Effra Connection practica

We have invited our good friend MARIANO LAPLUME, who will be hotfooting it from Rotterdam with his inspiring tango bricolage!

For this September edition, I proposed the theme of tango vals – come and explore all things swing, suspension, release and flow in this wonderful style of tango.

What Emma and I love about Mariano’s approach is his unique perspective on tango informed by his background as a tango musician, as well as him being wonderful dancer and teacher. He is continually exploring concepts and avoids tying tango down to absolutes – the journey is the thing…

AND…calling all of Mariano’s Leading for Followers and dual role students – you are all so welcome to this workshop and practica and Mariano is looking forward to seeing you there!

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Sunday 20 September

1.30pm-2.45pm Special Workshop – Tango Vals with Mariano Laplume assisted by Bridgitta Roy

2.45- 5.30pm

A Right Proper Practica – a gorgeous afternoon of tandas on a lovely wooden floor, air-conditioned studio – and SPACE to discuss and practise!

Emma Reyes will be hosting and taking part in the workshop with us all

Tea, coffee and homemade cake provided

Address: 21 Effra Parade, Brixton, London SW2 1PX

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£20 Workshop & Practica (highly recommended)

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£10 Practica only

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Continuing exploring our favourite themes around social dancing and ronda collaboration – we are so excited to see you for this inspiring Un! Deux! Troi! VALS edition!!!

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Mariano Laplume is a performance artist, tango teacher, and musician from Buenos Aires, now based in Rotterdam. His path into tango started through music: he trained as a violinist and violist, playing with the Sexteto Milonguero, with which he performed in more than 120 cities in Europe and Latin America, and the Orquesta Académica del Teatro Colón, before dedicating himself fully to dance and teaching over twenty years ago.

As a dancer, he has built long-term partnerships — over a decade with Maral Kojayan (2011–2020), followed by Luciana Saccetti (2020–2026) — working as a resident teacher and TDJ across Buenos Aires, London, and Rotterdam. He also recently performed with Hiba Faisal.

What sets Mariano apart is the combination of skills he brings into the studio: he’s also a fully qualified Alexander Technique teacher, and he weaves that body-awareness work together with his deep musical background to help dancers connect more directly with tango’s musicality — balance, intention, posture, ease of movement. He teaches regularly across the Netherlands, UK, and Germany, including at Cheek2Cheek in Amersfoort.