ROADWORKS – the top of Lodge Road and The Avenue closed – see notes here and add a little extra time for your journey
Let us ignite your passion for dancing on the dark side! Tango can be full of intensity, but also playful and full of fun. We can set you on a pathway to change your life!
TLC has taught Argentine Tango in Southampton since 1999 and we have helped thousands of people to enjoy the intensity and magic of this dance since then.
If you want to learn this beautiful dance with our expert teachers at TLC, please see below for our classes for all levels, which run on Tuesdays & Wednesdays throughout the year except at Christmas. We have a very friendly group where we encourage everyone to dance together. This way, you do not need to book with partners, but you can if you wish.
We also regularly host internationally renowned guest teachers; for the weekly Level 4 classes, and weekend workshops. These include:
Look out for our Saturday Milongas (party nights) on the Events page, as well as the annual TLC Ball at Winchester Guildhall. You’ll also find the TLC Tango Facebook group a useful page to visit.
We also have vouchers available to purchase as a gift, for any of our courses or individual classes.
A 4 week course (not a drop-in class).
Followed by a second 4 week course
So 8 weeks in total (level 1 Part A & Level 1 Part B)
Drop-in classes.
For those who have recently completed the full Level 1 Part A and Level 1 Part B 4 week course’s
Level 2 is made of 4x 4 week blocks – Part A, B, C & D
All need to be completed before joining level 3 but it doesn’t matter which you do first.
Drop-in classes.
For those who have been dancing tango regularly for a minimum of 8 months.
Drop-in classes.
For the advanced Tango dancer with a minimum of 1.5 years regular Tango experience. We also have guest teachers for this level.
Tuesday Tango is run by TLC at the TLC studio.
Level 1 is only available as a course. We teach Levels 2, 3 & 4 concurrently with different teachers according to experience, followed by a very friendly social after 9.30pm where we all dance together until 11pm. All classes are drop-in and pay on the door so no need to book. If you haven’t been to TLC before, please ask Tracie to advise on which class you should take. No partner is necessary.
Further discounts are available with our monthly subscriptions.
| Time | What’s on |
|---|---|
| 7.30-8.00pm | Arrival / registration / dancing / warm up (music playing) |
| 8.00-9.30pm | Level 1: Beginners Course |
| 8.00-9.30pm | Level 2: Beginners Plus |
| 8.00-9.30pm | Level 3: Improvers |
| 8.00-9.30pm | Level 4: Intermediate/Advanced with Tracie, Claire or Charles (or guest teachers) |
| 9.30-11.00pm | Milonguita: Social / practice dancing with DJs Claire, Debbie, Josephine & Charles |
Wednesday Tango is run by TLC at the TLC studio.
We also have a class on Wednesday for the Advanced Tango dancer from Levels 3 & 4. (We only have the beginners courses on Tuesdays). All classes are on a drop-in, pay on the door basis, so there is no need to book. If you haven’t been to TLC before, please ask Tracie to advise on which class you should take and don’t forget, no partner is necessary.
Further discounts are available with our monthly subscriptions.
| Time | What’s on |
|---|---|
| 7.30-8pm | Doors open, music playing for warm-up dancing |
| 8.00-9.30pm | Levels 3 and upwards: Advanced with Charles & Claire |
| 9.30-10.30pm | Practica: Social / practice dancing for all |
We sometimes host internationally renowned guest teachers. The next few special classes are shown here.
Mon 27 Jan: Take Five - 5 Dance Pass special offer / voucher
Tue 4 Feb: Tuesday Tango Classes with Mabel Mabel's Advanced Tango class
Tue 28 Apr: Tuesday Tango Classes with Mabel Mabel's Advanced Tango class
Tue 30 Jun: Advanced Tango Classes with Los Ocampo Los Ocampo's Advanced Tango class
Tue 17 Nov: Tuesday Tango Classes with Mabel Mabel's Advanced Tango class
Tue 8 Dec: Advanced Tango Classes with Los Ocampo Los Ocampo's Advanced Tango class
It’s a step when you walk with your arms together…
It’s a hobby when you start walking with people you do and don’t know…
It’s a dance when you start walking with the music….
It’s an art when you get the meaning of it…
It’s a way of life once you understand it…
It’s a tango.
