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
Regular Classes
Hi there! We have resumed our regular Monday classes for the fall. The location is always on campus, and will be emailed each week.
7 - 8 pm: Beginner class.
Covers technique such as the posture, the embrace and the walk, plus basic figures.
8 - 9 pm: Intermediate class
Covers more intricate figures, playing with musicality, and social floorcraft.
9 pm onwards: open práctica/practice
Music in the background, Q&A with the instructor, practice what was just taught or hash out figures seen elsewhere.
All members may attend one or both classes for the same semester fee and regardless of their level.
Membership
Membership is only open to existing club members or those with an active affiliation with Penn.
This includes Penn students of all divisions (including Online and exchange), faculty, staff, postdocs, and visiting scholars.
FAQs
No partners, experience, or special footwear is required to join.
Club dues are currently $40/semester for all students, and $80 for non-student Penn affiliates. With about 14 meetings each semester, this is the best tango deal in town!
You may dance any role you wish (and you may switch!), regardless of your gender.
We encourage but do not enforce partner switching for faster learning.
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As a club, we attend outside workshops and milongas together. Event photos to be posted here!
Our usual start-of-year bootcamp was held over two days:
Monday September 8th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Monday September 15th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
We encourage all new and returning members to attend bootcamp as a refresher, but you may join at any point in the semester.