Horacio Godoy & Maricel Giacomini Tango Weekend 2026 EDINBURGH 1st- 3rd May 2026
Schedule
Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Pilrig St Paul's Church | Edinburgh, SC
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Horacio Godoy & Maricel Giacomini Tango Weekend 2026
EDINBURGH 1st- 3rd May 2026
We are delighted to present in Edinburgh this unique opportunity to learn from Horacio Godoy & Maricel Giacomini during their 2026 European Tour.
Horacio & Maricel will be teaching seminars & special workshops on Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May. Special Milonga’s on Friday 1st May & Saturday 2nd May.
For more info & bookings…
https://www.sintoniatango.com/visiting-teachers/horaciomaricel
The exciting Teaching Programme this year covers Melodies Seminars, dancing to D’Arienzo - Milonguero, Elements in Tango Worshops and More! .
Horacio El Pebete Godoy is a renowned and established Tango dancer, teacher, producer, choreographer and Tango DJ.He started his Tango career in 1991 and worked in the most prestigious tango clubs of Buenos Aires.He is also known as the founder and director of one of the largest and most famous tango venues today in Argentina, "La Viruta". He has been part of many famous tango companies, such as Forever Tango, Tango Argentino, Tanguera and Chantecler Tango. With Tango Argentino he has participated in their spectacular company’s closing show staged in the center of Buenos Aires in front of 20,000 people.Horacio has been travelling the world, teaching Tango, performing in over 42 countries, participating in over 150 international festivals and DJing at the best milongas in Buenos Aires. He has produced various Tango CDs and a vinyl. Horacio’s teaching methodology focuses on musicality and dynamics and his dance is extremely engaging, expressive and rhythmical.
Maricel Giacomini began her dance training at the age of 3. After being trained in different dances, at the age of 15 she began in Tango and Argentinian Folklore. She was asked to join 'Danza y Amistad Company' at the age of 18, participating in many shows in Buenos Aires.After intense research, gathering information and experience from different teachers, she concentrated in tango dance and teaching. In 2006 she won the Metropolitan Vice Championship award in Tango Salon , and in 2008 the World Vice Tango Championship award in Stage Tango. From 2006 onwards, Maricel has toured the world performing and teaching tango. She is performs regularly in tango shows in Buenos Aires, such as: Cafe Tortoni, La Cumparsita, Tango Palace and Catulo Tango. Maricel has also made appearances as a dancer and coach in Argentinian movies: 'La suerte esta hechada' and 'Buenos Aires Ghosts'. Since 2012 Maricel has been working with Sidi Larbi Cherkoaui as part of the original company to mount the show 'M¡longa'. The show was performed for the first time in 2013 and now continues over the world. As a teacher, Maricel has worked in the most important Tango Schools in Buenos Aires: Carlos Copello’s Tango School (2005-2007), Argentinian Tango School (2008-2009), La Viruta Tango (from 2009 until now), furthermore Maricel gives workshops in Argentina and the world.
Dance Programme
Friday 1st May
20:00-00:00
Friday Milonga with Tango DJ Horacio ‘’Pebete’' Godoy
This will be a very wonderful opportunity to experience Horacio Godoy's Djing first hand and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere he creates.
Friday Milonga Venue: LARCH Leith Walk (Previously known as Pilrig St Paul's Church Hall).
Saturday 2nd May
20:00-01:00
Special Saturday Milonga with performance by Horacio & Maricel
For this extra-special Milonga, we return to Dance Base's Glass-roofed Studio 1, where we will have music from Ricardo Oria and a performance by Horacio and Maricel. Not to be missed!
DJ: Ricardo Oria
Saturday Milonga Venue: Dance Base, Grassmarket
https://www.sintoniatango.com/visiting-teachers/horaciomaricel
Bookings are OPEN.
Looking forward to see you there
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