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October 03, 2007
Tango Wednesdays
Argentine Tango Dancing - Every Wednesday
Cowboy Monkey
6 Taylor St.
Champaign, IL
7:30 FREE lesson (taught by Joe and Carlota)
8:00-10:00 Tango dance • NO cover charge • DJ: Groove Grohens + friends
Details: see Calendar
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From August 2006 article in Daily Illini Tango dancers flock to the Cowboy Monkey on Wednesday nights for "Tango Noche", which offers both complimentary tango lessons from professionals at 7:30 pm and all-night Tango music and dancing. A sultry couple sweeps across the dance floor; the dark-haired woman's short red dress kicks with her red high-heels as they radiate with experience. Not everyone at Tango night is an expert, though. "The crowd is very open to new people coming in and the instructors are very open to new people," said Brad Reynolds, shift manager and bartender. The first hour of the night is dedicated to teaching basic Tango steps to all who want to learn. Once everyone discovers the feel of the silky Latin beats, everyone grabs their partners to see what they have got. "You learn simple stuff," said a graduate student. Originally from the Ukraine, she feels right at home dancing. "(It's fun to) just come and watch and dance and have a good time," she said. "It's easy enough for them to learn," said Carlota. "With the music, the women, the dancing - it's just great." Photo credits: Amelia Moore Click photos to enlarge |
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Posted by joegrohens at October 3, 2007 12:00 AM