Tango classes in Albuquerque & Santa Fe & the rest of New Mexico

Instruction in Argentine Tango

Please contact instructors directly for details on their classes & to confirm schedules. Lisitngs are a courtesy of Tango Club of Albuquerque; acccuracy is dependent on individual instructor's updates to us.

Group Classes and Private Lessons in Albuquerque

Eva Garlez & Pablo Rodriguez | Bien Milonguero Tango School
Las Puertas Events Center, 1512 1st St NW (north of Mountain Rd.)
Courses
Beginner Series, Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm & Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm. Contact for info.
Intermediate Series, Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm & Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm. Contact for info.
Both Series (beginners and intermediate) are focused on dancers with a solid background in close embrace. Please talk with Eva & Pablo if you are interested.
Drop-in classes & practica
Mondays & Wednesdays: Beginner drop-in class, 7:30-8:30pm. $17.
Thursdays: Intermediate drop-in class, 7:30-8:30pm. $20.
Thursdays: Roadrunner Practica, 8:30-10:30pm. $5; $3/Bien Milonguero students.
Private lessons for individuals and couples also available.
Email | (505)313-5316 | Website
CSP Dance Studio Class, 1624 Eubank NE (between Indian School & Constitution) in Albuquerque
Saturdays: Int/Adv Sequences for Tango Salon, 1:00-2:00pm. $17/class or $65/10 classes or $110/10 classes (no expiration on class packs). New? Ask about Groupon deal. (505)883-9521 | CSP Email | CSP Website

John Roy & Marina Baden
North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE 87111 (near Wyoming and Paseo), 2nd Floor Exercise Room. Map
Mondays, November 4, 18, 25 (no class Nov 11): Class w/ practica. Class 7:15-8:15pm; practica 8:15-8:45pm.
November topic: Figures from LA Int'l Tango Summit in Sept. Beginners welcome to all classes. $30 for all three November October classes, non-refundable, non-transferable. Or $15 drop-in. Cash or check (no plastic).
To use this facility, you must buy an annual pass for $20 (downstairs at main desk). Good at all senior centers & multigenerational centers in town.
John Roy, (505)717-2020 | Email

QTANGO
Tuesdays: Free tango class hosted by QTANGO, 6:00-7:30pm.
National Dance Institute of New Mexico (NDI) (Hiland Theatre), 4800 Central Ave SE 87108.
Fridays: Free tango class hosted by QTANGO, 7:30-9:00pm. Facebook
New Mexico School of Music, 136-J Washington SE 87108.
2nd & 4th Sundays: Free tango class hosted by QTANGO, 6:00-7:30pm.
Kellys Brew Pub, 3222 Central Ave SE 87106.
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Joseph Chavez | BODY's Emotion
Lloyd Shaw Dance Center
Wednesdays: Basic Tango, 7:30-8:15pm; Intermediate Tango, 8:15-9:00pm. $12 a class or $20 for both.
Private lessons also available.
Joseph Chavez, (505)948-1579 | Email

Michael Walker
Enchantment Dancing, 337 San Pedro Dr NE (north of Copper Ave on the west side)
Wednesdays: 7:15-8:15pm. $20/class or $120/8 classes.
Private lessons also available Albuquerque or Santa Fe.
Michael Walker (505)795-6798

Tony Espinoza
Enchantment Dancing, 337 San Pedro Dr NE (north of Copper Ave on the west
side of the road)
Thursdays: Fundamentals, 5:30-6:30pm; Build on first class, 6:30-7:30pm. $10/class.
Private lessons also available.
(505)385-4718 | Email | Website

tangoXchange
Saturdays: Tango I, 12:00-1:00pm; Tango II, 1:00-2:00pm. $10/class; $15/both.
Musicality, Embellishments and Navigation in a Variety of Embraces. Classes are non-sequential. Tango II will build on the figures taught in Tango I.
Svetlana Petkovic is also avaialble for private and semi-private lessons in Albuquerque & Santa Fe.
(505)506-1728 | Email | Facebook

Double Time Dance Studio | John Henry Moore & Adrienne Cozza
112 Morningside SE in Nob Hill (just off Central, west of San Mateo, east of Carlisle).
Contact for current class info.
Classes in other dances and private lessons available.
Studio, (505)268-1123 | Email | Website
John Henry, (505)268-1123 | Email
Adrienne, (505)414-5408 | Email

Argentine Tango Private Lessons in Albuquerque

Private lessons are also available by instructors listed above.

Paul Akmajian
Argentine Tango private lessons in Albuquerque/Los Ranchos (when in town) or Tucson. Milonguero Style.
(505)453-1786 | Email

Felipe el Alemán
Private lessons in Milonguero Style Argentine Tango in Albuquerque.
All days, 9:00am-8:00pm. $20 per person/hour; $30 per couple/hour
(509)389-4154 | Email | Website

Carrie Field
Private and group lessons in Albuquerque.
(575)613-0250 | Email | Website

William (Bill) Gruner
Argentine Tango private lessons in Albuquerque.
(505)884-8198 | Email

Cory Allison Leonard
Argentine Tango private lessons in Albuquerque.
(505)918-3955 | Email

Marina Baden | Yoga for Dancers
Back aching? Shoulders & hips feeling tight? Discomfort in your feet & ankles? Restless sleep keeping you from enjoying a good night's sleep? Time to consider giving yourself some long-lasting solutions to these problems with some one-on-one guidance. A simple session or two will provide you with a gentle opportunity to address and manage your problem areas bringing renewed comfort and ease to your dancing.Private lessons with Marina, Email

Group classes and Private lessons in Santa Fe , Los Alamos & Taos

Liz Haight | Two Moon Tango
La Cieneguilla classes in close-embrace Club-style/ Milonguero Style tango at 16 Camino Largo, La Cieneguilla, NM. 45 min. north of Albuq.; 15 min. south of Santa Fe. Call or email to receive directions.
Wednesdays, 11/20, 11/27, 12/8, 12/11 (Birthday Party for Liz?), 12/18:Tango III, 7:00-8:30pm. $75/5 weeks or $18/class. Drop-ins welcome.
Saturdays (occasionally): Tango I & II, 6:15-7:15pm, before monthly milonga as noted. Taught by Liz, assisted by Bob Bern. $10/class drop-in.
Vals/Milonga Workshop, Sunday, December 8, 1:00-4:00pm. Two classes with 1/2 hour tea time between. Taught by Liz and Bob Bern. $50/day. Email to register in advance for role balance.
Women Leaders Workshops. Contact for details. Email to register.
Tango as a Spiritual Path Workshops. Contact for details. Email to register.
Deepening Milonguero Style Workshops. Contact for details. Email to register/role balance.
Private lessons also available.
Liz, (505)982-5833 | Email | Website

David Cohen
Argentine Tango ongoing classes at Odd Fellows Hall, 1125 Cerrillos Rd in Santa Fe. No previous dance experience necessary; no dance partner required.
Thursdays: All levels, 7:00-8:00pm. $12 drop-in class; $50/5-class card.
Private lessons also available.
David Cohen, (505)988-2275 | Email

Michael Walker
Santa Fe classes at Dance Station, 901 West Alameda Street (Solana Center, west side).
Thursdays: Beginning classes, 8:00-9:00pm.
Michael is also available for private lessons in Santa Fe or Albuquerque.
Michael Walker, (505)795-6798 | Email

Shahin Medghalchi | The Tango House of Santa Fe
Private classes in Santa Fe, Taos, and Albuquerque.
Fundamentals of movement, musicality, social floor technique (dancing tango universally) for all levels. Reserve your space & learn about details. All privates in Santa Fe or Albuquerque.
Santa Fe classes (all privates) at 1201 Don Diego Ave, Santa Fe (corner of Don Diego and Cordova).
Tuesday: 12:00-6:00pm.
Wednesday: 10:00am-12:00pm.
Friday: 12:00-9:00pm.
Saturday: 12:00-6:00pm.
Albuquerque classes, call Shahin.
See info for Taos classes below under Taos.
Call Shahin to RSVP for any classes, (505)920-9987 or (575)779-0712 | Email | Website

Alp Findikoglu & Paula Couselo-Findikoglu
Classes in Los Alamos & Santa Fe. Small Group Sessions — Beginner/Intermediate and Intermediate/Advanced levels. Private lessons also available. Email

Jaimes Friedgen & Christa Rodriguez | 8th Style Tango
MOVE Dance Studio, 901 W. San Mateo in Santa Fe
Fridays before Practica, 7:45-8:30pm. $10/class. Practica, 8:45-10:00pm, $5.
Group and private lessons. Classes in Santa Fe, Taos, and Albuquerque.
Contact for current schedule.
Email | Website

Rosalia Galassi & John Dunbar
Private lessons in Salon Style Tango in Santa Fe. (505)989-1225 | Email

Peter Roche
Private lessons in tango with emphasis on balance and connection in Santa Fe. (505)474-2801 | Email

Taos

James Friedgen & Christa Rodriguez
Group and private classes at The Studio at Casa Gallina, 613 Callejon in Taos.
Contact for current schedule.
Info: (818)267-0529 | Email | Website

Shahin Medghalchi | Shahin’s School of Dance
94 NM State Road 150 (Sky Valley Rd) El Prado, NM 87529 (at Plaza Venado #A1, between Common Fire and Medley restaurants).
Wednesdays, 4:00-9:00pm (all privates).
Thursdays, 10:00am-5:00pm, all privates followed by Group lesson/Guided Practica, 5:30-6:30pm.
Call Shahin to RSVP for any classes, (505)920-9987 | Email | Website




Latest News Membership Info Video Listing Subscribe to Tango News Contact Us		Instruction in Argentine Tango Please contact instructors directly for details on their classes & to confirm schedules. Lisitngs are a courtesy of Tango Club of Albuquerque; acccuracy is dependent on individual instructor's updates to us. Group Classes and Private Lessons in Albuquerque Eva Garlez & Pablo Rodriguez \| Bien Milonguero Tango School Las Puertas Events Center, 1512 1st St NW (north of Mountain Rd.) Courses Beginner Series, Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm & Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm. Contact for info. Intermediate Series, Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm & Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm. Contact for info. Both Series (beginners and intermediate) are focused on dancers with a solid background in close embrace. Please talk with Eva & Pablo if you are interested. Drop-in classes & practica Mondays & Wednesdays: Beginner drop-in class, 7:30-8:30pm. $17. Thursdays: Intermediate drop-in class, 7:30-8:30pm. $20. Thursdays: Roadrunner Practica, 8:30-10:30pm. $5; $3/Bien Milonguero students. Private lessons for individuals and couples also available. Email \| (505)313-5316 \| Website CSP Dance Studio Class, 1624 Eubank NE (between Indian School & Constitution) in Albuquerque Saturdays: Int/Adv Sequences for Tango Salon, 1:00-2:00pm. $17/class or $65/10 classes or $110/10 classes (no expiration on class packs). New? Ask about Groupon deal. (505)883-9521 \| CSP Email \| CSP Website John Roy & Marina Baden North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7521 Carmel Ave NE 87111 (near Wyoming and Paseo), 2nd Floor Exercise Room. Map Mondays, November 4, 18, 25 (no class Nov 11): Class w/ practica. Class 7:15-8:15pm; practica 8:15-8:45pm. November topic: Figures from LA Int'l Tango Summit in Sept. Beginners welcome to all classes. $30 for all three November October classes, non-refundable, non-transferable. Or $15 drop-in. Cash or check (no plastic). To use this facility, you must buy an annual pass for $20 (downstairs at main desk). Good at all senior centers & multigenerational centers in town. John Roy, (505)717-2020 \| Email QTANGO Tuesdays: Free tango class hosted by QTANGO, 6:00-7:30pm. National Dance Institute of New Mexico (NDI) (Hiland Theatre), 4800 Central Ave SE 87108. Fridays: Free tango class hosted by QTANGO, 7:30-9:00pm. Facebook New Mexico School of Music, 136-J Washington SE 87108. 2nd & 4th Sundays: Free tango class hosted by QTANGO, 6:00-7:30pm. Kellys Brew Pub, 3222 Central Ave SE 87106. Facebook Joseph Chavez \| BODY's Emotion Lloyd Shaw Dance Center Wednesdays: Basic Tango, 7:30-8:15pm; Intermediate Tango, 8:15-9:00pm. $12 a class or $20 for both. Private lessons also available. Joseph Chavez, (505)948-1579 \| Email Michael Walker Enchantment Dancing, 337 San Pedro Dr NE (north of Copper Ave on the west side) Wednesdays: 7:15-8:15pm. $20/class or $120/8 classes. Private lessons also available Albuquerque or Santa Fe. Michael Walker (505)795-6798 Tony Espinoza Enchantment Dancing, 337 San Pedro Dr NE (north of Copper Ave on the west side of the road) Thursdays: Fundamentals, 5:30-6:30pm; Build on first class, 6:30-7:30pm. $10/class. Private lessons also available. (505)385-4718 \| Email \| Website tangoXchange Saturdays: Tango I, 12:00-1:00pm; Tango II, 1:00-2:00pm. $10/class; $15/both. Musicality, Embellishments and Navigation in a Variety of Embraces. Classes are non-sequential. Tango II will build on the figures taught in Tango I. Svetlana Petkovic is also avaialble for private and semi-private lessons in Albuquerque & Santa Fe. (505)506-1728 \| Email \| Facebook Double Time Dance Studio \| John Henry Moore & Adrienne Cozza 112 Morningside SE in Nob Hill (just off Central, west of San Mateo, east of Carlisle). Contact for current class info. Classes in other dances and private lessons available. Studio, (505)268-1123 \| Email \| Website John Henry, (505)268-1123 \| Email Adrienne, (505)414-5408 \| Email Argentine Tango Private Lessons in Albuquerque Private lessons are also available by instructors listed above. Paul Akmajian Argentine Tango private lessons in Albuquerque/Los Ranchos (when in town) or Tucson. Milonguero Style. (505)453-1786 \| Email Felipe el Alemán Private lessons in Milonguero Style Argentine Tango in Albuquerque. All days, 9:00am-8:00pm. $20 per person/hour; $30 per couple/hour (509)389-4154 \| Email \| Website Carrie Field Private and group lessons in Albuquerque. (575)613-0250 \| Email \| Website William (Bill) Gruner Argentine Tango private lessons in Albuquerque. (505)884-8198 \| Email Cory Allison Leonard Argentine Tango private lessons in Albuquerque. (505)918-3955 \| Email Marina Baden \| Yoga for Dancers Back aching? Shoulders & hips feeling tight? Discomfort in your feet & ankles? Restless sleep keeping you from enjoying a good night's sleep? Time to consider giving yourself some long-lasting solutions to these problems with some one-on-one guidance. A simple session or two will provide you with a gentle opportunity to address and manage your problem areas bringing renewed comfort and ease to your dancing.Private lessons with Marina, Email Group classes and Private lessons in Santa Fe , Los Alamos & Taos Liz Haight \| Two Moon Tango La Cieneguilla classes in close-embrace Club-style/ Milonguero Style tango at 16 Camino Largo, La Cieneguilla, NM. 45 min. north of Albuq.; 15 min. south of Santa Fe. Call or email to receive directions. Wednesdays, 11/20, 11/27, 12/8, 12/11 (Birthday Party for Liz?), 12/18:Tango III, 7:00-8:30pm. $75/5 weeks or $18/class. Drop-ins welcome. Saturdays (occasionally): Tango I & II, 6:15-7:15pm, before monthly milonga as noted. Taught by Liz, assisted by Bob Bern. $10/class drop-in. Vals/Milonga Workshop, Sunday, December 8, 1:00-4:00pm. Two classes with 1/2 hour tea time between. Taught by Liz and Bob Bern. $50/day. Email to register in advance for role balance. Women Leaders Workshops. Contact for details. Email to register. Tango as a Spiritual Path Workshops. Contact for details. Email to register. Deepening Milonguero Style Workshops. Contact for details. Email to register/role balance. Private lessons also available. Liz, (505)982-5833 \| Email \| Website David Cohen Argentine Tango ongoing classes at Odd Fellows Hall, 1125 Cerrillos Rd in Santa Fe. No previous dance experience necessary; no dance partner required. Thursdays: All levels, 7:00-8:00pm. $12 drop-in class; $50/5-class card. Private lessons also available. David Cohen, (505)988-2275 \| Email Michael Walker Santa Fe classes at Dance Station, 901 West Alameda Street (Solana Center, west side). Thursdays: Beginning classes, 8:00-9:00pm. Michael is also available for private lessons in Santa Fe or Albuquerque. Michael Walker, (505)795-6798 \| Email Shahin Medghalchi \| The Tango House of Santa Fe Private classes in Santa Fe, Taos, and Albuquerque. Fundamentals of movement, musicality, social floor technique (dancing tango universally) for all levels. Reserve your space & learn about details. All privates in Santa Fe or Albuquerque. Santa Fe classes (all privates) at 1201 Don Diego Ave, Santa Fe (corner of Don Diego and Cordova). Tuesday: 12:00-6:00pm. Wednesday: 10:00am-12:00pm. Friday: 12:00-9:00pm. Saturday: 12:00-6:00pm. Albuquerque classes, call Shahin. See info for Taos classes below under Taos. Call Shahin to RSVP for any classes, (505)920-9987 or (575)779-0712 \| Email \| Website Alp Findikoglu & Paula Couselo-Findikoglu Classes in Los Alamos & Santa Fe. Small Group Sessions — Beginner/Intermediate and Intermediate/Advanced levels. Private lessons also available. Email Jaimes Friedgen & Christa Rodriguez \| 8th Style Tango MOVE Dance Studio, 901 W. San Mateo in Santa Fe Fridays before Practica, 7:45-8:30pm. $10/class. Practica, 8:45-10:00pm, $5. Group and private lessons. Classes in Santa Fe, Taos, and Albuquerque. Contact for current schedule. Email \| Website Rosalia Galassi & John Dunbar Private lessons in Salon Style Tango in Santa Fe. (505)989-1225 \| Email Peter Roche Private lessons in tango with emphasis on balance and connection in Santa Fe. (505)474-2801 \| Email Taos James Friedgen & Christa Rodriguez Group and private classes at The Studio at Casa Gallina, 613 Callejon in Taos. Contact for current schedule. Info: (818)267-0529 \| Email \| Website Shahin Medghalchi \| Shahin’s School of Dance 94 NM State Road 150 (Sky Valley Rd) El Prado, NM 87529 (at Plaza Venado #A1, between Common Fire and Medley restaurants). Wednesdays, 4:00-9:00pm (all privates). Thursdays, 10:00am-5:00pm, all privates followed by Group lesson/Guided Practica, 5:30-6:30pm. Call Shahin to RSVP for any classes, (505)920-9987 \| Email \| Website

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