TANGO TANGO TANGO!
Tango at UDC
It’s easy to get started dancing the tango. It might look complicated, but you can learn the essentials of tango in a few weeks! As a dancer, you will gain confidence, poise and elegance while having fun learning new skills. You will get hooked on the feeling.
Classes
TUESDAY
BEGINNER CLASS
Tango Connections- beginner level course
Taught by En-Chi Lin
7:30 - 8:30p
Starts May 20
Discover the elegance and rhythm of Argentine Tango in this welcoming beginner class. "Tango Connections" focuses on the fundamentals of movement, timing, and leading or following with clear, comfortable connection. No partner or experience required—just bring comfortable shoes and an open mind.
With a warm and encouraging teaching style, En-Chi loves helping dancers connect more deeply—with the music, with each other, and with the ever-evolving dance of tango itself.
Shoes: Shoes required. Preferably smooth sole, non-grip, to allow pivoting and spins.
Pricing- $20 drop-in or class cards
THURSDAY
BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE CLASSES
Tango 1 - Tango Foundation
Starts May 29
Taught by Joe and Carlota
6:30 - 7:30p
Open to Beginners. Drop-ins welcome
Description: Master the fascinating elements of Argentine tango dancing. In this course you will learn moves, techniques, and use of the music that form the repertoire of social tango dancing.
Prerequisite: No previous experience required.
Tango 2 - Tango Topics. Intermediate level
Starts May 29
Taught by Joe and Carlota
7:45 - 9:00p
Description: Each class begins with a tango skills warmup and then explores a concept or a sequence. Open to intermediates and above. Ongoing through the end of semester.
Prerequisite: Previous course in tango from Joe & Carlota
Drop-ins welcome.
Practilonga
Tango Practice Dance
Practilonga is a combination of a Milonga (social dance) and a Practica (practice session).
It’s a beginner friendly opportunity to activate what you are learning in tango class. Feel free to stop and figure out your moves, ask questions of teachers who are present, and try new things.
DATES: TBA
Admission: $10 / $5 student, post-doc & currently enrolled UDC tango students
Milongas
Milongueros from the region gather to dance, socialize, enjoy snacks and beverage.
Come and enjoy beautiful tango dancing in the spacious ballroom Urbana Dance Company.
All are welcome.
2025 Summer/Fall dates
May 31- Frewell Milonga for the Canelos! All welcome- Special performance
June 14
July 12
August 2
September 6
October 4
November 1
December 6
Admission $10 / $5 student
BYOB, light refreshments served!
Tango Festivals
Proudly hosting CU Tango Music a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the performance, education, and appreciation of Argentine tango music, dance, and culture in the Champaign-Urbana area, the Midwest, and United States.
For more information visit HERE
Picture of Jesica and Maxi at the 2024 CU Folk and Root Festival
