This Weekend in Tango, May 1-4, 2014

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Webmaster

Happy May Day! We’ll start our celebration of Spring this weekend in the usual fashion at TONIGHT’s Advanced class at 6:30 PM, followed by the weekly práctica at 7:30 PM ($5).

We hope to see you tomorrow (5/2) at Triangle Tango’s First Outdoor Milonga at Lichtin Plaza in front of the Duke Energy Performing Arts Center in downtown Raleigh (Cost: $5). Our favorite guest teacher, Cecil Ho will DJ from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM as we dance on a portable dance floor. Refreshments are available for purchase at the concession stand within the Fletcher lobby. Please come out to show your support for this exciting opportunity to dance under the stars. More information is available at the Triangle Tango website.

If you’re up to taking your tango on the road, consider the Elegant Milonga in Asheville ($15) on Saturday, May 3rd as part of the Homer and Christina Ladas Weekend. For more information, visit the Tangogypsies website.

On Monday, we continue our classes for Beginners (7:00 PM) and Intermediates (8:30 PM). It’s not too late to join us!

Don’t forget to register for Tango Utopia’s upcoming workshop with Nick Jones and Diana Cruz from May 30-June 1, 2014 at our website.

See you on the dance floor!

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This Weekend in Tango, April 24-27, 2014

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Webmaster

Start the weekend off right by coming to TONIGHT’s Advanced class at 6:30 PM, followed by the weekly práctica at 7:30 PM ($5). The práctica is open to all levels of dancers and is a great way to build on what we learned in class this week.

Tomorrow (4/25), Jae will teach a FREE intro to tango lesson and DJ at Triangle Tango’s Brandywine Cellars milonga. The lesson starts at 8:00 PM and the dancing starts at 9:00 PM. A glass of wine is included in the $10 price. This is a new and exciting venue for the Triangle community, so please show your support.

On Monday we continue our classes for Beginners (7:00 PM) and Intermediates (8:30 PM). It’s not too late to join us!

Don’t forget to register for Tango Utopia’s upcoming workshop with Nick Jones and Diana Cruz from May 30-June 1, 2014 at our website.

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This Weekend in Tango, April 17-20, 2014

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Webmaster

Start the weekend off right by coming to TONIGHT’s Advanced class at 6:30 PM, followed by the weekly práctica at 7:30 PM ($5).

Over Easter weekend, Durham Tango hosts Tango Extravaganza with world renowned Argentine Tango Maestros Alicia Pons & Luis Rojas. This event features an informal milonga on Friday night from 9:00 PM to midnight, and a milonga and special performance on Saturday from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM. For more information, please visit their website.

On Monday, we get back to the business of Beginners (7:00 PM) and Intermediates (8:30 PM) classes. We had a good turnout this week, so we hope you continue to come.

Don’t forget to register for Tango Utopia’s upcoming workshop with Nick Jones and Diana Cruz from May 30-June 1, 2014 at our website!

See you on the dance floor!

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This Weekend in Tango, April 10-13, 2014

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Webmaster

Jae is BACK! So start the weekend off right by coming to TONIGHT’s Advanced class at 6:30 PM, followed by the weekly práctica at 7:30 PM ($5). Let’s come out so Jae can share the tango techniques she’s brought back from Buenos Aires.

Of course, this weekend is also our favorite weekend in tango because we host Milonga Utopia on Saturday, April 12th from 9 PM to 2 AM ($10). This is our Spring Fling Milonga where we celebrate the warmer weather, blooming blossoms, dazzling dresses, and the birthday of Tango Utopia lady, Pamela. Our DJ for the evening is Cecil Ho who always brings the tandas that put a spring in our steps. We will have our usual yummy munchies and sparkling door prize, too.

Also, you still have time to sign up for our Monday tango classes for Beginners (7:00 PM) and Intermediates (8:30 PM).

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Tango Utopia Classes Resume on April 10th and 14th

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Webmaster

The new series of Tango Utopia classes start on Thursday, April 10th with the Advanced classes from 6:30-7:30 PM. This class is for experienced dancers who want to practice more advanced techniques. Each series will explore a particular topic for four weeks. Students get a FREE pass to the weekly Thursday práctica.

Pricing for the Advanced class (4 weeks)
Individuals: $15 (per class)/$45 (series)
Couples: $25 (per class)/$80 (series)

Classes for Beginners and Intermediate students begin on Monday, April 14th and go for six weeks.

The Beginner series (7:00-8:00 PM) concentrates and practices basic techniques such as posture, embrace, body awareness, pivots, and connection.

The Intermediate series (8:30-9:30 PM) is for developing techniques like core strength, extension, balance, and open and close embrace.

There is a FREE práctica from 8:00-8:30 PM on Mondays so that students can continue to work on what we learn in class.

Pricing for Beginner and Intermediate classes (6 weeks)
Individuals: $10 (per class)/$50 (series)
Couples: $18 (per class)/$90 (series)

All classes take place in the Upstairs Studio at Triangle Dance Studios (2603 S. Miami Blvd., Durham, NC 27703). You may sign up at our Meetup site or at the door.

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This Weekend in Tango, April 3-6, 2014

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Webmaster

Start your weekend off right with TONIGHT’S weekly práctica ($5). We encourage everyone come out to Triangle Dance Studios from 7:30-10:00 PM to work on their tango techniques.

On Saturday evening, Triangle Tango hosts its FIRST SATURDAY MILONGA at the Lindy Lab at Triangle Dance Studios ($10) from 9PM to 1AM. The hostess will be Tango Utopia lady and tango mom, Suni Yagui, who is also celebrating a birthday. So please come out and show your love for her. For more details, visit their website.

Tango Utopia classes start next week! We’ve added the classes to our Meetup calendar, so feel free to sign up.

Beginners (6 weeks): Mondays from 7:00-8:00 PM, starting on April 14th
Intermediates (6 weeks): Mondays from 8:30-9:30 PM, starting on April 14th
Advanced (4 weeks): Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 PM, starting on April 10th

Pricing for Beginner and Intermediate classes
Individual: $10 (per class)/$50 (series)
Couple: $18 (per class)/$90 (series)

Pricing for the Advanced class
Individual: $15 (per class)/$45 (series)
Couple: $25 (per class)/$80 (series)

See you on the dance floor!

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This Weekend in Tango, March 27-30, 2014

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Webmaster

TONIGHT’S práctica is the only opportunity to dance tango in the Triangle this weekend ($5). We encourage everyone come out to Triangle Dance Studios (upstairs studio) from 7:30-10:00 PM to work on their technique.

Remember, Tango Utopia classes resume in a few weeks!

  • Beginners: Mondays from 7:00-8:00 PM, starting on April 14th
  • Intermediates: Mondays from 8:30-9:30 PM, starting on April 14th
  • Advanced: Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 PM, starting on April 10th

Also, registration is now open for the Easter Weekend Tango Extravaganza with maestros Alicia Pons and Luis Rojas. Visit the Durham Tango website for more details.

See you on the dance floor!

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This Weekend in Tango, March 20-23, 2014

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Webmaster

Enjoy the first day of Spring by coming to Práctica TONIGHT at 7:30 PM ($5) at Triangle Dance Studios.

On Friday, March 21st, Triangle Tango hosts its Third Friday Milonga at Open Eye. Jason Laughlin will give the FREE intro lesson at 8 PM and DJ the milonga from 9-11:30 ($5). For more information visit the Triangle Tango website.

Remember, Tango Utopia Classes resume in April!

  • Beginners: Mondays from 7:00-8:00 PM, starting on April 14th
  • Intermediates: Mondays from 8:30-9:30 PM, starting on April 14th
  • Advanced: Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 PM, starting on April 10th

See you on the dance floor!

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This Weekend in Tango, March 13-16, 2014

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Webmaster

TONIGHT’S weekly práctica is the only opportunity to tango this weekend ($5), so we hope you come out to refine your tango techniques.

Classes resume in April!

  • Beginners: Mondays from 7:00-8:00 PM, starting on April 14th
  • Intermediates: Mondays from 8:30-9:30 PM, starting on April 14th
  • Advanced: Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 PM, starting on April 10th

We will post more details about these classes to our Meetup group and website in the coming weeks.

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This Weekend in Tango, March 6-9, 2014

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Webmaster

This weekend is our favorite weekend in tango because we host Milonga Utopia on Saturday, March 8th from 9 PM to 2 AM ($10). In celebration of Mardi Gras, come dressed in your best purple, gold and green. Our DJ for the evening is the enchanting Alicia Rico-Lazarowski. We’ll also have our usual yummy munchies and sparkling door prize.

Start the weekend off right by coming to TONIGHT’s weekly práctica at 7:30 PM ($5). Remember there will be no classes until April 10th, so we encourage everyone to attend the Thursday prácticas to maintain their tango techniques.

See you on the dance floor!

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