Seattle Tango Classes

Tony and Ilana  have been dancing tango together for more than 27 years. The beauty of their movement comes from their maturity in the dance, strong connection and deep respect for the music.

Tony and Ilana are inspirational instructors. They have the special gift of excellent teaching. They take a creative approach to tango, and combine musicality with a superb analysis and breakdown of the individual movements. Their classes are fun, informative, well thought out and presented.

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Tuesday Classes

Tuesday Classes- Starting January 7th, 2025!

 

Absolute Beginner's Tango Class (Beg. Level)

Learn to dance the authentic Argentine tango in a fun and easy way!

No partners required. No dance experience necessary.

This is the class for you, if you:

      - Are an absolute beginner excited to learn the Argentine tango.

      - Have taken tango classes before but like to review the materials.

      - Have two left feet & have never danced before,

      - Or just want to have fun and meet people!

Daniel Bagley Elementary Gym- 7821 Stone Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103

(Entrance through the gate from the parking lot)

-No partner is required. We will rotate partners for this class.

            Tuesday Nights, 1/7-2/25, 2025

             7:00PM-8:00PM

             $110 (8 weeks class series); $20 drop-ins

Class Registration:

      Please e-mail: seattletango@hotmail.com

 
 

Tango: Boleo Sequences (Int./ Adv. Level)

We will start the new year with 8 weeks of material dedicated just for Boleos!

Boleos (or voleos) in tango are swivel and return of the free leg around the weighted leg with a whipping action. Boelos are beautiful, fun and satisfying to do. it is a cool way to link the dance as directional changes. Topics included in this 8-week series are front & rear boleos, high & low boleos, linear boelos, leader's boleos, boelo figures... and much more.
Come and join us to explore these many exciting boelo possibilities and sequences! 
 

Daniel Bagley Elementary Gym- 7821 Stone Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103

(Entrance through the gate from the parking lot)

-No partner is required. We will rotate partners for this class.

           Tuesday Nights, 1/7-2/25, 2025

            8:05PM-9:05PM

            $110 (8 weeks class series); $20 drop-ins

Class Registration:

      Please e-mail: seattletango@hotmail.com

 

Thursday Classes

Thursday Classes- Starting January 16th, 2025!

 

Tango Vocabulary & Linking Steps (Int. Level)

This class series will concentrate on understanding the different tango vocabulary.
Each week Tony and Ilana will introduce a basic understanding of different tango vocabulary and show you how to link them to form a dance and have fun on the social dance floor. Vocabulary includes Boleo, Sacada, Parada, and Barrida.

   Dance Underground- 340 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

   -No partner is required. We will rotate partners for this class.

            Thursday Nights, 1/16 - 3/6, 2025

             7:00PM-8:00PM

            $110 (8 weeks class series); $20 drop-ins

Class Registration:

      Please e-mail: seattletango@hotmail.com

 
 

Tango: Rhythmic Steps (Int./ Adv. Level)

Tony & Ilana would like to share many fun rhythmic tango steps that are excellent for social dancing! We will explore double time rhythm, syncopas, and music phrasing to interpret the rhythmic orchestras. In addition to the steps, we will also cover the skill of navigation and the essence of the close embrace tango. This is one of our most popular classes. Don't miss it!

Dance Underground- 340 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

   -No partner is required. We will rotate partners for this class.

             Thursday Nights, 1/16 - 3/6, 2025

             8:05PM-9:05PM

             $110 (8 weeks class series); $20 drop-ins

Class Registration:

      Please e-mail: seattletango@hotmail.com


On going Classes

Tuesday Classes
 

Tango Vocabulary & Linking Steps Class (Int. Level)

 Tuesday Nights, 10/15 - 12/17 (no class on 11/26 & 12/10)

7:00PM-8:00PM

Daniel Bagley Elementary Gym- 7821 Stone Ave N., Seattle, WA 98103

 
 

Tango Giro Sequences & Adornments (Int./Adv.  Level)

Tuesday Nights, 10/15 - 12/17 (no class on 11/26 & 12/10)

8:00PM-9:00PM

Daniel Bagley Elementary Gym- 7821 Stone Ave N., Seattle, WA 98103

 
Thursday Classes
 

Tango Turns & Linking Steps Class (Beg. 2)

Thursday Nights, 11/7- 1/9 (no class on 11/28 & 1/2)

7:00PM-8:00PM

Dance Underground- 340 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

 
 

Vals: Tango Waltz (Int./Adv.)

Thursday Nights, 11/7- 1/9 (no class on 11/28 & 1/2)

8:05PM-9:05PM

Dance underground- 340 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

 

 
 

Class Info & Registration:

e-mail: seattletango@hotmail.com

Phone: 206-781-9553