New tango classes: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, oh my!

[Morgan Lindsay]

Hi everyone, 

Happy September and back to school season! If you are feeling inspired to deepen your tango knowledge, there are several new tango classes starting this week.

Congratulations to Dan Rossetta on his new class at the DanceSpace in Ashland on Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:00pm starting Sept 8th. Contact the class organizer Faith at drfait...@gmail.com with any questions or to learn more. That also means Dan's previous Tuesday class at the Evergreen Ballroom has moved to Wednesday nights. Here's the complete weekly class schedule;

Tango in Southern Oregon September 6 - 12, details here

Sun, Sept 6: First Day of 12 Week Tango Challenge with Morgan, 3-6pm, Annex Dance Studio in Medford

Mon, Sept 7: Tango with Dan, 10:00-11:00am at the Evergreen Ballroom 

Tues, Sept 8: Tango with Dan, 6:30-8:00pm at the DanceSpace in Ashland

Wed, Sept 9: Tango with Dan, 7:45-8:45pm at the Evergreen Ballroom 

Thurs, Sept 10: Tango Practica with Kyle, 6:45 - 8:45pm at the Community Center in Ashland

Fri, Sept 11:  Milonga Luz de Candela, 7-10pm at Candela Studio in Grants Pass

Sun, Sept 12: Tango Challenge with Morgan, 3-6pm, Annex Dance Studio in Medford

September Social Events

Friday, September 11: Milonga Luz de Candela, Grants Pass

Saturday, Sept 19: Milonga Alegria, Medford

Saturday, Sept 26: Taste of Tango at Cafe Lumina, Ashland

Social Events:

Milonga Luz de Candela
Where: Candela Dance Studio at 329 NE F St, Grants Pass
When: September 11, (Every 2nd Friday)
Lesson from 7 to 8pm
Social Dance (Milonga) from 8 to 10pm
Bring your shoes, bring a friend, and help us kick off this brand-new tradition!
Admission is $20, or free for Candela members.

Step into the warm light of tango at Candela Dance Studio! We are thrilled to launch our new monthly milonga, creating a cozy, vibrant space for tango lovers across Southern Oregon. Never danced tango before? Start the night with our 1-Hour Beginner-Friendly Class before the social. Designed to get you moving, comfortable, and having fun right away!

Your Instructor & DJ for the Night: Kyle Asher
Passionate about tango and building local dance community, Kyle will be wearing two hats for our inaugural night! They’ll lead the pre-social class, making tango approachable, clear, and fun for newcomers before stepping setting the mood for the milonga. 

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Saturday, September 19 Milonga Alegria

What: Milonga Alegría 

When: Saturday, September 19, from 7:30-10:00pm

Where: Annex Dance Studio in Medford

202 N. Central Ave next to the Copper Plank

How much: $10 to $20 sliding scale  

Free beginner's lesson from 7:00-7:30pm with Morgan & Ben

No experience or partner necessary

Future Milonga Alegría dates:

3rd Saturdays, October 17, November 21, December 19

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"Taste of Tango" returns to Cafe Lumina on September 26

"A Taste of Tango" at Cafe Lumina
Saturday, September 26
7:00 - 7:30pm: Free Beginner Tango Lesson with Morgan
7:30 - 9:00pm: Social Dancing with DJ Alessandro

Come experience Cafe Lumina, the delightful Italian restaurant on the plaza in Ashland. They have a beautiful hardwood floor, absolutely delicious food and desserts, and are excited to host social dance events. Bring your friends to come see what Cafe Lumina and Argentine Tango are all about!

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Classes

Argentine Tango with Dan Rossetta 

Mondays from 10 - 11am at the Evergreen Ballroom

Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8:00pm at the DanceSpace in Ashland

Wednesdays from 7:45 – 8:45pm  at the Evergreen Ballroom

Argentine Tango (Beginners Plus and Intermediate), $15
No partner required. Singles Welcome. 

More details on the Evergreen Ballroom website here.

Contact Faith at drfait...@gmail.com with any questions or to learn more about the Tuesday night class at the DanceSpace in Ashland. 

Dan Rossetta is a multi-sport athlete, teacher and coach turned dancer. He began partner dancing in 2008 and has 18 years experience dancing Argentine Tango.  More about Dan here. 

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What: Ashland Thursday Tango Practica 

Where: Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland

When: Every Thursday from 6:45 - 8:45pm

Cost: $10

Music by DJ Kyle

Practica is open to anyone who wants to come practice tango in a casual and inclusive atmosphere. Come with a friend or by yourself. We will all dance and learn together. 

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Embody Tango Twelve Week Fall Tango Challenge
Sundays, September 6 - November 22, 2026

Beginner & Intermediate Levels

Space is limited, learn more and apply here.

This intensive 12 week cohort experience includes everything you need to learn tango or take your tango social dancing to the next level.

   - Weekly Group Class with your Tango Challenge cohort 
   - Weekly Guided Practica to practice social dancing  
   - Structured individual attention and coaching with Morgan 
   -  Assigned rotating practice buddies to deepen your skills
   -  Lessons on tango history, culture, and music in addition to dancing 
   -  A Graduation Ball Showcase group performance on Saturday, November 21

Who is the Tango Challenge for? 
    Beginner Level: 
        - Total beginners who want to explore the world of tango in a supportive environment
        - Beginners with some experience who want to gain confidence and solid technique
        - Tango dancers returning from time away or who want to develop the opposite role
    Intermediate Level:
        - Tango dancers with at least six months of experience who want to go deeper
        - Advanced dancers who want to focus on core skills and technique

When would I need to be there?

    Twelve Sundays from September 6 - November 22 at the Annex Dance Studio in Medford 
        3:00 - 4:00pm:  Beginner Tango Challenge Cohort Class (only beginner level)
        4:00 - 5:00pm:  Shared Practica and social time, (both beginner and intermediate level)

        5:00 - 6:00pm:  Intermediate Tango Challenge Cohort Class (only intermediate level)

Course Requirements: 4-6 total hours a week, including independent work.
    A pair of appropriate shoes for tango dancing (dedicated dance shoes w/ smooth sole, flats preferred)
    An internet-enabled computer or phone and an ability to listen to digital music

    Willingness to learn both lead and follow roles in class and during practice time
    Curiosity, openness, and enthusiasm!

    (No partner or prior dance experience needed.)

Application Details: Online application open now! Early bird special if you apply by midnight on Sun, August 30. I believe dance classes should be available to everyone regardless of ability to pay, so there are sliding scale, volunteer opportunities, and payment plans available by request. Email tangowi...@gmail.com for more information. Learn more and apply here today!

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Regional Events

3rd Friday Milonga in Eugene

Saturday, Sept 19 Tango Retreat in Corvallis

Event details and registration

You can also find all the details about upcoming classes and events at www.ashlandtango.com.

See you on the dance floor! Warmly, Morgan

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Morgan Lindsay

Embody Tango

tangowi...@gmail.com

Individual lessons available, inquire about sliding scale