Tango
Tango Classes & Events – Spring 2026
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No partner required.
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Wear shoes with smooth, non-grip soles.
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Beginner Tango Classes​​
Tango Connection: Beginner/foundations class
Starts February 3 (6 week course)
Tuesdays, 7:30–8:30 PM
Taught by En-Chi Lin, with assistant Amanda Ramey
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​Tango 1A: (Foundations)
Starts Jan. February 5
6:30–7:30 PMStart your tango journey
Joe & Carlota
Open to beginners and repeaters
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Intermediate Class​
Tango 2 (Tango Topics)
Thursdays 7:30–8:45 PM
Jan 15 - May 14
Ongoing class. Drop-in at any point.
For dancers who have completed Tango 1A and 1B
Taught by Joe & Carlota
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Tango Prácticas
Practice dance nights with guidance and music
Wednesdays: Starting Jan 7
8:00–9:30 PM
With Joe & Carlota
$10 / $5 students
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Milonga – Social Dance Nights
Saturdays: Jan 24 • Feb 14 • Mar 7 • Apr 4 • May 2 • Jun 13 • Jul 11 • Aug 22 • Sep 12 • Oct 10 • Nov 14 • Dec 12
7:30–10:30 PM
Intro Tango Lesson at 6:30 PM (included!)
Social dancing, music, light snacks
BYOB
$15 / $5 students​​
Joe and Carlota
En-Chi
Daniela & Hernan
(guest teachers)
Jesica & Maximiliano
CU Tango Music Festivals
Visit HERE for schedules to these amazing workshops, performances, and events
NEXT FESTIVAL
January 31 - February 1
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Festival at Urbana Dance Company
Dance Workshops 1 and 2
2:30 - 5:15 pm
Cost per workshop: $30 (at the door)/$25 (preregistration)/$15 (student)
Workshop 1- 2:30p
Essential Tango Technique: Foundations for Leaders & Followers
In this class, we’ll refine core elements such as foot positioning, balance, posture, axis, turns, elegance, connection, movement, and dissociation. We’ll also work on pivot and over‑pivot technique, with special attention to maintaining hip control to prevent dropping. All of this will guide us toward deeper body awareness and richer artistic expression.
Workshop 2- 4:00p
Turns, Rebounds & Flow: Navigating the Dance Floor
In this class, we’ll build from simple turning mechanics into more complex combinations designed to help you navigate the dance floor with confidence. We’ll explore rebounds, controlled stops, planeos, and tasteful adornos, integrating each element progressively. Along the way, we’ll refine the embrace, connection, and frame—key tools that allow us to move together with clarity and ease. A perfect class for developing fluidity, musicality, and spatial awareness.
Limited private lessons available by request: email info@cutangomusic.org
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Intro to Tango Dance
7:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Take your first steps as a tango dancer in this fun, interactive class.
Live-Music Milonga
Milonga
8:30 pm
Cost: $25 (at the door)/$20 (preregistration)/$10 (student, non-dancer)
The milonga brings together our local tango band Bandoneon Massacre and Midwest guest musicians with local and regional social dancers for an enchanting night of tango music and dance. The milonga features music from DJ Gosia Konwerska and our extra-large tango orquesta.
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Sunday, February 1
Female Lead Practica
10 am - 12 pm
Cost: $10/$5 (student)/FREE (with any workshop or milonga fee)
Guided Practica: Technique & Connection
This guided practica is an immersive experience designed to refine technique, enhance communication, and deepen body awareness.