Double Role Tango Practica London

This is a horizontal space to practice the roles of followers and leaders in Argentine Tango.

It is imagined as a neutral space where fluid connections are made whilst moving and dancing.

The intention is to provide a space for practising without the limitations that a class, a milonga or a guided practica may impose. In this practica we focus on collaboration, exchange and play with dancers from an intermediate to professional level. If you're a recent beginner, you're welcome to join us and try the practica out - see if there's something that nourishes your dancing!

It could go like this: You arrive when you like, alone or with friends, you make yourself comfortable, you do your own warm-up/preparation, make contact with another dancer (cabeceo or something else), a brief discussion on what you both want to work on, agree to work on it there and then, or later, or never, dance one song or ten, thank you very much and see you later, change partner, or take a break!

As it is a Double Role dedicated practice space, it emphasises dancing the other role. 

Music will be more of a background affair, but traditional tangos will be played alongside other mixes and songs. You are welcome to suggest music there or connect your phone to the speakers for a while!

Please note: no tandas! The ronda is maintained but as dancers often stop to 'work something out' there is a rather dynamic atmosphere. It has worked very well so far. If you are new, take some time to observe what's going on by watching the regular dancers.

If your friend/s or partner has not yet started doing both roles but would like to participate, they are very welcome! 

ADDRESS: The Ringcross Community Centre
60 Lough Road, Islington, London, Greater London, England N7 8RH, UK

Map:https://maps.app.goo.gl/DQcYt9iCTtzQcBq28

Please check the maps below! >>> From Caledonian Rd you need to enter via a narrow pathway between Veli Grooming and Starbuck! 

Contact: info@adrianapegorer.com or 07974 619 570

DATES FOR 2025/2026 are on the last THURSDAY OF THE MONTH:

25 September - 30 October - 27 November - NO December!

29 January - 26 February - 26 March - 30 April - 28 May - 25 June

SOME TESTIMONIALS:

"The dual role was a radically different place to experiment and dance with people committed to exploring dancing and connecting with others. It was a place to dance in a very unobserved setting where I felt I could try out, and repeat things several times and be met with thoughtful comments and subtle observations on adaptions to improve. I was surprised at how beneficial it felt for my following (my usual role) to dance with skilful leaders who wanted to try out new approaches, steps, and exercises. It was a place to play and I thoroughly enjoyed the evening. It was great to step outside the tango conventions and have the freedom to unpick and talk, there was nothing performative about it, it was about being fully engaged in communicating about and through dancing."  Sarah

      "The double role practica is a dynamic, creative, grounded space allowing the opportunity to really try things out and 

      work on technique with experienced and new double role dancers alike. The atmosphere created makes it possible to

      take the time needed to engage with the dance and each other with that playful conversation tango has the potential        to be. I had a really fun time, learning and sharing - thank you!"  Polly