Philadelphia Tango Calendar

Weekly Philadelphia Milongas & Practicas

TUESDAY
Tango Tuesdays Classes & Practica Max - 6:30 pm Tango Fundamentals Fundamentals class addresses one of the basics of tango each week, such as walks, posture, ochos, crosses, molinetes, musicality. It's for leaders and followers, absolute beginners or anyone who wants to sharpen their basic skills. 7:30 pm Tango Variations Variations class takes the subject of the first class and expands/develops it for use on the dance floor. It is also of course for leaders and followers, all levels of dancers with at least some tango experience 8:30 - 11:15 pm Guided Practica. www.lesleymitchell.com

WEDNESDAY
Palermo Fishtown Milonga - A weekly milonga with refreshments, great Djs, and a super-friendly atmosphere in which many/most people practice/dance both roles every Wednesday night. If you take one of the preceding classes, the milonga is free. If not, it costs $10. Take one of the classes and stay free for the milonga that follows. (Except on live music nights, when we ask anyone who can to pay for the milonga to help pay the musicians. 617-291-3798 | https://www.philadelphiatangoschool.com/

FRIDAY
Tango Prohibido Milonga Third Friday milonga in large ballroom studio in Hockessin, northern Delaware. Classical tango till midnight. After that, you never know! Delaware hospitality. Easy parking steps from the door. Numerous restaurants nearby. 302-650-5345 | http://facebook.com/tangodz/
Friday Night Milonga - Milonga Every Friday at 1315 Buttonwood Street, Philadelphia with Kelly or Lesley plus occasional guest instructors offer intermediate/advanced classes on selected topics every week. Milonga, 9:30 pm to 2 am. Friday Night Milonga admission: $12, SPECIAL full time student price: $6 Beginners class always free with milonga admission. Arrivals after 12:30 a.m. pay 1/2 price. Excellent refreshments! (215) 574-9555 | www.lesleymitchell.com

SATURDAY
Milonga Divertida (monthly on 3rd Saturday) - we are back at the lovely Pivot Ballroom in Ardmore. Pivot has a beautiful dance floor, plenty of parking, and is just a block from the Ardmore train station. Snacks made with love. Free parking. Pivot Ballroom - 49 E. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003 | (610) 909-7718 | https://www.pivotballroom.com/
South Philly Milonga (monthly on 2nd Saturday) - An afternoon milonga in South Philly hosted by Damian and Sarah every 2nd Saturday of the month! There is a hardwood floor, a seating area, and refreshments are served. Take the all-level class (absolute beginners welcome!) at 1 pm and dance from 2-6pm. https://www.damianandsarahtango.com/
Guided Practica for Followers Who Lead (monthly on 3rd Saturday) - A guided práctica, hosted by Sarah, open to those who have experience following, who want to practice leading. All levels of leading welcome! Sarah will answer questions and provide cues during this práctica. The aim is to foster an investigative spirit, encouraging dancers to share and develop ideas, and to take an active role in their journey as a leader. Price: $15 per person (cash). Email Sarah to RSVP. [email protected] | https://www.damianandsarahtango.com/

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A milonga is a social tango dance event, while a practica is a more casual practice session where dancers work on technique outside formal milonga etiquette. This section covers Philadelphia's recurring milongas and practicas, including seasonal outdoor sessions like tango in the park when the weather allows.

Main Line & Exton Tango: Suburban Philadelphia

Philadelphia's tango community extends into the surrounding suburbs, with dedicated classes and lessons in areas like the Main Line and Exton. This section helps you find tango closer to home if you're outside the city center.

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