TORONTO TANGO 8 FESTIVAL ★ MARATHON
5-day Argentine Tango marathon with 9 milongas and 20+ workshops. September 2…
A dance studio specializing in Argentine Tango and related styles.
Before your first class
A free beginner tango class is offered, and an intensive beginner weekend workshop equivalent to six weeks of classes; single leaders or followers welcome for all workshops.
Flash sale marathon pass CAD 128 (US$90); early-bird discount CAD 138 (US$101) until August 25; workshops CAD 23–28; at door CAD 170 plus tax.
About this studio
Toronto Tango 8 Festival & Marathon is a five-day celebration held annually in September, bringing together dancers from international tango communities. Organized by Bulent Karabagli and Lina Chan, it marks the event's 12th anniversary and is hosted at 206 Beverley St in Toronto.
The festival programme includes 9 milongas—social dance events—and over 20 workshops led by established maestros directly from Buenos Aires: Suyay & Jonny, Yanina & Emmanuel, Mayela & Gustavo, and Bulent & Lina. Workshops cover techniques, musicality, improvisation for the social floor, and specific movements such as volcadas, barridas, moulinettes, ganchos, and sacadas. Skill levels range from beginner-friendly material to advanced work in dynamics, axis changes, and complex vocabulary.
DJs for the event include Ivan (Ottawa), Sebastian (Chicago), Steven (Rochester), Bulent (Toronto), and Barata (La Calle), all described as "good dancers & Party Animals." Milongas run late into the night—some until 3 a.m. or later. Shows by the maestros are programmed throughout the festival, including opening and closing performances.
Pricing is structured as flash sales and early-bird discounts: marathon passes cost CAD 128 (US$90) during the May flash sale or CAD 138 (US$101) with early-bird discount until August 25, rising to CAD 170 plus tax at the door. Individual workshops start from CAD 23–28. The event also offers a free beginner tango class and an intensive beginner weekend workshop equivalent to six weeks of regular classes.
Accommodations, food, and venue logistics information is available on the festival website. The festival has a 5.0 Google rating based on 98 reviews.
What to expect
Your first visit
Non-stop social dancing across 9 milongas with internationally recognised DJs, interspersed with over 20 workshops on technique, musicality and improvisation led by Buenos Aires-based maestros. Expect shows, late-night dancing, and a welcoming community of Canadian and international tango dancers.
Instructors
Who teaches here
Maestros include Suyay & Jonny, Yanina & Emmanuel, Mayela & Gustavo, and Bulent & Lina, all teaching live at the festival. Los Totis (Virginia Gomez & Christian Marquez) and Antonella & Pablo also appear in the roster.
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What beginners can expect
A free beginner tango class is offered, and an intensive beginner weekend workshop equivalent to six weeks of classes; single leaders or followers welcome for all workshops.
Studio history
The festival is in its 12th anniversary year, organised by Bulent Karabagli and Lina Chan. Bulent is also founder of the Montreal Nuevo Tango Festival (the biggest tango festival in Canada) and Toronto Tango Experience.
Styles offered
1 dance style taught here
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Class schedule
Weekly classes and workshops
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What dance styles does TORONTO TANGO 8 FESTIVAL ★ MARATHON teach?
TORONTO TANGO 8 FESTIVAL ★ MARATHON 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 TORONTO TANGO 8 FESTIVAL ★ MARATHON located?
TORONTO TANGO 8 FESTIVAL ★ MARATHON is located in Toronto, ON. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does TORONTO TANGO 8 FESTIVAL ★ MARATHON offer private lessons?
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Does TORONTO TANGO 8 FESTIVAL ★ MARATHON teach kids and adults?
TORONTO TANGO 8 FESTIVAL ★ MARATHON welcomes students of varied ages and experience levels. Contact the studio to learn which classes fit your age group and level.
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