The Tango Society of Boston sponsors Mid-week Tango Dance breaks every Wednesday. Boston's largest informal Milonga (Tango social dance). Features a lesson in Argentine Tango for Beginning to intermediate dancers (and open to newcomers). No prior experience or partner required. Schedule 7:00-8:00: Beginners Tango with Guillermo Merlo. This class is for beginners and those wishing...
The Tango Society of Boston sponsors Mid-week Tango Dance breaks every Wednesday. Boston's largest informal Milonga (Tango social dance). Features a lesson in Argentine Tango for Beginning to intermediate+ dancers (and open to newcomers). No prior experience or partner required. Schedule 7:00-8:00: Beginners Tango with Guillermo Merlo. This class is for beginners and those wishing...
Boston's largest informal Milonga
Schedule: Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm Instructor: Mia Dalglish Prerequisite // Registration: No prior experience necessary No partner needed Register by Series or Drop-in Current Series: SEPT 5, 12, 19, 26 Full Series price: $80 Drop in (on THUR 9/5 ONLY): $22 per class session *Registration for Full Class Series also includes: Free attendance to the...
If you never danced Tango before, want to try it out, or you just looking for some activity for your date night - this intro class is for you. Come with or without a partner. Learn a few basic steps and get a fundamental understanding of the idea of improvisation and connection in Tango. This...
Deciphering parallel and cross-system A parallel system is when a partner’s left leg works in front of your right, and your partner’s right leg walks in front of your left. Cross-system allows the right leg to walk with the partner’s right leg and the left leg with the partner’s left leg. Everything is possible in...
Once you have the basics of Argentine Tango down, it’s time to work on developing your skills. Our tango practice sessions do just that. Oak Grove Practica is guided, which means there are instructors present who will advise you on what to practice and how to practice. Although the Tango Codigos are respected, it is...
Organized by Simonida Cekovic-Vuletic, TangoAffair.com Start the Holiday Season with a lovely night of dancing! We are excited to welcome back Boris Hayete as our guest DJ – be ready to dance into the wee hours of the night!! Sveta and I will be teaching pre-milonga class (our last group class in 2023!). We are...
Special pre-milonga workshop by Simonida Cekovic-Vuletic and Svetislav Vuletic, TangoAffair A workshop is held every 4th Friday of the month, 7:30pm - 8:30pm, followed by Vida Mia Milonga FRIDAY, Nov 22: GUEST TEACHER AND DJ MARCELO GUTIERREZ Join us for the late autumn edition of Vida Mia, featuring special guest teacher and DJ Marcelo Gutierrez!...
Do you tango? Tango Sueño Academy returns to Hartford area, at the Fred Astaire West Hartford starting April. Join us for weekly Saturday tango! - 11:30 - 12:30 am: Essentials for all - 12:30 - 1:30 pm: Intermediate tango privates by appointment $25 one hour, $40 both (with monthly registration), IN APRIL ONLY: first hour...
Join us for a late afternoon / early evening milonga with great tandas!
For the past 24 years, The Tango Society of Boston has been presenting "Late Night" on the 4th Saturday of the month and we are excited to finally bring it back. SATURDAY – “LATE NIGHT MILONGA CAMBALACHE” 9:00pm-1:00am DJ: Guest DJ every month It is best to check our website at www.bostontango.org because there are...
A challenge We can be happy once we speak conversational Tango, or we can yearn for more. If Tango is like language - there surely there must be more! And it is! Tango never stops. And that’s the beauty of it. There is always more. And as we become more and more comfortable with the...
Lapiz translates directly into a pencil. It's a circular motion of the free leg, done with the toe or inside edge. Planeo is similar but more passive, the leg is extended but that affixed position is being spun around by the other partner. Calecita happens when one person who becomes a center of the turn...
Deciphering parallel and cross-system A parallel system is when a partner’s left leg works in front of your right, and your partner’s right leg walks in front of your left. Cross-system allows the right leg to walk with the partner’s right leg and the left leg with the partner’s left leg. Everything is possible in...
Sacada is an illusion of displacement. Besides the visual effect of displacement, sacadas allow traveling of the axis during giros and use of the spaces normally unavailable for use as they are taken by one of the partners. Sacadas open tones of completely new possibilities. What is the difference between entrada, sacada, and gancho? Every...
Sacada means displacement Back sacadas require all the tango technique normally necessary to perform regular displacement plus a good understanding of torsions, pivots, timing, and movement delay. Torsions, pivots, over-pivoting We will work on torsions, pivots, over pivoting (without disturbing your partner axis and losing connection and balance), ability to walk while in overturned position,...
Main focus: giros in parallel and cross systems * Separation/isolation of movement in the upper and lower body. * Continuity of rotation and torsion in the lead and follow. * Basic giro to the left and to the right in parallel and cross system from the back cross. * Principles of parallel and cross-system while...
Argentine Tango is considered the most passionate and addictive dance. The dance reflects life so closely that it makes you wonder how this is even possible. Everyone starts somewhere, and our beginner tango lessons are the perfect way to get into this exciting dance. Showing up is the hardest part. Once you enter the world...
A challenge We can be happy once we speak conversational Tango, or we can yearn for more. If Tango is like language - there surely there must be more! And it is! Tango never stops. And that’s the beauty of it. There is always more. And as we become more and more comfortable with the...
Every Sunday afternoon, normally from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Admission: $10 - Students $5 Our Current COVID Restrictions: What we request (via the honor system) is that attendees have any of: Being fully vaccinated against Covid A recent negative Covid test A lab test of elevated antibodies due to a previous infection We are not...
EVERY SUNDAY AT DANCE UNION, 16 Bow St. Somerville MA PRACTILONGA CAMINITO is a welcoming place which gathers us together to step along playfully. Every Sunday, Laura Grandi will be teaching the pre-practica class, "Tango for all" and then at the end of the class, she will walk around making sure to answer your questions...
Of the three tango genres, Milonga seems to be the easiest when in fact is the most difficult one. The speed of the music, lack of understanding of Milonga Rhythm (1 - - 4 5 - 7 or 1 - - 4 1 - 3), mismatch of double time and traspie, and the misinterpretation of...
Learn a new, short, easy-to-remember sequence every week. That’s 52 sequences a year. Your vocabulary will be enriched, and your partners – super impressed. Open level Open-level class means anyone above the Beginner level can attend. However, the class is not catered towards the ‘easy’ though it is meant to be for everyone. You will...
If you never danced Tango before, want to try it out, or you just looking for some activity for your date night - this intro class is for you. Come with or without a partner. Learn a few basic steps and get a fundamental understanding of the idea of improvisation and connection in Tango. This...
Argentine Tango is considered the most passionate and addictive dance. The dance reflects life so closely that it makes you wonder how this is even possible. Everyone starts somewhere, and our beginner tango lessons are the perfect way to get into this exciting dance. Showing up is the hardest part. Once you enter the world...
Every Tuesday from 7:30-10:30pm you will be joining a group of Tangueros that practice with each other and help each other progress. This practica is guided by Maestro Guillermo Merlo, Highlights: - A weekly guided práctica (every Monday) - Support provided for developing your technique and executing figures - Emphasis on musicality - Práctica changes...
Once you have the basics of Argentine Tango down, it’s time to work on developing your skills. Our tango practice sessions do just that. Practica Chiquita is guided, which means there are instructors present who will advise you on what to practice and how to practice. Although the Tango Codigos are respected, it is also...
Once you have the basics of Argentine Tango down, it’s time to work on developing your skills. Our tango practice sessions do just that. Practica Chiquita is guided, which means there are instructors present who will advise you on what to practice and how to practice. Although the Tango Codigos are respected, it is also...
The Tango Society of Boston sponsors Mid-week Tango Dance breaks every Wednesday. Boston's largest informal Milonga (Tango social dance). Features a lesson in Argentine Tango for Beginning to intermediate dancers (and open to newcomers). No prior experience or partner required. Schedule 7:00-8:00: Beginners Tango with Guillermo Merlo. This class is for beginners and those wishing...
The Tango Society of Boston sponsors Mid-week Tango Dance breaks every Wednesday. Boston's largest informal Milonga (Tango social dance). Features a lesson in Argentine Tango for Beginning to intermediate+ dancers (and open to newcomers). No prior experience or partner required. Schedule 7:00-8:00: Beginners Tango with Guillermo Merlo. This class is for beginners and those wishing...
Boston's largest informal Milonga
Schedule: Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm Instructor: Mia Dalglish Prerequisite // Registration: No prior experience necessary No partner needed Register by Series or Drop-in Current Series: SEPT 5, 12, 19, 26 Full Series price: $80 Drop in (on THUR 9/5 ONLY): $22 per class session *Registration for Full Class Series also includes: Free attendance to the...
THURSDAY 9/28 // 7:00 - 8:30pm Instructor: Fernanda Ghi Course Description: This class will look at technique for turns from both the leaders and followers perspectives. We welcome couples with a set leader and follower as well as couples where both dancers are working on both roles. This is also a great workshop for leaders...
If you never danced Tango before, want to try it out, or you just looking for some activity for your date night - this intro class is for you. Come with or without a partner. Learn a few basic steps and get a fundamental understanding of the idea of improvisation and connection in Tango. This...
Deciphering parallel and cross-system A parallel system is when a partner’s left leg works in front of your right, and your partner’s right leg walks in front of your left. Cross-system allows the right leg to walk with the partner’s right leg and the left leg with the partner’s left leg. Everything is possible in...
11th Annual Argentine Tango Marathon in Boston Join us at the annual Boston tango marathon - BOSthón the friendliest Tango Marathon on the planet! BOSthón 2023 BOSthón 2023 Registration BOSthón 2023 Facebook
Once you have the basics of Argentine Tango down, it’s time to work on developing your skills. Our tango practice sessions do just that. Oak Grove Practica is guided, which means there are instructors present who will advise you on what to practice and how to practice. Although the Tango Codigos are respected, it is...
Do you tango? Tango Sueño Academy returns to Hartford area, at the Fred Astaire West Hartford starting April. Join us for weekly Saturday tango! - 11:30 - 12:30 am: Essentials for all - 12:30 - 1:30 pm: Intermediate tango privates by appointment $25 one hour, $40 both (with monthly registration), IN APRIL ONLY: first hour...
A challenge We can be happy once we speak conversational Tango, or we can yearn for more. If Tango is like language - there surely there must be more! And it is! Tango never stops. And that’s the beauty of it. There is always more. And as we become more and more comfortable with the...
Lapiz translates directly into a pencil. It's a circular motion of the free leg, done with the toe or inside edge. Planeo is similar but more passive, the leg is extended but that affixed position is being spun around by the other partner. Calecita happens when one person who becomes a center of the turn...
Deciphering parallel and cross-system A parallel system is when a partner’s left leg works in front of your right, and your partner’s right leg walks in front of your left. Cross-system allows the right leg to walk with the partner’s right leg and the left leg with the partner’s left leg. Everything is possible in...
Sacada is an illusion of displacement. Besides the visual effect of displacement, sacadas allow traveling of the axis during giros and use of the spaces normally unavailable for use as they are taken by one of the partners. Sacadas open tones of completely new possibilities. What is the difference between entrada, sacada, and gancho? Every...
Sacada means displacement Back sacadas require all the tango technique normally necessary to perform regular displacement plus a good understanding of torsions, pivots, timing, and movement delay. Torsions, pivots, over-pivoting We will work on torsions, pivots, over pivoting (without disturbing your partner axis and losing connection and balance), ability to walk while in overturned position,...
Main focus: giros in parallel and cross systems * Separation/isolation of movement in the upper and lower body. * Continuity of rotation and torsion in the lead and follow. * Basic giro to the left and to the right in parallel and cross system from the back cross. * Principles of parallel and cross-system while...
Argentine Tango is considered the most passionate and addictive dance. The dance reflects life so closely that it makes you wonder how this is even possible. Everyone starts somewhere, and our beginner tango lessons are the perfect way to get into this exciting dance. Showing up is the hardest part. Once you enter the world...
A challenge We can be happy once we speak conversational Tango, or we can yearn for more. If Tango is like language - there surely there must be more! And it is! Tango never stops. And that’s the beauty of it. There is always more. And as we become more and more comfortable with the...
Every Sunday afternoon, normally from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Admission: $10 - Students $5 Our Current COVID Restrictions: What we request (via the honor system) is that attendees have any of: Being fully vaccinated against Covid A recent negative Covid test A lab test of elevated antibodies due to a previous infection We are not...
EVERY SUNDAY AT DANCE UNION, 16 Bow St. Somerville MA PRACTILONGA CAMINITO is a welcoming place which gathers us together to step along playfully. Every Sunday, Laura Grandi will be teaching the pre-practica class, "Tango for all" and then at the end of the class, she will walk around making sure to answer your questions...
MIT TANGO FALL 2023 Class Series Registration Required Register: here Description Join us on Monday evenings for Argentine tango classes with outstanding instructors Fernanda Ghi, Guillermo Merlo, and Mia Dalglish. Whether you are completely new to tango, or already have some experience, you will find a friendly environment to learn new things and improve your...
New 5-week-serises in Cambridge by Simonida Cekovic-Vuletic & Svetislav Vuletic, TangoAffair 5 MONDAYS, Oct 2 - 30 7:30 – 9:00pm: “Int./Adv. Technique, Musicality & Combinations” This class will improve your technical and musical accuracy and teach you how to combine elements to create fluid, musical and fun sequences that have that unique tango look and...
Vals is the most joyful from the three tango genres with its ¾ notation and happy feel of spinning and floating. One just cannot resist getting on the dance floor. The music simply takes you in. The biggest difference between Vals and Tango is hidden in the interpretation of double time (1--2-|-3--1). If interpreted exactly,...
MIT TANGO FALL 2023 Class Series Registration Required Register: here Description Join us on Monday evenings for Argentine tango classes with outstanding instructors Fernanda Ghi, Guillermo Merlo, and Mia Dalglish. Whether you are completely new to tango, or already have some experience, you will find a friendly environment to learn new things and improve your...
Learn a new, short, easy-to-remember sequence every week. That’s 52 sequences a year. Your vocabulary will be enriched, and your partners – super impressed. Open level Open-level class means anyone above the Beginner level can attend. However, the class is not catered towards the ‘easy’ though it is meant to be for everyone. You will...
If you never danced Tango before, want to try it out, or you just looking for some activity for your date night - this intro class is for you. Come with or without a partner. Learn a few basic steps and get a fundamental understanding of the idea of improvisation and connection in Tango. This...
Argentine Tango is considered the most passionate and addictive dance. The dance reflects life so closely that it makes you wonder how this is even possible. Everyone starts somewhere, and our beginner tango lessons are the perfect way to get into this exciting dance. Showing up is the hardest part. Once you enter the world...
Every Tuesday from 7:30-10:30pm you will be joining a group of Tangueros that practice with each other and help each other progress. This practica is guided by Maestro Guillermo Merlo, Highlights: - A weekly guided práctica (every Monday) - Support provided for developing your technique and executing figures - Emphasis on musicality - Práctica changes...
Once you have the basics of Argentine Tango down, it’s time to work on developing your skills. Our tango practice sessions do just that. Practica Chiquita is guided, which means there are instructors present who will advise you on what to practice and how to practice. Although the Tango Codigos are respected, it is also...
Once you have the basics of Argentine Tango down, it’s time to work on developing your skills. Our tango practice sessions do just that. Practica Chiquita is guided, which means there are instructors present who will advise you on what to practice and how to practice. Although the Tango Codigos are respected, it is also...
The Tango Society of Boston sponsors Mid-week Tango Dance breaks every Wednesday. Boston's largest informal Milonga (Tango social dance). Features a lesson in Argentine Tango for Beginning to intermediate dancers (and open to newcomers). No prior experience or partner required. Schedule 7:00-8:00: Beginners Tango with Guillermo Merlo. This class is for beginners and those wishing...
HARVARD TANGO welcomes a star couple from Buenos Aires to Boston for the first time: VALEN & LEO !!! VALEN & LEO Their love for tango, teaching, and dancing unites them deeply. They regularly teach seminars in BsAs and perform at the most popular Buenos Aires milongas. With an amazing second place finish in the...
The Tango Society of Boston sponsors Mid-week Tango Dance breaks every Wednesday. Boston's largest informal Milonga (Tango social dance). Features a lesson in Argentine Tango for Beginning to intermediate+ dancers (and open to newcomers). No prior experience or partner required. Schedule 7:00-8:00: Beginners Tango with Guillermo Merlo. This class is for beginners and those wishing...
Boston's largest informal Milonga
Schedule: Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm Instructor: Mia Dalglish Prerequisite // Registration: No prior experience necessary No partner needed Register by Series or Drop-in Current Series: SEPT 5, 12, 19, 26 Full Series price: $80 Drop in (on THUR 9/5 ONLY): $22 per class session *Registration for Full Class Series also includes: Free attendance to the...
HARVARD TANGO welcomes a star couple from Buenos Aires to Boston for the first time: VALEN & LEO !!! --MILONGA INFO-- Thursday, Oct. 5 Barker Center Café / 12 Quincy Street / Harvard Square Workshop 6:30-7:30pm: "exciting circular movements in tango" The Harvard Milonga: 7:30-10:30pm Exclusive performance at 9:30pm! VALEN & LEO Their love for...
If you never danced Tango before, want to try it out, or you just looking for some activity for your date night - this intro class is for you. Come with or without a partner. Learn a few basic steps and get a fundamental understanding of the idea of improvisation and connection in Tango. This...
Argentine Tango is considered the most passionate and addictive dance. The dance reflects life so closely that it makes you wonder how this is even possible. Everyone starts somewhere, and our beginner tango lessons are the perfect way to get into this exciting dance. Showing up is the hardest part. Once you enter the world...
Once you dance Tango for a bit, you start realizing that Tango is an extremely rich language of non-verbal communication. And just as with any language - the more you learn, the more you know, the more interesting it becomes. We will be learning about pivoting action, forward and back rotations, and torsions – how...
Once you have the basics of Argentine Tango down, it’s time to work on developing your skills. Our tango practice sessions do just that. Oak Grove Practica is guided, which means there are instructors present who will advise you on what to practice and how to practice. Although the Tango Codigos are respected, it is...
HARVARD TANGO welcomes a star couple from Buenos Aires to Boston for the first time: VALEN & LEO !!! Friday, Oct 6: two 90-minute workshops LOCATION: Farkas Hall / 12 Holyoke Street / Cambridge, MA 6:30-8pm: VOLEO TECHNIQUE & VOLEO SEQUENCES 8:15-9:45pm: GIROS WITH ENROSQUES one 90-minute workshop: $50 ($40 for students) both 90-minute workshops:...
Milonga Trasnochando Every First Friday of the Month starting at 9pm Friends and Tango Lovers, be prepared for Milonga TRASNOCHANDO! because this is exactly what is being prepared for you! The best tandas you can possibly imagine, exciting cortinas, the lightning that creates the perfect mood, and much more! Milonga-TRASNOCHANDO Host by Guillermo Merlo Dancing...
Do you tango? Tango Sueño Academy returns to Hartford area, at the Fred Astaire West Hartford starting April. Join us for weekly Saturday tango! - 11:30 - 12:30 am: Essentials for all - 12:30 - 1:30 pm: Intermediate tango privates by appointment $25 one hour, $40 both (with monthly registration), IN APRIL ONLY: first hour...
HARVARD TANGO welcomes a star couple from Buenos Aires to Boston for the first time: VALEN & LEO !!! Saturday, Oct 7: two 90-minute workshops LOCATION: Farkas Hall / 12 Holyoke Street 1-2:30pm: INTENSIVE FOLLOWERS' TECHNIQUE 3-4:30pm: EXPANSION & DENSITY IN THE DANCE OCTOBER 7th: one 90-minute workshop: $50 ($40 for students) both 90-minute workshops:...
Azriel returns! We are excited to welcome back one of Boston's beloved sons and a very fine DJ! For those who don't know, Azriel is a pro in the booth, a master of sound, and a selector of beautiful music... and, with him behind the musical controls, Milton and Corin are more available to hug...
We can be happy once we speak conversational Tango, or we can yearn for more. If Tango is like language - there surely there must be more! And it is! Tango never stops. And that’s the beauty of it. There is always more. And as we become more and more comfortable with the fundamentals, navigation,...
