This workshop uses simple movement activities inspired by Argentine Tango to let participants explore how they lead, follow, and respond — in real time.
What emerges is immediate, often surprising insight into:
- communication
- trust
- collaboration
- the subtle dynamics that shape how people work together
The result is a practical, memorable way to develop leadership — not just as a skillset, but as something you can feel and refine from within.
What happens in a workshop
This is not a dance class.
Participants take part in a series of simple, structured movement activities, working in pairs or small groups. There is no choreography and no requirement to perform.
The exercises are designed to make patterns of interaction visible. As people lead, follow, and respond to each other, they begin to notice:
- how clearly they communicate
- how they handle uncertainty or hesitation
- how they respond when something doesn’t go to plan
- how trust is built — or lost — moment by moment
Short reflections are woven in throughout, helping participants connect what they experience in the room with how they work and lead in everyday situations.
Teaching a café owner the core practice of Lead+Follow (2026)
What participants experience
As participants move through the exercises, a range of recognisable moments begins to emerge:
- Leading feels easy and natural in one moment — and unexpectedly effortful in the next
- A lack of response from a partner brings up frustration, hesitation, or overcompensation
- Small adjustments in timing, clarity, or attention noticeably change the quality of connection
- Trust is built — or lost — through subtle, moment-to-moment interactions
- People begin to recognise their own default patterns: how they lead, how they respond, and what they do under pressure
Because these experiences happen in real time, the insights tend to be immediate and memorable.
Participants leave with a clearer, more practical sense of their own leadership style — and how it affects others.
Why this works for organisations
Most leadership development focuses on what people think about leadership. This workshop focuses on what they do — moment by moment, in interaction with others.
By engaging the body as well as the mind, it brings patterns of behaviour into immediate focus. Participants don’t just talk about communication, trust, or collaboration — they experience how these play out in real time.
This has several practical benefits:
- Faster insight
Patterns that might take weeks to notice in day-to-day work become visible within minutes - More honest feedback
The activities create a shared reference point, making it easier to talk about what’s actually happening — without blame or defensiveness - Stronger awareness under pressure
Participants begin to recognise their default responses when things feel unclear, tense, or out of sync - Improved communication and collaboration
Small changes in clarity, timing, and responsiveness lead to noticeably better coordination with others
Because the learning is experienced rather than explained, it tends to stay with people and translate more easily into everyday work.
Where this fits
These workshops can be adapted to a range of organisational contexts, including:
- Leadership development programmes
- Team development and away days
- Communication and collaboration training
- Onboarding or transition points
- Learning and development initiatives
The format can be tailored to different group sizes, levels of seniority, and organisational needs.
Background and approach
This workshop sits within a wider body of work exploring embodied learning and leadership.
Over a number of years, Margarita Steinberg has developed and taught this approach through workshops such as Lead+Follow, where participants engage directly with these dynamics in practice.
Her work in this area is also reflected in her published chapter:
Steinberg, M. (2019). A Tango for Learning: An innovative Experiential Learning format using Embodied Learning. In Tab Betts, Wendy Garnham and Paolo Oprandi (Eds) Disrupting Traditional Pedagogy: Active Learning in Practice. OpenPress @ University of Sussex.
Margarita is also the creator of the Dance of Lead+Follow online series, which further develops these ideas and is due to be published in book form by Grokkist Press in 2027.
About Margarita
Margarita Steinberg is a leadership coach and facilitator with a background in teaching, psychology, and embodied learning.
She has been teaching Argentine Tango for many years, using it as a practical way to explore leadership, communication, and connection in action.
Her work also draws on Psychosynthesis psychology — a holistic approach that integrates thinking, feeling, and behaviour — helping people develop clarity, self-awareness, and the ability to respond effectively in complex situations.
She has worked with individuals, couples, and organisations since 2018, supporting people to navigate change, strengthen relationships, and lead with greater confidence and flexibility.
Her workshops are known for being engaging, thought-provoking, and grounded.
Practical details
Workshops are delivered in person and adapted to suit different organisational needs.
Typical formats include:
- 45–90 minute introductory sessions
- Half-day or full-day workshops
- Programmes as part of a wider leadership or team development journey
Group sizes are usually up to 24 participants.
No dance experience is needed. The activities are simple, accessible, and for all levels of confidence and physical ability.
Each workshop is tailored in conversation with the organisation, to ensure it aligns with your context, goals, and participants.
Bring this into your organisation
If you’re considering this for your team or organisation, I’d be happy to explore what would be most useful in your context.
You’re also welcome to arrange a conversation, or to discuss a specific brief.