Queer Tango London offers people who dance tango – or anyone who wants to learn – opportunities to experiment with who does what, and why, and how.

We teach authentic Argentinian Tango, but with queer sensibilities: same sex couples, women leading, men following – all combinations are possible with us. LGBTQ dancers and everyone else are welcome to try out dancing tango as leaders and/or as followers in our safe queer space.

This October, QTL is privileged to be working with long-established tango teacher, Leon Williams of East Coast Entertains.

Leon will be taking over the beginners' class and teaching a session titled Milonga – Exploring the African Roots of Argentine Tango, which promises to be a milonga class like no other.

Despite its profound importance, the links between tango and African culture are infrequently referred to today. When, at the beginning of the 20^th Century, tango became an emblem of Argentinian national identity, its black African origins were all but erased. Leon Williams and QTL are proud to be joining forces for this special class, to help highlight these neglected histories.

Practical information

• Tickets are £12/£10 in advance and £14/12 on the door (or book the discounted Beginners' course).*
• Online ticket sales will close two hours prior to the event starting. We encourage booking in advance, as tickets on the door will be limited.

*New prices to come into effect from May 2022 onwards.

Schedule

18:30 Doors open

18:40 Beginners' class with Leon Williams. Absolute beginners welcome - and experienced dancers too, if you fancy helping us get people onto their tango journeys.

19:30 Milonga

22:30 Close

How we’re keeping you safe

August 2022 update: Keeping you safe and healthy is our number one priority.

If you test positive for Covid-19 or are asked to isolate and are not able to attend your class or pre-booked event, please contact the Bishopsgate Box Office for further information (enquiries@bishopsgate.org.uk). Please do not come to the Institute in person if you have symptoms or have tested positive.

Bishopsgate Institute has a thorough cleaning schedule in place and we clean the most populated areas more often. You will find hand-sanitising stations throughout the building as well as touch-free drinking fountains.

Find out more about how we’re keeping you safe.