Argentine Tango

Argentine Tango

Every Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday!

Argentine Tango is a partnered social dance from Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is different from ballroom tango in its posture, movements and intention - in Argentine Tango there is no standard way of dancing - the emphasis is on improvisation and each dancer carries within themselves a particular way of dancing it.

To start learning with LA Tango Academy, please join their immersive 20-week beginner course "Tango 100" starting January & August. Throughout the semester, we will cover new structures, concepts and delve deeper into the technique and nuances of Tango, getting you ready for improvisation and social dancing.

  • 2h Beginner Bootcamp

    Beginners welcome! Join us for a 2h introduction to the beautiful art of dancing Argentine Tango!

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ no experience required

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ no partner needed

  • Tango 100

    Beginner/All Levels

    An introduction to Tango concepts, connection, musicality, and movement. This course is for anyone who's never danced Tango before, but also for the experienced Tango dancer to learn the other role.

    Tango 200

    Pre-requisite: Tango 100 or assessment

    A deep exploration of dancing in close embrace while maintaining comfort and connection.  Dancing in small spaces, exploring rhythm and musicality, this course is designed to prepare the tango student for the milonga.

    Tango 300

    Pre-requisite: Tango 200 or assessment

    This course focuses on axis and how it's used to create dynamics and direction in the dance. It explores shared axis movements and how the free leg responds to changes of the axis.

    Tango 400

    Pre-requisite: Tango 300 or assessment

    This course delves deeper into axis awareness including micro & macro off-axis movements, soltadas (breaking the embrace) and overturned pivots/movements.

  • L.A. Tango Academy (LATA) is one of the leading Tango schools in the US founded by Emma Bogren and Richard Cepeda in 2015. The school has been successful in introducing its students to tango and leading them to gain the confidence and ability required to dance and enjoy tango anywhere in the world.

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  • Tango Membership

    LATA Membership is $145/month and includes all Tango drop-in classes, curriculum classes, Milongas & Practicas. LATA members also receive 20% off on tango workshops organized by Motivo LA. The membership activates at first use.

    Drop-in

    Every group class on our schedule, unless otherwise specified, is $25. Any time you take a group class at Motivo LA, you get entry into the social dance / practica as well.

    Tango drop-in classes includes: Beginner Bootcamp, Tango Fit, Practica & Milongas. Curriculum/Series classes are available for drop-ins only at the beginning of each semester or per request.

    Virtual Punch Cards

    Punch cards apply to all drop-in classes and series classes. You can also use your punches to get into the evening socials. A punch used for a class also includes the evening dance that night and they never expire. $190/10 classes (25% off), or $320/20 classes (35% off)

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