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Current Classes:
Check Calendar for current sessions.
New sessions start at the beginning of each month.
*February 2012 Schedule* Monday
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Intermediate to Intermediate Level, Topic Milonga taught by Monica Caivano Thursday
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Beginner Level. topic Tango taught by Monica Caivano & Gustavo Simplis
7:45pm - 8:45 pm, Intermediate Level, Topic Tango taught by Gustavo Simplis & Monica Caivano
Saturday
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Beginner Level, Topic Tango taught by Gustavo Simplis
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm, Pre-Intermediate Level, Topic Argentine Vals taught by Gustavo Simplis 
Fee: See 'Weekly Programs' on our Rates page. About the classes:
Beginner, Pre- Intermediate, Intermediate, Advance and All level classes offered. Tango is a highly improvisational dance that is built in layers.
Beginners are guided in understanding the structure of tango from the start. In a relaxed atmosphere, students are coached in the skills of leading and following — as well as the etiquette and culture of Argentine Tango. As students progress to the different levels more complex figures and technique are taught with lots of personal attention and a great sense of humor! No partner needed for any class!
What is Argentine Tango? A type of music characterized by its passionate feeling (heard in the “cries” of the bandoneón, a concertina-like instrument essential part of tango). The dance is characterized by an improvisational & heartfelt approach to the interpretation of the music & includes dramatic pauses & syncopated rhythms. What is Milonga? The most cheerful & lively in feeling & tempo, with a steady 2/4 rhythm. The dance emphasizes this rhythm with a step on each beat & sometimes on the off beats as well. What is Vals? Argentine waltz music, less dramatic than that of tango, & characterized by a flowing 3/4 rhythm. In the dance, tango steps are adapted to the graceful flow of that rhythm, & the emphasis is on creating movements that are smooth and gliding. Tango, milonga & vals are the three rhythms that are played at milongas (tango dance club) where the milonguero/a (person whose life revolves around dancing & tango) goes to dance and socialize! Tango Resource:
Click here to read more about the different musical styles and learn about the different tango orchestras! We have some tango CDs available as well! What to wear, what to bring:
Bring shoes that slide well. Flats or heels, whichever you will be most comfortable in. Want to own your own pair of Tango shoes?
MoniTango can help you. Men & Women's shoes available! Check out Pictures and try them on! Want to Practice what you learn? Highly recommended to get better and start feeling the dance & music!
Check out Esquina Tango "Practica del Este" schedule, Esquina Passion on Thursdays or come the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month for our wonderful DJ & Live Music milongas!!
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