Tango Classes Start on Monday, August 25th

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Webmaster

If you’re new to tango or new to the area, consider joining us on Monday evenings starting on August 25th for Beginners (7 PM) or Intermediates (8:30 PM) classes. Each class series last six weeks and focuses on key techniques such as posture, embrace, body awareness, and connection.

  • Beginners will learn the basic tango steps and how to walk in parallel and cross systems.
  • This month, Intermediate students will learn calecitas (the carousel) and work toward creating off-axis moves like the volcada.

We also have a FREE práctica (practice session) between classes from 8-8:30 PM. Feel free to drop-in or sign up for the six-week series.

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

See you on the dance floor!

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This Weekend in Tango, August 21-24, 2014

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Webmaster

Fill your weekend with tango!

TONIGHT we continue the Advanced class Boleos and Beyond at 6:30 PM. We also encourage everyone to join us at the weekly práctica at 7:30 PM ($5) to work on the techniques we learned in class this week. We start the new series of classes for Beginners (7:00 PM) and Intermediates (8:30 PM) on Monday, August 25th. For information on pricing, please visit the Tango Utopia Meetup or our website.

Tomorrow (8/22), enjoy the another milonga at Brandywine Cellars from 9 PM to 1 AM ($10). Jae will be your DJ for the evening, bringing some traditional tunes with a mix of alternative sounds. Come early and enjoy the special Argentine wine tasting from 6 – 8 PM.

And don’t forget about the weekly guided Sunday practica hosted by John Singletary in the Lindy Lab.

Remember, you can always find Tango Utopia on Facebook. To keep up with all the tango events in Triangle and beyond (including milongas in Asheville and Charlotte this Saturday), please sign up for the Triangle Tango Yahoo Group.

See you on the dance floor!

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This Weekend in Tango, August 14-17, 2014

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Webmaster

TONIGHT start your weekend on the good foot by coming to the Advanced class Boleos and Beyond at 6:30 PM. We encourage everyone to join us at the weekly práctica at 7:30 PM ($5) to work on the techniques we learned in class this week (ochos and dynamic turns).

Tomorrow (8/15), enjoy Triangle Tango’s Third Friday Milonga at Open Eye Café in Carrboro ($5) from 9-11:30 PM. Our lovely Tango Utopia lady Tania Meek will host and Daniel Bossut will DJ and teach the FREE introductory class at 8 PM. For more information, visit the Triangle Tango website.

On Monday, we complete our series of classes for Beginners (7:00 PM) and Intermediates (8:30 PM). We love all the progress you’re making.

Remember, you can always find Tango Utopia on Facebook or visit our website for more information. To keep up with all the tango events in Triangle and beyond, please sign up for the Triangle Tango Yahoo Group.

See you on the dance floor!

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This Weekend in Tango, August 7-10, 2014

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Webmaster

The second Saturday of the month is our favorite weekend in tango because we host Milonga Utopia on 8/9 from 9 PM to ($10). Join us as we seek refuge from the heat while listening to the soothing melodies of DJ Eduardo Lazarowski of Durham Tango. As usual, we will bring a delicious assortment of munchies, refreshments, the sparkling door prize and our Tango Utopia hospitality.

The Advanced class resumes TONIGHT at 6:30 PM. This month, Jae and Cecil will teach us how to go beyond the boleo. All students are encouraged to attend the weekly práctica at 7:30 PM ($5) to work on those new techniques we learned in class.

On Monday, we continue classes for Beginners (7 PM) and Intermediates (8:30 PM). We learned a lot last week, so keep up the good work.

And don’t forget about the guided Sunday práctica hosted by John Singletary from 3-5 in Studio 5 (Lindy Lab).

See you on the dance floor!

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Advanced Classes Start August 7th

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Webmaster

The Advanced Class is back from its July hiatus! This month’s topic will focus on going beyond the basic boleo technique. Guest teacher, Cecil Ho, will join Jae for this series. Students are encouraged to stay for the weekly práctica from 7:30 to 10:00 PM. Visit our Classes page for more details.

Also, Tango Utopia is planning a milonga for the 4th Saturday (August 23rd). Save the date and stay tuned for details.

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This Weekend in Tango, July 31-August 3, 2014

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Webmaster

Start your weekend on the right foot by coming out to ­TONIGHT’s weekly práctica from 7:30-10:00 PM ($5). We’re halfway through our series of classes, so you have plenty of material to practice.

Triangle Tango’s First Saturday Milonga returns from its holiday on August 2nd ($10). The guest DJ for the evening will be our local legend, Jason Laughlin. It’s been far too long since we’ve danced to his tunes, so be sure to come out. For more details, visit the Triangle Tango website­.

On Sunday, August 3rd you can rest up for Monday classes for Beginners (7 PM) and Intermediates (8:30 PM) or you can go to the new guided práctica on Sunday from 3-5 PM in the Studio 5 Lindy Lab ($5). For more details, visit the Facebook event page.

To keep up with other news in the community, we encourage our members to sign up for the Triangle Tango mailing list.

See you on the dance floor!

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This Weekend in Tango, July 24-27, 2014

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Webmaster

TONIGHT is the weekly práctica at 7:30 PM ($5). We encourage everyone come out to work on their tango techniques.

Tomorrow (7/25), enjoy Triangle Tango’s Milonga at Brandywine Cellars Milonga ($10) in Durham. Our favorite guest teacher Cecil Ho will teach the FREE intro to tango lesson at 8 PM and DJ the milonga from 9 PM to 1 AM. The cost includes a glass of wine. Also, you can come early for the FREE wine tasting from 6-8 PM. For more information, visit the Triangle Tango website.

On Monday, we continue our classes for Beginners (7:00 PM) and Intermediates (8:30 PM). We love your energy so keep coming out!

Lastly, registration is now open for the Oscar Casas workshops from September 12-14, 2014 sponsored by Durham Tango. Visit their website for more information and to register.

Don’t forget to like Tango Utopia on Facebook and visit our website for more information. To keep up with all the tango events in Triangle and beyond, please sign up for the Triangle Tango Yahoo Group.

See you on the dance floor!

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This Weekend in Tango, July 17-20, 2014

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Webmaster

TONIGHT is the weekly práctica at 7:30 PM ($5). We encourage everyone come out to work on their tango techniques.

Tomorrow (7/18), enjoy Triangle Tango’s Third Friday Milonga at Open Eye Café in Carrboro ($5). Jae will teach the FREE introductory tango lesson at 8 PM and DJ the milonga from 9 PM to 11:30 PM. For more information, visit the Triangle Tango website.

Also, our friends from Tango Wilmington are throwing a house milonga on Saturday, July 19th. RSVP to the event ASAP if you plan to attend.

On Monday, we continue our classes for Beginners (7:00 PM) and Intermediates (8:30 PM). It’s only the second class of each series, so it’s not too late to join us! And don’t forget about the FREE práctica in between classes!

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Midsummer Night’s Dream Milonga – A Success!

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Webmaster

MSND MilongaThanks for your overwhelming turnout for our July Milonga Utopia. We had almost 80 guests in attendance, including out-of-towners from all over the Southeast (Asheville, Atlanta, Augusta, Charlotte, South Carolina, and Wilmington). The Tango Utopia ladies decorated the studio courtesy of the Paper Hand Puppet Intervention and everyone dressed in their whimsical fairy best–some guests even brought their wings. Once again, DJ Lisa Jacobs of Catwalk Tango cast her musical magic spell, which kept us floating across the dance floor well past 2 AM. It was truly an enchanting evening. We’ve posted a few photos to the Meetup event page, so please feel free to tag yourself in them. More photos can be found on the Tango Utopia Facebook page.

We’d also like to remind you that the new six-week series of classes for Beginners (7PM) and Intermediate students (8:30 PM) starts tomorrow (7/14). Feel free to sign up at our Meetup site or join us in the upstairs studio at Triangle Dance Studio. There are no Advanced classes in July, so we encourage students to attend Monday classes and/or come to the FREE Monday práctica between 8:00 and 8:30 PM.

Once again, thanks to everyone who made last night’s event one of the best milongas in the Triangle. We couldn’t do it without your support.

Keep dreaming the dream of Utopia!

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This Weekend in Tango, July 10-13, 2014

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Webmaster

Our favorite weekend in tango is FINALLY here! On Saturday, July 12th we host our themed Milonga Utopia, ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream‘, which promises to be a magical evening ($10). Special guest DJ Lisa Jacobs of Asheville’s Catwalk Tango will keep us floating across the floor as we dance under the full-moon supermoon. We hope you dress in your fairy best!

On Monday, July 14th we start a new series of classes for Beginners (7 PM). Students from the last series made great progress, so we encourage you continue with us. Intermediates students (8:30 PM) also start on Monday with a new class topic, How to Move When You Can’t Move, where we will explore how to keep your follower happy when there’s traffic on the floor. And don’t forget about the FREE práctica in between these classes. There are no Advanced classes in July, so students are encouraged to attend Beginner or Intermediate classes to keep their skills in top shape.

As usual, TONIGHT is the weekly práctica at 7:30 PM ($5). Come out to work on those new techniques we learned in class.

See you on the dance floor!

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