FREE Tango Beginner Open House, Sun Aug 30 from 3-5pm

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Hi all,

What a fun and delightful Taste of Tango at Cafe Lumina in Ashland last Saturday! Thanks to everyone for coming out to make the event such a success. Couldn't make it this time? Check out this video clip here on facebook and mark your calendars for the next Taste of Tango at Cafe Lumina on the 4th Saturday, September 26 from 7-9pm.

Are you one of the more than 100 people who joined this email list in the last year? Are you curious to try tango but not sure how to begin? This is your moment!

What: FREE Beginner Tango Open House with Morgan
When: Sunday, August 30, 3-5pm
Where: Annex Dance Studio in the Study, 202 N Central Ave, Medford

Who: You! All are welcome, no partner or dance experience needed

3-4pm: FREE Beginner Lesson

4-5pm: Open House and Practica

Come learn a signature tango movement, the Cruzada, part of the iconic Argentine Tango Salida. Experienced instructor Morgan Lindsay will take you from zero to dancing in one hour in a welcoming, friendly beginner class from 3-4pm. Then stick around to try out your new moves from 4-5pm during a relaxed social dance practice time and open house. Already a tango dancer? I'll include plenty of tips for how to refine the Cruzada in surprising ways. No partner needed. No previous dance experience required. You don't even need dance shoes! Just bring your comfiest socks and your willingness to try something new.

Already ready to dive in? Early Bird Registration for the Embody Tango Fall Tango Challenge, my new twelve week intensive tango experience, extended to this Sun, Aug 30. Check out the attached flyer and all the details below, follow this link to apply by September 3, and email me at tangowi...@gmail.com with any questions. Sliding scale and payment plans available.

Tango in Southern Oregon August 29 - September 6, details here

Sun, August 30: FREE Beginner Tango Open House with Morgan, 3-5pm, Annex in Medford

Mon, August 31: Tango with Dan, 10am at the Evergreen Ballroom

Tues, Sept 1: Tango with Dan, 7:45pm at the Evergreen Ballroom

Thurs, Sept 3: Tango Practica with Kyle, 6:45 - 8:45pm at the Community Center in Ashland

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

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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 by Sept 3.

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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Classes

Argentine Tango Mondays & Tuesdays at the Evergreen Ballroom with Dan Rossetta

Mondays from 10 - 11am

Tuesdays from 7:45 – 8:45pm

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

More details on the Evergreen Ballroom website here.

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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