Embrace Alternative Tango & Blues weekender

Embrace Alternative Tango & Blues Weekender 2026 13th – 15th November 2026 4-Star Crowne Plaza Hotel, East Midlands (FULL BOARD) Book Now: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/tangonorthampton/1942425 We are officially down to the wire! With only 6 residential rooms left in the entire hotel, you need to act fast to secure the full luxury weekend experience. (Can't stay the whole weekend? Evening Passes will be available on a separate event listing- keep your eyes peeled!) Get ready to immerse yourself in an incredible weekend of dance, connection, and growth. We are throwing open the doors to two dedicated, beautifully updated dance floors wrapped in our famously warm, friendly Embrace atmosphere. From Friday afternoon until the final tracks echo late Sunday night, this is your ultimate playground to socialise, unwind, and seriously accelerate your dancing. THE ALL-STAR TEACHING LINEUP We have gathered the absolute top shelf of UK and International tuition. These world-class instructors bring unmatched energy, quality, and fun to the floor. We are delighted to to introduce to you your incredible instructors for the weekend: Diego Javier Ledesma & Giusy Santoro (Saturday & Sunday)(Tango) – Bringing breath-taking, expertise and elite International flair directly to your tango journey! Carol Almond (Blues) – A powerhouse on the blues circuit, ready to inject deep soul, rhythm, and technique into your dance. Marc Forster & Rachel Pears (Tango & Blues) – Masters of both. Instructors who bridge the worlds of Tango and Blues flawlessly. Diane Kerry & Mark McCormick (Tango & Blues) – Renowned for their dynamic energy and brilliant ability to elevate your styling and connection. Darren & Zoe Taylor (Tango) – Your passionate hosts, dedicated to breaking down complex movements into pure, fun and energy driven dancefloor joy!. With 11 massive workshops packed into the weekend (2 on Friday, 5 on Saturday and 4 on Sunday) plus top-tier national DJs spinning the best in Neo/Alt/Nuevo Tango and Traditional/Modern Blues, your dancing will reach a whole new level! LIVE MUSIC HIGHLIGHT Flick Buchanan Live! – if you came in June you will know how SUPERB she is! We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the phenomenal Flick Buchanan will be performing live set on the weekender, bringing incredible energy, deep soul, and the perfect vibes directly to our dance floors! THE 4-STAR LUXURY EXPERIENCE (FULL BOARD) Leave the outside world behind. The unique, intimate layout of the freshly renovated Crowne Plaza Hotel means you can arrive on Friday and literally stay in your dance shoes until Sunday! Gourmet Full Board Catering: Indulge in incredible menus prepared on-site by the celebrated Marco Pierre White Restaurant. All breakfasts, lunches (Sat/Sun), and evening meals (Fri/Sat) are included. Vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free options are fully catered for (please notify Zoe at booking). Relax & Recharge: Free access to the luxury on-site Gym, Spa, and Swimming Pool - you can even book yourself in to get your nails done! Perfect Travel Links: Just 2 miles from East Midlands Parkway rail station, on a 24-hour bus route from Nottingham/Derby, and only 3 miles from East Midlands International Airport. Free parking on site! THE EVENT SCHEDULE: (Full schedule emailed 2 weeks prior to Event) Friday: Doors open at 3:00 PM. Meet & Greet: Enjoy a drink at the bar, maybe dance, relax and socialise straight through to evening meal, then freshen up join the first 2 classes then onwards in to the early mornings dancing across two rooms! Saturday & Sunday: Intense, high-quality workshops daytime and evening dancing running until 2:30 am Saturday & Sunday morning and till 11:00pm PM on Sunday night. Sunday Night Bonus: A Complimentary Goodbye Milonga from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM to close out a perfect weekend together (included at no extra cost for full weekend pass holders!). BOOKING & INVESTMENT Booking is CLOSING FAST with just 6 residential rooms remaining. All Tailored Tango events are gender-neutral; booking is managed by role (Lead/Follow) to keep the rooms balanced. Full Board Price: £330 per person (based on 2 people sharing). Includes ALL workshops ALL milongas, ALL meals and FULL Use of the hotel facilities. Single Occupancy: Subject to a £75 single supplement. Secure Your Slot: A £50 non-refundable deposit locks in your place. FOLLOWER PLACES UPDATE: Followers are currently on a WAITING LIST for the residential option. Please add your name to the Ticket Tailor waiting list. Top Tip for Followers: If you know a leader who wants to book but you don't want to share a room, message us! We will do our best to pair you up with same-gender room shares. GRAB ONE OF THE LAST 6 ROOMS NOW! Don't miss out on the ultimate winter dance escape. Once these 6 rooms are gone, that's it for the full hotel experience! Click the Ticket Tailor Link to reserve your spot Message Zoe Taylor directly via Facebook Private Message. Note: Please read the full T&Cs on our booking page. Any changes to original bookings (room type/name changes) incur a £25 admin fee. Want to stay until Monday? Let us know and we can arrange a discounted Sunday night rate with the hotel including Monday breakfast!