Moonlight Tango Winter Festival
Argentine tango milongas and festivals in Brisbane, run by volunteers for the…
A dance studio specializing in Argentine Tango and related styles.
Before your first class
Moonlight Tango offers free beginners classes with local teachers to introduce newcomers to tango.
About this studio
Moonlight Tango is a not-for-profit association built by unpaid volunteers and dedicated to Argentine tango in Brisbane. The organisation was born from a desire to enrich the tango community and grew from its first event in January 2020 — a crowd-funded free milonga with live music by Mendoza Tango Quartet, held outside the Gallery of Modern Art with over 200 dancers and music-lovers.
During the pandemic, Moonlight Tango continued to develop the local scene, live-streaming Orchestra Romantica Milonguera from Buenos Aires to Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth, and hosting weekend Musicality Masterclasses with maestros from Europe and Argentina. The organisation later hosted intimate milongas at C'est Bon Restaurant and Evita Restaurant, and offered free beginners classes with local teachers to grow the tango community.
In 2022, Moonlight Tango incorporated as a formal not-for-profit association (ABN 13861926511). The following year, the Winter Tango Festival became the flagship event: an 8-day festival featuring more than 60 hours of entertainment with over 300 dancers from four continents. The 2023 festival included maestros Vanesa & Facundo from Argentina, Gianpiero & Lorena from Italy, world champions Cynthia & Sebastian, and local stars Nadim & Rina, with live music from Tango Bardo performing directly from Buenos Aires. All milongas are held in the Ithaca Auditorium at Brisbane City Hall.
Moonlight Tango's management team includes President Korey Pagura, an accredited clinical social worker and registered psychologist with over 20 years' professional experience and a long personal history with Brisbane tango since 1998; Eve, a physiotherapist whose work focuses on tango's therapeutic power; and Jorge Robles, treasurer, who has been involved in the Brisbane tango community for more than 20 years. All profits from events are donated to selected charities, including Parkinson's QLD.
What to expect
Your first visit
Milongas held at the Ithaca Auditorium in Brisbane City Hall, ranging from intimate evenings to multi-day festival events with live orchestras, international and local maestros, and hundreds of dancers from around the world.
Instructors
Who teaches here
The festival and milongas feature visiting maestros including Vanesa & Facundo (Argentina), Gianpiero & Lorena (Italy), world champions Cynthia & Sebastian, and local performers Nadim & Rina. Musicality masterclasses have been led by maestros from Europe and Argentina.
New to dancing?
What beginners can expect
Moonlight Tango offers free beginners classes with local teachers to introduce newcomers to tango.
Studio history
Moonlight Tango began in January 2020 with a crowd-funded free milonga featuring Mendoza Tango Quartet, held outside the Gallery of Modern Art with over 200 attendees. The organisation incorporated as a not-for-profit association in 2022 and has grown to host an annual 8-day Winter Tango Festival drawing hundreds of dancers and international maestros.
Styles offered
1 dance style taught here
Gallery
The people, the parties and the dancing here
Amenities
Class schedule
Weekly classes and workshops
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Frequently asked about Moonlight Tango Winter Festival
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Moonlight Tango Winter Festival teach?
Moonlight Tango Winter Festival teaches Argentine Tango. The full list of styles is shown above on this page along with each genre's classes and lesson options.
Where is Moonlight Tango Winter Festival located?
Moonlight Tango Winter Festival is located in Brisbane City, QLD. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Moonlight Tango Winter Festival offer private lessons?
Contact Moonlight Tango Winter Festival directly to ask about private lessons and current class options — their website has the latest details.
Does Moonlight Tango Winter Festival teach kids and adults?
Moonlight Tango Winter Festival welcomes students of varied ages and experience levels. Contact the studio to learn which classes fit your age group and level.
How do I sign up for classes at Moonlight Tango Winter Festival?
The fastest path is to visit Moonlight Tango Winter Festival via their website or check the class schedule above. Many studios offer a free or discounted intro lesson — contact them directly to ask.