Hi, i'm portuguese and i've been living in Argentina for 4 years now. I've discovered tango and decided to learn how to dance. This year i decided to start working with tango and tourists. I want to organise groups to travel and learn how to dance tango in 1 week, maybe. Do you think it could be an interesting project? Any tip is welcome. Thanks!!

I like this idea, since I'm a new fan of tango and Piazzolla.
But for me, and likely most tourists, devoting one or two evenings to exploring tango would be a maximum, considering all the other priorities of such a visit to Argentina.
If you're passionate about such a thing, I'd encourage you to do it!

The idea is that someone who comes from another country can learn the basic steps. Probably someone who likes to dance, maybe. Teachers can help them to improvise a choreography. Would that be too much??

bcarneiro,

Word of experience....

During the last few years I'd been helping tango teachers in the US organize tours to BA. It's a lot more complicated than ehat it seems. You have to take care of accomodations, transportations, teachers, excursions, milongas, contingency plans and so on... But most importantly marketing.

Searching through the web, you'll find counteless numbers of packages that offer exactly the same product.

Groups usually consists of about 10 people (usally more women than men 70/30). This creates a problem at times as we need to find (hire) local dancers to be partners for classes. They go to class for about 4-5 hours a day + milongas at night. Some of the students are repeat customers.

A any rate, go for it !!!

Regards,

Jorge

Thanks Jorge for the tip. I have contacts in a Travel Agency here and they would manage everything related to flights, accommodation, and so on... My tango teacher would be in charge of clases and milonga days. I would be coordinating everything (since I'm a Public Relations and Marketing Consultant - who loves tango, by the way). I know it's very demanding, but i really want to have a try. Do you think we could talk, to see if in any way we could cooperate? Thanks again. Barbara

Jorge, i'm working with a incoming local travel agent for Argentina, who would be in charge of accomodation and transfers, so i won't have to worry about these stuff. On the other hand, i know this would be very demanding since i would dedicate a whole week to tourists. Do you think we could exchange a few words to see if you could help me with this?? I'm contacting people in the USA and Portugal, to come here and learn Tango. Do you think 1 week would be ok? Thanks!! Barbara

Barbara,

Where can I e-mail you?

Regards,

Jorge

Jorge,

my e-mail is [email protected].

Hope to hear from you soon!!

Barbara

How about offering a pair of tango shoes as a souvenir?? Would it be a good idea? Thanks!!