In 2009, Argentine tango became the first element inscribed by UNESCO on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This recognition celebrates a dance, a music and a culture, rich in infinite possibilities and in constant evolution.
Argentine tango has been practiced in Lyon for many years, creating a local tradition linked to the Argentine experience, but also to other European tango realities.
Created 25 years ago, on the slopes of Croix-Rousse, the association Tango de Soie has always been concerned to ensure the transmission and the values of the tangueras. Nestled in a unique building, which has become a real Tango house, it welcomes beginners or experienced dancers, but also curious and lovers of Argentine culture. Numerous Argentine teachers have stopped there for regular residencies.
Driven by the desire to highlight all facets of tango, Tango de Soie has also created a school orchestra, where musicians discover the secrets of the great tango orchestras, learn to play in a large ensemble and read the musical writing of tango.
Finally, milongas and regular practices allow the inhabitants of this large house to meet, exchange and learn together.
In your turn, come and discover tango, music and the deepest couple dance in the world.
The program of these European Heritage Days 2020:
Saturday, September 19:
- 2:30 p.m.: Doors open and participants welcome
- 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.: Free one-hour initiation (To register for the initiation, click here: SUBSCRIBE * )
- 3.45pm to 4.30pm : if you want to know more about tango, the association, or even sign up for the season, this time it's dedicated to you!
- 5 p.m.: Tolozan meeting place to participate in the Tango Nomade contactless technical workshop.
- 7 pm : back to Tango de Soie to attend the screening of "La Vida es una Milonga", a documentary by Luciano Giusti, dedicated to milongas and their famous organizer Oscar Héctor.
- 20 : 30h.: Milonga with DJ Hubert - PAF: members rate 6 € / non-members rate 9 €.
Sunday, September 20:
- 2 p.m .: Doors open and participants welcome
- 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. : free one-hour kick-off (To register for the kick-off, click here: SUBSCRIBE * )
- 15:15 to 16:00 : if you want to know more about tango, the association, or even sign up for the season, this time it's dedicated to you!
- 4.30 pm : screening of "Milongueros, el compás del Buenos Aires", a documentary produced by R. Fukuda and JL Ferraro about tangueros, Tango and its history.
- 19 : 00h: milonga with DJ Mr Asche - PAF: members rate 6 € / non-members rate 9 €.
Whether you are already a dancer or just curious, come and open the door of 41, rue René Leynaud!
You will discover a small courtyard with a charming spiral staircase (also classified!), AND above all, you will join a group of fervent tango lovers who will be delighted to welcome you!
* Registration is not mandatory to participate, but in order for us to receive you in the best conditions and respecting health recommendations, we are attentive to our capacity. By pre-registering, this allows us to assess the number of people expected and therefore adapt our meter accordingly.
Thank you!
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