ARGENTINE TANGO PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Argentine Tango is thought to have originated in the West Indies where it was danced only by the lowest classes. The name is from the African Tanganya. Later, the dance found its way into Argentina where it was re-created by the Gauchos in Buenos Aires. The Argentine Tango Program at La Luna teaches classes in salon style which relies upon the close embrace originally developed in the night clubs of historic Buenos Aires. This style is much different from the American Tango which is taught in both International Standard and American Smooth Ballroom dancing.

Both Group and Private Lessons are available Sundays or Thursdays using a program developed and directed by Tango Masters CAROLINA ZOKALSKI and DIEGO DIFALCO. Please check our CLASS CALENDAR to determine which day offers times that work best for you to take Argentine Tango Group Classes. To schedule a PRIVATE LESSON, please call our main telephone number to check instructor availability. Argentine Tango Practice Sessions are held every Sunday from 5:30 PM-6:30 PM and are free for La Luna Active Members.
The Argentine Tango Program consists of the following Group Classes:

Argentine Tango 1
Required: None
Duration: 8 Weeks
Description: Argentine Tango 1 is appropriate for those who have never taken dance lessons to learn Argentine style Tango. Concepts taught in this class are critical to understand future technique and terminology throughout the program. In this class, students will learn fundamentals of the lead & follow, closed embrace body positioning, how to properly walk in tracks 1-3, and how to perform the cross. Argentine Tango 1 classes are offered at the beginning of every month and occur on Sunday.

Argentine Tango 2
Required: Argentine Tango 1
Duration: 12 months

Argentine Tango 3A
Required: Argentine Tango 2
Duration: 12 months

Argentine Tango 3B
Required: Argentine Tango 3A
Duration: Ongoing