Fall 2024

Classes

We are pleased to resume our regular Monday night classes for the Fall semester:

7 - 8 pm: Intermediate class

8 - 9 pm: Beginner class

9 pm onwards: open Practica

Intermediate class is great for dancers with some experience. Beginner class is perfect for dancers who are new to tango, or would like a refresher. The Practica is open to all members regardless of level.

You are welcome to take your first class for free before signing up for club membership.

For class locations, please subscribe to our listserv below or write to us at PennTango@gmail.com.

Past Announcements

Dec 9, 2024: Viva la Milonga! Fall Social Fundraiser

Get excited for our semester-end milonga this Monday!! We have added a small class at the beginning and there will be snacks (bless). Some tips for what to wear at this event and other milongas:

CHOOSE:

• breathable materials

• clothing that makes you feel good

AVOID:

• accessories or clasps if they can get caught on your partner's clothes

• tops without straps (they can fall off in closed embrace)

• pants that are too wide or that have turned-up cuffs (they can get caught on heels)

• dresses that are too tight or too long (they can hinder movement)

Oct 20, 2024: New PennTango instructors announced

After three weeks of instructor trials, we are pleased to announce Jake and Dasha as our new instructors going forward!

Jake Spatz founded TangoDC in 2005, became house teacher at the popular Eastern Market milonga in 2006, and became the instructor for the University of Maryland’s Terrapin Tango Club in 2010. He has performed in festivals, feature-length plays, commercials, and live shows at the Kennedy Center, Disney World, and Washington Performing Arts Society. He continues to hone his craft by attending masterclasses, and is also a noted tango DJ and translator of tango lyrics.

Dasha Khripkova began DJing in Philadelphia in 2008, and after moving to DC she co-hosted and taught at Eastern Market with Jake since 2010. They were featured dancers in the How Philly Moves mural at the Philadelphia Airport. Dasha and Jake moved to Philadelphia in 2023, and they run Fairmount Tango Club's Milonga Corazón every 2nd Saturday.

Our previous teachers, Lori Coyle and Howard Schwartz, are unfortunately taking a break from teaching right now. We thank Lori and Howard for having taught us for so many years. 

Sep 30, 2024: Instructor trials underway

Our previous teachers, Lori Coyle and Howard Schwartz, are unfortunately taking a break from teaching right now. We thank Lori and Howard for having taught us for so many years. 

Starting Monday Sep 30, we held three intermediate classes to determine our new teachers going forward. 

• Monday Sep 30, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, featuring Kelly Ray

• Monday Oct 7, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, featuring Jake Spatz and Dasha Khripkova

• Monday Oct 14, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, featuring Damian Lobato and Sarah Chung