Freguently asked Questions

• Do I have to have prior yoga / body conditioning / tangotensegrity experience to participate?
  No. The body conditioning classes will be suitable for a variety of bodies with options for newbies and experienced practitioners alike.
   

• Do I have to have prior tango experience to participate?
  Yes. This retreat is geared towards dancers who have taken tango classes before and have at least some experience attending practicas and/or milongas.
   

• Can I skip the body conditioning and come just for the tango?
  All activities on this trip are optional. However, there are many other tango retreats that don't include body conditioning and one of the unique aspects of this one is our conscious approach to tango which is based on a fundamental understanding of the body and how it moves.
   

• Will there be time to book private lessons?
  Yes. There will be ample time throughout the retreat to schedule private lessons or other activities that are not on the itinerary.
   

• What if my husband/partner wants to join me in Buenos Aires?
  While the retreat classes are explicitly for women (with the exception of the assistant dancers who are men from the Buenos Aires community), your partner can certainly join you in Buenos Aires. There will be plenty of free time outside of the classes and you are free to go to any milongas with whomever you wish! There are several rooms at the Luna Lila Guest House that can accommodate couples).
   

• What if I get covid on the trip?
  Unfortunately, this is the world we live in. We will our best to assist you in getting tested, isolating, and understanding the current covid requirements in Argentina, and will take every measure possible to make sure you and the rest of the group participants are taken care of. In order to enter the country, the Argentine government currently requires you to have health insurance that covers any covid-related expenses. We strongly recommend that you are up to date on your vaccinations before the trip in order to ensure the highest likelihood that you and the rest of the group are as safe as possible.
   

• How much do things cost in Argentina?
  The exchange rate is always fluctuating but always in the favor of the US Dollar, so things will certainly be cheaper in Buenos Aires than they are in the US or Europe. We will keep everyone updated on the latest rates before the trip, but to give you an idea, dinner at an average restaurant will cost around $10USD, milonga entrance around $3, taxi to a milonga around $3-7, coffee around $2. 
   

• Do people wear masks or require vaccination at the milongas?
  Most people are not wearing masks and milonga organizers aren't asking for vaccination. However, there are still some people who choose to wear a mask even though it is not required, so you will not be alone if you choose to do so. This can change of course by the time of the retreat.
   

• Am I too young/old to join?
  No. All ages are welcome to join. We take great care in creating an ambiance in which everyone feels welcome. Milongas in Buenos Aires have a lot of diversity in age. There are milongas that are friendly to all ages and others that tend to veer in one direction or the other. If you are looking for a particular type of experience, the benefit of joining this trip is that you will have our guidance in which milonga to choose based on your needs, or you can join the milonga outings with the rest of the group.
   

• Will I get asked to dance at the milongas in Buenos Aires?
  There are a lot of factors that determine this such as how well you cabaceo, the type of milonga you go to, how friendly you appear, whom you are looking at, etc. In our initial welcome meeting, We will give you a detailed insight into how to ensure that you're not sitting out during your time on this trip. Our assistant dancers can also be hired for additional practice at milongas or private practice sessions!
   

• Should I arrive a day or 2 early and/or stay a day or 2 after?
  We've already scheduled these "buffer" days into this retreat. The core activities will happen on the 5 days in the middle. The first and last days of the retreat are going to be relatively open to account for various arrival/departure times. If you wish to come earlier or stay later that's entirely up to you but be prepared to at least arrive on day 1 and leave and day 8 of this retreat.
   

• Do I have to know how to speak Spanish?
  No. While it's certainly helpful to have a bit of language proficiency when you are traveling to a Spanish speaking country, it's not necessary. The classes on the retreat will be taught in English and your retreat guides are both fluent in Spanish and can help with any language needs throughout the trip. All of the assistant dancers we have chosen speak and understand English as well.

If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to ask!