Argentine Tango is a sensual partner dance, originating in the streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay, during the late 19th century. The roots of this dance can be found in African candombe, Cuban habanera, as well as waltzes and polkas. It was a popular dance among European immigrants, former slaves and the working and lower classes. In ballroom circles it is distinguished it from International or American Tango. It is one of the most popular dances found in most developed countries around the world. Improvisational and danced mostly in close embrace, Argentine Tango is perfect for beginners to develop a lifelong love of this dance!
Nuevo Tango, the dance, developed after musician and composer Astor Piazzolla introduced elements of jazz and classical music into the traditional Argentine Tango music. The Nuevo Tango dancing that followed built upon traditional steps, but added other innovations which might be frowned upon by traditional dancers.
We have several Argentine Tango classes at all levels at Allegro Ballroom. We also have frequent Argentine Tango Dance Parties which are called Milongas. Just to confuse you further, the term milonga is not only the dance party, and a reference to the place where the event may be held, but also a form of dance where each beat is stepped upon. Tango, Milonga and Vals (aka waltz) are three types of Argentinean dances typically found at a Milonga (the dance party).
View examples of Argentine Tango at YouTube.
Upcoming Classes and Events for Argentine Tango
- Argentine Tango: 7:00- 7.30 Beginners on May 2, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango Special Guest Workshop and Milonga: Yesica Esquivel and Ariel Leguizamon on May 2, 2024 7:30 pm
- Argentine Tango Special Guest Milonga and Performances: Yesica Esquivel and Ariel Leguizamon on May 2, 2024 9:00 pm
- Argentine Tango – Eduardo Saucedo & Christy Cote – Bootcamp for dancers with some experience on May 4, 2024 10:00 am
- Argentine Tango – Eduardo Saucedo & Christy Cote – Bootcamp for dancers with some experience on May 5, 2024 10:00 am
- Argentine Tango: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on May 9, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango: Milonga until 11.30PM+ on May 9, 2024 9:00 pm
- Argentine Tango Saturday: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on May 11, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango Saturdays: Milonga until 11.30 on May 11, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on May 16, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango: Milonga until 11.30PM on May 16, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on May 23, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango: Milonga until 11.30PM on May 23, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on May 30, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango: Milonga until 11.30PM on May 30, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on June 6, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango: Milonga until 11.30PM on June 6, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango Saturday: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on June 8, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango Saturdays: Milonga until 11.30 on June 8, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on June 13, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango: Milonga until 11.30PM on June 13, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on June 20, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango: Milonga until 11.30PM on June 20, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on June 27, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango: Milonga until 11.30PM on June 27, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango Saturday: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on June 29, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango Saturdays: Milonga until 11.30 on June 29, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on July 4, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango: Milonga until 11.30PM on July 4, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on July 11, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango: Milonga until 11.30PM on July 11, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango Saturday: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on July 13, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango Saturdays: Milonga until 11.30 on July 13, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on July 18, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango: Milonga until 11.30PM on July 18, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on July 25, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango: Milonga until 11.30PM on July 25, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on August 1, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango: Milonga until 11.30PM on August 1, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on August 8, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango: Milonga until 11.30PM on August 8, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango Saturday: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on August 10, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango Saturdays: Milonga until 11.30 on August 10, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on August 15, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango: Milonga until 11.30PM on August 15, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on August 22, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango: Milonga until 11.30PM on August 22, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on August 29, 2024 7:00 pm
- Argentine Tango: Milonga until 11.30PM on August 29, 2024 8:30 pm
- Argentine Tango Saturday: 7:00 Beginners, 7:30-8:30 All Levels on August 31, 2024 7:00 pm