Buenos Aires, fall 2026
With Andrea Shepherd and Jean-Sébastien Viard
Ten-day tango immersion
Nov. 5-15, 2026
Spend 10 days with Andrea and Jean-Sébastien, longtime tango colleagues and friends, delving into Argentine culture, food, and, of course, dance. You’ll be staying at La Mariposita, the lovely boutique hotel in the historic San Telmo neighbourhood, run by amazing tango dancer and teacher Carolina Bonaventura.
This is Andrea’s third time taking a group of dancers to Buenos Aires, and it only gets better each time!
Activities:
-Daily tango classes at La Mariposita (included in the package)
-Morning yoga for tango classes with Andrea, at La Mariposita (included in the package)
-Breakfast every day (self-serve, included in the package)
-Two special dinners and tango shows (included in the package)
-Two group dinners (included in the package)
-Nightly milonga outings as a group (not included in the package)
-Optional excursions, such as a visit to La Boca, shopping expeditions and more (not included in the package)
Prices, rooms and what is included:
$1,990-$3,025 CAD per person, depending on occupancy (single occupancy is significantly higher than double occupancy*) and the room selected
Deposit: 500$ CAD per person (due on reservation)
Balance due Oct. 1.
Price includes: 10 nights lodging at la Mariposita, 10 breakfasts, 2 suppers, 2 dinner-tango show packages, daily classes at La Mariposita.
Price does not include: flights; transport to and from airport; other meals; private lessons; milonga entrance fees; transport to and from milongas.
Pre or post nights may be available at an extra cost, depending on room availability.
Rooms:
Patagonia or Humahuaca
Double occupancy $1,990 CAD per person (Single occupancy $2,750*)
Iguazu or Cuyo
Double occupancy $2,060 CAD per person (Single occupancy $2,890*)
Pampa or Conventillo
Double occupancy $2,200 CAD per person (Single occupancy $3,025*)
All rooms can be set up with a double bed or two single beds.
All rooms are air conditioned and equipped with a mini-fridge, microwave, kettle and hair dryer. There is a common kitchenette with counter, coffee maker, hot plate and sink. Wifi is included.
Space is limited, so reserve early. We can accommodate a maximum of 12 participants.
*Priority will be given to those sharing a room or willing to share.
Montreal Tango classes
Andrea Shepherd and Jean-Sébastien Viard, Montreal, April 2026.
Andrea teaches group classes Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at MonTango in Montreal’s NDG neighbourhood.
Visit the school’s website for the current schedule
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Private lessons with Andrea are available on a pay-as-you-go basis or you can purchase packages of 5 or more classes at a discount (the more you buy, the less you pay!).
Have skills, will travel
Andrea founded the MonTango Argentine tango school in Montreal in 2008. In her many roles at the school (teacher, performer, choreographer, event organizer, DJ, administrator), she built an extensive skill set. She co-produced and directed several shows, organized the Tanguerafest festival for 10 years, taught thousands of classes and DJed hundreds of milongas. Now pursuing her career as an independent dancer, Andrea is branching out, seeking new collaborations and travel opportunities.
As a dancer, Andrea is known for her musicality, groundedness, connection, and skill in both roles.
As a teacher, people remark on her structured pedagogy, clear instructions, understanding of movement and the body, and patience. She teaches regular weekly classes in Montreal, and travels to places like Ottawa and Halifax to give workshops. She has also taught at retreats in Montebello, QC; Italy; and on a Caribbean cruise.
As a DJ, Andrea knows how to read a room in order to keep the energy flowing and the dance floor full. She loves traditional milongas, but is also known as one of the best neo/alternative DJs around. She has DJed at countless milongas and festivals in Montreal and elsewhere in Canada over the last two decades, as well as in places like Seoul, South Korea; Lima, Peru; and Cancún, Mexico.
