Queer Tango: Rhythm and Rebellion

Join us for this rebellious Canyengue tango workshop for the Global Majority. *Please note you will need to book a ticket for this event on Eventbrite. If you're viewing this page on the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre website, scroll to the bottom to book.* **This workshop is designed for Global Majority participants, as part of our commitment to creating politically conscious, accessible and vibrant dance spaces.** Step into the rebellious side of tango! Whether you’re new to tango or curious to explore the other role, come ready to get moving. Through guided exercises, we’ll explore the characteristic movements of Canyengue tango, and discover how its rhythms shape the way we connect with a partner. We’ll play with the embrace and experiment with both leading and following. No previous tango experience needed. Our approach makes room for different bodies, ways of learning and ways of being together, with adaptable exercises and space to explore at your own pace. Canyengue is an earthy, playful style of tango with a irreverent spirit. Canyengue emerged through cultural exchange within the working-class social dance culture of Buenos Aires, a port city shaped by migration. In its neighbourhoods, different musical and dance traditions came into contact, influencing one another over time. What developed was a style with punchy steps and Offbeat rhythms that gets you grooving from the ground up. Canyengue challenged the polished conventions of the formal salons and, at times, faced bans as it was deemed too unruly. So you can expect a whole lotta mischief! If you're curious about tango but this workshop isn't the right fit, come find us at our other workshop, [Much Ado About Tango (15th November).][1] Cover image credit: Luis Orlando Martinez **Accessibility at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre** The Centre's accessibility statement is [here][2]. **Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre** To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough or chills. You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre. For current information on [Covid][3] please visit the NHS website. **Donate to the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre** We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come. To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our [website][4]. [1]: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/much-ado-about-tango-workshop-tickets-2003959616157 [2]: https://londonlgbtqcentre.org/accessibility-at-the-centre/ [3]: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/symptoms/main-symptoms/#symptoms [4]: https://londonlgbtqcentre.org/eventbritedonate https://transdimension.uk/events/517269