THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS – TANGO WEEKENDER 2026 (BOOKINGS OPEN Oct 2025) 🌟
Schedule
Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 11:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Crowne Plaza Nottingham | Nottingham, EN
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Dates: Friday 26th – Sunday 28th June 2026Venue: Crowne Plaza East Midlands Airport Hotel
Format: Full Board Weekender – accommodation, meals & dancing all included.
BOOKINGS OPEN Oct 2025
✨ EVENT OVERVIEW
Step into a weekend of elegance, passion, and connection at The Best of Both Worlds Tango Weekender. Hosted in the superb 4-star Crowne Plaza East Midlands, this three-day celebration brings together the richness of traditional tango with the energy of modern nuevo styles.
This is a full board weekender: enjoy luxury accommodation, delicious meals throughout, and dancing from morning until late night—all under one roof. Relax, dance, learn, and socialise without worrying about a thing.
Your guides for the weekend are the internationally acclaimed maestros Raphael Bush and Suzanne Orpitz, renowned for their artistry, musicality, and inspiring teaching.
🕺💃 WORKSHOPS & LEARNING
Across the weekend, Raphael and Suzanne will lead a progressive series of workshops exploring:
Salon Elegance – master refined walk, embrace, and traditional figures
Nuevo Expression – playful dynamics, musical interpretations, and creative structures
Musicality & Connection – for dancers who want to go deeper into the music and their partner connection
Technique & Adornos – for both leaders and followers, adding quality and beauty to every step
Workshops are carefully structured to give dancers “the best of both worlds”—balancing technical detail with creative freedom.
🎶 SOCIAL DANCING
Every evening, the Crowne Plaza transforms into a haven for tango lovers with dual-room milongas:
The Ballroom – traditional tango music in tandas with cortinas, elegant atmosphere, and cabeceo-friendly layout.
The Alternative Room – modern, eclectic, and neo-tango flavours for adventurous dancers.
Expect top DJs, an uplifting social vibe, and dancing into the early hours.
🍷 FULL BOARD COMFORT
Full Board: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night dancing included in your package for just £325pp after ... £370 single room supplement £75
Hotel facilities: Onsite bar, spa, pool, and gym—perfect for winding down between workshops and milongas.
Convenience: No commuting, no searching for food—everything is provided so you can fully immerse yourself in tango.
🌍 WHY JOIN US?
Learn from Masters – Raphael Bush & Suzanne Orpitz bring their unique teaching style and world-class artistry.
Two Worlds of Tango – traditional and alternative, side by side, so you can explore and enjoy both.
Full Board Simplicity – dance, dine, and stay in the comfort of a 4-star hotel, minutes from East Midlands Airport.
Community & Connection – a chance to share tango with friends old and new in a welcoming atmosphere.
💫 THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS – TANGO WEEKENDER 2026
26–28 June | Crowne Plaza East Midlands Hotel
Three days. Two maestros. Full board. One unforgettable tango experience.
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Where is it happening?
Crowne Plaza Nottingham, Crowne Plaza Nottingham, Wollaton Street, Nottingham, NG1 5GF, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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