classes
AT TANGO NORTHSIDE we offer classes for all dancers, from novice to advanced. We deeply value the art and culture of Argentine Tango, and strive to help our students develop the skills necessary to access the benefits of this rich and rewarding social dance. Lessons are progressive with an emphasis on strong fundamental principles.
Descriptions and registration info for all classes are provided below. Schedules and any updates will be posted here, on our calendar, on social media, and via email. GO HERE to learn about private lessons. GO HERE to request more information or to join our mailing list.
Summer 2025 Drop-in Intro Classes
EVERY TUESDAY: JULY 1 - AUG 26
7:30-8:45pm
$15/person
instructors: Tango Northside teaching team
payment at the door: cash, check, or venmo
Give tango a try!! We're making it easy this summer with these weekly DROP-IN classes. Take just one class or as many you like — just come on over! Each week, we will introduce students to basic movements and concepts of Argentine tango as a social dance. No partner or prior dance experience needed! We welcome anyone with an interest to learn!
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PLEASE NOTE: No street shoes are allowed in the studio; please bring socks to dance in and wear comfortable, breathable clothes!
FREE One-Night Sample Class
TUESDAY SEPT 2
7:30-8:45pm
instructors: Tango Northside teaching team
Give tango a try!! This one-time class will introduce you to the basic movements and concepts of Argentine tango as a social dance. No partner or prior dance experience needed! However, these classes can fill up, so advance registration is required to save your spot!
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PLEASE NOTE: No street shoes are allowed in the studio; please bring socks to dance in and wear comfortable, breathable clothes!
Summer Foundations A & B
EVERY TUESDAY: JULY 1 - AUG 26
7:45-9:00pm
$15/person drop-in
instructors: Tango Northside teaching team
For current students in Foundations A & B: ​During the months of July and August on Tuesday nights Tango Northside's teaching team will teach patterns and offer technical guidance to students with experience at the level of Foundation A & B. We will help refine your embrace, your walk, and the cross. We will teach all manner of parallel foot patterns with changes in tempo including those that turn the dance such as the figures of the sweet five.
Foundations A: Intro to Argentine Tango
TUESDAYS SEPT 9 - OCT 28
7:30-8:45pm
$100/person for 7-week series
instructors: Tango Northside teaching team
​​Especially for students new to tango — no prior dance experience is necessary! In this class, we will introduce new dancers to the essential basics: the tango embrace, traditional tango music, foundational figures, and the basics of navigating a social dance floor. This is also a great class for any dancer who wants to refresh their basics or learn a different role. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring thick socks to dance in!
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Partners are not required, but it's great if you bring one! Students without a partner will be paired with another dancer, possibly of the same gender, and if so will learn how to both lead and to follow. ​Advance registration and payment is required to join this class.
Tango Foundations B
WEDNESDAYS as of SEPT 3
7:30pm - 8:45pm
$60/person per month
instructors: Brandon & Nikki
For students who have graduated from Foundations A or are at a similar place in their development. In this class, we will introduce dancers to double-time rhythm and to a set of foundational figures we call The Sweet Five. Developed at Tango Northside, this set of enjoyable, challenging, simple figures will enable dancers to have a successful and satisfying tango experience while building their dance skills. We will pair these figures with the rhythmical orchestras of Argentine Tango.
No partner needed. Students without a partner will be paired
with another dancer.
To join this class: If you are not already a student at Tango
Northside, please contact Michael.
Vals for Foundations C & Post-Grad
THURSDAYS: AUG 7 - 28
7:30pm - 8:45pm
$15/person drop-in
instructors: Michael and Julie
For current students in Founcations C & Post Grads: During the month of August, our Thursday class is all about vals. More details on the way.
Tango Foundations C
THURSDAYS as of SEPT 4
7:00pm - 8:15pm
$60/person per month
instructors: Michael and Julie
For students who have completed Foundations B or are at a similar place in their development as dancers. In this class, we will introduce dancers to the crossed foot system, the back ocho, and the half-turn to both sides. These elements make up a series of figures we call The Elegant Eight, which compose the foundation of the crossed foot dance, and which we will pair with the slower, more melodic orchestras of Argentine Tango.
No partner needed. Students without a partner will be paired
with another dancer
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To join this class: If you are not already a student at Tango
Northside, please contact Michael.​
Tango Post-Grad
THURSDAYS as of SEPT 4
8:15pm - 9:30pm
$60/person per month
instructors: Michael and Julie
For students who have graduated from Tango Northside Foundations series or have similar experience.
In this class we will build on what we have developed in the foundations classes as we refine our movement, technique, and lead and follow communication with the goal of our dance becoming more musical, subtle, and technically advanced. We will also explore the array of singular steps and ornamental techniques in tango.
There is so much more to learn and develop!
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To join this class: If you are not already a student at Tango
Northside, please contact Michael.​