Tango E14 is proud to present guest teacher Astrid Weiske in collaboration with Queer Tango London on Saturday 31 May 2025. Astrid is famous for her dancing in both roles and her teaching of Vals classes. Please don’t miss this rare opportunity and improve your tango by dancing both roles!
If you wish to go to both events the Friday 30 May at Bishops Gate with Queer Tango London as well as going Saturday 31 May at Tango E14 to make use of Astrid’s teaching and dancing as much as possible please book the Weekender ticket for £25 that allows access to both events! Please prebook before Thursday 29 May at 12noon as then the presale runs out! Please click HERE for the presale.
About Astrid Weiske
Astrid is one of the pioneers of open-role dancing and is an internationally respected teacher in many tango communities worldwide, accepting invitations to teach all over Europe and the world. She is well-known as a dynamic female lead and a gifted, beloved teacher since many years.
She has been dancing Argentine Tango for over 20 years, and since 2005 has been teaching in Berlin and abroad and the founder and host of one of the most respected festivals in Berlin since 2011 (www.queertangofestival-berlin.de).
Her strong sensitivity in leading, great creativity in improvisation, and playful musicality, stand out as key elements in her dance. Astrid is also recognised for her skills as a follower, which greatly expand her knowledge and understanding of the dance. Her exploration of the many styles of tango, from the classical to the experimental, as well as other dance forms like contact improvisation and modern dance, have led her to believe that there is no “one” Tango.
Her teaching is based on awareness and analysis of natural movement in combination with her profound knowledge of technique, structure and most of all the music with to establish a deeper connection between the couple. This creates a constant dialogue between leaders and followers who share in equality the responsibility of listening and responding to each other, based on a strong connection to the music.
Astrid Weiske & Maria Filali performing @ La Vie en Rose Queer Tango Festival Paris 16 Sep 2022
Class on tango Vals
Astrid Weiske is famous for her skill and knowledge in Vals. At Tango E14 we are delighted to have her teach her wisdom and experience to our dancers! The class will be open level so if you have very little experience or have danced for years it will be suitable for you!
Private tuition available
There are slots of an hour before or after this Saturday event for private tuition suitable for couples. If you are interested in booking a private class please ring Tony Lane on 02075383852.
Details
- Saturday 31 May 2025
- St John’s Community Centre, 37-43 Glengall Grove, London E14 3NE, UK
- Doors open 12:45pm
- Class 1:00-2:30pm
- Milonga 2:30-5:00pm with DJ Andy Warner
- £15 whole event, £5 milonga only
Getting here
Take the Dockland’s Light Rail (DLR) to Crossharbour station. At the foot of the station stairs, cross Eastferry Road at the pedestrian crossing, then keep going straight ahead as you are on Glengall Grove. The hall is 150 metres down on the right.
Buses 277, 135, D6 and D8 will take you to the ASDA store at Crosshabour. Walk along the path on the right of the Health Centre car park, this takes you directly to Glengall Grove and St John’s Community Hall.