Champs Weekend
Tango Mastery
Intensive Workshops with Eduardo & Irina — Sunday 22 November 2026, Viva Dance Studios.
When
Where
Price
This is the day after the Champs, at a different venue. The championship runs Saturday 21 November 2026 at Auckland Netball Centre. These workshops are Sunday 22 November 2026 at Viva Dance Studios, 10 Newton Rd, Auckland — the same studio as the Friday Warm Up Party.
A special afternoon of Argentine Tango with two highly experienced dance professionals, Eduardo Villegas and Irina Kapeli, as part of the NZ Latin Dance Championships weekend. Whether you are refining your fundamentals or taking your Tango technique further, these intensive workshops build control, connection, balance and confidence on the dance floor.
The Workshops
Workshop 1
Tango Salon: Low Sacadas for Leaders & Followers
Explore low sacadas while strengthening your general technique, axis, posture and balance.
Workshop 2
Tango Salon: Giros, Enrosques & Sacadas for Leaders & Followers
Take your dancing further with more advanced turning techniques, intricate movements and partner coordination.
$30
One workshop
$50
Both workshops
Save $10
How to book
Pay at the door. EFTPOS and cash accepted on the day. Or email us to reserve a place in advance, saying which workshop you would like — or both.
Private lessons are also available by enquiry.
Email to reserve a placeMeet your instructors
Eduardo and Irina are both guest Tango judges at the 2026 New Zealand Latin Dance Championships, so this is a chance to learn directly from two of the weekend's adjudicators.
Eduardo Villegas
Argentina
An internationally renowned Argentine Tango dancer, choreographer and teacher who has performed and taught in over 30 countries. A former member of Argentina’s National Folkloric Ballet and a performer with acclaimed companies including Tango x 2, Eduardo also spent 15 years judging at the Buenos Aires Tango World Championships.
Irina Kapeli
Brings extensive international experience as a dancer, choreographer, teacher and certified dance judge. With a strong background in dance technique, conditioning and performance, Irina combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of movement and artistry.