Friday Night Waltz. Beginner Tango with Karn Ice cream social night!

08.08.2025 our Annual ICE CREAM SOCIAL!

# Karn is back to teach Beginner Argentine Tango. Welcome back Karn

# 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.

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 to 8:05pm
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 to 9:00pm
Prerequisites: Beginner Class I or equivalent Argentine tango experience

Learn the classic 8-step basic (cruzada) and how to seamlessly connect it with ochos, creating smooth and elegant movement. This class focuses on understanding structure, timing, and partner connection to make your dancing feel natural and enjoyable.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL
over 25 new and unusual ice creams. taste testing time ! Banana almond fudge,passion fruit & and sweet pear, black raspberry , nutty butter brickle, bay leaf cheesecake, darkest chocolte, pineapple coconut, rocky road, burgundy cherry, earl grey tea, maple cream, orange sherbert, caramel toffee crunch, banana pudding, pralines n cream pistanchio almond, pineapple sherbert and MORE!
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


# Lisa

isa's a longtime dancer who joined the Friday Night Waltz DJ team in 2023, where her devotion to creating a great dance experience has made her a fan favorite. She combines old classics and FNW specialties with an eclectic mix of her own favorite music including heavy metal, international pop, and modern hits. Lisa's DJ sets are marked by sweeping waltzes and high-energy dance music that's guaranteed to get your feet tapping!
$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.