Question 1

What is queer tango?

Accepted Answer

In short, queer tango is like traditional Argentine tango but without the dance roles being gender specific; anyone can lead and anyone can follow.  As a result within a dance it is possible (but not necessary) to swap roles resulting in some steps and movements that are unique to queer tango.  Find out more about the history of queer tango.

Question 2

What is QTL?

Accepted Answer

QTL stands for Queer Tango London.  We are a group of tango dancers who enjoy dancing and promoting queer tango. We aim to provide a safe dancing space for anyone who wishes to dance or learn tango.

Question 3

Where do you meet?

Accepted Answer

Please check our what's on page for more details and information about specific events.

Question 4

Do I have to identify as LGBTQ+ to come?

Accepted Answer

Not at all, all are welcome at QTL as long as you respect our ethos.  That said we do have a lot of LGBTQ+ people join us.

Question 5

Do I need any dance experience?

Accepted Answer

No though obviously it will help!  QTL welcomes new dancers and we enjoy introducing people to the dance.  Each year we run three 6 week long beginners courses and these are taught with complete beginners in mind.  Alternatively talk to one of our Team who will be happy to help you with your first steps.

Question 6

When is your next beginners course?

Accepted Answer

Beginners are welcome at all our sessions.  We sometimes run dedicated beginners programmes -  Check our What's on page or join our mailing list for more details.

Question 7

Do I need to bring a partner?

Accepted Answer

No, QTL encourages people to dance and learn from each other and the best way to do that is to dance with multiple people!  None of our classes or workshops require you to bring a partner.

Question 8

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

Anything comfortable that doesn't restrict your movement.  For your feet try and find a pair of shoes with a leather or suede sole, failing that anything that lets you twist on the balls of your feet.  If you only have trainers you'll be better off in a pair of socks for your first couple of classes!

Question 9

What type of tango do you do?

Accepted Answer

QTL's focus is on Argentine tango as a social, improvised dance. In some of our classes you may learn a few patterns or moves but there is no set choreography such as you may find in ballrooom tango.

Question 10

What kind of music do you play?

Accepted Answer

At QTL we are delighted to have two regular, alternating DJs.  Claudio Tedesco provides evenings of classic tunes from the Golden Age whilst Tom Cottle mixes in many more modern tango songs and mainstream music that has the appropriate beat and rhythm to dance to.   Keep an eye on each event to see who's DJing so you know what to expect.

Question 11

What is a QTL Member?

Accepted Answer

Becoming  a QTL Member is simple - just sign up to our mailing list using the form at the bottom of the page. 
 
As a QTL Member you will receive - ​
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Regular updates about our events.
Additional perks as we think of them!

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