Santa Claus tango meeting in Budapest
Schedule
Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 07:45 pm to Mon, 08 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am
UTC+01:00Location
Rökk Szilárd utca | Budapest, BU
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🎅 Santa Claus Tango Meeting in Budapest 🎄Get ready to experience the magic of tango in one of Europe’s most enchanting cities – this time with a festive twist!
Whether you’re a passionate milonguero/a or just taking your first tango steps, join our youthful tango team for a heart-warming weekend of dance, music, and holiday spirit in the heart of Budapest.
The Santa Claus Tango Meeting in Budapest is a self-organized, the essence of which is that our young tango friends can relax and have a fun, friendly atmosphere at a low cost, while we also offer them the opportunity to develop. Our goal is for as many participants as possible to contribute to the weekend.
How can you join?
REGISTRATION form: https://forms.gle/6JDrYAJDMJ2M4cGW6
What awaits you during the weekend?
✨ 11 hours of workshop to boost your tango skills
✨ 3 hours of practice time
✨ 17 hours of cosy milongas filled with Christmas cheer
✨ A special city in a Christmas mood
✨ Plenty of opportunities to meet new friends
✨ Affordable prices and an open-hearted, welcoming atmosphere
Schedule*:
Thursday (04.12) evening:
Pre-party
Friday (05.12):
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: City sightseeing
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Time for 2 workshops
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Time for 1 workshop
10:00 PM - 3:00 AM: Milonga
Saturday (06.12):
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Time for 3 workshops
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Time for 1 workshop
9:00 PM - 3:00 AM: Milonga + show
Sunday (07.12):
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Tango practice
1:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Time for 3 workshops
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Time for 1 workshop
9:00 PM - 3:00 AM: Milonga + show
Monday (08.12):
Till 9:00 AM: Vacating the studio
*The program may still change, but this is the broad outline.
💃🕺Teachers:
Daniele Donzello, Yulia Talybova, András Balogh, Kornelia Grzesiak, János Bicsár, Marija Sagijeva, Miki Maitz, Jan Mężyński
workshop topics::
Daniele+Yulia:
1. Deep conversation about Ocho
2. Synchronized Giro + Lapis
3. Master the Fundamentals - Forward,Back,Side Steps and Pivots
Jan Mężyński+Duygu Aydın:
1. From Connection to Expression
2. The Loundness of Silence
3. Magical moments, how to finish more than once
4. How to shine in the spotlight: calesita
András+Kornelia:
1. Embrace, how to suggest and receive an invitation for close/open embrace, how to escape from an unpleasant grip
Yulia: information coming soon
Miki Maitz: information coming soon
János+Marija: information coming soon
💰Price:
Organizing the weekend costs money. However, the event is organized in a non-profit spirit, we can offer significantly cheaper prices than usual. Fill out the registration form, we promise that you will not stay home due to financial reasons.
🛏️ Accommodation Details:
We will create a group for those looking for accommodation. You can book a shared accommodation with other participants. For those who want to travel cheaply, we will rent a dance hall where you can sleep on the floor. At the studio, we provide separated rooms, yoga mats, male and female bathrooms and showers, a fridge, and a great atmosphere in the heart of the city. You must bring the sleeping bag yourself with you. It’s not a five-star experience, but you’ll have a wonderful time with amazing people.
🧭 A welcoming city:
Budapest is the beautiful capital of Hungary. You will have opportunities to sightsee and meet new people from different countries. In December, the city shines in Christmas splendor. Great Christmas markets, ice skating rinks and warm thermal baths await you in the city.
📍Venue:
Art's Harmony Studio (Rökk Szilárd u. 11): traditional basement dance hall in the city center with 170 square meters of dance space, air conditioning and sound system. Most of the milongas and workshops will be held here.
RMYoga Studio (Bécsi u. 1): stylish yoga studio with 50+25 square meters of dance rooms, air conditioning, sound system, showers. Those who travel cheaply can stay here. In addition, it can be used as a venue for some workshops during the day and as an "off-program" practice location. It cannot be used for dancing from 10 p.m. to 1 p.m. for the benefit of the dancers staying there.
🚋 Public transportation in Budapest:
For reasons of flexibility, we recommend different solution:
-EU students can purchase a monthly ticket for the entire province (vármegyebérlet) for €2.5
-a group of five can buy a 24-hour ticket for €2.5/person
-one adult can buy a 72-hour ticket for €14
-single ticket price for public transport: approx. 1.20 euros.
☀️ What do you win by booking seats in advance?
- Free seats for the tango weekend and for free lodging are limited. You will secure a place that could potentially run out.
- Our initiative is non-profit. We want to give everyone the opportunity to experience tango Budapest in pleasant company, regardless of financial situation. Because of this, tickets cost as cheap as possible. By registering in advance you are supporting us so that we can organize this weekend for you at the highest possible level.
Think twinkling lights, warm drinks, a youthful team and tango tandas that feel like a gift – all in the beautiful December scenery of Budapest.
Get ready for an unforgettable winter tango escape!
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Rökk Szilárd utca, Budapest, HungaryEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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