Argentine Tango

What is the Argentine Tango Club?

The Argentine Tango Club at RPI is a small group of students dedicated to learning the art and style of what is commonly nicknamed "the dance of passion." The group strives to integrate students with the active Tango community outside of RPI as well, hoping to create as much exposure as possible so students can grow in their prowess while experiencing first hand the culture and social scene associated with the dance.

What Will I Learn?

The beginner class is for newcomers who are just becoming interested in tango and would like to learn the basics. This class will cover topics such as walking, typical "phrases," or steps, used in the dance, connection between partners, and some technical topics like musicality and style.

The intermediate class is geared towards more seasoned dancers, or dancers who have once learned tango and would like to get back into the swing of things. The class will cover more advanced dynamics for dramatic sequences or chains of different steps that, ultimately, are up to the student to break apart and integrate into their own style and interpretation of tango.

When Do We Practice?


Monday:
  • Academy Hall Student Activities Room, 1st Floor
  • Beginner Lesson: 6:00-7:00pm
  • Intermediate Lesson: 7:00-8:00pm

In addition to our Monday practice, our club members can take advantage of local lesson opportunities if they wish.

Tuesday:
  • Lorraine Michaels Dance
    69 Fuller Road, Albany, NY
    (518) 459-2623

  • Intermediate/Advanced Lesson: 7:00-8:00pm
  • Beginner Lesson: 8:00-9:00pm
Thursday:
  • Mountain View Studios
    Woodstock, NY
    (845) 246-1122

  • Basic Lesson (for all levels): 7:00-7:30pm
  • Intermediate Lesson: 7:30-8:45pm
  • Practice: 9:00-9:30pm