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FAQs

Who can join Penn Tango?

We welcome current Penn students, staff, postdocs, alumni, faculty, and visiting scholars. 

Memberships are open to non-Penn affiliates on a case-by-case basis. To join, please write to us at PennTango@gmail.com.

How much are club dues and what do they cover?

Club dues are collected once per semester at the beginning of term, and covers all classes and practicas.

You are welcome to attend your first class for free before deciding whether to formally join the club.

• Undergraduate, master's and doctoral students: $40 flat fee per semester

• All other affiliates, Penn and external: $10 per night or $80 flat fee per semester

External milongas (dance balls) that we attend as a group will cost on average $15-25 per event, but this is entirely optional.

Do I need a partner?

Nope! Everyone rotates partners throughout the class to facilitate learning from different dancers. 

You are welcome to join with an existing partner, but this is not a requirement. 

Do I need specific shoes?

For beginners, socks are just fine! 

More experienced dancers may want to buy their own shoes online as Philadelphia's rock-and-mortar dance store has unfortunately closed. Most ballroom and Latin dance shoes should work for tango. 

More information can be found on the Shoe and Attires page.

When and where does PennTango meet?

We meet every Monday on campus unless there is a holiday. The exact locations will be shared with members by email.

Is it too late to register?

Not at all! You can register at any point during the semester.

What else should I wear?

For classes and practicas, there is no particular dress code other than for ease of moment.

If you would like to join our field trips to a milonga (dance ball), please note that the more formal the occasion, the more attendees will dress up.