Beginner ◊ Sign up!

PRE-REQUISITE: None. No partner necessary.

In this class you will learn the absolute basics of Argentine tango that will prepare you to step onto the dance floor and to progress to the next level of classes. You must take all four classes in this series (offered every month) to move on to Advanced Beginner series. Some students choose to take this class twice per week for extra reinforcement. This class will include inline  as well as outside partner walking, 6 count resolution box, womans cruzada and front ochos.

Beginner Milonga (Beginner level and above) ◊ Sign up!

PRE-REQUISITE: None. No partner necessary.

Milonga, like vals, is a rhythm in tango music frequently played at Milongas (the social dancing event). Learn or brush up on the fundamentals of this fun and lively rhythm, or start your tango journey here!

Tango Concepts ◊ Sign up!

PRE-REQUISITE: Beginner Series. No partner necessary.

This class will focus on the core concepts, such as the molinete, ochos, pivoting, axis awareness, walking technique, embrace, and connection, that you will encounter as you learn the Argentine tango. This class is for you if you have taken one month of Beginner classes and are looking for one more step before Advanced Beginner. It is also for anyone Advanced Beginner or above who wants to strengthen their tango fundamentals. It is not required to progress to Advanced Beginner and can also be taken in conjunction with any other classes above the Beginner level.

Advanced Beginner ◊ Sign up!

PRE-REQUISITE: Completion of Beginner Series.

In this class you will learn and refine the steps that make up the fundamental structure of Argentine tango, along with basic variations. This class can be taken alone or in combination with Tango Fundamentals. Most students spend at least three or four months in this class before progressing to Pre-Intermediate. This class will include variations on how to lead front and back ochos,ocho cortados and media vueltas ( half turns) as well as including the theme of the month.

Women’s Technique and Embellishments (all levels) ◊ Sign up!

PRE-REQUISITE: None.

In this class you will learn technical aspects of the dance to help you improve your dancing as a follower at any level. In addition to fundamental following technique, posture and embellishments– how to do them, when to do them, and what decorations (adornos) and variations you can add to your dancing– will also be a focus of this class.

Pre-Intermediate ◊ Sign up!

PRE-REQUISITE: Six months or of dancing (or completion of 5 months of Advanced Beginner Series).

In this class you will learn variations on the basic structure and delve more deeply into the theme of the month. You will be provided with the tools and support to find your own variations and improve your lead-follow connection and technique. Students often take this class for at least four months and may take it in conjunction with the Milonga class.This class will reinforce fundamentals of lead and follow and will include turns (giros and molinetes), concepts for basic sacadas and calesitas (on axis turns), paradas (stops) as well as basic ganchos and boleos, depending on the theme of the month.

Intermediate ◊ Sign up!

PRE-REQUISITE: One year of Argentine tango (or the completion of 5 months of the Pre-Intermediate Series).

In this class you will focus on the theme of the month and learn more intricate and technically complex variations in accordance with the theme. You will be encouraged to strengthen your improvisational abilities and develop your technique and personal style. Students often takes this class for six or more months. This class will focus on more advanced turns, sacadas, barridas, alterations (changes of directions) as well as ganchos and boleos and on-axis and off-axis figures (volcadas and colgadas), depending on the theme of the month. You will improve your skills in close embrace as well as open embrace.

Intermediate/Advanced ◊ Sign up!

PRE-REQUISITE: Two years of dancing Argentine tango. By instructor permission only.

In this class you will explore structure, technique, style, connection, musicality, variation, and improvisation. Each four-week series will be taught by a guest instructor, creating an environment where you will be exposed to a wide variety of styles and techniques.  This allows you, at the advanced level, to further develop your personal style while gaining a deeper understanding of the elements of Argentine tango.

Pre-Intermediate Milonga (Pre-Intermediate level and above) ◊ Sign up!

PRE-REQUISITE: Completion of Advanced Beginner Series or higher.

Delve deeper into this rhythmical variation of tango as you focus on patterns and variations unique to milonga, including double time, traspie, and more.You must have taken the beginner milonga class before moving onto this level.