About us
What is tango?
Argentine tango is an improvised social dance that emerged in Buenos Aires and Montevideo at the turn of the 20th century. Often hailed as sensual, passionate, dramatic and dangerous, the true beauty of Argentine tango lies in its accessibility. In essence little more than walking in someone else’s arms, the dance offers something for practitioners of all ages and physical abilities. Indeed, tango communities the world over are notable for their intergenerational character. At the same time, the practice of tango affords infinite room for growth, complexity and refinement. Utterly simple and endlessly challenging, Argentine tango is a social activity that can be a lifelong one.
What is the purpose of this meetup?
We gather information about opportunities to learn and dance tango in the Philadelphia area. From free beginner trial classes to a once-yearly four-day tango festival, we offer opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to learn and enjoy tango.
(Thanks to anthropologist Carolyn Merritt for the great description of tango included above.)
Upcoming events
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- $25.00
Beginner Tango Classes & Social Dance: Start any week! No partner required!
Philadelphia Argentine Tango School, 2030 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, USA fun and friendly beginner tango class. New beginners are welcome every week. No partner required!
Everyone learns both roles (leading and following) in a supportive environment.
Students are invited to stay for a social dance, the Palermo Fishtown Milonga from 9 pm to midnight. (There is an intermediate level class in between the beginner class and the social dance.) The milonga is free for those who pay for the class, except on live music nights.
7-8 pm: Beginner Tango Class
8-9 pm: Intermediate Tango Class
9 pm-midnight: Palermo Fishtown Milonga (an all-levels Argentine tango social dance)Cost:
Drop-in: $25
5-class card: $110
10-class card: $200The class is free for students ages 30 and under. Just bring an ID to prove your age and sign up at the door, if you qualify for free entrance.
Please bring smooth-soled shoes to change into in the studio (i.e. shoes that allow you to pivot easily). If you don’t have anything that fits the bill, don’t worry! Dancing in socks works great! Or you can buy dance socks to put over any shoes.
1 attendee - $25.00
Beginner Tango Classes & Social Dance with Live Music!
Philadelphia Argentine Tango School, 2030 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, USA fun and friendly beginner tango class. New beginners are welcome every week. No partner required!
Everyone learns both roles (leading and following) in a supportive environment.
Tonight is a special LIVE MUSIC milonga! Tango Bardo will perform live for dancing at the Palermo Fishtown Milonga on Wednesday, September 23. Tango Bardo is one of the most popular and danceable tango bands in the world. They have traveled worldwide performing in festivals, milongas and theaters, since their founding in 2014. Among many other honors, they won “Best Album of the Year” at the 21st Century Tango Awards in 2025, for the album, "D'arienzo Anticrisis.
Don't miss the chance to dance to Tango Bardo's infectious music in the intimate environment of the Philadelphia Argentine Tango School.
7-8 pm: Beginner Tango Class
8-9 pm: Intermediate Tango Class
9 pm-midnight: Palermo Fishtown Milonga with DJ Ignacio and TWO SETS FOR DANCING by TANGO BARDOCost for Classes:
Drop-in: $25
5-class card: $110
10-class card: $200The class is free for students ages 30 and under. Just bring an ID to prove your age and sign up at the door, if you qualify for free entrance.
Cost for Milonga:
Adding the milonga if you also pay for a class (single class or with class card) on 9/23: $35
Milonga only, Drop in or Register Online: $50Please bring smooth-soled shoes to change into in the studio (i.e. shoes that allow you to pivot easily). If you don’t have anything that fits the bill, don’t worry! Dancing in socks works great! Or you can buy dance socks to put over any shoes.
1 attendee - $80.00
Two-Day Beginner Intensive, No Experience or Partner Needed
Philadelphia Argentine Tango School, 2030 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, USBeginner Intensive: September 26 & 27
The Beginner Intensive covers the basics of tango vocabulary, structure, technique and lead-and-follow improvisation. We change partners after every song, so there's no need to bring a partner (though you're welcome to if you have one!). The Intensive prepares students to enter directly into our Advanced Beginner Level. This intensive is open to students with no previous experience in tango. Students with experience may also take this intensive to review and reinforce the basics.
Schedule:
Session 1 - Saturday, September 26, 2-4 pm
Session 2 - Sunday, September 27, 2-4 pmTaught by Andres Amarilla and Meredith Klein
Cost:
$80/person for both days
$50/person for a single dayPlease bring socks or smooth-soled shoes for pivoting. Beginners should plan to attend both days. Students who have previously completed the beginner program are welcome to attend a single day.
Full intensive registrants receive complimentary admission to Milonga Qilombo and its pre-class on September 26.
2 attendees - $25.00
Beginner Tango Classes & Social Dance: Start any week! No partner required!
Philadelphia Argentine Tango School, 2030 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, USA fun and friendly beginner tango class. New beginners are welcome every week. No partner required!
Everyone learns both roles (leading and following) in a supportive environment.
Students are invited to stay for a social dance, the Palermo Fishtown Milonga from 9 pm to midnight. (There is an intermediate level class in between the beginner class and the social dance.) The milonga is free for those who pay for the class, except on live music nights.
7-8 pm: Beginner Tango Class
8-9 pm: Intermediate Tango Class
9 pm-midnight: Palermo Fishtown Milonga (an all-levels Argentine tango social dance)Cost:
Drop-in: $25
5-class card: $110
10-class card: $200The class is free for students ages 30 and under. Just bring an ID to prove your age and sign up at the door, if you qualify for free entrance.
Please bring smooth-soled shoes to change into in the studio (i.e. shoes that allow you to pivot easily). If you don’t have anything that fits the bill, don’t worry! Dancing in socks works great! Or you can buy dance socks to put over any shoes.
1 attendee
Past events
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