Dates: Friday 26th β Sunday 28th June 2026
Venue: Crowne Plaza East Midlands Airport Hotel
Format: Full Board Weekender β accommodation, meals & dancing all included.
BOOKINGS OPEN Oct 2025
β¨ EVENT OVERVIEW
Step into a weekend of elegance, passion, and connection at The Best of Both Worlds Tango Weekender. Hosted in the superb 4-star Crowne Plaza East Midlands, this three-day celebration brings together the richness of traditional tango with the energy of modern nuevo styles.
This is a full board weekender: enjoy luxury accommodation, delicious meals throughout, and dancing from morning until late nightβall under one roof. Relax, dance, learn, and socialise without worrying about a thing.
Your guides for the weekend are the internationally acclaimed maestros Raphael Bush and Suzanne Orpitz, renowned for their artistry, musicality, and inspiring teaching.
πΊπ WORKSHOPS & LEARNING
Across the weekend, Raphael and Suzanne will lead a progressive series of workshops exploring:
Salon Elegance β master refined walk, embrace, and traditional figures
Nuevo Expression β playful dynamics, musical interpretations, and creative structures
Musicality & Connection β for dancers who want to go deeper into the music and their partner connection
Technique & Adornos β for both leaders and followers, adding quality and beauty to every step
Workshops are carefully structured to give dancers βthe best of both worldsββbalancing technical detail with creative freedom.
πΆ SOCIAL DANCING
Every evening, the Crowne Plaza transforms into a haven for tango lovers with dual-room milongas:
The Ballroom β traditional tango music in tandas with cortinas, elegant atmosphere, and cabeceo-friendly layout.
The Alternative Room β modern, eclectic, and neo-tango flavours for adventurous dancers.
Expect top DJs, an uplifting social vibe, and dancing into the early hours.
π· FULL BOARD COMFORT
Full Board: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night dancing included in your package for just Β£325pp after ... Β£370 single room supplement Β£75
Hotel facilities: Onsite bar, spa, pool, and gymβperfect for winding down between workshops and milongas.
Convenience: No commuting, no searching for foodβeverything is provided so you can fully immerse yourself in tango.
π WHY JOIN US?
Learn from Masters β Raphael Bush & Suzanne Orpitz bring their unique teaching style and world-class artistry.
Two Worlds of Tango β traditional and alternative, side by side, so you can explore and enjoy both.
Full Board Simplicity β dance, dine, and stay in the comfort of a 4-star hotel, minutes from East Midlands Airport.
Community & Connection β a chance to share tango with friends old and new in a welcoming atmosphere.
π« THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS β TANGO WEEKENDER 2026
26β28 June | Crowne Plaza East Midlands Hotel
Three days. Two maestros. Full board. One unforgettable tango experience.
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