Classes, PrácTicas & Milongas
A fantastic short video that gives a wonderful insight into why we dance tango
This short documentary has been a long time in the planning, and a fair time in the making! If you don't dance tango and are bemused as to what all the fuss is about, perhaps this will help. If you already dance, and want to help your friends understand why it consumes so much of your life, try sharing this with them ... Filmmaker: Ben Lovejoy
Thank you so much Ben for allowing us to share your documentary.
click on the image to open the Video in YouTube
TUESDAY - WEEKLY
6pm - 7pm - Tango Fusion ‘Beginners & Improvers’ Class
A dynamic blended class designed for both beginners and those looking to build on their skills. This class offers the perfect blend of foundational techniques and creative exploration. You’ll learn essential tango steps, posture, and musicality, all while developing confidence in your dancing. Beginners will receive personalised attention as they grasp the basics, while improvers will have opportunities to enhance their technique, experiment with new movements, and explore more complex aspects of the dance.
𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 / 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 $𝟮𝟬𝗽𝗽 (inclusive of practice time)
7pm - 7.30pm Practice time (for students from both classes)
7.30pm - 9pm - Open Level Class
The inclusive, community-driven, and creative nature of an open-level Argentine tango class offers something valuable for everyone. It’s an excellent way to grow as a dancer while enjoying the beauty and connection that tango embodies.
Cost: $25 per person 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹/𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 (inclusive of practice time)
Studio 64 - Martha House, 466 Esplanade, Mount Martha
Classes are held every Tuesday except Melbourne Cup Day.
Monthly Friday night Practilonga
Social Practice Night
1st Friday of the month (excluding June & December)
7:30pm - 10pm
Practilonga … a wonderful safe, welcoming, friendly, inclusive, relaxed and nurturing environment for tango dancers on The Peninsula, and of course from everywhere the opportunity to get some Xtra musicality, technique, milonga floor craft / Código practice on different styles of tango. Working on musicality, expression and technique for the social dance floor.
Dance | Practice | Explore | Ask Questions
Practice and finesse!
Studio 64 - Martha House, 466 Esplanade, Mount Martha
Cost: $15 per person
BYO refreshments and glasses. Coffee and tea supplied.
Workshops
Sunday afternoon Tango Focus Workshops
4.30pm - 6.30pm
3rd Sunday in: March, July and October
Tango on The Bay provides dancers with the opportunity to drill down deeper and unlock the secrets to better alignment, disassociation (when you isolate different parts of your body, so they move independently yet harmoniously), flexibility, technique, musicality and overall dancing experience through our Focus Workshop Series.
Topic: details coming soon
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $40
Studio 64 - Martha House, 466 Esplanade, Mount Martha
Milongas (social dancing)
Martha’s Milonga
1st Friday of June and December 2025
8:30pm to 11.30pm
Martha House Community Centre, Main Hall (room 49).
466 Esplanade, Mount Martha
If you are standing at the front of Martha House we are just around on the right-hand side of the building.
DJ’s from Melbourne
Light Supper, complimentary coffee, tea
BYO drinks & glasses -)
Beautiful venue and wonderful floor to dance on.
Private Tango Lessons with Bill Jarman
Private Lessons are about you and are structured to complement your learning style, level and tango priorities.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced dancer, Bill can help you develop your tango.
Lessons are available for both leaders and followers and in couples.
They are taught at Martha House or by prior arrangement, we can come to you.
Private lessons by appointment only.
Contact Meg on 0419 826 061 to discuss availability
Bookings and Enquiries
Please contact us either by phone or email for course / class dates, availability, bookings and any general enquiries