This is Sintonía
Authentic Argentine Tango.
Teachers with over 25 years experience.
Tango taught with passion, professionalism and plenty of fun.
Practice, learn and make friends.
Join weekly classes, Practice sessions & intensive weeks.
Discover your new social life with Weekend events and social dancing.
Our Approach to Argentine Tango
Sintonía is all about pure Argentine Tango - tango for the dance floor. Tango is a very Argentine dance that originated in Buenos Aires, and that is now danced around the world.
Argentine Tango is music, dance and song. It is a culture. We will welcome you into it and help you to navigate this wonderful world. Learning tango dance is an enriching experience: through the process of learning the dance; through the embrace; through the music.
Tango can teach us to listen, to understand, to give our attention to the other, without losing sight of ourselves. We dance for ourselves and for our partners, but always with respect to those outside the couple. We search for our own freedom, while taking care of the freedom of others. This is what Sintonía is all about.
Our Aims
Our aims are to help you to:
Dance socially; interpret, understand & enjoy the music; Dance with balance, elegance & technique; Embrace and be embraced comfortably; and Improvise in your dance.
We give an equal emphasis to both roles in the dance and we keep our classes relaxed, so that students can enjoy learning all the details and complexity that tango can involve.
We help tango dancers to find comfort and confidence in their embrace and their dance. Dancers can choose which role to dance.
Tango dance is conversational and improvised, but is based on a lead/follow relationship too. Traditionally the leader is male and the follower is female but in our classes, you are welcome to choose your role freely or even dance both roles.
What to Expect in Classes at Sintonía
Expect the teachers to smile.
Expect exercises to work on general technique and techniques specific to the workshop.
Expect clear and detailed explanations of everything that is taught.
Expect group explanations and individual help.
Expect equal emphasis on the leader's and follower's roles.
Expect to improve your floorcraft and musicality skills.
Expect to be stretched.
Expect to enjoy yourself.
Teaching Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Teacher/Director
Ricardo Oria
Dancing for Over 30 years, Ricardo is from Buenos Aires, the home of Argentine Tango. He was immersed in Tango, studying, then teaching and performing there, before coming to Europe. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and helping his students find their inner Tango dancer. He also dances, teaches and performs with Jenny Oria around the UK and abroad at Tango events.
Often found humming:
Cuartito Azul - Francisco Canaro
Most likely to say::
"Come Closer"
Classes at Sintonía: Weekly group classes, Norteña Workshops, Super Intensive Weeks.
Teacher/Director
Jenny Oria
Dancing Tango for over 25 years, and having danced and studied extensively in Buenos Aires, Jenny continues to be inspired by the joys that Tango can bring. She brings a wealth of knowledge to each class and has an endless energy in transmitting that. She also dances, teaches and performs with Ricardo Oria around the UK and abroad at Tango events.
Often found humming:
Joaquina - Juan D'Arienzo
Most likely to say::
"Again ..."
Classes at Sintonía: Weekly group classes, Norteña Workshops, Super Intensive Weeks.
Teacher
Julieta Pineda
Julieta, originally from Buenos Aires, has been dancing for over 20 years and wins over her students with her calm confidence and her quiet passion. She is one of the founders of the Edinburgh International Tango Festival and organises events with visiting teachers. Julieta also teaches regularly for the Edinburgh University Tango Society.
Often found humming:
Tu Ultimo Secreto - Carlos Di Sarli
Most likely to say::
"Shall we try it?"
Classes at Sintonía: Saturday Classes, Class Cover
Teacher
Jessie Kennedy
Jessie, dancing for nearly 30 years, was one of the founding members of the Edinburgh Tango Society, and still strives for those moments of pure connection in dancing. She is equally able in both roles in tango and has been teaching in Edinburgh for over 20 years. She brings clarity and focus to each class. Jessie also teaches for the Edinburgh Tango Society and DJs at their milongas.
Often found humming:
Angelica - Alfredo de Angelis
Most likely to say::
"Give me a Connection"
Classes at Sintonía: Saturday Classes, Class Cover.