8 Week Beginner Tango On- Ramp Series 

With Brian

Thursdays

New Year, new rhythm. Start 2026 by learning Argentine Tango in Northampton, MA with Brian. Tango is a hug, a walk, and a music culture. We’ll focus on what makes social tango feel good: a comfortable embrace, phrasing, and floor craft. This series is designed to brush up on your fundamentals or to learn this dance for the first time. No experience or partner required. Drop in at any time. For best results attend every Thursday since each element will be built upon each other.

Only 28 spots
No partner needed

Thursdays

January 8th- February 26th

Time:

Short Sequence Lab (intermediate level) 7:00pm-7:30pm

Beginner On-Ramp 7:30pm-8:15pm

Practica del Valle 8:00pm-10:00pm (guided, open practice)

Location:

First Churches of Northampton

129 Main Street Northampton, MA

What you’ll get

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    Learn the basics of this fully improved dance. You’ll learn the 6 steps of tango. The basic to the cross, ochos, and critical navigation skills.

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    Your instructor will guide you in not only the dance but the culture as well.

    You’ll learn the codes and the freedom of no.

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    A welcoming and supportive community.

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    Instructor with 10+ years of experience.

    Tango mentors for any questions ranging from silly to overly serious.

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    8hrs of class time
    Bonus: Over 16hrs of guided practice included

    Stay for as much or little of the practica as you’d like

    Learn more about Practica del Valle here

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    An Argentine tango series designed to have you socially dancing by the end.

*Start your tango journey today *

*Start your tango journey today *

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Sliding Scale

$20-25 per class + practica drop in
Series prepay $120 - $160

Thursdays

Time:

Beginner class 7:30pm-8:15pm

Practica 8:15pm-10:00pm

Location:

First Churches of Northampton
129 Main Street Northampton, MA

Entrance: Center St door access from the Iron Horse. Ring the bell

Parking: TD Bank lot next to the Iron Horse or street parking

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • No, not at all. This series is designed to rotate partners throughout the class.

  • You don't need a special shoe. If you do have a dance shoe bring that or anything with a clean smooth sole (think something you'd be able to pivot in). It can be a heeled or flat shoe. Socks are also perfect!

    Please bring an extra pair of shoes or a pair of socks to change into to protect the dance floor from rain/snow/mud.

  • No, the roles are not gender based. Everyone is encouraged to select if they would like to lead and/or follow.

  • Yes, you can drop in during any part of the series. Note that this is a progressive series and material will be built upon week after week. If you drop in at the end you will be picking up where the group is.

  • Yes, there is class only pricing available.

  • Yes. If you have no dance experience this is not a replacement for the series or class. The guided practica is to work on the material from the series or for Argentine tango dancers to practice their dance.

  • There are no returns. No refunds. If you cannot make the class due to serious life circumstances we give you credit towards your future workshops/classes.

    Refer to terms and conditions

Questions?