Tuesday Night Tango in Palo Alto

TNTango is BACK!!

To keep everyone as safe as possible, we will require proof of vaccination. Either bring your card, or send a picture of your vaccination card to leslie@tntango.com, and we will add you to the list. Masks are optional.


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.

May Series (5/2 - 5/30 2023): Beyond the Beat- Connecting with the Music

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- Playing with Rhythms- Vals and Milonga

Use rhythms and phrasing to inspire your dancing. Introduction to vals and milonga.  This musicality works for all dances. 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+ - Beyond the Beat- Dancing to the Music:

Do you tend to repeat the same moves no matter what the music? Does milonga make you feel uncomfortable? Learn to connect to the music and your partners. Techniques for both leads and follows.

What is my dance level?

June Series starts 6/6/23    Topics: Ochos y Boleos


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:     May series (5 classes)- $50 ; students $40

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

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

                ** Always free after 10 pm **

Events:               

3/7           New Series starts  Playing with the Feet

3/14         Science Milonga

3/21         

3/28       

4/4           New Series starts Close Embrace

4/11        

4/18         

4/25    

5/2           New Series starts  Beyond the Beat- Connecting with the Music

5/9          

5/16   

5/23

5/30      

6/6           New Series starts Ochos y Enganches

   

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