Learn to Dance Tango Online

Tango is a beautiful, passionate dance from Argentina characterized by intricate footwork, musicality, and deep connection between partners. 

As we explore this loving study in moving meditation, we'll cover the basics, classic variations, and a number of embellishments to keep each dance unique and interesting. We'll also dive into musicality and partnering concepts to take your dancing to the next level. 

In this comprehensive online course, you will learn the basics of Tango and a variety of essential variations which will prepare you to dance in the real world.

What You Will Learn

    1. Welcome to Tango!

    1. How We Teach

    2. Lead and Follow

    3. Dance Positions

    1. Music

    2. Walking

    3. The Various Embraces of Tango

    4. Walking with a Partner

    5. Sentadas

    6. Pasitos

    7. Step Out to the Cross

    8. Ochos Footwork

    9. Ochos

    10. Back Ochos Footwork

    11. Back Ochos

    12. Tango - Musicality

    13. Going Out Dancing Tango

    14. Ocho Cortado

    15. Molinete in Front Ochos

    16. Ochos Transitions

    17. Flexibility in Tango Dancing

    18. Intro to Ochos Styling

    19. Ochos with Taps Styling

    20. Ochos with Points Styling

    21. Ochos with Flicks Styling

    22. Grapevine

    23. Drunken Grapevine

    24. Intro to Tango Al Reves

    25. Entrance to Al Reves

    26. Walking in Al Reves

    27. Ochos in Al Reves

    28. Molinete in Al Reves

    29. Exit from Al Reves

    30. Hamaca

    31. Silence

    32. Lapiz

    33. Heel Rap

    34. Barrida

    35. Triple Barrida

    36. Castigada

    37. Gancho

About this course

  • $99.00
  • 41 lessons

Music

Here's a preview of some of the music this course will teach you to dance to:

Your Instructors

Nick & Melissa Enge

Nick & Melissa Enge are social dance instructors at the University of Texas, where they teach hundreds of students how to dance every semester. They are known for their relaxed, fun-loving approach to dancing, which puts even the most terrified students at ease. Given that their in-person classes are always full, with a waitlist, they created this site so that anyone, anywhere can learn from them at any time, and experience the joy of dancing!

Misty Enge

Misty, Nick and Melissa's Siberian Forest Cat, is named after the early 20th century dancer Mistinguette, inventor of the Apache dance. Whenever she graces a lesson with her presence, she is always sure to steal the show.

FAQ

  • What will I learn in this course?

    In this course, you'll learn the basics and many popular variations of Tango. Whether you choose to learn to lead or follow, after taking this course, you'll have a good understanding of how to dance Tango.

  • Why should I learn Tango online?

    In our online classes, everyone gets the best view, instead of having to crane their neck to see what the teacher is doing. In addition, when learning online, you can watch the lessons over and over again (now, and any time in the future), as well as rewinding or slowing down the video if you need more help with a particular step.

  • Why should I learn Tango from you?

    Unlike many other sites that offer online classes, where you might only get a quick demonstration of the steps, in the hours of detailed instruction you will receive in this course, you'll actually get a step-by-step breakdown of each variation as well as many specific tips about the finer points of leading and following them. In addition, in developing this course, we thought carefully about how to arrange the variations so that each lesson builds on what you've learned in the previous lessons, so you'll always know exactly what's going on.

  • Do I need a partner?

    No! In addition to teaching the variations in a partnered context for students who are learning with a partner, in each lesson, we virtually dance the steps with you so that even if you're learning solo, you'll have us to dance with.