🌟 Tango Weekend & lessons with Valentina Massari & Leonardo Pankow – Elegance, Flow & Musicality 🌟

🌟 Tango Weekend & lessons with Valentina Massari & Leonardo Pankow – Elegance, Flow & Musicality 🌟
We are delighted and deeply honoured to welcome back to Göteborg one of the most refined and celebrated tango couples in the world today: Leonardo Pankow & Valentina Massari! Directly from Buenos Aires, they are returning to our school for days full of tango, deep insights, and inspiring workshops at a convenient price.
Elegance, fluidity, playfulness, musicality, and outstanding technical mastery: a rare opportunity to learn from dancers who combine tradition with contemporary sensitivity and technique.
This weekend will be filled with “a-ha” moments, where insights into movement, musicality, and connection come together. Expect a rich blend of energy, discovery, and playful exploration, as well as the chance to witness a special performance by Leonardo & Valentina on Friday, October 9.
☀️ THE PROGRAMME ☀️
🔸 DYNAMIC HOOKS: THE ART OF GANCHOS
(Friday 9 October, 19.00 - 20.30, before Tango Brujo milonga)
Where: Marketenterivägen 1, Göteborg
A deep dive into the technique, precision, and connection behind ganchos. Learn how to execute clear, fluid leg actions safely and musically without disturbing the embrace or losing elegance—unmissable!
And during Tango Brujo... performance with Leonardo & Valentina <3
🔸 BEYOND AXIS: FREEDOM IN COLGADAS & VOLCADAS
(Saturday 10 October, 14.30 - 16.30)
Where: Landala sporthall D Salen
Playing off-axis opens up extraordinary possibilities for weight sharing, suspension, and dynamic expression.
We will explore:
Shared axis mechanics, posture, and mutual trust
Smooth entries and exits for clear volcadas and fluid colgadas
Maintaining elegance, balance, and musical phrasing while stepping off-axis
🔸 CIRCULAR FLOW & RHYTHMIC PLAY: VALS & MILONGA
(Sunday 11 October, 12.30 - 14.30)
Where: Landala sporthall D Salen
Two distinct moods, double the fun: master the continuous, floating momentum of Tango Vals and the sharp, playful cadencia of Milonga.
We will explore:
Turns, continuous pivots, and musical cadences for Vals
Micro-rhythms, syncopation, and fast footwork for Milonga
How to maintain relaxation, embrace quality, and control even at high speed
🔸 SPECIAL "LA LUNATICA" GUIDED MONDAY PRACTICA WITH LEONARDO AND VALENTINA
(Monday 12 October, 20.00 - 22.00)
Where: Södra Allégatan 4
Leonardo & Valentina will be our special guests at "La Lunatica" on Monday, October 12, guiding us through the practica and helping us answer our tango questions and doubts!
🔸 Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 October
Drop-in classes at El Encuentro Tango (250 kr/person, couple subscription)
🔸 Saturday 10 October to Tuesday 13 October: Private lessons with Leonardo and Valentina. Book your spot at [email protected]
PRICES:
Friday technique WS: 300 KR
Saturday WS: 750 kr
Sunday WS: 750 kr
Package: Friday technique + Saturday WS + Sunday WS + La Lunatica Monday practica (7.5 hours of lessons and practice): 1450 kr instead of 1900 kr
El Encuentro Tango students package: 1200 kr
Bookings: Reserve your spot by writing to us at [email protected] specifying which days you would like to attend and if you are coming alone or with a partner.
👥 About Leonardo & Valentina
Leonardo & Valentina are known for their refined technique, deep musicality, and elegant style. They regularly teach seminars and perform in Buenos Aires, and have received international recognition:
6th place at the 2025 Tango World Championship
Winners of the Tango Vals category at the 2024 Buenos Aires City Championship
Vice-champions in the 2023 Buenos Aires City Championship and finalists in multiple world competitions
They have taught and performed in festivals across Europe, the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Japan. Their teaching is clear, generous, and focuses on awareness, connection, and detail.