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Champaign-Urbana, IL, is one of the liveliest centers of Argentine tango in the Midwest. You will easily find classes and workshops to learn tango. And our calendar of tango dances, milongas, and other tango events is a bonanza of creativity and friendly socializing. Below are some featured recent news and announcements.

Not so fast....

Wednesdays at SOMA - suspended

Tango Wednesdays at SOMA are suspended until further notice, while SOMA explores non-dance formats for the use of their party room.

New Surveys

Likes and Dislikes in Tango

For men and women. I will publish results here on conclusion. You can discuss them on cu-tango-discuss@yahoogroups.com.

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Preliminary Results:

Milonga @ Refinery



Midweek Milonga @ Refinery

Schedule still being developed. So far we have these Wednesday dates:

8/13
8/27


  • 8:30pm: complimentary beginner lesson
  • 9pm-midnight: dancing

    Public tango dance for all levels. Bring a newcomer to the beginning lesson!

    No cover charge; cash bar; excellent dance floor

    Refinery Gym and Banquet Center
    2302 W. John Street
    Champaign, IL
    (217) 355-4444
    refineyourself.com

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    July Workshops & Milongas

    Workshops at Channing-Murray with Colette & Richard

    Friday, July 25-Sunday July 27

    Colette Hebert and Richard Council, Winners of the 2003 US Championships and Finalists in the World Championships in 2005, will be joining us for a weekend immersed in Argentine Tango. They are known for their clear teaching and evaluation. They starred in the 2007 film documentary "Heart of Tango", by Johnny Robinson which was featured in the NYC Tango Film Festival and was screened last summer in Champaign. For more info and video: www.colette-richard.com

    The weekend will include two milongas with performances, 7 workshops, a practica and private lessons. Also, free lessons for beginners. Housing with local dancers is available.

    Location

    Channing-Murray Foundation
    1209 W. Oregon
    Urbana, IL 61801
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    Q? Email Claire

     

    Tango Clinics

    Three Clinics with Joe and Carlota

    Check the Classes page for full description.

    • July 15: The Rock & Roll of Milonga : Rhythm, body English, riding the wave.
    • July 22: The Dead Men's Salida : A classic figure from the forgotten days of tango.
    • July 29: Barely Tango : Three Tango nuevo concepts to stimulate your mind with creative possibilities.

    $10 each session • $20 for all three

    Pre-register today using this online form.

    Questions:

    At Channing-Murray Foundation.