Open dance class and party: milonga with Argentine tango
All dance and Latin American enthusiasts are invited to the Kumu Atrium to learn and dance the Argentine tango together. The Argentine tango is a captivating dance of improvisation that emphasises the deep emotional connection between the leader and the follower. The movements are fluid, natural and dynamic.
Milonga is a traditional Argentine tango dance night where dancers come together to enjoy the music and each other’s company. It’s the perfect opportunity to put the skills you’ve learned into practice, creating a magical atmosphere full of elegance and passion. Our small milonga provides a safe environment for beginners to take their first steps into the world of tango.
- Everyone is welcome, whether you are a complete beginner or have been dancing tango for years.
- Join whenever you want and stay as long as you wish. You can dance throughout the event or join at any time that suits you.
- The event is free for everyone and can be attended by pairs or solo dancers.
The instructors are Somer and Jessica, an internationally renowned couple with long teaching experience, who have been working together since 2012. They have been invited to teach and perform at acclaimed festivals and workshops in Finland, Latvia, the USA, Canada, Brazil, India, Turkey, Argentina and Mexico. They have made an inspiring contribution to the development of the Estonian tango community, and for many of their students tango has become a way of life.
Since 2013, the couple has been living and teaching in Estonia, spending a few months each year in Buenos Aires to hone their skills. Somer and Jessica’s own dance is characterised by a strong connection, elegance, playful lightness and a deep love for improvisation. Their teaching style is clear and methodical, with a personalised approach to each student.
The event is part of the public programme accompanying the exhibition History and Mystery: Latin American Art and Europe. This is the first time that Latin American art has been exhibited on such a large scale in Estonia. This has been made possible through collaboration with The Phoebus Foundation in Antwerp, which owns one of the largest collections of Latin American art in Europe. The exhibition features art from two eras: the Spanish Colonial period from the 17th to the 19th century, and the modernist art of the 20th century from Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Uruguay and Venezuela.
