November Tango Utopia Classes

The new series of Tango Utopia classes begin on November 4th and 7th!

Beginner classes start on Thursday, November 7 at 6:30 PM. 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. This series is ideal for tango newbies and students who want to refresh their skills.

Cost per class/series (8 weeks)
Individual: $10/$65
Couple: $15/$110

Both the Intermediate and Advanced classes start on Monday, November 4th.
Jae will teach Intermediate students “The Elements of the Cross” (7 PM). In these classes, Intermediate students will learn the basic techniques of the cross and practice crossing steps (cruce y cruzada). This level of class is ideal for beginners to intermediate dancers and and also advanced dancers who want to improve their technique.

Cost per class/series (8 weeks)
Individual: $10/$65
Couple: $15/$110

The Advanced class welcomes back guest teacher, John Singletary, who will help students learn “The Art of the Secret Lead.” In this series, leaders and followers will practice and explore the give and take that is possible with every step when both partners (and their cores) are fully engaged in the dance.  For this month, classes will start at 8:45 PM.

Cost per class/series (4 weeks)
Individual: $15/$45
Couple: $25/$80

We invite Tango Utopia students and the rest of the community to come to the FREE práctica on Mondays at 8:00.

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This Weekend in Tango, October 24-27, 2013

TONIGHT is the last session of Beginner classes (6:30 PM). We will announce the new series soon. Following class, students of all levels can attend the weekly práctica at 7:30 PM ($5) to refine what we learned this week.

This weekend Triangle Tango hosts guest teachers Oscar Casas and Ana Miguel for special workshops. Although the workshops are full, you can come out to dance at one the milongas:

  • Friday, October 25th from 10 PM to 1 AM at Triangle Dance Studios ($10)
  • Saturday, October 26 from 10 PM to 1 AM at Piazza Italia in Durham’s Brightleaf Square with live music ($15) For more information visit the Triangle Tango website.

As always on Sundays, we rest up for the intermediate (vals) and Advanced (split weight) classes on Mondays.

Remember to visit our Meetup group and like Tango Utopia on Facebook for the latest updates.

See you on the dance floor!

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This Weekend in Tango, October 17-20, 2013

Start your weekend off right by joining us at TONIGHT’S weekly práctica at 7:30 PM ($5). Here students of all levels can practice what we learned this week in class. If you’re still new to tango, you can come to the Beginner lesson that starts at 6:30 PM.

On Friday, October 18th, Triangle Tango hosts it’s Third Friday Milonga at Open Eye in Carrboro. 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 Sundays, we rest up for the intermediate (milonga) and Advanced (split weight) 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, October 10-13, 2013

This weekend in tango is our favorite weekend because we host Milonga Utopia on Saturday, October 12th from 9 PM to 2PM ($10). This month features one of our favorite local DJs, Katia Singletary whose tandas will be infused with the warm and inviting breezes from Greece. We also have our usual yummy munchies and sparkling door prize. REMEMBER: Tango Utopia students get a discount on the price of admission.

You can brush up on the techniques you learned in class by attending the weekly práctica TONIGHT at 7:30 ($5), which begins immediately after the Beginner class.

On Sunday, we rest up for our Monday classes. Intermediate students continue their milonga moves and Advanced students will keep working on split weight.

You may sign up for these events at our Meetup site and like Tango Utopia on Facebook for the latest news.

See you on the dance floor!

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This Weekend in Tango, October 3-6, 2013

Tonight’s practilonga features a special guest DJ, Dedra Demaree, who will treat us to her expertly arranged tandas ($5). The práctica starts at 7:30 PM, immediately after the Beginner class on the cross system.

This weekend features the First Saturday Milonga sponsored by Triangle Tango ($8). For more information, visit their website.

As usual on Sunday, we rest up for our Monday classes. Intermediate students will work on their milonga moves. Cecil Ho returns to teach the Advanced class to play with split weight.

All events take place at Triangle Dance Studios (2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham).

See you on the dance floor!

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This Weekend in Tango, September 26-29, 2013

Start your weekend off right by joining us at TONIGHT’S weekly práctica at 7:30 PM ($5). Here students of all levels can practice what we learned this week in class. If you’re still new to tango, you can come to the Beginner lesson that starts at 6:30 PM.

There are no local milongas this week, but feel free to take your tango on the road. Tango Wilmington is hosting a weekend with the Tami Trio of Buenos Aires featuring live music and dancing on the UNC Wilmington campus. Visit their website for more information.

As always on Sunday, we rest up for the intermediate (exploring close embrace) and Advanced (petite boleos) classes on Monday.

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

See you on the dance floor!

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This Weekend in Tango, September 19-22, 2013

Start your weekend off right by joining us at TONIGHT’S weekly práctica at 7:30 PM ($5). Here students of all levels can practice what we learned this week in class. If you’re still new to tango, you can come to the Beginner lesson that starts at 6:30 PM.

Tomorrow, we hope to see you at the Third Friday Milonga at Open Eye on September 20th. Jae will teach the FREE intro lesson at 8 PM and DJ the milonga from 9-11:30 ($5). Our favorite guest teacher, Cecil Ho, will host the event. For more information visit the Triangle Tango website.

As always on Sundays, we rest up for the Intermediate (close embrace) and Advanced (petite boleos) 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.

See you on the dance floor!

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This Weekend in Tango, September 12-15, 2013

This weekend in tango is our favorite weekend because we host Milonga Utopia on Saturday, September 14 from 9 PM to 2PM ($10). This month features the renown DJ, Rick Kim who brings an intoxicating mix of music to stimulate the connection of masculine and feminine in the dance. Rick Kim started in Charlotte and moved to the DC area, so he’s sure to bring a good crowd. We also have our usual yummy munchies and sparkling door prize.

You can brush up on the techniques you learned in class by attending the weekly práctica TONIGHT at 7:30 ($5), which begins immediately after the Beginner class. We’re only in class #2, so you still have time to start learning tango.

Intermediate and Advanced students will continue their lessons in close embrace and boleos on Monday.

You may sign up for these events at our Meetup site and like Tango Utopia on Facebook for the latest news.

See you on the dance floor!

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This Weekend in Tango, September 5-8, 2013

We begin the weekend with the first class of the new series of Beginner classes at 6:30 PM. After class, Beginner students can stay for the weekly práctica at 7:30 PM ($5).

The new series Intermediate and Advanced classes start on Monday, September 9th. Intermediate students will explore the limits of close embrace and Advanced Students will focus on petite boleos.

September 7th is Triangle Tango’s First Saturday Milonga at TDS from 9PM to 1 AM ($8). Please visit their website for more details.

You may sign up for all classes and events at our Meetup site and like Tango Utopia on Facebook for the latest updates and photos.

See you on the dance floor!

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Tango Utopia Classes Start 9/5 and 9/9

Tango Utopia is excited to announce its upcoming classes for all levels of experience.

The Beginner 8-week course (THURSDAYS from 6:30–7:30 PM, 9/5–10/24) will teach tango newcomers the basic techniques of Argentinean tango: the tango walk and embrace, parallel and cross system, walk to the cross, ochos, and giros.

In the Intermediate 8-week course (MONDAYS from 7:00-8:00 PM, 9/9–10/28), we will explore close embrace.

Drop-in prices for Beginner & Intermediate classes
Individual $10
Couple $15
Student with ID $8

For 8 weeks
Individual $65
Couple $110
Student with ID $55

We are starting the Advanced class a half an hour earlier (MONDAYS from 8:30-9:30 PM, 9/9 – 9/30). This month’s topic is Doing More with Less: Petite Boleos.

Drop-in prices for Intermediate/ Advanced classes
Individual $15
Couple $25

For 4 weeks
Individual $45
Couple $80

All classes will be held in the upstairs studio at Triangle Dance Studios (2603 S. Miami Blvd., Durham, NC). Feel free join us for the FREE práctica on Mondays from 8:00–8:30 PM.
You may sign up for any of these classes at our Meetup site.

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