Ten weeks to go! Time to book your tickets and get your flights sorted.  You won't want to miss this festival. With 10 full days of tango on offer and over 50 international participants booked already, Wellington will be humming La Comparsita long after we've all gone home... watch this space as the full programme unfolds over the following weeks.

We are very fortunate to announce the inclusion of Sebastian Arrua in the festival programme. Sebastian will be teaching six workshops and is replacing David and Tamara who can no longer attend.

Sebastian most recently taught at Estudio DNI Tango, the school of Dana Fragoli and Pablo Villarraza, in Buenos Aires. This school has a particular emphasis on body mechanics, movement fluidity, and follower's technique. Before working at DNI, he toured and performed internationally with two Argentine dance companies, Estamos Vivos Tango and Ballet Criollo. Please see the teachers page for more information.

Raquel is a native Argentinian singer who is passionate about her country and its music. She got her degree in Music Theatre at Julio Bocca’s school in Buenos Aires and a Trinity College Certificate in Performing in Music Theatre. "She has a great voice and stage presence, and when you see her perform you realise immediately that Tango runs through her Latin veins."

Raquel will be performing during the lunch hour of the festival at Te Whaea on Saturday the 26th June. This concert is free you are welcome to bring guests.

Once again we are offering the very popular free six workshop course for absolute beginners. The course will run during the tango festival programme over three days and will be taught by our esteemed Wellington Tango teachers.

To apply for the course, email us with your name/s and contact details and we will send you the course information. Please forward this information to friends or groups who might like to particpate, especially to any men who might want to learn, we endeavor to keep the numbers even, and hey, we all know a few guys who need to learn to dance!

Located in the heart of Cuba Street, surrounded with cafes and restaurants, and a short walk to the Town Hall and immersion course venues. The Quality and Comort Hotels offer 3 or 4 star options at a special rate. You can book when you register, or if you have registered already and wish to book, email them directly and mention that you are with The Tango Festival group.

Visit us at www.nztangofestival.co.nz