TANGO TANGO TANGO!
Tango at UDC
It’s easy to get started dancing the tango. It might look complicated, but you can learn the essentials of tango in a few weeks! As a dancer, you will gain confidence, poise and elegance while having fun learning new skills. You will get hooked on the feeling.
Things you might do when you know tango
Attend a “tango marathon”Answer a post on
“Stranded At An Airport Tango Meetup” facebook group.
Dance on the dock in NYC summers
Dance on the banks of the Seine
Start a dance shoe collection
Make friends with people from all countries and walks of life
Take road trips to dance tango in other cities
Be able to dance tango with any tango dancer anywhere in the world
Empower
Growth
Classes
Weekly class can be found HERE. Tango classes meet on Thursdays
All classes taught by Joe and Carlota
Joe & Carlota have taught tango for more than 25 years. Sharing their love for the dance, they have put hundreds of tango dancers on the floor. They invite you to experience a fascinating and unique dance.
Practilonga
Tango Practice Dance
Practilonga is a combination of a Milonga (social dance) and a Practica (practice session).
It’s a beginner friendly opportunity to activate what you are learning in tango class. Feel free to stop and figure out your moves, ask questions of teachers who are present, and try new things.
DATES: November 16, December 21
Brief lesson at 8:00pm
Admission: $10 / $5 student, post-doc & currently enrolled UDC students
Milongas
Milongueros from the region gather to dance, socialize, enjoy snacks and beverage.
Come and enjoy beautiful tango dancing in the spacious ballroom Urbana Dance Company.
All are welcome.
2025 Winter/Spring Dates
Feb 1, Mar 1, May 3, Jun 7, Jul 12 (not the first Saturday), Aug 2 (tent.), Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6
Admission $10 / $5 student
BYOB, light refreshments served!
Tango Festivals
Proudly hosting CU Tango Music a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the performance, education, and appreciation of Argentine tango music, dance, and culture in the Champaign-Urbana area, the Midwest, and United States.
For more information visit HERE
Picture of Jesica and Maxi at the 2024 CU Folk and Root Festival
