 8 )and ocho adelante (forwards 8)
- Tapas available to order for lunch for a small price
- Time to relax in the house, by the pool or to practice in the dance studio
- You will be chauffeur driven by one of your dance instructors to a local lively Milonga where you can practice all the wonderful tango steps you have learnt that day with your fun, enthusiastic and professional partner
Day 3
- Delicious continental breakfast in the morning
- Take the day to relax explore the local area, enjoy the views and the private outdoor swimming pool
- You can practise in the dance studio before you take part in a traditional Argentine Asado barbecue or dinner
Day 4 - Departure
- After breakfast guests are asked to check-out of their rooms ready for departure taking home with them new tango skills and an insight into Andalucían life that will stay with them long after the holiday is over
How Will I Learn Tango?
The classes are taught in English and the aim is to make classes enjoyable and fun whether you are a complete beginner, intermediate or more advanced. Couples or individuals are welcome and a dance partner is not essential. A taxi dancing service is included for the Milonga night with one instructor, you will be chauffeur driven there and back and provided with one dance partner for the evening
What Will I Learn?
- You will learn about the history of authentic argentine tango
- You will learn the Tango embrace, correct posture, walk
- You will cover the basic 6 and 8 step formations with ocho atrás and ocho adelante
- At the start of your course you will meet Ken and Erika and you can discuss your own personal goals and aims for the course
- If you have some basic dancing experience, they will help you to develop your existing skills as well as giving you useful tips to help you develop new skills and techniques.
- If you are a complete beginner Ken and Erika will teach you the basics and will set you off on a path to developing your own artists personality helping you to improve during the short break
Free Time In Andalucía
There are a host of activities open to you in the area including:
- Sunbathing and relaxing by the private swimming pool
- Soaking up the culture of Granada, Cordoba and Malaga cities
- Visiting the traditional white villages (Pueblos Blancos), beach and coastal resorts
- Walking in the stunning Montes de Malaga and El Torcal Natural Parks and Malaga lakes
- Horse riding, climbing, caving, swimming, quad biking and cycling
- There is a Water Park at Velez Malaga and a Golf Course both located about 30 minutes from the villa
Tango Course Accommodation Location
- The course takes place 6 km outside of the pretty Spanish village of Colmenar
- You are also a short drive from the lovely pueblo blanco Comares
- Please note that there is no public transport and it is a 6km trip to the nearest town so we highly recommend car hire for this course
Tango Course Accommodation
- The accommodation is in a lovely purpose built villa that you will share with your hosts
- There are two bedrooms available to you, a luxury double bedroom with a double bed and shared bathroom and a double room with en-suite (for a supplement) and a king size bed
- Prices are based on a shared bathroom but your own private bathroom is available, depending on availability, for a small supplement
- Bed linen, house towels, pool towels, bath robes, travel sized toiletries and a hair dryer are provided
- There are two fully tiled terraces with magnificent mountain views
- There is a private swimming pool with sunbathing area and sun loungers
- The house is surrounded by almond and olive groves
- The bedrooms and lounge are all air conditioned
- You will stay in one of the 2 charming double bedrooms
- There is a large living room incorporating a wood burner with satellite TV including the main UK terrestrial channels, Spanish TV, DVD player, DVD library, stereo and a piano
- Wi-fi is available in the whole house, including the bedrooms and the outside terrace
- Your hosts have two cocker spaniel dogs who sleep in the house and do have access to the open plan living area. They are never allowed in the hall, bedrooms or bathrooms
Meals
- Two evening meals, and breakfasts are included in the price
- A continental breakfast is served in the morning to set you up for your tango day
- Breakfast consists of freshly baked bread, croissants, freshly produced eggs from the garden, fruit juices, smoothies, cereals, yoghurts, jams, local Colmenar honey, fresh fruit, tea and coffee
- Tapas available to order for lunch for a small price
- The dinner or the Argentinean Asado Barbecue is provided on two evenings where Erika will cook a delicious 3 course meal
- Vegetarians and those with dietary requirements or simple food requests can be catered for if requested well in advance of arrival
- For a small extra fee of around €20 Erika can provide you with evening dinner, to be arranged 24 hours in advance on arrival
Go learn to dance Argentine tango in this idyllic village in the real Spain near Malaga and take home the passion of tango that will stay with you long after the dancing course is over.