Tango Café - milonga and class with Julio and Silvina

Thrilled to host the amazing Silvina Tse and Julio Alvares on their first teaching visit in London! They are truly amazing teachers and dancers with a huge (and well deserved) following. In the class, they will tackle a super-interesting topic - "Decoding the music of Rodolfo Biagi" - miss that at your own peril! We are HUGELY excited about this -be honest, how many times have you come across a musicality class on Biagi? They will also perform for us later, during the milonga. You can read more about Silvina and Julio below. --- Programme Class with Julio and Silvina (intermediate) 3:00-4:00pm, £15, including entry to the milonga. Milonga 4:00-8:00 pm, DJ Katerina, £12. (and Julio and Silvia show at around 6pm) ---- Travel Clapham Junction is an easy 5-minute walk away. Take the St John’s Hill exit. Lots of bus routes too, including some stopping outside the venue. If you drive, the venue is outside the congestion charge zone. Parking is pay and display until 5:30 and free afterwards (or free all day if you are prepared to walk 10 mins to the adjacent parking zones - please see separate pinned post on parking with an annotated map --- About Silvina and Julio Silvina Tse and Julio Alvarez are a dynamic and internationally renowned tango couple, celebrated for their elegant style, deep musicality, and innovative teaching. Together, they bring a unique blend of diverse influences, technical mastery, and artistic passion to every performance and workshop. Silvina’s journey began with a foundation in rhythmic gymnastics, swimming, hip-hop, ballet, and modern dance, which cultivated her precision, creativity, and adaptability. After discovering her love for Argentine tango in 2009, she devoted herself entirely to mastering the dance, training with world-class teachers in Italy and Argentina. Her civil engineering background informs her structured and detail-oriented approach, while her artistic sensibilities bring grace and expressivity to her dance. Julio’s roots in Havana, where he was immersed in Afro-Cuban rhythms and music, shaped his unique connection to movement and sound. His passion for tango led him from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, where he trained with esteemed masters and honed his craft. With his deep understanding of music, bolstered by studies in piano and bandoneón, Julio developed a groundbreaking approach to teaching tango musicality that merges his Cuban heritage with traditional tango techniques. As a couple, Silvina and Julio complement each other perfectly, merging their rich backgrounds into a seamless partnership. Their dance is marked by expressive interpretations, intricate musicality, and a profound connection that captivates audiences around the world. Their teaching approach is rooted in fostering individuality and artistry, helping students develop a solid foundation while exploring their personal style. Based in Italy, the duo regularly teaches in Bologna, where they lead classes and workshops, while continuing to inspire and connect with tango communities globally through performances, seminars, and innovative projects.