Covid precautions-

We strongly encourage vaccinations, but no longer require proof of vaccination. Masks are optional. Please do not attend if you are not feeling well.

Congregation Etz Chayim (in the balllroom)

4161 Alma Street (near San Antonio)

Palo Alto, CA

Click here for a map. 

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.

August Series (8/6 - 8/27 2024): Giros y 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- Turns II: 

Introduction to the basic turns in tango. Learn to easily move between walking, ochos and turns. 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+ - Boleos:

Ochos interrupted! Fancy kicks to impress. How do they happen? Let leads play with the free leg, and spice up your social dancing. 

What is my dance level?

September Series starts 9/3/24    Beyond the Beat

Special workshop with Luciana Valle 8/20- Spirals for Ochos and Turns

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!

  -now with air conditioning!!  :o)

Cost:     August series (4 classes)- $50 ; students $42  *Includes workshop with Luciana Valle 8/20

  drop-in before 9 (for 1 or both classes)- $12; students $10       

*8/20/24  Workshop drop in $25 ; students $20                                                                                 

                drop-in after 9- $5; students $3  

                ** Always free after 10 pm **

Events:               

7/2           New Series starts Giros y Ganchos  

7/9     Special guest DJ Carlos

7/16  

7/23      

7/30

8/6           New Series starts Giros  

8/13         No Event- last minute cancellation from the venue, back on 8/20     

8/20         Special workshops with Luciana Valle: Spirals for Ochos and Turns 7:30-9

8/27          

9/3           New Series starts TBA

9/10           

9/17     

9/24     

10/1     New Series starts TBA

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