Double role tango retreat

Double role tango retreat is intended for everyone who wants to develop their skills in both dance roles of Argentine tango. Participation requires basic skills as either a leader or a follower, as well as some experience dancing in the other role. You can also be an experienced double role dancer or an advanced tanguera/-o ​​in one role, expanding your skills towards the other role.

We will go through the structure and basic elements of tango, but a little deeper than the surface. We'll explore walking, pivoting, giro, leading and following, and especially the connection with the dance partner. We'll first apply what we have learned to simple step patterns and then vary & combine them as far as imagination and curiosity allow.

Those who have danced tango only for a short time can easily stick to the basic patterns and strengthen their skills in them.

The course content will be tailored to the participants' skill level and goals – so everyone is guaranteed both suitable challenges and feelings of success!

Teachers

Saana Kalliokoski is an Alexander Technique teacher with extensive experience in dancing Argentine tango in both roles. Saana is also a physiotherapist and social dance instructor, with professional studies in dance and movement therapy.

Saana's special interest and core competence are the naturalness of movement, contact between the dancing partners, communication and presence. What do such elements enable when the goal is to dance sensitively, accurately and skillfully? How to do easily that what may seem difficult?

Saana's assistant is Pauli Järvelä. He's been dancing tango for almost 20 years, the last ten of which also as a follower. Pauli is an experienced and well-respected assisting teacher who applies, for example, the Alexander Technique and his strong background in Chinese martial arts in his approach.

Schedule

Saturday

10–10.30 doors open, arrival

10.30–12.30 workshop

12.30–13.30 lunch

14–15 workshop

15–15.30 coffee

15.30–17 guided practica

17–20 lakeside sauna

17–18 women

18–19 mixed shift

19–20 men

17.30–18.30 dinner

20–00 practilonga (free dancing), evening snack

Sunday

8.30–9.45 breakfast

9.45–10.25 bodyworks session

10.30–12.30 workshop

12.30–13.30 lunch

14–15 workshop

15–17 practilonga, coffee and goodbyes

Price

98 €

The price includes workshops, lunches, afternoon coffees, Saturday dinner and evening snack, lakeside sauna and practilongas.

If you want to stay overnight at STEP, you can do so for a small additional fee:

+ 20€ for accommodation in a shared double room (single person fee) from Sat to Sun, with breakfast

+ 40€ for accommodation in a single room from Sat to Sun, with breakfast

In addition:

+ 20€ for bed linen and towels, or you can bring your own

The course is paid upon registration. You have the right to cancel until the last day of registration.

Venue

STEP Education Järvenpää, Järvenpääntie 640, Amerikanhalli

We have plenty of free parking and electric car charging points.

You can also get there by R train: It is a 1.3 km walk from the Ainola stop. Bus 665 runs from Järvenpää train station about once an hour, stop Ainola.

Last date for registration

23.10.2026

The course requires a sufficient number of participants. Places are limited, so please register as soon as possible! REGISTER here:

https://step.fi/course/kahden-roolin-tangoretriitti/

More information (registration, accommodation, meals, fees):

Training coordinator

Katja Forsström

katja.forsstrom@step.fi

+358404877499

In collaboration (course content):

Amigos del Tango ry's Double role group

www.tango.fi/doublerole

doublerole@tango.fi