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.

October-November Series (10/3 - 11/21 2023): Beyond the Beat: Playing With The Music

Progressive series with Leslie Gordon

Everyone will learn to lead and follow.

No need to bring partners, we switch regularly.


**No events 10/24, 11/7, 11/14 and 11/28 due to room availability and travelling.

7:00-8:00  Fundamentals- Playing With The Rhythm

Use the rhythms and phrasing to inspire your dancing. Play with quicks and slows. Introduction to milonga and vals . 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+ - Playing with the Music:

Do you tend to repeat the same moves no matter what the music? Learn to connect to the music to inspire yourself and your partner. Match your dancing to the power of the music. Change your moves from soft to dramatic. Techniques for both leads and follows

What is my dance level?

10/31/23 Bal des Vampires  Hallowe'en Milonga 9-11

December Series starts 12/5/23    Topics: TBA

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:     October 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:               

9/5           New Series starts Playing With The Feet;  Special guest DJ Fam from 9-11

9/12           

9/19           

9/26         

10/3          New Series starts Playing with the Music 

10/10          

10/17          

10/24        No TNTango. Our room is being used for a special event at Etz Chayim

10/31     Bal Des Vampires Milonga 9-11;  classes at regular time

11/7          No Event- Floor being repaired

11/14        No Event- Floor being repaired   

11/21        Finish October Series 

11/28        No Event- travelling

12/5

12/12

12/19     No Event- Holiday Break

12/26        No Event- Holiday Break

   

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