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Argentine Tango Classes

Please note: Listings are a courtesy of Tango Club of Albuquerque and may change without advance notice. Contact teachers/organizers directly to get more information, confirm events, and ask about COVID-19 safety requirements.

Classes in Albuquerque
Graham Stanford | Puerta al Tango

Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW, Albuquerque 87102

  • 2024 classes (drop-in) info & pricing: Website 2024 Classes

  • Beginnings Classes Drop-in and dive in any time. Mondays & Thursdays Beginnings | Compás.

  • Free introductory classes are also regularly scheduled.

  • Mondays: Free Intro to Social Tango, 6:00-6:45PM; Tango 1, Beginnings class, 7:00-8:25PM

  • Tuesdays: Tango 3, Explorations, 6:00-7:25PM; Práctica Didí, 7:30-9:00PM ("a la gorra" — by donation)

  • Thursdays: Beginnings class, 6:00-7:25PMTango 2, The Boss Essentials, 7:30-8:55PM

  • Classes also before social events on 2nd Fridays

  • ​Sundays (starting 12/1): Boss | Compás all-levels class, 1:15-2:45PM. See website for class pricing & details; Free class — Intro to Argentine Tango, 3:00-3:45PM.

  • Visit website or contact Graham to learn more.

  • Private lessons available.

  • Studio will be closed November 13-28, 2024.

  • (610) 462-6392 Email | FacebookPrivate lessons | Website

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Tony Espinoza

Enchantment Dancing, 337 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

  • Mondays: Beginner class, 5:30-6:30PM; Intermediate class, 6:30-7:30PM

  • Please contact Tony with any questions.

  • Classes are on holiday break until after the New Year.

  • (505) 385-4718 | Email

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Albuquerque OpenTango
JUNO Brewery + Cafe + Art, 1501 1st St. NW, Albuquerque 87102

  • Wednesdays: Tango beginner social dance class and dance (milonga), 7:00-9:30PM

  • Free, but please support the venue with food and beverage purchases.

  • All are welcome. No partner necessary. 

  • Website | Facebook | Instagram | Email

 

John Henry Moore
Double Time Dance Studio, 
209 Washington St. SE, Albuquerque 87108

  • Wednesdays: Class, 7:00-8:00PM; practica, 8:00-9:00PM

  • Contact John Henry to confirm schedule and details. 

  • Private lessons available.

  • (505) 268-1123Email
     

​Lacie Forde | Tango in Bloom
316 Adams St NE, Albuquerque 87108

  • Saturdays: Argentine tango all levels class, 11:30AM-12:30PM

  • $15 cover (cash preferred).

  • Also available for private lessons.

  • Email | Facebook

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Shahin Medghachi

  • Private weekly classes in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

  • Fundamentals of movement, musicality, and milonguero social-dance floor technique for dancers at all levels.

  • Class schedule varies; contact Shahin to learn more.

  • (505) 920-9987Email | Website

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Joseph Chavez
Body's Emotion Dance and Wellness Center, 
8338 Comanche Rd. NE, Albuquerque 87110

  • Contact Joseph for current or upcoming class information.

  • (505) 948-1579Website 
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Classes in Santa Fe

Michael Walker 

Dance Station, 947 W. Alameda St, Ste. B, Santa Fe 87501

  • Mondays, ongoing, 6:45-8:00PM

  • $20 per class.

  • Contact regarding COVID-19-related requirements. Private lessons available.

  • (505) 479-8257

 

Liz Haight | Two Moon Tango
16 Camino Largo, Santa Fe 87507

  • Tuesdays: Beginner Fundamentals for Close Embrace Tango, 7:00-8:30PM. $25/class.
    For more info or if you are coming for the first time, please call or text Liz.

  • Thursdays: Text Liz to schedule a private lesson.

  • Parking is limited; please carpool if possible. 

  • Text Liz with questions or to RSVP. Private lessons available.

  • Studio will be closed after 10/22 class until 11/21 while Liz is in Buenos Aires.

  • (505) 699-0106 | Website | Subscribe to Two Moon Tango News

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Jaimes Friedgen and Christa Rodriguez | 8th Style Tango

Cafecito at the Trailhead, 922 Shoofly St., Santa Fe 87505

  • Wednesdays ongoing: All levels class + milonga, 7:00-10:00PM. Visit website for details.

  • Private lessons also available.

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Shahin Medghachi | The Tango House of Santa Fe
1201 Don Diego Ave., Santa Fe

  • Private weekly classes in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

  • Fundamentals of movement, musicality, and milonguero social-dance floor technique for dancers at all levels.

  • Class schedule varies; contact Shahin to learn more.

  • (505) 920-9987Email | Website

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Classes in Taos

Jaimes Friedgen and Christa Rodriguez | 8th Style Tango

Casa Gallina, 613 Callejon Rd., Taos

  • Visit website for info on next session. Private lessons available.

  • Jaimes and Christa also offer online classes.

    • Live solo tango drills on Zoom, Monday-Thursday 12:00PM and 5:30PM. Visit website for details.

Private Tango Lessons (in addition to instructors listed above)

Paul Akmajian | Albuquerque

(505) 453-1786 | Email

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Tony Espinoza | Albuquerque

(505) 385-4718Email 

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John Roy | Albuquerque

(505) 717-2020Email

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Peter Roche | Santa Fe
(505) 474-2801Email

Online Classes

Monica Paz

  • Online Tango Milonguero courses begin the first Monday of each month.

  • Website

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