The Art of Connection
A weekend Tango intensive seminar in Oxford
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The only opportunity to study with Giselle Anne in the UK this year.
Follower Intensive Open
Tuesday 14 July
Register for the Workshop →The 2026 couple's seminar is currently fully booked, couples should join the waitlist; solo dancers please book technique classes or the workshop.
From experience, places can and generally do open up.
Register for the waiting list before 31 May (46 days remaining) and we will honour the early bird rate whenever your place becomes available.
Waiting List and Technique Classes →The Seminar
Accompanying the Follower
Only by understanding the underlying structure of the dance can the Leader truly compose, accompany, and respond to the movement of the Follower.
This seminar focuses on the coordinationbetween that structure, expressed through the Follower's steps, and the Leader's capacity to choose, shape, and vary how those steps are accompanied.
Rather than teaching sequences, the weekend develops a shared technical language that allows both roles to move with greater freedom, clarity, and musical sensitivity.
The Goal
A Mutually Inspiring Dialogue
We will explore what is led, what need not be led, what followers can add, and what leaders can expect.
These concepts foster a more equal and responsive partnership, supporting deeper connection, clearer communication, and a richer shared experience on the dance floor.
The Curriculum
The Technique Foundation
Fundamentals of Biomechanics, Aesthetics, and Musicality
Every day, technique classes develop body organisation, movement quality, and musical interpretation for both leaders and followers.
These fundamentals are explored each day through a specific thematic lens:
Biomechanics & Embrace
All about the tango embrace through turns and changes of direction.
Exploring how posture, tone, and spatial awareness shape the embrace, and how these elements support fluid turning and directional changes.
Dissociation & Hip Motion
Boleos: dissociation, hip motion, the free leg, and leader variations.
Understanding how dissociation and hip dynamics generate elasticity, expression, and playful dialogue between partners.
The Free Leg & Sacadas
Leader and follower sacadas: trajectory of the free leg.
Developing clarity and precision in sacadas by refining the pathway, intention, and projection of the free leg in both roles.
The seminar is aimed at experienced tango dancers who are comfortable working with concepts such as axis, dissociation, embrace, and shared balance, and who are interested in refining quality, musicality, and connection rather than collecting new figures.
Instructors
Giselle Anne
With a career spanning four decades, Giselle is a leading figure in Argentine Tango, respected for her rare ability to articulate the deep emotional and technical structures of the dance.
Her global reputation is built on a foundation of pedagogical clarity and a musical sensitivity that allows dancers to unlock new dimensions in their connection.
Diana Cruz
Diana is recognised for her refined, contemporary approach to Tango. Her work places a profound emphasis on listening and embodied musicality.
She offers dancers a deeply integrated understanding of movement and partnership, helping them move beyond patterns toward a more authentic form of expression.
Witness the Connection
In this insightful demonstration, Giselle Anne deconstructs the structural mechanics of the boleo, showcasing the precision and fluidity that define their combined teaching philosophy.
Schedule
Seminar Schedule
Friday to Sunday
Thematic
Workshops
The backbone of the seminar. Intended to be taken as a complete sequence, these core workshops focus on developing shared coordination, advanced mechanics, and partnership.
Available to book as role-balanced couple
Technique
Sessions
The technical foundation. Open to all participants, these sessions focus on fundamental body mechanics. They provide the individual stability required to master the thematic material explored in the main workshops.
Available to book as solo dancer
Follower Intensive Schedule
Tuesday
Follower
Sessions
The follower craft. Open to all participants, this sessions focusses on Working with Giselle Anne and Diana Cruz in two distinct one-hour sessions, this intensive explores the quality and control of the free leg in motion, with applications to boleos, rulos, and dynamic transitions.
Available to book as solo dancer
- 18:30 - 19:30: Technique
- 20:00 - 22:00: Workshop Embrace
- 22:00 - 23:15: Social Dance and Practice
- 12:30 - 13:30: Technique
- 14:00 - 16:00: Workshop Boleos
- 19:00 till late: Milonga
- 12:30 - 13:30: Technique
- 14:00 - 16:00: Workshop Sacadas
- 19:00 - 21:30: Follower Technique Intensive
- Two one-hour sessions (one with each teacher) with a short break
Follower's Intensive
Date
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Time
19:00 – 21:30
Venue
Botley Women's Institute
An evening workshop dedicated to the follower's craft: her axis, her expression, her voice in the dialogue.
Working with Giselle Anne and Diana Cruz in two distinct one-hour sessions, this intensive explores the quality and control of the free leg in motion - with applications to boleos, rulos, and dynamic transitions.
Each teacher brings her own perspective, and the back-to-back format makes the contrast itself part of the learning.
Open to solo dancers. Particularly suited to followers who want to go deeper into their own technique: with time, space, and expert attention to do so.
Format
Pricing
Note
This follower intensive workshop takes place two days after the weekend seminar and uses the same venue as Sunday's session. It is open independently - you do not need to have attended the seminar to register.
This workshop will run subject to a minimum number of participants.
Places are available. Upon registration we will contact you with confirmation and payment details via email.
Private Lessons
Alongside the seminar and the workshop, we are offering a limited number of private lessons with Giselle Anne or Diana Cruz, an opportunity to bring your individual dancing directly into focus.
Whether you want to consolidate what you are working on during the weekend, address something specific, or simply benefit from undivided attention from a master teacher, a private lesson offers a depth of feedback that a group setting cannot replicate.
Many participants find that one session during the intensive is enough to unlock something they have been circling for months.
To book
robert@oxfordtangointensive.orgPlaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
A private lesson during the intensive is a rare chance to have a world-class teacher watch your dancing, not the group, not the pattern, but you, and give you something precise to take forward.
Pricing
Lesson fees are agreed directly with the teachers. Please include your preferred dates and whether you are booking as a solo dancer or couple when you write.
Pricing
The couple's seminar is fully booked. The technique classes and the Tuesday evening follower workshop are still open, both are available to solo dancers.
All prices are per person.
Full Seminar (Early Bird)
£160
Includes all 6 sessions of the seminar (9 hours of training).
Early Bird rate available for bookings made before 31 May 2026 (50% deposit required).
Full Seminar (Full Price)
£185
Includes all 6 sessions of the seminar (9 hours of training).
Available from 1 June 2026, subject to availability.
Couple Seminar (Early Bird)
£120
Includes the 3 thematic couple workshops (6 hours).
Early Bird rate available for bookings made before 31 May 2026 (50% deposit required).
Couple Seminar (Full Price)
£145
Includes the 3 thematic couple workshops (6 hours).
Available from 1 June 2026, subject to availability.
Single Technique Class
£25
Attend any single technique class.
Open to solo dancers. Book your place now.
All Technique Classes
£60
Includes all 3 technique classes.
Open to solo dancers. Book your place now.
Follower Intensive (Early Bird)
£45
Evening workshop on Tuesday 14 July, 19:00–21:30.
Two one-hour sessions with Giselle Anne & Diana Cruz.
Early Bird rate available for bookings made before 1 June 2026.
Follower Intensive (Full Price)
£50
Evening workshop on Tuesday 14 July, 19:00–21:30.
Two one-hour sessions with Giselle Anne & Diana Cruz.
Available from 1 June 2026, subject to availability.
Community-Led & Not-for-Profit
This initiative is a labour of love. Every penny of your investment is reinvested into master-level instruction and the local Oxford Tango scene.
A note from the organiser
I have had the privilege of studying with Giselle Anne and Diana Cruz on three occasions, and each time it has fundamentally changed how I understand and experience Tango.
In my view, Giselle Anne and Diana are among the very best dance teachers I have encountered, not only because of their technical depth, but because of the clarity, intelligence, and generosity of their teaching.
What makes their work truly special is that there is always something to learn, regardless of your level. I have seen highly experienced dancers discover new layers in their dancing, just as I have seen less experienced dancers make meaningful breakthroughs.
This is exactly why I wanted to bring them to Oxford and share their work with our community.
Robert
Oxford Tango Intensive
Registration
Couple's Seminar
The seminar is fully booked. Join the waiting list and you will be the first to hear if a place opens up.
Register before 31 May and your early bird rate is protected, whenever your place is confirmed.
No payment required today
Technique Classes
Three one-hour technique sessions are open to solo dancers: one each morning of the weekend. Book any individual class or all three.
View the schedule →Also open: the Follower Technique Intensive on Tuesday 14 July, which is available independently to solo dancers.
Giselle's Only UK Appearance in 2026
This will be Giselle Anne's only teaching engagement in the UK in 2026, and the only opportunity this year to study with Giselle and Diana together in the UK.
Participant numbers are deliberately kept small to support the depth, continuity, and quality of the learning experience. Priority is given to full-pass participants.
Registration Category
Upon registration we will contact you shortly with confirmation and payment details via email.
The Atmosphere
A carefully balanced floor with respectful, engaged partners
A welcoming, supportive social atmosphere
Organisers who actively look after the group dynamic
Space to ask questions, experiment, and learn without pressure
“This is not an audition, and it is not a competition.”
It is a shared learning experience for dancers who care about quality, curiosity, and connection.
Seminar Venues
All venues feature high-quality, sprung wooden floors - ideal for long sessions of Tango, allowing both stability and ease of movement.
Despite ongoing works around Oxford Railway Station, access to both venues and to our recommended parking areas remains straightforward and unaffected.
West Oxford Community Centre
Botley Road. Oxford, OX2 0BTThe West Oxford Community Centre is the home of the monthly Oxford Milonga, and a familiar space for many local dancers. It offers a bright, spacious hall with excellent flooring and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
- 5-minute walk from Oxford Railway Station
- 15-minute walk from Gloucester Green Bus Station
- Limited parking available directly at the venue
- Seacourt Park & Ride stops immediately outside the building
- Free on-street parking on Ferry Hinksey Road (5-minute walk)
Botley Women's Institute
North Hinksey Lane, Oxford OX2 0LTThe Botley Women's Institute is the established home of the Tango Aurora Milonga, known for its warm community feel and comfortable dance floor.
- Ample parking available directly outside the venue
- Short bus ride from Oxford Railway Station
FAQ
Below you'll find answers to the most common ones. And if anything is still unclear, you're very welcome to get in touch.
Am I experienced enough for this seminar?
This seminar is designed for dancers with a solid foundation in Argentine Tango, typically those who are comfortable dancing socially at milongas and who want to deepen their understanding of technique, connection, and musicality.
That said, this is not an audition, and it is not about “proving” your level. If you are dancing regularly, curious about improving, and excited to learn in a focused but supportive environment, you are very likely to feel at home here.
Our aim is to bring together dancers who care about quality and learning
Do I need to come with a partner?
For the main seminar, yes: participants are required to attend with a dance partner.
This allows the teaching to build progressively and gives everyone the best possible learning experience.
What is the atmosphere of the event?
While the Oxford Tango Intensive seminar offers high-level technical content, the atmosphere is warm, respectful, and community-oriented.
You can expect a focused learning environment, combined with a friendly social dynamic where people are open, supportive, and genuinely interested in dancing with each other.
This is not a competitive or hierarchical space. It is a shared learning experience for dancers who care about connection, curiosity, and growth.
Who is organising the Oxford Tango Intensive?
Oxford Tango Intensive is a not-for-profit, community-led project organised by members of the Oxford tango community.
Our goal is to bring exceptional teachers to the UK while creating an event that feels human, well held, and rooted in real connection, not just in running a programme. We care about both the quality of the teaching and the quality of the experience.
Is this seminar suitable for male leaders?
Yes, very much so. The seminar is designed for both leaders and followers of all genders.
It is fully suitable for male leaders, and at the same time places strong emphasis on the follower’s experience. The content is grounded in traditional tango and explores musicality, connection, and communication within the partnership.
What is the cancellation and transfer policy?
While tickets are non-refundable, we understand that plans can change.
You may transfer your place to another dancer of the same role at any time. We will assist this process by connecting you with our official waiting list should one be active at the time of your request.
In the very unlikely event of Oxford Tango Intensive having to cancel, we will refund any deposits (minus applicable bank fees).
Team
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