Friday Night Waltz Tango Night With Karn! lots of waltzes too!

# 03.13.2026 Friday Night Waltz -Tango night with Karn

Argentine Tango
Argentine tango is an intimate and improvisational partner dance that emphasizes connection, musicality, and expression. Rooted in the streets of Buenos Aires, it blends elegance with raw emotion, creating a deep dialogue between dancers. With its rich history and evolving styles, tango is both a social dance and an art form that invites lifelong exploration.
Beginners Class I: 7:15 – 8:05 pm
Prerequisites: No previous tango or social dance experience needed
Discover the foundations of Argentine tango through posture, balance, and effortless movement. This class introduces the tango walk, rock steps (cadencia), and fluid ochos (figure 8s), helping you build a strong foundation for connection and musicality.
Beginner Class II: 8:10 – 9:00 pm
Prerequisites: Beginner Class I or equivalent Argentine tango experience
Explore the Ocho Cortado, one of tango’s most beloved social figures. This playful movement combines a rebound with a quick redirection, creating a compact and rhythmic pattern that fits beautifully into the flow of the dance floor. The class focuses on timing, clear lead-and-follow communication, and the subtle rotation that makes the figure feel smooth, musical, and satisfying to dance.


# Karn Verma

Karn Verma is a passionate dance instructor specializing in Argentine tango and Cross Step Waltz. His journey began at the age of seven, inspired by Michael Jackson, and later expanded during his studies at Stanford University, where he explored various social dances with Richard Powers' classes. After performing Salsa and Bachata with a Los Angeles-based company, he discovered Argentine tango in 2015, deepening his expertise with training in Buenos Aires and Rome under Pablo Veron. Karn has taught at Stanford's Bechtel International Center, Friday Night Waltz in Palo Alto, Jikoji Zen Center, and the Oshman Family JCC.
In 2022, Karn founded Feeling Flow, a dance school dedicated to fostering connection and mindfulness through movement. His teaching integrates meditation, focusing on authenticity, flow, and musicality. With a strong emphasis on community building, he has introduced innovative events like live music milongas and structured tango series featuring experienced local instructors. Beyond dance, Karn is also involved in technology and healthcare innovation while practicing Zen and hosting Japanese tea ceremonies.

DJ music frm 9:00 to 11:45 with several tangos, along with seveal waltzes,polka, salsa,and mixers and line dances. fun for all!

7:00 Doors open
7:15 Classes start - Please arrive 15 minutes early to avoid the rush.
8:00 Intermediate class
9:00 DJ dance music
11:45 Doors close

$15 general. $10 for students with ID.

Cash, Check, Credit Card, Apple Pay. We do not accept Venmo. Tickets at the door.
No partner necessary. We rotate rapidly in class.
All Ages. Casual comfortable attire.
Masks are optional.
Free Masks. Free bottles of water.

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. at Byron, Upstairs Fellowship hall.
Parking in rear parking lot. Many on street parking spaces available.
Very large parking structure one block away. Webster/Cowper garage.