New Year’s Eve Milonga 2015!

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Webmaster

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Tango Utopia and Triangle Tango have joined forces for yet another New Year’s Eve Milonga. For the evening, we’ll have a double dose of our local DJs—Jae Youn & Cecil Ho. The tango queen herself will get us started with a lively mix of tandas sure to keep our energy levels up while we count the hours down. After midnight, Cecil Ho will kick it into high gear so we can start 2016 with a new groove.

Guests will enjoy delicious appetizers and a festive champagne toast at midnight. The music will go to 3 AM, so you can join us after the ball drops and still have a great time. Let’s bring in the New Year Tango Utopia style!

Date & Time: Thursday, December 31, 2015, 9 pm – 3 am

Location: Arthur Murray Durham, 7001 Fayetteville Rd. Suite 135, Durham, NC 27713

Cost: $15 at the door

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Happy Thanksgiving from Tango Utopia

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Webmaster

No práctica today. Enjoy the time with your family and friends.

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New Year’s Eve Milonga

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Webmaster

champagne-for-new-years-eve-party-2560x1600-wide-wallpapers.netTango Utopia and Triangle Tango have joined forces for yet another New Year’s Eve Milonga. For the evening, we’ll have a double dose of our local DJs—Jae Youn & Cecil Ho. The tango queen herself will get us started with a lively mix of tandas sure to keep our energy levels up while we count the hours down. After midnight, Cecil Ho will kick it into high gear so we can start 2016 with a new groove.

Guests will enjoy delicious appetizers and a festive champagne toast at midnight. The music will go to 3 AM, so you can join us after the ball drops and still have a great time. Let’s bring in the New Year Tango Utopia style!

Date & Time: Thursday, December 31, 2015, 9 pm – 3 am

Location: Arthur Murray Durham, 7001 Fayetteville Rd. Suite 135, Durham, NC 27713

Cost: $15 at the door

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Special Tango Events This Weekend, October 8-11, 2015

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Webmaster

Before our weekly práctica, join us on Thursday, October 8th for a Chacarera class (6:30 – 7:30 pm) taught by guest instructor Agustin Rojas who is visiting the Triangle this month. Agustin specializes in teaching this famous folklore dance of Argentina, so don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert ($10).

On Saturday, October 10th, we will have DJ Ramu from Washington D.C. along with 14 other dancers from the DC area for our Octoberfest Milonga Utopia. Ramu will teach an intermediate level class before the milonga from (8-9 pm – $10), then head over to the DJ table to play some lively tunes from 9 pm – 2 am ($10).

And don’t miss Ramu’s Milonga Workshops on Sunday, October 11th. Ramu will teach two fun and energizing classes focusing on Milonga Traspie from 12:30-1:30 pm & 1:45-2:45 pm. The cost is $25 for both classes (Sunday práctica included) or $15 for one class.

You may sign up for any of these classes at our Meetup site. You may also visit Facebook for more details on Saturday’s milonga and Sunday’s workshops.

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New classes Begin Monday September 21st

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Webmaster

The new series of classes for Beginners and Intermediates start on Monday, September 21st.

Beginners meet at 7:00 pm and learn the basics of tango such as posture, embrace, body awareness, pivots, connection, and parallel and cross system. This class is ideal for individuals who are new to this dance and for individuals who wish to refresh their tango technique.

Intermediates meet at 8:30 pm and concentrate on developing techniques like core strength, extension, balance, open and close embrace, and connection. This class is for individuals who have some tango experience and for intermediates and advanced dancers seeking to refine their technique.

You may RSVP at our Meetup site or simply show up to class.

Pricing
Individuals: $10 per class; $50 for the 6-week series
Couples: $18 per class; $90 for the 6-week series

There is also a FREE práctica between classes from 8:00-8:30 pm.

All classes are held in the upstairs studio at Triangle Dance Studios (2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703)

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Workshop with Tomás Howlin & Karen Jaffe

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Webmaster

A couple of announcement on the workshop.

The registration is still opened. Don’t forget to register if you haven’t yet.

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Second, we have a couple of spots left for private lesson. Please contact jae@tangoutopia.com.

Lastly, we do support a la carte options but just not via website to watch out gender balance closely. Please contact jae@tangoutopia.com for that option.

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Tango Utopia Classes Resume on Monday, August 10th

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Webmaster

10348848_740611372673450_8930646360133094020_oOur summer break is coming to an end. Time to dust off your tango shoes and sign up for the new 6-week series of classes, starting Monday, August 10th.

Beginner classes work on the basics such as posture, embrace, body awareness, basic steps, pivots, connection, and walking in cross system. Beginners meet from 7:00-8:00 pm.

Intermediate classes explore various topics (e.g., turns, paradas, leg wraps, etc.) while developing techniques like core strength, extension, balance, and expansion. Intermediates meet from 8:30-9:30 pm.

Students in both classes can enjoy a FREE práctica between 8:00-8:30 pm.

Pricing

  • Individuals: $10 per class; $50 for the series
  • Couples: $18 per class; $90 for the series

And don’t forget to join us at TONIGHT práctica from 7:30-10:00 pm ($5) and at our August Milonga Utopia on Saturday, August 8th from 9:00 pm – 2:00 am ($10), which features live music from Mario Luis Rossi and new tunes that Jae has brought back from Buenos Aires.

See you on the dance floor!

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Tango Events in August

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Webmaster

We hope to see you at práctica TONIGHT from 7:30-10 pm ($5) so you can brush up on your technique before classes for Beginners and Intermediates resume on Monday, August 10th. In the meantime, you can tango your heart out at some of these local events:

  • Saturday, August 1st (9pm – 1am): Triangle Tango’s First Saturday Milonga @ Arthur Murray Studios, Renaissance Center, 7001 Fayetteville Rd #135, Durham, NC ($10) – DJ Alicia Lazarowski
  • Every Sunday (4:00-6:00 pm): The Sunday Práctica @ Triangle Dance Studios, Lindy Lab, $5
  • Every Sunday (8:30-10:30 pm): Milonga Scalza @ Celestine Studio, 300 W. Hargett St, Suite 56, Raleigh, NC

Jae returns for our August Milonga Utopia on Saturday the 8th with fresh tunes from Buenos Aires and special guest performer Mario Luis Rossi. Mark your calendars!

And don’t forget to sign up for the September to Remember Workshops with Tomás Howlin and Karen Jaffe from September 11-13th. Visit the Tango Utopia website for more details and to reserve your spot.

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Tango Events During Summer Break – UPDATED

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Webmaster

Here are the tango events you can attend until our classes for Beginners and Intermediates resume on August 10th.

  • TONIGHT! Friday, July 24th (8pm-12 am): Noche de Tango @ Old Havana Sandwich Shoppe, 310 East Main Street, Durham, NC 27701, $5
  • NEW! Saturday, July 25th (9pm – 2 am): Milonga Chamuyera @ 300 W. Hargett St, Suite 56, Raleigh, NC, $10
  • Saturday, August 1st (9pm – 1am): Triangle Tango’s First Saturday Milonga @ Arthur Murray Studios, Renaissance Center, 7001 Fayetteville Rd #135, Durham, NC ($10)
  • Every Sunday (4:00-6:00 pm): The Sunday Practica @ Triangle Dance Studios, Lindy Lab, $5
  • Every Sunday (8:30-10:30 pm): Milonga Scalza @ Celestine Studio, 300 W. Hargett St, Suite 56, Raleigh, NC

Remember, the Thursday practica will continue during summer break. We hope you continue to work on all the techniques we have learned.

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Upcoming Tango Events During Summer Break

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Webmaster

We wanted to remind you that Tango Utopia is taking a summer break from July 13th – August 3rd. In the meantime, please attend the various upcoming tango events in the Triangle.

  • Every Thursday (7:30-10:00 pm): Practica @ Triangle Dance Studios (upstairs),
  • Friday, July 24th (8pm-12 am): Noche de Tango @ Old Havana Sandwich Shoppe, 310 East Main Street, Durham, NC 27701
  • Saturday, August 1st (9pm – 1am): Triangle Tango’s First Saturday Milonga
  • Every Sunday (4:00-6:00 pm): The Sunday Practica @ Triangle Dance Studios (Lindy Lab),
  • Every Sunday (8:30-10:30 pm): Milonga Scalza @ Celestine Studio, 300 W. Hargett St, Suite 56, Raleigh, NC

And don’t forget Saturday’s Milonga Utopia: Hot Fun in the Summertime featuring our favorite guest teacher Cecil Ho as our DJ for the evening.

Classes for Beginners and Intermediate students resume on Monday, August 10th.

Keep dreaming the dream of Utopia!

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