Jae offers both group classes and private lessons, and a weekly práctica. No partner is required.
Práctica
Every Thursday, 8:30- 10:30pm, 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 four 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).
Beginners April 2026 class series:
with Jae Youn & assistant Coco Hare
6:30-7:30 pm TDS upper Studio (see map here)
$60/month, $30/month for students repeating the class
Start your journey into tango with us! We welcome you to explore and obtain the foundation of the tango dance. We will guide you with a gentle and friendly approach. Exploring the embrace, mastering your walk and adding in the building block movements of tango. We will explore the classic forms of movement within tango, Vals, and Milongas, along with introducing your musicality, and partner connection, to enter into your newfound curiosity and love of tango. Come as you are-no partner needed, friends welcome. We can’t wait to meet you!
Check out our resources page for more information about music, technique, social etiquette, and all things tango!
Intermediate class April 2026
-Thursdays immediately following beginners class series
with Jae Youn & Coco Hare
7:30-8:30 pm TDS upper Studio (see map here)
$60/month, $30/month for students repeating the class
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.
Thursday 2026 Class Schedule & History:
January 8 – January 29
Intermediate class series with Gregorio & Marisol
February 5 – February 26
Dual role class with Jae
April 2nd- 30th
Beginning & Intermediate class series with Jae Youn & Coco Hare
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.
- All 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.