Jae offers both group classes and private lessons, and a weekly práctica. No partner is required.
Práctica
Every Thursday, 8:15 – 10:45pm, at the Triangle Dance Studio (TDS), in the “Upstairs Studio”, at 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, NC. The fee is $10 ($5 for students with ID).
Students are strongly encouraged to attend; the práctica will help develop your skills. All experienced dancers throughout the Triangle are encouraged to participate to both refine their skills and contribute to the learning process of the newer dancers.
Group Classes
Tango Utopia offers both beginner and intermediate classes. Each class meets weekly, and for six weeks. Each series will develop your skills cumulatively, so you should register only if your schedule will permit you to attend all the classes (excepting emergencies, of course).
Pre-register for the current sessions here: Class pre-registration form
Fundamentals class with Aidan Huene
This class will lay the foundation for your tango dance. We will develop “the fundamentals”, including posture, embrace, body awareness, basic steps, pivots, connection, and walk in cross system (asymmetry). We will explore musicality, including vals and the milonga in addition to discussing the social and cultural aspects of how tango is danced socially today.
Dancers of all levels may benefit from this experience. Partner not required to attend. Open role (dual role) welcome.
New Fundamentals series starts every month! Join us on the first Thursday of the month to start your tango journey.
2025 class schedule:
June 5 – June 26
NO July series. Join us for office hours on July 24 and 31
August 7 – August 28
September 4 – September 25
October 2 – October 23
October 30 – November 20
No December series. Join us for office hours on December 4, 11, 18.
8:15-9:15 pm TDS Studio 4 (see map here)
$60/month, $30/month for students repeating the class
Note: There is NO fundamentals series in July 2025. Start your tango journey with us in August!
Check out our resources page for more information about music, technique, social etiquette, and all things tango!
Intermediate class with Jae Youn
Partner not required to attend. Open role (dual role) welcome. All weekly topics are tentative and subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
The Intermediate class covers a range of advanced skills, and is run in the style of a working seminar, with the focus determined by the goals and interests of the participants. This class is for students who are fluent in the foundational elements of tango, and is by invitation only. If you are interested, contact Jae to ask about pre-requisites.
Current class schedule:
Jae is back! Join us for a milonga series this month.
June 13 – July 3
7:00 – 8:00pm TDS Upstairs studio
Group class logistics
- The current class schedule and registration information are posted on the home page. (If you do not find it, please contact Jae.)
- Each month is $60.
- Classes are held at the Triangle Dance Studio (TDS), in the “Upstairs Studio”, at 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, NC.
Private Lessons
A one-hour private lesson ( one person or couple) $90 in Durham and one-hour private at Jae’s home studio (in Garner, NC) is $80. Jae also offers semi-privates for small group. To schedule a private, contact Jae.