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BIOMECHANICS • CONNECTION • MOVEMENT • NATURE
Step away from the ordinary for an immersive overnight Argentine Tango experience designed to deepen connection — within yourself, with others, and with the outside world.
Join us as we welcome world-renowned dancer and Tango Biomechanics instructor Virginia Vasconi for a unique overnight retreat exploring biomechanics, musicality, movement and connection in the serene natural setting of Bask Retreat Center in Middle Tennessee.
Retreat from the usual bustle of life for biomechanics & Argentine Tango training, shared experiences, and time to reconnect with yourself, nature, and others. Explore how greater awareness and understanding of the body can enhance connection, ease, efficiency, and freedom — in Tango and beyond.
RETREAT • RELAX • REFINE
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Virginia Vasconi
Your 2026 Fall Retreat visiting Maestra: Born in Córdoba, Argentina, Virginia Vasconi is a professional Argentine Tango dancer, teacher and choreographer who has devoted more than 20 years exclusively to Argentine Tango. Her extensive movement background includes ballet, jazz and contemporary dance, yoga, stretching and biomechanics. Virginia brings these disciplines together in an approach to Tango centered on natural, functional and organic movement—helping dancers develop greater body awareness, stability, balance, fluidity and freedom. She is the creator of Block Biomechanics by Virginia Vasconi, her training method focused on biomechanics, stability, balance and deep body awareness. Her philosophy is particularly aligned with the heart of this retreat: using greater understanding of our bodies to discover more natural movement, authentic expression, connection and freedom in Tango. Learn more about Virgina on her web page at https://virginiavasconi.com
Tigran & Shannon
Meet Your Hosts: Shannon Konkel & Tigran Melkonyan Partners in Argentine Tango, event organizing, and—most importantly—cherished friends, Shannon and Tigran share a love of Tango, adventure, travel, all things aviation—and, a perhaps unreasonable appreciation for decadent desserts! Tigran fell in love with Argentine Tango from his first introduction and has continued to make learning, dancing, and growing in Tango a pivotal part of his life. He's passionate about introducing Tango to others as a meaningful gift life has to offer. Shannon brings a lifelong background in dance—including ballet, tap, and jazz, with experience performing and teaching internationally. After discovering Argentine Tango, she found a new chapter in her dance journey—one filled with joy, adventure, new challenges, and the warm embrace of the global Tango community. They love traveling the world to experience new cultures, meet strangers who become friends, explore local food, and, of course, dance Tango. Together they hope to introduce more of that world to Tennessee, the place they each currently call home—by creating opportunities for Argentine Tango, community, music, and connection (and scrumptious sweet treats now and then!) to intersect...like a warm embrace. ♡ You can find them on FB - @TMTango or @615Tango and IG - @615Tango
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Location, Location, Location...
Bask — Your Overnight Home
For this retreat, your surroundings are part of the experience.
Nestled in the natural beauty of Middle Tennessee, Bask Retreat Center and the Bask Buffalo Lodge offer a place to step away from the everyday—to learn, dance, and connect, through tango.
From shared meals and conversation to the breathtaking scenery and beautiful hardwood floor, everything is ready for you to relax, spend time in nature, and simply slow down.
Comfortable shared accommodations and welcoming gathering spaces allow the retreat experience to extend beyond our Tango training, creating time and space to retreat, relax, recharge, reconnect... with yourself, others, and nature.
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The Nitty Gritty
A few helpful FAQs
What does my registration include?
Your registration includes the full overnight retreat experience: Argentine Tango and biomechanics training with Virginia Vasconi, shared accommodations at Bask Buffalo Lodge, nourishing meals and snacks throughout the event, guided practica, our curated morning Tango activity, the evening milonga with Virginia as TDJ, and the other retreat experiences described above.
What are the accommodations like?
This is an intimate retreat with shared accommodations in Bask Buffalo Lodge. Room assignments will be coordinated by your retreat hosts to make the best use of the lodge while creating comfortable, appropriate shared-room arrangements for our guests.
Can I choose my room or bed?
Individual rooms and beds are not selected during registration. Your retreat hosts will coordinate room assignments based on the lodge configuration and our registered guests. Requests to share a room with your preferred Tango bestie are welcome and will be accommodated when availability allows.
What level of Tango experience do I need?
This retreat is designed for dancers with some foundational Argentine Tango experience, regardless of level. Virginia's work with biomechanics, movement, connection, and body awareness offers dancers opportunities to deepen and refine their Tango at every stage of their journey.
What about meals and dietary needs?
Nourishing meals and snacks are included throughout the retreat. We'll collect dietary restrictions and food-allergy information during registration so we can plan appropriately.
Is transportation available?
Yes. Roundtrip local transportation will be available at designated times and pickup/drop-off locations, particularly to make getting to the retreat more convenient for guests traveling into Tennessee. Additional details will be provided to registered guests before the retreat.
Can I drive myself to and from the retreat?
Absolutely. Guests are welcome to provide their own transportation and drive directly to Bask Retreat Center. On-site parking is available at no additional cost.
What should I bring?
Bring comfortable Tango shoes and clothing for training and dancing, comfortable casual clothing for relaxing at the lodge, and your personal overnight necessities. For our evening milonga, bring a change of clothes to elevate the evening and dress to impress—Tango style!
*NOTE: Late November in Tennessee can also be chilly, particularly in the mornings and evenings. Please check the forecast before you come and pack warm layers appropriate for enjoying the outdoor areas of the property.
Is alcohol allowed?
Yes. A limited selection of wine will be available with dinner and during the evening. Guests are also welcome to bring personal food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, on a reasonable BYO basis.
What are the optional add-ons?
Professional photography and massage services are planned as optional retreat add-ons. These services are available at an additional cost and will be paid directly to the individual service providers. Additional information, availability, and pricing will be communicated separately.
What time does the retreat begin and end?
The retreat begins Saturday, November 28 at 9:00 AM and concludes Sunday, November 29 at approximately 11:00 AM.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Due to the intimate nature and limited capacity of this retreat, registrations are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a transfer to another participant may potentially be accommodated at the discretion of the event organizers. Please contact your event hosts as soon as possible if your plans change.
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