Special Guest Workshops · Ottawa
Pablo Verón in Ottawa
October 31 – November 1, 2026
A special weekend of Argentine Tango with one of the dance’s most influential and celebrated artists.
All Workshops Sold Out!
Thank you for the incredible response to Pablo Verón’s visit to Ottawa! All three workshops are now fully booked, and registration is closed.
We’re looking forward to a wonderful weekend of learning and dancing together.
Saturday, 31 October 2026
275 Elgin Street
Doors open at 2:45 PM
Please use the ramp to enter the Parish Hall.
Back to Basics
3:00–4:30 PM
Explore Pablo’s approach to posture, the embrace, and the essential principles of Argentine Tango.
Recommended for everyone, including experienced dancers and those studying with Pablo for the first time. These foundations support the work in Sunday’s workshops.
8:00 PM–12:30 AM
In collaboration with Milonga de la Confesión.
Join us for a hauntingly beautiful evening of tango! DJ Jewel will be in charge of all our favourite tandas. Feel free to dress up your in favourite Halloween outfits or however you wish.
Entrada: $15 for workshop participants.
Sunday, 1 November 2026
120 Lisgar Street, Ottawa
Doors open at 2:30 PM
Enter through the Garden entrance facing Elgin Street.
Rebounds and Elasticity
3:00–4:30 PM
Explore dynamic changes of direction, from simple movements to more intricate possibilities.
Develop fluidity, elasticity, and a wider range of musical expression through the body’s natural responses.
Mis Maestros
5:00–6:30 PM
Discover lessons Pablo learned from the great milongueros.
Explore classic sequences, their origins, and how Pablo interprets and develops these ideas.
Casual practice time follows the Sunday workshops. We leave the venue by 8:00 PM.
Workshop Pricing
| Workshops | Price |
|---|---|
| One workshop | $55 |
| Two workshops | $105 |
| Three workshops | $150 |
All workshops are sold out. Registration is closed.
About Pablo Verón
Pablo Verón is an internationally celebrated Argentine Tango dancer, choreographer, and teacher. Known to audiences worldwide through the film The Tango Lesson, he is admired for his musicality, originality, and extraordinary movement quality.
His work combines a deep respect for the traditions of Argentine Tango with an inventive and personal approach to movement and expression.
Originally scheduled to visit Ottawa in March 2020, Pablo is finally joining us for this long-awaited weekend.
Special thanks to Carol Horowitz of Studio Tango Montreal for helping make this visit possible.
Information for Participants
We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone who registered! A few things to keep in mind:
- Saturday and Sunday workshops take place at different venues. Please check the addresses above.
- Arrive a little early to allow time to change shoes and settle in.
- Bring water, snacks, and comfortable dance clothing.
- Workshops are scheduled for 90 minutes but are likely to run longer. Please allow some flexibility.
- Bring clean, suitable indoor dance shoes.
Thank You, Ottawa!
We’re delighted by the enthusiastic response to Pablo Verón’s visit. Thank you to everyone who registered and helped make this special weekend possible.
Questions about the workshops? Contact us at info@siempretango.ca .
