PennTango
Welcome to the home of Argentine Tango at the University of Pennsylvania
Welcome to the home of Argentine Tango at the University of Pennsylvania
Hi there! Our first class of the semester will be on Monday, September 14th. The location is always on campus, sign up to receive updates 👍
Everyone can try their first class without a membership!
Class Format
We anticipate meeting each Monday this semester until December 7th (inclusive), unless there are snow closures.
7 - 8 pm: Beginner Class
Covers basic technique such as the posture, embrace and walk, plus foundational figures.
8 - 9 pm: Intermediate Class
Covers more intricate figures and sequences, musicality, and social floorcraft.
9 - 9:30 pm: Open Práctica
Music in the background, Q&A with the instructor, practice what was just taught or prep for a performance.
Membership
Membership is open to Penn students of all divisions (including online and exchange) or by instructor invitation.
All members may attend one or both classes for the same semester fee and regardless of their level.
We do not hold auditions.
FAQs
No partners, experience, or special footwear is required to join.
Dues are a flat fee of $40 per semester for students. We are able to keep dues at this level thanks to GAPSA funding.
We are taught by professional instructors Jake and Dasha.
You may dance any role you wish (and you may switch!), regardless of your gender.
As a club, we host occasional special workshops or attend outside events together. Events from the current semester are posted here:
Registration and schedule can be found via the official event website.