Ring the bell on the tango sign if the door is locked.

Congregation Etz Chayim (in the balllroom)

4161 Alma Street (near San Antonio)

Palo Alto, CA

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Directions

Argentine Tango

Argentine Tango was born in the late 1800's in Buenos Aires, and has been changing and evolving ever since. It is a beautiful dance form that provides endless opportunity for improvisation and playfulness.

More than anything, tango is fun, social and addictive, and we're always trying to corrupt new people.

June Series (6/2 - 6/30  2026): Ochos and Boleos  

Progressive series with Leslie Gordon

Everyone will learn to lead and follow.

No need to bring partners, we switch regularly.

7:00-8:00  Fundamentals- All About Ochos: 

Introduction to the crossing steps and pivots that are the basis of most moves in tango.  This series is ideal for new dancers, or experienced dancers working on fundamentals, or the other role. 

8:00-9:00  Fundamentals- Practica

Stay for the practice led by some of the advanced students. We will review the material from the first class, and other tango basics.

8:00-9:00  Intermediate+ - Rotational Boleos:

Ochos interrupted! Fancy kicks to impress. How do they happen? As follows we’ll learn to give up control of our free leg, as leads we’ll learn to play with it. Spice up your social dancing.  

What is my dance level?

July 2026 Series starts 7/7/26    Turns

Alternative Milonga/Practica:      

9:00-11:00       -get your fix of alternative and classical music

                          -various DJ's

                          -large wooden floor to try your biggest

                            and wildest moves!

Cost:     June series (5 classes)- $60 ; students $55   

  drop-in before 9 (for 1 or both classes)- $15; students $13                                                                                      

                drop-in after 9- $8; students $5  

                ** Always free after 10 pm **

Events:               

4/7         New Series starts Playing with the Feet

4/14     

4/21     

4/28  

5/5        New Series starts Playing with the Music  Cinco de Mayo

5/12         

5/19     

5/26     

6/2         New Series starts Ochos and Boleos

6/9         

6/16     

6/23     

6/30       

7/7         New Series starts Turns

7/14     

7/21     

7/28 

8/4         New Series starts TBA

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