Workshops, Private Lessons and performances with:

Leonardo Pankow

2024 Vals Champion – 2024 & 2025 Salon Finalist
Buenos Aires & World Tango Championship

Argentine Tango dancers, you have a rare opportunity to learn from a very talented tango dancer from Buenos Aires.

Leo is visiting New Zealand, before heading on to destinations in Europe.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the dance we all love.

Leo is available for Workshops, Private Lessons and Performances

Secure your place and be sure not to miss this amazing opportunity to learn from the best!

Limited Numbers per Workshop

Milonga Performance – Friday 17th October
8.30 pm – 11.30 pm
Milonga Para Ella – Viva Dance Studios
Entry $20

Workshops – Saturday 18th October
Lighthouse Ballroom, 6 Currys Lane, Wairau Valley, North Shore

WS.1 – Tango – Elegant Combinations for the salon floor. (All Levels)
11.00 am – 12.30 pm

WS.2 – Milonga – Rhythmical Variations
 (Intermediate Level)
1.30 pm – 3.00 pm

Workshops – Sunday 19th October
Lighthouse Ballroom, 6 Currys Lane, Wairau Valley, North Shore

WS.3 – Vals 1 – Musicality, fluid transitions & quality of movement.
(Intermediate)
11.00 am – 12.30 pm

WS.4 – Vals 2 – Stylish combinations for a crowded floor.
(Intermediate)
1.30 pm – 3:00 pm

Milonga Performance – Friday 24th October
7.30 pm – 10.30 pm
Happy Tango Milonga – Passion Por Tango
Entry $20

Workshops – Saturday 18th October
Lighthouse Ballroom, 6 Currys Lane, Wairau Valley, North Shore

WS.5 – Tango – Turning and Musicality (All Levels)
11.00 am – 12.30 pm

WS.6 – Enrosques & Planeos – combination to create a dramatic and elegant effect to the dance floor (Intermediate Level)
1.30 pm – 3.00 pm

GUIDED PRACTICA – 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm
$10.00 – tea/ coffee & biscuits provided

Workshops – Sunday 19th October
Lighthouse Ballroom, 6 Currys Lane, Wairau Valley, North Shore

WS.7 – Sacadas – Technique and Communication
(Intermediate Level) 1
11.00 am – 12.30 pm

WS.8 – Old Milongueros Sequences
(All Level)

1.30 pm – 3.30 pm

Workshop Prices
1 Workshop — $50
2 Workshops — $95
3 Workshops — $140
4 Workshops — $180

 

To register for Workshops from 18th – 19th October, and Private Lessons between 14 and 21 October 2025 (by appointment)
Contact: Doug Troon – 021 767 319

To register for Workshops from 25th – 26th October, and Private Lessons between 22nd – 26th October 2025

Contact: Cecile Bale – 021 482 339