ARGENTINE TANGO

THURSDAY · ART DECO 2 + ART DECO 1 · GISELA & SERGIO.

A slow-burning conversation between two people — lead and follow, pause and breath, completely in the moment.

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What is Argentine Tango?

Argentine Tango was born in the working-class neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires in the late 19th century. It is danced in a close embrace — walking together, listening to each other, reading the floor. There are no fixed patterns to memorise: the dance lives in the connection between two people and the way they respond to the music.

At Shoonya, Gisela and Sergio of Estación Tango guide you from your very first walk to the codes of the milonga. Classes are taught in French & English.

Free trial week · 14–19 September
Drop in to any class, no registration needed — subject to availability

Gisela Graef Marino

Argentina

Pioneer of Argentine Tango in Paris since 1984. Performed at the Folies Bergère in 1994 alongside Pablo Verón. Co-founder of Estación Tango (Brussels) since 1997.

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Gisela Graef Marino is a pioneering artist in dance, music, theatre, and pantomime who brought Argentine Tango performances to Paris in 1984 — long before the dance was widely known in Europe. In 1994, she performed at the legendary Folies Bergère Theatre as dance partner to tango icon Pablo Verón. She began her artistic collaboration with Sergio Molini in 1995, and together they founded Brussel Tango in 1997 (now Estación Tango). Their partnership is celebrated for its harmony, fluidity, and balance.

Sergio Molini

Argentina

Trained at Maurice Béjart's school in Brussels (1985). Joined Ballet of Teatro San Martin in Buenos Aires in 1988. Co-founder of Estación Tango (Brussels) since 1997.

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Sergio Molini studied at Maurice Béjart's prestigious school in Brussels in 1985, sponsored by dancer Jorge Donn. He joined the Ballet of Teatro San Martin in Buenos Aires in 1988, where he discovered his true passion for Tango. He returned to Belgium in 1991 to teach and help build the local tango community. Together with Gisela Graef Marino, he founded Brussel Tango in 1997 (now Estación Tango). Their unique style is celebrated for its harmony, fluidity, and balance as a pair.

Levels & registration

Sep 14 – Jan 30Semester

16 sessionsClasses

Thu eveningsSchedule

2 levelsLevels

Partner required — please register together with your dance partner. Looking for one? Join the Shoonya Dance Forum →

Level 1

No experience needed. Start here.

Beginners welcome

An unpredictable encounter unfolds between two individuals — a unique and privileged moment filled with spontaneity. In Level 1, our exploration centers on unveiling the true essence of tango: a floating, intense, and timeless dance where two bodies gracefully unite in space, merging into a single rhythmic harmony. You will discover this social, sensual, and improvisational couple's dance, learning how to connect in a comfortable embrace while smoothly navigating the dance floor in the traditional counterclockwise direction.

WhenThursday 20:00–21:00

WhereArt Deco 2

TeacherSergio Molini & Gisela Graef Marino

Duration60 min

16 sessions · Sep–Jan · see all dates

Thu 17 SepThu 24 SepThu 1 OctThu 8 OctThu 15 OctThu 22 OctThu 29 OctThu 12 NovThu 19 NovThu 26 NovThu 3 DecThu 10 DecThu 17 DecThu 14 JanThu 21 JanThu 28 Jan

€198

Full

€175

Student / 2+

€39.6

UiTPAS −80%

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Level 2

Prior experience needed

A breeze from Buenos Aires rustles through Ghent. Building on your foundations, Level 2 introduces the intricate rules and codes that govern the traditional milonga. You will learn the conventional signs of the mirada and cabeceo — the gentle exchanges affirming a mutual invitation to dance. We will also deepen your musicality by exploring Tandas (sets of four pieces) and Cortinas (musical interludes). In this realm, barriers of age or language dissolve; what matters most is your shared experience of this deeply improvised dance for two.

WhenThursday 21:00–22:00

WhereArt Deco 1