WORKSHOPS & SOCIAL DANCE
Every wednesday we meet at 17.00 - for a workshop or for practica (informal dancing). We offer workshops for both beginners and advanced (sometimes during the weekends). During our practicas everyone dances with everyone, regardsless of level, all are welcome!
Tango festival
Our annual queer tango festival 'Friends, Fjord and Tango' offers a friendly atmosphere with DJs playing a good variety of music, live music by the Oslo-based orchestra 'Tigertango', and dancing on the charming island of Gressholmen!
ABOUT US
Oslo Tango Queer was founded in 2010, and has been an important arena for queer people wanting to dance tango, as well as others who want to challenge the stereotypical roles by dancing both as leader and follower.
WORKSHOPS & SOCIAL DANCE
WHERE: Mariboes gate 13, Oslo
WHEN: Wednesdays 17.00-19.30Vi møtes hver onsdag og tilbyr enten kurs og/eller practica (fri dans). Practica er en uformell dansekveld hvor vi danser fritt med hverandre og kan øve på konkrete steg eller bevegelser som man ønsker å forbedre.Vi tilbyr kurs for nybegynnere og viderekomne - få mer informasjon om dette på vår facebook-side eller ved å kontakte oss på mail.
tango festival 'friends, fjord and tango'
Program 2027:
August 20th to 22nd.Welcome to this wonderful queer tango festival with live music orchestra and dancing at the island of Gressholmen in Oslo!Friends, Fjord & Tango is a celebration of freedom, connection and dancing on your own terms. Open, creative, and proudly non-traditional—this is tango for the alternative community. If you love dancing both roles with anyone, just being yourself, this is the place for you. New friends guaranteed!
We come together in Oslo to share laughter, connect over delicious meals, and enjoy a special trip to the island of Gressholmen. Look forward to day- and evening milongas, dancing in a space that celebrates openness, creativity, and community.Tentative program:Friday 20.08.27
17-22 Opening milongaSaturday 21.08.26
11 – 22 Milongas, a nice meal together, and cake.
DJ Malin Backstrøm gives a workshop
The local orchestra Tigertango will play for us in the eveningSunday 22.08.26
11 – 17 Our traditional and beloved Picnic by the Fjord! Retro gramophone music, and restaurant lunch together. DJ OrlandoWe`re looking forward to a warm tango-inspiring weekend with you all!
PICTURES FROM PREVIOUS FESTIVALS:
About us
Oslo Tango Queer was founded in 2010, and has been an important arena for queer people wanting to dance tango, as well as others who want to challenge the stereotypical roles by dancing both as leader and follower.
We are a part of the activity groups of FRI (norwegian national organization for LGBTQ+).