Diego Bado Glasgow Edinburgh Nov Dec 2022

Diego Bado will be visiting Glasgow and Edinburgh regularly in Novemeber and December 2022, teaching classes and giving private lessons.

If you’re interested in private lessons, please contact info@glasgowtangocollective.org.

Diego will teach workshops in Edinburgh on Saturday 3rd December (see details on Facebook) and in Glasgow on Sunday 4th December (see Facebook) With Vanessa Leamy Corsini.

EDINBURGH – Saturday 3rd December 2022

14:30 / Doors open – We will get started at 14:45 but you are welcome to arrive up to 15 minutes in advance to prepare.
14:45-16:00 / SPIRAL WORKSHOP (improver/intermediate level): Twisted movements in close embrace. Transforming the linear into circular. Creating long movements in reduced spaces.
16:30-17:45 / DANCE AND LET DANCE (open level): Exploring the active role of the follower. Tango as an active dialogue of two.
17:45-18:15 / FREE PRÁCTICA open to the attendees of the workshop(s).

The SPIRAL WORKSHOP is designed for improver/intermediate level. The DANCE AND LET DANCE workshop and the práctica are open to everyone: whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer and want to find new inspirations, come along and have a wonderful time with us!

No booking and no partner needed, just show up.

Venue: The Pleasance, 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TJ.

We will be in the Upper Hall for the first workshop (14:45-16:00 SPIRAL WORKSHOP) *AND* in the Quaker Studio for the second workshop and for the práctica (16:30-17:45 DANCE AND LET DANCE + 17:45-18:15 FREE PRÁCTICA).

Prices:

£15 non member/non student (2 workshops £30)
£10 student or member (2 workshops £20)
£5 student and member (2 workshops £10)

See also the Facebook event.

GLASGOW – Sunday 4th December 2022

1:00 – 2:30 pm / Tango seminar – “Game of opposites”: how to enrich your dance through contrasts such as changes of speed and dynamics.
2:30 to 6:00 pm / Matinee Milonga

Pre-booking is essential for the seminar. Milonga is pay on the door. Please email glasgowtangocollective@gmail.com
or contact Vanessa on 07532 606942 to book your space for the seminar or enquiries.

Venue: Kinning Park Complex, 43 Cornwall Street, Glasgow, G41 1BA. (next to Kinning Park subway station)

Prices:

Seminar £20 (£15 students)
Matinee Milonga £8 (£6 students)

See also the Facebook event.

Monday 14 July 2025
  • Beginners Class
    6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
    Govan & Linthouse Parish Church, 796 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 2YL, UK

  • Open Level Class
    7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
    Govan & Linthouse Parish Church, 796 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 2YL, UK

  • Monday Practica
    8:15 pm - 10:15 pm
    Govan & Linthouse Parish, 796 Govan Rd, Govan, Glasgow G51 2YL, UK

Monday 21 July 2025
  • Tango Fundamentals for Beginners with Cacu Lucero
    6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
    Govan & Linthouse Parish Church, 796 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 2YL, UK

  • Vals Workshop: Flow, Rhythm & Connection with Cacu Lucero
    7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
    Govan & Linthouse Parish Church, 796 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 2YL, UK

  • Monday Practica
    8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
    Govan & Linthouse Parish, 796 Govan Rd, Govan, Glasgow G51 2YL, UK

Monday 28 July 2025
  • Beginners' class
    6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
    Govan & Linthouse Parish, 796 Govan Rd, Govan, Glasgow G51 2YL, UK

  • Open Level Class
    7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
    Govan & Linthouse Parish Church, 796 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 2YL, UK

  • Monday Practica
    8:15 pm - 10:15 pm
    Govan & Linthouse Parish, 796 Govan Rd, Govan, Glasgow G51 2YL, UK

Saturday 2 August 2025
  • Cacu Lucero - Take Your Tango to the Next Level
    12:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Govan & Linthouse Parish Church, 796 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 2YL, UK

    Join visiting teacher Cacu Lucero and our very own Vanessa Leamy Corsini for four argentine tango workshops designed to elevate your tango.

    Keep the energy flowing with a milonga on Saturday evening, and practilongas on Sunday afternoon and Monday evening.

  • 11:30 am Technique & Expression – Elevate Your Tango with Cacu Lucero
    11:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Govan & Linthouse Parish Church, 796 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 2YL, UK

    This 3-hour workshop, divided into two progressive sections with a 1-hour lunch break in between, is designed for intermediate and advanced dancers looking to deepen their tango practice.

  • Milonga:
    7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
    Govan & Linthouse Parish Church, 796 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 2YL, UK

    Join us Saturday night at 7 pm for a relaxed and welcoming milonga part of the Take Your Tango to the Next Level event with visiting teacher Cacu Lucero. 

    Enjoy great music, good company, and plenty of dancing in a friendly atmosphere.

    Venue: Govan & Linthouse Parish Church hall, 796 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 2YL

Sunday 3 August 2025
  • Effortless Colgadas for Leaders & Followers with Cacu Lucero
    1:15 pm - 2:45 pm
    Govan & Linthouse Parish Church, 796 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 2YL, UK

    Discover how to move into and out of colgadas with ease and confidence, designed specifically for social dancing.
    This workshop focuses on creating smooth, connected colgadas that feel natural and fluid for both leaders and followers.
    Perfect for dancers looking to add playful, dynamic elements to their social tango with greater control and musicality.

  • Practilonga
    3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Govan & Linthouse Parish Church, 796 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 2YL, UK

    2:45 pm Practilonga
    Step onto the dance floor to practice your moves, connect with fellow dancers, and enjoy a friendly, relaxed afternoon of tango. Open to dancers of all levels

Monday 4 August 2025
  • Tango Classes & Practica – August Break
    6:15 pm - 10:15 pm

    Please note that all tango classes and practica are paused for the month of August.
    We’ll resume on Sunday, September 1st.
    Enjoy your summer and see you on the dance floor in September!

Monday 11 August 2025
  • Tango Classes & Practica – August Break
    6:15 pm - 10:15 pm

    Please note that all tango classes and practica are paused for the month of August.
    We’ll resume on Sunday, September 1st.
    Enjoy your summer and see you on the dance floor in September!

Monday 18 August 2025
  • Tango Classes & Practica – August Break
    6:15 pm - 10:15 pm

    Please note that all tango classes and practica are paused for the month of August.
    We’ll resume on Sunday, September 1st.
    Enjoy your summer and see you on the dance floor in September!

Monday 25 August 2025
  • Tango Classes & Practica – August Break
    6:15 pm - 10:15 pm

    Please note that all tango classes and practica are paused for the month of August.
    We’ll resume on Sunday, September 1st.
    Enjoy your summer and see you on the dance floor in September!

Monday 1 September 2025
  • Beginners' class
    6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
    Govan & Linthouse Parish, 796 Govan Rd, Govan, Glasgow G51 2YL, UK

  • Open Level Class
    7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
    Govan & Linthouse Parish Church, 796 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 2YL, UK