AUCKLAND TANGO - Dancing Argentinian Tango

This website is for Auckland tango dancers, visiting dancers and potential beginners to get useful, up-to-date information about Auckland tango events, teachers, classes, private lessons, festivals, shoes and other tango-related products and services.

Nearly every week there are regular tango classes on offer for beginner and intermediate dancers and at least two milongas and two practicas. Everyone is most welcome to attend.

Content for this website is provided by members of the Auckland tango community. Its publication should not necessarily be seen as an endorsement.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Dec
22
Sun
2024
11:30 am Free Pre-Xmas Class and Milonga ... @ Silo Park
Free Pre-Xmas Class and Milonga ... @ Silo Park
Dec 22 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Free Pre-Xmas Class and Milonga with Natallia & John (outdoors) @ Silo Park | Auckland | Auckland | New Zealand
Free half an hour pre-Xmas tango class and dance to celebrate the end of the year Sunday 22 December 11:30am free tango class 12pm to 1:30pm dancing Wynyard Quarter – Silo Park area Everybody is welcome Xmas colours will be … Read More
Dec
26
Thu
2024
7:30 pm Special Happy Tangos – DJ Ariel ... @ Pasión Por Tango
Special Happy Tangos – DJ Ariel ... @ Pasión Por Tango
Dec 26 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Special Happy Tangos - DJ Ariel Salto @ Pasión Por Tango | Auckland | Auckland | New Zealand
Special Happy Tango Milongas Christmas / New Year 2024-25 13 December 26 December 2 January Please come and enjoy dancing tango together. Sandwiches and other snacks are included in the entry fee. Happy Tango Milonga organised by Michiko Music by … Read More
Dec
29
Sun
2024
4:00 pm Happy Tango Sunday Milonga / DJ ... @ Pasion por Tango
Happy Tango Sunday Milonga / DJ ... @ Pasion por Tango
Dec 29 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Happy Tango Sunday Milonga / DJ Ariel @ Pasion por Tango | Auckland | Auckland | New Zealand
Milonga by Happy Tango This Sunday 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm DJ : Ariel Salto Please come and enjoy dancing and practicing tango together. Cost : $15 Simple snacks are included Organised by Michiko
Jan
2
Thu
2025
7:30 pm Special Happy Tangos – DJ Ariel ... @ Pasión Por Tango
Special Happy Tangos – DJ Ariel ... @ Pasión Por Tango
Jan 2 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Special Happy Tangos - DJ Ariel Salto @ Pasión Por Tango | Auckland | Auckland | New Zealand
Special Happy Tango Milongas Christmas / New Year 2024-25 13 December 26 December 2 January Please come and enjoy dancing tango together. Sandwiches and other snacks are included in the entry fee. Happy Tango Milonga organised by Michiko Music by … Read More
Jan
5
Sun
2025
3:30 pm Tango on the Wharf @ Devonport Ferry Terminal
Tango on the Wharf @ Devonport Ferry Terminal
Jan 5 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Tango on the Wharf @ Devonport Ferry Terminal | Auckland | Auckland | New Zealand
AHOY! All Auckland Tangueros, Enjoy the magnificent Village of Devonport right on the wharf. It’s an area the Auckland Council have kindly set aside right inside the wharf with the good floor for dancing and a roof for all seasons. … Read More
Jan
6
Mon
2025
7:00 pm Argentine Tango Classes with Nat... @ Zion Hill Methodist Church Hall
Argentine Tango Classes with Nat... @ Zion Hill Methodist Church Hall
Jan 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Argentine Tango Classes with Natallia and John @ Zion Hill Methodist Church Hall | Auckland | Auckland | New Zealand
Learn how to dance Argentine Tango with Natallia and John. Please note that this is an open level class, suitable for beginners or advanced. Want to learn to dance… then this is the class for you…. If you can walk … Read More
Jan
7
Tue
2025
7:00 pm Argentine Tango Classes with Nat... @ St Alban the Martyr, Anglican Church Hall
Argentine Tango Classes with Nat... @ St Alban the Martyr, Anglican Church Hall
Jan 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Argentine Tango Classes with Natallia and John @ St Alban the Martyr, Anglican Church Hall | Auckland | Auckland | New Zealand
Learn how to dance Argentine Tango with Natallia and John Want to learn to dance… then this is the class for you…. If you can walk then you can dance tango. Dance Pasion have specialized in teaching and Performing Tango … Read More
Jan
8
Wed
2025
7:00 pm No Frills Milonga – Pasión por t... @ Pasion Por Tango
No Frills Milonga – Pasión por t... @ Pasion Por Tango
Jan 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
NO FRILLS MILONGA While Carl and Selina are off refreshing their tango vibes in Buenos Aires, we’re filling in a couple of schedule gaps. Please come along with no expectations apart from provided water and great music. DJ MarkO has … Read More

Social Tango - A Short Film

This seven minute video demonstrates quality social tango dancing and provides insights into what social tango involves, why the dancers began dancing tango, and what the dancers like in particular about tango dancing. It can be watched by clicking the image link.

Social Tango

Filmed & Edited by Yelizaveta Nersesova
Sound Design by Lynne Earls

SOTANGO is a collective of dancers and multimedia artists whose mission is to create original content that shows what we love about social tango.

Our aim is to build and strengthen the social tango community around the world. We support its development as a social practice by highlighting the benefits and healing qualities that the dance has to offer to people of all ages and abilities.

We believe that by documenting and sharing the impact of social tango on people’s everyday lives in organic and creative ways, we can support and encourage new and experienced dancers alike in this rich and rewarding journey through movement, music and authentic human connection.

UPCOMING TANGO FESTIVALS

Feb
28
Fri
2025
all-day Summer Tango in Nelson 28 Feb – ... @ Nelson - Various venues
Summer Tango in Nelson 28 Feb – ... @ Nelson - Various venues
Feb 28 – Mar 2 all-day
Summer Tango in Nelson 28 Feb - 2 March 2025 @ Nelson - Various venues | Nelson | Nelson | New Zealand
SUMMER TANGO IN NELSON 2 Feb – 3 March 2024 The 13th Summer Tango in Nelson is your chance to dance all weekend in the warmth of a Nelson Summer! 5 milongas, 5 great DJs and a whole heap of … Read More
Sep
5
Fri
2025
all-day Tango Rendezvous 2025
Tango Rendezvous 2025
Sep 5 – Sep 7 all-day
  DETAILS TBA

Social tango dos and don'ts

Tango : Cartoon video from the sandiegotangofestival.com/navigation/ website.

FEATURED NEWS

Pasion Por Tango Parking

We’ve received several complaints about Pasíon por tango patrons parking in front of in the pink flats opposite Parisian Ties. These are private garages and parking is not allowed at any time of day or evening. DO NOT PARK... Read More

Tango: The dance that changes everything

A short documentary on social tango by UK milonguero and film maker Ben Lovejoy. “This short documentary has been a long time in the planning, and a fair time in the making! If you don’t dance #tango, and are... Read More