Tango classes in Albuquerque & Santa Fe

Instruction in Argentine Tango

Please contact instructors directly for details on their classes & to confirm schedules.

Group Classes in Albuquerque

Tango Downtown | Karen Reck & Paul Akmajian
Mondays at The Harwood Art Center, 1114 7th St NW, at Mountain Rd.
Classes in Milonguero Style Argentine Tango.
Summer Session II: June 29-July 20, Embracing Each Other in the Music. Exploring our connection to our partner and to the music (tango, milonga, and tango vals).
Essentials I, 7:30-8:30pm for Beginners & up
Essentials II, 8:30-9:30pm for Intermediate & up
Essentials II students may attend Essentials I at no extra charge.
Classic Argentine Tango music is intrinsic to the dance. Beginners will receive some grounding in the essential elements of Argentine tango — connection to one's partner, the music, and other dancers sharing the floor. More advanced dancers will be invited to take a deeper look at expressing the depth and subtlties of the music in their dance.
$40/4-class session or $12/class drop-in. $8 for students w/ I.D.
Private classes for individuals, couples, & small groups available year-round.
Karen & Paul, karen@tangodowntown.net or (505)453-1786 (Paul's cell)
www.tangodowntown.net

Ethan Gutierrez, Brenda Dunagan
Mondays thru June 29 at Enchantment Ballroom, 337 San Pedro NE (across from the Fairgrounds).
Level I, 7:00-8:30pm, Cadena & Advanced Sacadas.
Level II, 8:30-9:30pm, Sacada, a playful exploration of taking partner’s axis.
$15 drop-in/class. 4-week series: $40 or $60/couple.
Students: $30/series or $10/class.
Brenda Dunagan, (505)203-1607 bdunagan@gmail.com or Ethan Gutierrez, iamadancingfool@gmail.com

William Gruner & Robin Berry
Argentine Tango Classes on Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30pm at UNM’s Johnson Gym Dance Room (on UNM Campus). Classes have ended for the Spring semester. Contact
William Gruner, williamgruner@gmail.com or (505)884-8198 for info on next session.

Double Time Dance Studio, John Henry Moore
112 Morningside SE in Nob Hill (just off Central, west of San Mateo, east of Carlisle). Wednesdays, Beginning Tango, 7:00-8:00pm; Practica, 8:00-9:00pm.
Fridays, Tango Fundamentals class, 7:00-8:00pm; Milonga, 8:00-11:00.
Sundays, Intermediate Tango, 5:00-6:00pm.
Tango classes: $15/class or $125/10-class card; $8 for Wed class/practica. Classes in other dances available.
(505)268-1123 or doubletimedance@yahoo.com
www.doubletimedance.com

John Roy — Beyond the Basics Classes in Argentine Tango. Thursdays at
Lloyd Shaw Dance Center is on summer break. John Roy, (505)349-3115 or
up4tango@yahoo.com

Ethan Gutierrez
New Thursday classes at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center.
Level II Class, 6:00-7:00pm.
Level I, 7:00-8:00pm.
Classes Sundays thru June 28 at Emotions in Motion Dance Studio, 1627 San Pedro NE (at Constitution).
Intro Class, 3:00-4:00pm; All levels Technique class, 4:15-5:15pm.
Ethan Gutierrez, iamadancingfool@gmail.com or iamadancingfool.com

Liz Haight, with Masami Hirokawa
Int. level series of workshop classes Sundays at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center.
The Heart of Milonguero Tango, July 12-October 11, 2:00-3:15pm & 3:30-4:45pm. Dates: 7/12, 8/2, 16 & 30; 9/13 & 27; 10/11. Flier with full schedule & details.
This series is intended for intermediate level dancers. Beginners or those new to on-body dancing may attend, but must bring their own partners to work with throughout the classes. Classes can be attended separately but most will be gained by attending classes sequentially. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register before class begins.
Full Pass (7 days/14 classes) paid by July 12: $180 for women; $165 for men.
By day or class: $30/day or $20/class.
Questions & RSVP: Liz Haight, (505)982-5833 or lizhaight@earthlink.net

Group classes in Santa Fe & Los Alamos

Tango USA, Luren Bellucci. Santa Fe classes at Studio East, 332 Camino del Monte Sol, between Canyon Rd & Acequia Madre. July classes taught by Michael Walker.
Mondays: Beg. Tango, 6:15-7:15pm; Adv. Tango, 7:30-8:30pm.
Thursdays: Beg. Tango, 7:30-8:30pm; Int. Tango, 8:30-9:30pm.
Sundays: Class, 1:30-2:30pm; Practica, 2:30-3:30pm. $15 (Payable in cash to Michael; no class cards for this special class/practica.)
Regular weekly classes: $20/single class. Beginning classes: 10 classes, $100+tax.
Int. Classes: 5 classes, $80+tax; 10 classes, $140+tax.
Luren Bellucci, (505)660-0075 or tangousa@cybermesa.com
Call Mike Garcia for info on Sunday Swing classes, (505)577-2294.

Liz Haight & Masami Hirokawa. Santa Fe classes in close-embrace Club-style/ Milonguero-style tango at 2925 Rufina St. — call for more info/directions.
Wednesdays: Intermediate Tango, 7:30-8:30pm. Next session: June 17-July 22. Register in advance. $75/6-week session. No drop-ins.
Saturdays: Beginning Tango, 3:30-4:30pm. Ongoing. $13/class. No class July 4th.
Liz, (505)982-5833 or lizhaight@earthlink.net

David Cohen. Argentine Tango ongoing Beginning/Intermediate classes. No previous dance necessary, no dance partner required. Thursdays, 7:30pm. Moving People Dance, 1583 Pacheco St. Suite A2, Santa Fe, NM. $12 drop-in class; $10 per class if paying for 5 or more classes. David Cohen, (505)490-3136 or battie@earthlink.net

El Latido del tango, Shahin Medghalchi. El Latido del tango, Shahin Medghalchi. Fundamentals and basics for advanced/intermediate and beginners. Santa Fe classes at 1201 Don Diego Ave. (505)920-9987 or ellatidodeltango@earthlink.net

Alp Findikoglu & Paula Couselo-Findikoglu. Group & private lessons in Los Alamos. Mondays: Ongoing Int.-Adv. group classes at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, 6:30-8:30pm. No class on holidays. Free of charge!
info@alpypaulatango.com or www.alpypaulatango.com

Private Lessons, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos, & Los Alamos
(Also offered by the Santa Fe instructors listed above)

Paul Akmajian. Argentine Tango private classes in Albuquerque or Santa Fe.
(505)453-1786 or milonguero505@earthlink.net

Nicolasa Chavez. Argentine Tango private classes in Albuquerque.
(505)890-7377 or Nicadance@gmail.com

Brenda Dunagan. Argentine Tango private classes in Albuquerque at Enchantment Ballroom. (505)203-1607 or bdunagan@unm.edu or brendunagan@gmail.com

William (Bill) Gruner. Argentine Tango private classes in Albuquerque.
(505)884-8198 or williamgruner@gmail.com

Ethan Gutierrez. Argentine Tango private lessons in Albuquerque.
iamadancingfool@gmail.com; www.iamadancingfool.com

Brian Mahieu. Salon & Performance Argentine Tango in Albuquerque.
(505)328-7874

John Henry Moore. Argentine Tango private classes in Albuquerque.
(505)268-1123 or doubletimedance@yahoo.com

Karen Reck. Milonguero Style Argentine Tango private classes in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Couples or individuals. (505)417-9507 karen@tangodowntown.net

John Roy. Argentine Tango private classes in Albuquerque focusing on close
embrace, salon, and nuevo styles of Tango. (505)349-3115 or up4tango@yahoo.com

Rosalia Galassi & John Dunbar. Private classes in Salon Style Tango in Santa Fe.
(505)989-1225 or rosaliagalassi@yahoo.com




Latest News Membership Info Video Listing Members' Forum Join our e-group Contact Us		Instruction in Argentine Tango Please contact instructors directly for details on their classes & to confirm schedules. Group Classes in Albuquerque Tango Downtown \| Karen Reck & Paul Akmajian Mondays at The Harwood Art Center, 1114 7th St NW, at Mountain Rd. Classes in Milonguero Style Argentine Tango. Summer Session II: June 29-July 20, Embracing Each Other in the Music. Exploring our connection to our partner and to the music (tango, milonga, and tango vals). Essentials I, 7:30-8:30pm for Beginners & up Essentials II, 8:30-9:30pm for Intermediate & up Essentials II students may attend Essentials I at no extra charge. Classic Argentine Tango music is intrinsic to the dance. Beginners will receive some grounding in the essential elements of Argentine tango — connection to one's partner, the music, and other dancers sharing the floor. More advanced dancers will be invited to take a deeper look at expressing the depth and subtlties of the music in their dance. $40/4-class session or $12/class drop-in. $8 for students w/ I.D. Private classes for individuals, couples, & small groups available year-round. Karen & Paul, karen@tangodowntown.net or (505)453-1786 (Paul's cell) www.tangodowntown.net Ethan Gutierrez, Brenda Dunagan Mondays thru June 29 at Enchantment Ballroom, 337 San Pedro NE (across from the Fairgrounds). Level I, 7:00-8:30pm, Cadena & Advanced Sacadas. Level II, 8:30-9:30pm, Sacada, a playful exploration of taking partner’s axis. $15 drop-in/class. 4-week series: $40 or $60/couple. Students: $30/series or $10/class. Brenda Dunagan, (505)203-1607 bdunagan@gmail.com or Ethan Gutierrez, iamadancingfool@gmail.com William Gruner & Robin Berry Argentine Tango Classes on Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30pm at UNM’s Johnson Gym Dance Room (on UNM Campus). Classes have ended for the Spring semester. Contact William Gruner, williamgruner@gmail.com or (505)884-8198 for info on next session. Double Time Dance Studio, John Henry Moore 112 Morningside SE in Nob Hill (just off Central, west of San Mateo, east of Carlisle). Wednesdays, Beginning Tango, 7:00-8:00pm; Practica, 8:00-9:00pm. Fridays, Tango Fundamentals class, 7:00-8:00pm; Milonga, 8:00-11:00. Sundays, Intermediate Tango, 5:00-6:00pm. Tango classes: $15/class or $125/10-class card; $8 for Wed class/practica. Classes in other dances available. (505)268-1123 or doubletimedance@yahoo.com www.doubletimedance.com John Roy — Beyond the Basics Classes in Argentine Tango. Thursdays at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center is on summer break. John Roy, (505)349-3115 or up4tango@yahoo.com Ethan Gutierrez New Thursday classes at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center. Level II Class, 6:00-7:00pm. Level I, 7:00-8:00pm. Classes Sundays thru June 28 at Emotions in Motion Dance Studio, 1627 San Pedro NE (at Constitution). Intro Class, 3:00-4:00pm; All levels Technique class, 4:15-5:15pm. Ethan Gutierrez, iamadancingfool@gmail.com or iamadancingfool.com Liz Haight, with Masami Hirokawa Int. level series of workshop classes Sundays at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center. The Heart of Milonguero Tango, July 12-October 11, 2:00-3:15pm & 3:30-4:45pm. Dates: 7/12, 8/2, 16 & 30; 9/13 & 27; 10/11. Flier with full schedule & details. This series is intended for intermediate level dancers. Beginners or those new to on-body dancing may attend, but must bring their own partners to work with throughout the classes. Classes can be attended separately but most will be gained by attending classes sequentially. Please arrive 15 minutes early to register before class begins. Full Pass (7 days/14 classes) paid by July 12: $180 for women; $165 for men. By day or class: $30/day or $20/class. Questions & RSVP: Liz Haight, (505)982-5833 or lizhaight@earthlink.net Group classes in Santa Fe & Los Alamos Tango USA, Luren Bellucci. Santa Fe classes at Studio East, 332 Camino del Monte Sol, between Canyon Rd & Acequia Madre. July classes taught by Michael Walker. Mondays: Beg. Tango, 6:15-7:15pm; Adv. Tango, 7:30-8:30pm. Thursdays: Beg. Tango, 7:30-8:30pm; Int. Tango, 8:30-9:30pm. Sundays: Class, 1:30-2:30pm; Practica, 2:30-3:30pm. $15 (Payable in cash to Michael; no class cards for this special class/practica.) Regular weekly classes: $20/single class. Beginning classes: 10 classes, $100+tax. Int. Classes: 5 classes, $80+tax; 10 classes, $140+tax. Luren Bellucci, (505)660-0075 or tangousa@cybermesa.com Call Mike Garcia for info on Sunday Swing classes, (505)577-2294. Liz Haight & Masami Hirokawa. Santa Fe classes in close-embrace Club-style/ Milonguero-style tango at 2925 Rufina St. — call for more info/directions. Wednesdays: Intermediate Tango, 7:30-8:30pm. Next session: June 17-July 22. Register in advance. $75/6-week session. No drop-ins. Saturdays: Beginning Tango, 3:30-4:30pm. Ongoing. $13/class. No class July 4th. Liz, (505)982-5833 or lizhaight@earthlink.net David Cohen. Argentine Tango ongoing Beginning/Intermediate classes. No previous dance necessary, no dance partner required. Thursdays, 7:30pm. Moving People Dance, 1583 Pacheco St. Suite A2, Santa Fe, NM. $12 drop-in class; $10 per class if paying for 5 or more classes. David Cohen, (505)490-3136 or battie@earthlink.net El Latido del tango, Shahin Medghalchi. El Latido del tango, Shahin Medghalchi. Fundamentals and basics for advanced/intermediate and beginners. Santa Fe classes at 1201 Don Diego Ave. (505)920-9987 or ellatidodeltango@earthlink.net Alp Findikoglu & Paula Couselo-Findikoglu. Group & private lessons in Los Alamos. Mondays: Ongoing Int.-Adv. group classes at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, 6:30-8:30pm. No class on holidays. Free of charge! info@alpypaulatango.com or www.alpypaulatango.com Private Lessons, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos, & Los Alamos (Also offered by the Santa Fe instructors listed above) Paul Akmajian. Argentine Tango private classes in Albuquerque or Santa Fe. (505)453-1786 or milonguero505@earthlink.net Nicolasa Chavez. Argentine Tango private classes in Albuquerque. (505)890-7377 or Nicadance@gmail.com Brenda Dunagan. Argentine Tango private classes in Albuquerque at Enchantment Ballroom. (505)203-1607 or bdunagan@unm.edu or brendunagan@gmail.com William (Bill) Gruner. Argentine Tango private classes in Albuquerque. (505)884-8198 or williamgruner@gmail.com Ethan Gutierrez. Argentine Tango private lessons in Albuquerque. iamadancingfool@gmail.com; www.iamadancingfool.com Brian Mahieu. Salon & Performance Argentine Tango in Albuquerque. (505)328-7874 John Henry Moore. Argentine Tango private classes in Albuquerque. (505)268-1123 or doubletimedance@yahoo.com Karen Reck. Milonguero Style Argentine Tango private classes in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Couples or individuals. (505)417-9507 karen@tangodowntown.net John Roy. Argentine Tango private classes in Albuquerque focusing on close embrace, salon, and nuevo styles of Tango. (505)349-3115 or up4tango@yahoo.com Rosalia Galassi & John Dunbar. Private classes in Salon Style Tango in Santa Fe. (505)989-1225 or rosaliagalassi@yahoo.com

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