For fans of Argentine Tango, Dublin has a thriving Tango scene with milongas (social dances) and classes on every night of the week. Many of the classes are taught by native Argentine teachers. The great thing about Tango in Dublin is that all the Tango events are accessible on foot from the city centre. Some of the venues have a great Tango atmosphere. Particularly recommended are the Castle Inn Pub and Wynn's Hotel. Unlike some cities, you don't need a partner to take classes. The Dublin Tango community is very cosmopolitan with regulars who come from all over Europe. Things are quieter in January as many of the Argentine teachers go home for the winter months but the full schedule of events should be back up by February. Those that are away usually arrange for a senior students to fill in for them. Prices of classes and milongas range from 6.50 to 10 Euros.
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People dont realise how amazing and enjoyable Argentine tango is because all they know is the ballroom type from shows like strictly come dancing.
But we are getting more young people dancing tango all the time, which is making a big difference already. Some of the Argentine teachers aren't necessarily the best ones to go to for classes!
There is no tango in The Castle Inn anymore either.
One thing that is nice in the summer is dancing outside a restaurant called D1 by the river on Saturday nights in the financial area.