Fundraising Dances in Leicestershire

Tango Libre. Dancing for charity on Tuesday nights

Argentine tango classes and freestyle for all dancers. Every step supports mental health, and every Tuesday night helps build a welcoming community in Leicestershire.

When you dance at Tango Libre, you are not only joining a joyful local community. You are also helping to fund support for carers and families affected by Personality Disorders.

Venue & Timing

Venue

Enderby Civic Centre
King Street, Enderby, Leicestershire, LE19 4NT

When

Every Tuesday evening
Including School holidays

Time

18:45 – 21:45
Classes followed by freestyle and guided practica

Booking

No booking needed
Just come along. Pay at the door. Cash or Card.

What is Tango Libre?

Tango Libre is a welcoming weekly gathering for Argentine tango dancers of all levels and for those who are simply curious to try.

It is a space for movement, connection, and community, guided by joy rather than rules. Whether you are brand new or a lifelong dancer, you will find room to learn, play, and explore.

But this night is about more than dancing. Every penny you pay goes to support Personality Disorders UK, the national mental health charity supporting carers and families of people living with Personality Disorders.

So when you dance here, you are also helping someone survive.

Weekly Format

Each Tuesday evening combines learning, dancing, mentoring, and social connection in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere.

19:00–19:30 — Absolute Beginners

This class offers a safe and supportive introduction to tango. Dancers learn the core of tango: walking, connection, musicality, and women’s technique.

19:30–20:15 — Improvers

With Steve Donkin, an experienced teacher of Classical, Nuevo, and Alternative tango, dancers work on musical interpretation, technique, and improvisation tailored to their level.

Mentoring Culture

Experienced dancers are encouraged to gently support newcomers. This is a community effort to grow tango in the region from the ground up.

20:15–21:45 — Freestyle & Guided Practica

This is the time to dance freely, ask questions, explore new partners, and enjoy the music in whatever way moves you.

  • Alternative tango and smooth sounds
  • Motown, swing, jive, and jazz
  • Kizomba, salsa, bachata, and more surprises
  • Tea, coffee, biscuits snacks. Fuel for exercise

“Families and Carers of People with Personality Disorders Dance for FREE”

Pricing

All payments are made at the door. Cash or Card. Every payment directly funds the support services of Personality Disorders UK. And Carers of people with Personality Disorders dance for FREE.

Lesson only

Join one of the class options and build your confidence on the dance floor.

Freestyle only

Come for the social dancing, the guided practica, and the welcoming atmosphere.

Both

£10

Enjoy the full evening of classes, dancing, connection, and community.

About Personality Disorders UK

Personality Disorder UK is a UK-wide, peer-led charity supporting carers and loved ones of people living with Borderline or other Personality Disorder.

Your dance directly supports those who are often left to manage crisis situations alone — parents, partners, siblings, and friends who urgently need tools, understanding, and guidance.

Who Is This For?

Tango Libre is designed to be open, inclusive, and encouraging. You do not need a partner, special shoes, or previous tango experience. You just need curiosity and an open heart.

Never danced tango before?

You will be welcomed with open arms and guided gently from your very first steps.

Coming from another dance style?

You will enjoy the musicality, variety, and the freedom to explore different influences.

Tango veteran?

Come to dance, guide others, and help shape a growing local scene with generosity and flair.

Coming alone?

That is absolutely fine. Tango Libre is built to help people connect naturally and comfortably.

Programme

Alongside our weekly Tuesday tango evenings, we also organise special special events across the year, including tea dances, workshops, and milongas. Our highlights are the **LIVE TANGO BAND** evenings. ORQUESTRA ATYPICA ECO TANGO are with us every on the **Second Tuesdays of the Month**. On the **Third Fridays of the Month** we host the **TANGO AND BLUES FREESTYLE** with Constantina and Nishad providing **classes in Tango and Blues Fusion**, followed by Alternative music for **FIVE HOURS** of Freestyle!

Special Events

Special events and workshops combining deeper learning with a lovely freestyle afterwards.

  • Live Tango Band and Class 3 October 2026, 18:45-21:45
  • Tango and Blues. Freestyle and Fusion Friday 16 October 2026, 19:00-23:45
  • Live Tango Band Tuesday 10 November, 18:45-21:45
  • Tango and Blues. Freestyle and Fusion Class Friday 20 November, 19:00-23:45
  • Tango Bootcamp Workshop with Franco and Julia, followed by Freestyle Sunday 22 November, 14:00-22:00
  • Live Tango Band Tuesday 8 November, 18:45-21:45
  • Tango and Blues. Freestyle and Fusion Class Friday 18 December, 19:00-23:45

Full details for each special event will be shared closer to the date.

What’s Next for Tango Libre Leicester?

As this new community grows, the programme will grow with it. The aim is to create something joyful, creative, and rooted in connection.

Future plans

  • Weekend workshops with guest teachers
  • Themed freestyles with extended playlists
  • Social events combining tango with other genres
  • Movement labs and creativity nights
  • Talks and community conversations about dance and mental health

Join Us This Tuesday

Every Tuesday night
Enderby Civic Centre
18:45–21:45

Just show up. Bring a friend or come solo. Everyone is welcome.

Tango Libre Leicester is where music meets meaning. Every embrace, every step, and every smile helps fund the care that families desperately need. Thank you for dancing with us.