Dance in Film · 1997
The Tango Lesson (1997)
Sally Potter's personal film about learning Argentine Tango in Buenos Aires, blending documentary and fiction.
The Tango Lesson is a 1997 dance feature film centred on Argentine Tango. For dancers, it's a chance to see the style performed on screen — the phrasing, partnering, and musicality that the same dances carry onto a real floor.
Dance styles featured
Where to watch: Streaming (various)