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Thank you for joining Ultimate Tango Community!
You are about to immerse yourself into a world full of adventure, passion, learning, and friendships.
Learning Argentine Tango can change your life in numerous ways. We know it because we teach it for like - forever. Special people start learning the Tango and this is not without reason. We have a saying - you do not choose Tango. Tango chooses you. And when the time is right - you will encounter it.
We are not gonna lie to you. It will not be easy. But it is the best thing you will ever do for Your Partner and Yourself! Argentine Tango is not just a dance.
Hernan and I think of an Argentine Tango as a Philosophy of Life. People who join us on the journey to discovery usually stay for years. I would say forever, but that's a tricky word since I had not experienced foreverness quite yet... It would indicate immortality, right?
Tango is a dance based on communication between two bodies - the dance is improvised. That means the Leader proposes the movement to the Follower in response to what she confirms the understanding of it and interprets it in the way she and her body understood the proposal. All this happens non-verbally - that's why the dance is extremely difficult but developed undescribable understanding between the couple.
We teach for years and see it happening over and over again. It does not happen in one lesson though. So if you expect that
- you are simply deceiving yourself. Tango is a path. We invite you to step on it and start your journey.
Please find more info about our classes, events, and Argentine Tango itself on our website: https://www.ultimatetango.com/
Un abrazo,
Hernan & Anita
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DIscover the Magic of Argentine Tango - for Free! (OPEN HOUSE)
Ultimate Tango School of Dance, 349 Washington St, Malden, MA, USIf you’ve ever watched Argentine Tango and thought, “I could never do that,” this day is for you. Because you can - and we’ll prove it.
The Ultimate Tango Experience Open House is designed especially for newcomers.
It’s your chance to explore what tango really is: connection, balance, music, and a conversation without words.
No experience, no partner, and no fancy shoes required - just curiosity.
What to Expect
1:30–3:00 PM - Beginner Class
A gentle, guided introduction to Argentine Tango.
You’ll learn how to walk in harmony with a partner, find your balance, and discover the rhythm that makes this dance unlike any other.
3:00–6:00 PM - Che Tango Practica
After class, stay and dance (or simply observe) in a relaxed, social atmosphere.
It’s where learning meets fun - with music, friendly dancers, and a chance to see how beginners and advanced dancers share the same floor.
3:30 PM - Performance by Ultimate Tango Teachers and Students
A short showcase to inspire you - and show where your very first steps might take you.
Why Try Tango?
Because tango teaches more than dance.
It teaches balance, listening, patience, confidence, and connection - all through movement. Many discover that tango helps them move better, think clearer, and connect deeper - both on and off the dance floor.
Special Note for the Brave Ones
If you fall in love with tango (and we think you might), there will be a special thank-you discount for those who decide to continue their journey and join the Beginner Course that day.
Good to Know
- No partner required
- No experience needed
- Comfortable clothing and smooth-soled shoes are recommended (you will need to change out of your street shoes, so remember to bring an extra pair)
- Free entry for newcomers - class + practica included
WEBSITE: https://www.ultimatetango.com/open-house
REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/ultimate-tango-open-house2 attendees- $40.00
Cadencia: The Art of Walking with Musical Intention - 8 weeks Course
Ultimate Tango School of Dance, 349 Washington St, Malden, MA, USIn tango, cadencia is more than a rhythm or a step. It’s the way you walk, breathe, interpret, and express the music. In this 8-week Pre-Advanced Series, we’ll explore cadencia as the architectural backbone of musicality - how your posture, timing, pauses, and intention shape the story you tell on the dance floor.
This course clarifies what cadencia truly is (and is NOT): not a rock step, not a stylistic trick, but the underlying flow that transforms simple movements into meaningful dancing.
Main Focus:
- Understanding cadencia in Tango, Vals, and Milonga (This is an excellent intro, even if you have never taken the Vals or Milonga lesson, or you never noticed that they differ from Tango)
- How timing differs: arriving on the beat, transitioning through the beat, and initiating from the beat
- Matching your walk to the orchestra - D’Arienzo, Di Sarli, Pugliese, Biagi, and more
- Using posture, breath, and suspension to shape your movement quality
- Cadencia as an internal state: letting go, flowing, and listening inward
- Creating clean, musical walking patterns that feel grounded yet expressive
Additional Explorations:
- Phrasing movement to orchestral nuance: rhythm vs. melody vs. silence
- How pauses, rebounds, and acceleration affect your partner’s balance
- The difference between “carrying the music” and “chasing the beat”
- Cadencia changes inside simple steps: walking, rock steps, rebounds, ochos
- Micro-technique: foot placement, weight split, ankle articulation
- Building your personal style through consistency of timing and intention
If your dancing sometimes feels rushed, flat, or disconnected from the music, this series will teach you to move with purpose rather than just following steps. You’ll learn to interpret, suspend, breathe, color, and shape your dance in harmony with the music—and with your partner.
Class Details:
Sundays, 11am - 12:30pm
349 Washington St, Malden, MA 02148
50 parking spots available
2-minute walk from Oak Grove T stop
$40 drop-in | $199 full 8-week course
Each person must register individually
Learn to walk, pause, suspend, and breathe with musical intention.
Register here: https://UltimateTango.as.me/Pre-Advanced-Course-Jan-Feb-20261 attendee
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