Tango Argentino in Vienna · Hegelgasse 14, 1010 Wien
Build a tango you can trust
Clear foundations in a group that grows together
Current cycle ends on Dec 16. Registration for absolute beginners closes on Oct 28.
Full cycle incl. weekly Práctica €180 | Solidaritarif €150
Prefer to try first? Book a Schnupperstunde. We credit it against your course if you register within 7 days.
Quick Facts
When
Wednesdays 18:00 to 19:00. Current cycle ends on Dec 16 (10 classes).
Where
Hegelgasse 14, 1010 Wien. Main building entrance. Ground floor, room on your left.
For whom
Newcomers, returners, and dancers who want to refine their basics.
Partner
Not required. Both roles are taught.
Price
€180 | Solidaritarif (Young–under 30 or limited income) €150.
Joining
Absolute beginners can join until Oct 28.
Start understanding Tango Argentino
Tango Argentino is an improvised social dance. Memorized steps fall apart the moment a partner answers differently, the music changes or the floor gets crowded.
Understanding the dance from the beginning gives both roles clarity and freedom on the dance floor.
Tango Foundations teaches you the principles underneath the steps: how your body organises, how two bodies connect, how you move with music and through space without stepping on anybody’s feet, and how the most popular tango moves relate to each other.
By week 10 you can walk onto a social floor and dance with someone you've never met.
Tango Foundations gives you:
A clear map of the core Tango Argentino patterns and how they connect.
Posture, embrace and walking that feel comfortable.
Tools to adapt movements to different partners and dance floors.
Both roles, so your own role becomes clearer and you gain greater freedom at socials.
Too good to be true?
Your first class may feel too simple. That’s the point: simple things done well hold up on real floor conditions.
You're welcome if you are
Completely new to tango.
Coming back after a break.
Dancing for years and curious what a fresh look at the basics reveals.
No partner. No experience. No pressure.
Registration for absolute beginners closes on Oct 28.
€180 for the current cycle. Focused Práctica included.
Solidaritarif: Young (under 30) and low income €150.
Note: Foundations is part of the Abrazatango Pass (€160 every 4 weeks, with all weekly classes, Práctica and Milonga). See the Pass.
Why registration closes on Oct 28.
Foundations is a group that grows together. Closing after the third class means everyone starts from the same place and the group keeps its rhythm.
Missed the first classes? Until Oct 28 you’re still on time. Each class starts with a recap of what we’re working on, and the Focused Práctica is the perfect space to fully integrate the class contents so you never miss out.
Learn Tango in the heart of Vienna
Hegelgasse 14, 1010 Wien
Wednesdays: use the main building entrance. We’re in the room on your left.
FAQ
No. Many participants come solo and you can learn both roles. We rotate partners during the class, which is an essential part of learning how to adapt and communicate in Tango Argentino.
No. If you have danced before, you'll still gain clarity and new tools.
Consistency helps, but flexibility is built into the system.
Classes include a brief recap of what we're working on, and the Prácticas are the ideal space to catch up and make sure you learn all the course contents with proper guidance.
Yes, if you want a systematic view of the tango basics. If you already dance socially, Tango Improver may fit better. Ask me if in doubt.
Yes, always with context and purpose.
The goal is not to accumulate half-good figures but to understand how to use them, so they work with different partners in real floor conditions.
Keep track and you'll realize how many you're learning.
Tell me in advance and we'll find a solution that fits your reality.
No. Dance shoes or special clothes aren't required. Nevertheless, comfortable shoes with soft soles support your body's health better when dancing Tango. Find more specific guidance here, and reach out to me for recommendations if you're considering buying dance shoes.
A practice session that give your body time to repeat, explore, absorb and transform what you learn. And the perfect space to catch up if you miss a class.
They play a crucial role in how the work matures over time: repetition builds body memory and guidance makes sure you're repeating the right thing. All in a relaxed atmosphere that helps you integrate in the community.
A clear Tango Argentino foundation in a group that grows together.
Registration for absolute beginners closes on Oct 28.
How can I help you?
Jessica Gerdel
Tango Argentino – Yoga teacher and movement facilitator.
Guiding dancers toward embodied awareness, connection, and freedom on and off the dance floor.
contact@jessicagerdel.com
+43 681 10323630
