This Weekend in Tango, January 30-February 2, 2014

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Webmaster

We start our weekend off in the usual fashion, with the Beginner class at 6:30 PM followed by the weekly Thursday práctica tonight at 7:30 PM ($5).

Saturday night (2/1) come out for Triangle Tango’s First Saturday Milonga from 9 AM to 1 PM ($8), hosted by tango mom, Suni Yagui, and featuring DJ’ing by our favorite guest teacher, Cecil Ho. For more information visit their website.

On Monday, Intermediate students will continue learning “All About Turns” and Advanced students will start a new series, “It’s Still Cold Out, Come Even Closer” to continue to refine their close embrace techniques.

You may sign up for any of these events at our Meetup site and visit our Facebook page for the latest updates.

See you on the dance floor!

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This Weekend in Tango, January 23-26,2014

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Webmaster

It’s a quiet weekend in tango, so all the more reason to come out to the weekly Thursday práctica tonight at 7:30 PM ($5).

If you’re still new to tango, you can join us at 6:30 PM for the Beginner class.

Intermediate and Advanced students are encouraged to come out tonight to practice what we learned in class this week in preparation for Monday’s class.

You may sign up for any of these events at our Meetup site and visit our Facebook page for the latest updates.

See you on the dance floor!

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Oscar And Ana Workshop in Charlotte – Feb 7-9

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Webmaster

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This Weekend in Tango, January 16-19, 2014

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Webmaster

This weekend starts out in our typical fashion, with the Beginner class at 6:30 PM, followed by the weekly Thursday practica at 7:30 PM. It’s only the second class, so you can feel free to join us to learn the tango walk and embrace and get more comfortable dancing with a partner.

Join us tomorrow (1/17) for the Third Friday Milonga at Open Eye in Carrboro sponsored by Triangle Tango.  Our fearless leader, Jae, will teach the FREE introductory lesson at 8 PM and DJ the milonga from 9-11 PM ($5). Our favorite tango mom, Suni Yagui, will be our lovely hostess for the evening.

We will have classes on the MLK holiday, so we look forward to seeing you then!

Students with more tango experience should feel free to drop in on these classes at any point.

See you on the dance floor!

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This Weekend in Tango, January 9-12, 2014

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Webmaster

We kick off the new year in our famous Tango Utopia style, with the January Milonga Utopia on Saturday, January 11th.  Our first milonga of 2014 features the DJ’ing of our favorite guest teacher, Cecil Ho, whose mix of music always has a little something for everyone on the dance floor. The dancing goes from 9PM to 2AM or beyond (Cost: $10/ $7 for Tango Utopia students).

Before the milonga, be sure to come out TONIGHT to the first Beginner class of the year at 6:30 PM ($10). This basic class will teach tango newbies the fundamental skills of the dance. Students with more experience can join us at 7:30 PM for the weekly Thursday práctica ($5).

On Sundays, we rest up for classes on Mondays: “All About Turns” for Intermediate students and “Brr…It’s Cold Out, Come Closer” for Advanced students. It’s only the second class of each series, so feel free to drop in.

You may sign up for these events at our Meetup group and visit Tango Utopia on Facebook for the latest photos!

See you on the dance floor!

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New Series of Classes Start on 1/6 & 1/9

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Webmaster

Tango Utopia is pleased to announce the new series of classes for all levels of dancers.

Starting Monday, January 6th

Intermediate students will learn All About Turns (1/6-2/24). In these classes, students will learn the basic techniques of the turn (giro) and practice steps that lead into and out of the turn (think: molinete). This level of class is ideal for beginners to intermediate dancers and for advanced dancers who want to improve their technique (Mondays at 7 PM).

Individuals: $10 per class; $65 for the 8-week series

Couples: $15 per class; $110 for the 8-week series

The January topic for Advanced students is “Brrr…It’s Cold, Come Closer” (1/6-1/27). In this series, students will work on refining and exploring the basics in close embrace. Guest teacher, Cecil Ho, will join Jae this month (Mondays at 8:30 PM).

Individuals: $15 per class/ $45 for the series

Couples: $25 per class/$80 for the series

 

Starting Thursday, January 9th

The Beginners series resumes on Thursday nights at 6:30 PM before the weekly práctica (1/9-2/27). During the eight-week course we will concentrate and work on the basics such as posture, embrace, body awareness, basic steps, pivots, connection, and walk in cross system. We will explore musicality, vals, and the milonga. This basic course will prepare the beginning dancer for the next level of creating and exploring the dance. All dance levels will be able to benefit from this experience.

Individuals: $10 per class; $65 for the 8-week series

Couples: $15 per class; $110 for the 8-week series

All classes take place in the upstairs studio at Triangle Dance Studio (2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703).

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This Weekend in Tango, December 26-31, 2013

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Webmaster
This weekend we say goodbye to a great year. We begin in our usual fashion with the last Beginner class at 6:30 PM, followed by the weekly Thursday práctica at 7:30 PM ($5). Dancers of all levels can work on all the techniques we learned this month.We rest our dancing feet until Tuesday, December 31st when the entire Triangle community comes out for the New Year’s Eve Milonga at TDS. Tango Utopia is proud to sponsor this event with the generous support of Triangle Tango. This event features two guest DJs, a fabulous dinner, a champagne toast at midnight, and of course, an evening of amazing dancing ($25). We invite you to join us in ringing in the new year Tango Utopia style!

After the new year, we rest up until the week of January 6, 2014 when classes and prácticas resume. We hope to see more of you in the coming year.

You may sign up for any of these events at our Meetup group and visit the Tango Utopia website and Facebook page for the latest updates.

See you on the dance floor!

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This Weekend in Tango, December 19-22, 2013

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Webmaster

We start the weekend TONIGHT in the usual fashion with the Beginner lesson at 6:30 PM, followed by the weekly Thursday práctica at 7:30 PM ($5).

On Friday, December 20th, Triangle Tango hosts it’s Third Friday Milonga at Open Eye. Our favorite guest teacher Cecil Ho 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.

As always on Sunday, we rest up for the intermediate and Advanced classes on Mondays.

Visit our Meetup group to sign up for any of these events and like Tango Utopia on Facebook for the latest updates and photos.

See you on the dance floor!

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This Weekend in Tango, December 12-15, 2013

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Webmaster

This weekend is our favorite weekend in tango because we host Milonga Utopia on Saturday, December 14th from 9 PM to 2 AM at Triangle Dance Studios ($10). This month, guest DJ Alicia Rico-Lazarowski will sweep us off our feet with her elegant mix of music inspired by the Golden Age of tango. Be sure to listen out for her cortinas, which feature a bevy of beautiful female voices from around the world.

To prepare for this weekend’s milonga, come out TONIGHT to either the Beginner class at 6:30 PM or the weekly Thursday práctica at 7:30 PM. Dancers at all experience levels are welcome.

On Sunday, we’ll prepare for our Monday night classes. Intermediate students will continue to use the Elements of the Cross with the milonga rhythm (7 PM). Advanced students will keep practicing in close embrace (8:30 PM).

Feel free to sign up for any of these events at our Meetup group and visit our Facebook page for the latest updates and photos.

See you on the dance floor!

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Celebrate the New Year with Tango Utopia

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Webmaster

Tango Utopia is thrilled to host the New Year’s Eve Milonga. For the evening, we’ll have a double dose of guest DJs. The Triangle’s esteemed DJ, Thierry Olivry will bring his festive mix of music from 8 PM to 11 PM. Then Rick Kim returns once again to the Triangle to usher us into 2014 with his tantalizing tandas. Guests will enjoy a wonderful dinner, and of course, a champagne toast at midnight. The music will go to 3 AM, so you can join us after midnight and still have a great time. Let’s bring in the New Year Tango Utopia style!

Time: 8 PM to 3 AM (or beyond)

Cost: $25 per person; $20 for students; $15 after midnight

Location: Triangle Dance Studios (back studio) – 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

 

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