Tango this week, plus Valentango in Portland Feb 11-16!

[Morgan Lindsay]

Hi tango dancers, 

What a lovely Milonga Alegría this past Saturday! We had a crowded dance floor with over 35 people dancing to DJ Jazmine's dynamic music. Thank you everyone for coming out to make it such a special evening. Save the date for next month on Saturday, February 21. 

Now is also the time to get your tickets for Valentango 2026 which runs February 11-16 in Portland. Our local tango legend Clay Nelson organizes this long-standing tango festival and this year promises to be fantastic. Feel free to post on the Ashland Tango facebook page to coordinate with other dancers about carpooling, hotel rooms, etc. 

Hope to see you at the Tuesday classes tonight, and at Practica this Thursday. We've had great turnout, the only thing that would make it better is you! 

Warmly, Morgan

Tuesday Classes in Ashland

Tuesday Four-Week Beginner-Plus Argentine Tango
Tuesdays 6:00–7:00, January 6-27, Taught by Morgan & Tara
$60/series, sliding scale available, no partner needed

Have you taken a few tango lessons, and you're excited to dive deeper into the world of Argentine Tango? The beginner plus series will focus on developing the fundamental steps and skills you need to take your dancing to the next level, including the crusada, ocho cortado, and more. Bring dance shoes or clean socks. For registration and more info email tangowi...@gmail.com. 

4 Week Exploration of Intermediate Tango Skills
Tuesdays 7:15–8:15 pm, January 6-27, Taught by Morgan & Tara

$60/series, sliding scale available, no partner needed 

Ready to fine-tune your close embrace? This intermediate series will explore the subtle, magical communication that happens between partners on the dance floor. Bring dance shoes or clean socks. For registration and more info email tangowi...@gmail.com. 

Morgan Lindsay has been dancing tango for over 15 years. She loves sharing the improvisation, musicality, and intimate partner connection of Argentine tango with everyone. Tara Laidlaw has been teaching dance for 20 years. She loves helping her students develop body awareness and control through curiosity, exploration, and technique.

Thursday Night Practica

Ashland Weekly Tango Practica
Thursdays from 7:00 – 8:30pm
Samarra's Home Studio
835 E Main St, Ashland, OR 97520
$5 donation 

Directions: Come through the gate at the end of the driveway, on the far right. Please park across the street along the cemetery on Morton, to keep the neighbors happy. 

Sunday Class in Medford

Sunday Six-Week Beginner Intro to Argentine Tango
 
Sundays 3:00-4:15 pm
January 4 - February 8
Taught by Morgan & Ben

At the Annex Dance Studio at 202 N Central Ave, Medford
$90/series, sliding scale available, no partner needed 

For registration and more info email tangowi...@gmail.com.
 
Come learn to dance Argentine Tango! Over the course of six weeks, instructors Morgan and Ben will guide you through the basic principles of tango. Each week’s techniques build on the previous week’s material so you can leave the series with a set of strong fundamentals. This format allows all students to grow as a group, deepen their learning each week, and build trust with each other. At the end of the series, students will be able to feel confident and enjoy dancing in a social setting. No partner or experience required to join. If you can walk you can dance tango! Morgan and Ben believe in creating an inclusive, friendly dancing environment where everyone is welcome. Wear something comfortable that you can move in. Bring dance shoes or clean socks, no heels necessary and flats recommended to start.  

And as always, you can check out all the details on the calendar at www.ashlandtango.com.  

See you on the dance floor! 

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Morgan Lindsay

tangowi...@gmail.com