Western MA Big Tango Weekend

January 15-18th

Guest Artist Every 3rd Weekend of the Month

Western MA Tango is a non-profit organization who’s mission is to connect tango dancers to artists to expand this beautiful dance. They help dancers grow by hosting guest artists every third weekend of the month. Throughout the year they bring amazing musicians.

We’re honored to be joining January’s event!

Join Andi & Brian for January’s Western MA Big Tango Weekend

  • Thursday Jan 15th Fundamentals

    Andi is joining the weekly Intermediate Sequence Lab and Tango Fundamentals normally hosted by Brian. Get ready for this duo as Andi brings an extra flare to any environment.

    For new and returning dancers, and still very useful if you’re experienced and want honest basics.

  • Thursday Jan 15th Practica del Valle

    Whether you're newer to tango or deepening your practice, you'll find supportive guidance, great music, and a chance to connect with the Western MA tango community.

    This is a guided practica so come with questions! Andi and Brian are here to help! There are also amazing mentors available to answer your questions

  • Fri Jan 16th Slay in Heels with Andi

    Bring those shoes you want to work on your dance in. Build your bold walk, find your inner queen, and slay! This class is for anyone wanting to work on their balance and technique no matter their heel height. Work on your foundation of fluid movements to add in seamless embellishments. A perfect class before the Western MA Saturday milonga.

    LIMITED to 10 SPOTS!

    Reserve your place in advance.

  • Sat Jan 17 Pre-milonga Class: Bada$$ Barridas

    Many dancers lead barridas in one format. Come discover some other possibilities where barridas can be. We’ll first review basic barrida technique and play with some barrida varieties

    Learning Objectives:

    Barrida technique

    Barrida vs arrida

    Level: All (Assuming beginner course complete)

  • Sunday Jan 18 Ocho Alchemy

    If you’ve been dancing tango for sometime ochos are easily in your vocabulary. However, you’re probably only approaching them in one or maybe two ways. In this workshop, we’re expanding possibilities within ochos themselves.

    Learning Objectives:

    Review of ocho technique 

    Train yourself for possibilities within ochos

    Broaden your knowledge so you don’t limit your ochos

    Level: Intermediate/ Pre-Advanced

  • Sunday Jan 18 Smokin’ Circularity

    We’re playing with all the shapes in tango and how the tango math somehow equals circularity. We’re diving into the circularity of the embrace, the couple, and traveling in the ronda.

    Learning Objectives:

    Expand your improvisation 

    Use of circularity in tango

    Level: All (Assuming beginner course complete)

Full Schedule of Events

Thursday (Jan 15th):

  • 5:00pm- 7:00pm Private Lesson Slots Available

  • 7:00pm-7:30pm Intermediate Sequence Lab

  • 7:30pm-8:30pm Fundamentals

  • 8:00pm-10:00pm Práctica del Valle! 

  • Location: First Churches of Northampton
    129 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060

  • Sliding scale:

    Class + Practica: $20–$25

    Practica only: $10–$15

Friday (Jan 16th):

  • 4:00pm - 7:30pm Private Lesson Slots Available

  • 7:30pm- 9:00pm Slay in Heels with Andi

    • Limited to 10 spots! Reserve in advance

    • Cost: Sliding Scale $25- $35

Saturday (Jan 17th): 

  • 1:00pm- 5:00pm Private Lesson Slots Available 

  • 7:30pm-9:00pm Pre-Milonga Class: Bada$$ Barridas 

  • 9:00pm - 12:00am Milonga

    • Performance by Andi & Brian

  • Location: First Churches of Northampton
    129 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060

Sunday (Jan 18th):

  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm Private Lesson Slots Available 

  • 2:00pm-3:30pm: Ocho Alchemy

  • 3:45pm-5:15pm: Smokin’ Circularity 

  • 5:30pm -6:30pm Guided Practica

  • Location: First Churches of Northampton
    129 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060

Book your Private Lesson Here

You’re able to book a lesson with both Andi & Brian or with one of them.

Slots Available:

Thursday (Jan 15th):

  • 5:00pm- 7:00pm

Friday (Jan 16th):

  • 4:00pm - 7:30pm

Saturday (Jan 17th): 

  • 1:00pm- 5:00pm

Sunday (Jan 18th):

  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Reach out for other possible times