PennTango resumes this fall!
Lori Coyle will be teaching our 2-session bootcamp on Sep 19 and 26, from 7-10pm, at Cafe 58, Irvine Auditorium (3401 Spruce St).
Bootcamp is accessible to all levels – no dance experience, no partner, and no special shoes required! Dress comfortably in clothes that are easy to move in. Shoes should be securely attached to your feet (no flip-flops) and smooth-soled if possible; sneakers work well.
Please register on eventbrite – registration fee covers both bootcamp sessions, as well as classes for the whole semester!
Beginner and intermediate classes will continue through the semester. If you have any questions about which class to attend please ask a board member, more details to follow at bootcamp.
February 28, 2022
The first class is Monday (2/28/22) and will take place at at Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall.
We will not have class next week due to Penn’s Spring Break.
Spring ’22 Semester Classes are starting soon!!
Bootcamps will be held on 2/14 and 2/21 at 7 pm (Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall). Regular classes will continue Mondays throughout the semester. All university guidelines regarding COVID-19 will be followed. This includes a green pass and an N95 mask or double masking.
Register here for new students!
Register here for continuing students!
December 7, 2021
Look out for classes next semester!
We will begin with two bootcamp classes. These classes are perfect for beginners learning tango for the first time along with more advanced students wanting a refresh of the basics.
December 6, 2021
Last class!
We hope to see you all tonight for the last class of the semester!
The class is Monday (12/6/21) and will take place at at Cafe 58, Irvine Auditorium.
November 22, 2021
Eighth class!
We hope to see you all tonight for class!
The class is Monday (11/22/21) and will take place at at Cafe 58, Irvine Auditorium.
November 15, 2021
Seventh class!
We hope to see you all tomorrow night for the seventh regular class!
November 7, 2021
Sixth class!
We hope to see you all tomorrow night for the sixth regular class!
The second class is Monday (11/7/21) and will take place at at Cafe 58, Irvine Auditorium.
November 1, 2021
We hope to see you all tomorrow night for the fifth regular class. The weather looks much better than last week! We hope to see you there!
The second class is Monday (11/1/21) and will take place at at Cafe 58, Irvine Auditorium.
October 24, 2021
Fourth class!
We hope to see you all tomorrow night for the fourth regular class. If you came to bootcamp but didn’t get to attend regular classes, we would love to see you this week!
The second class is Monday (10/25/21) and will take place at at Cafe 58, Irvine Auditorium.
October 17, 2021
We hope to see you at the third class of the semester!
The second class is Monday (10/18/21) and will take place at at Cafe 58, Irvine Auditorium.
October 10, 2021
Regular classes continue!
It was great seeing everyone at the first regular class last week! We hope to see you all tomorrow night for the second regular class. If you came to bootcamp but didn’t get to attend last week’s class we would love to see you this week!
The second class is Monday (10/11/21) and will take place at at Cafe 58, Irvine Auditorium.
October 3, 2021
Regular classes begin!
Thanks everyone for coming to tango bootcamp! We hope to see you all tomorrow night for the start of our regular classes.
The first class is Monday (10/4/21) and will take place at at Cafe 58, Irvine Auditorium.
*Masks are required per university guidelines.
August 30, 2021
Registration Open for Tango Bootcamps & Classes!
Bootcamps will be held on September 20th and September 27th at 7 pm in Irvine Auditorium – Cafe 58 (3401 Spruce St Philadelphia, PA 19104). Masks are required per university guidelines.
Regular classes will continue Mondays throughout the semester.
February 17th, 2020
We hope to see you all for our second regular class of the semester!
The NEW LOCATION will be BODEK LOUNGE (HH100) on the first floor of Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street.
The class is Monday (2/17/2020) and will have the following schedule:
Registration is open for Spring ’20 classes!
Bootcamps will be held on January 27th and February 3rd at 7 pm in Group Dining (Penn Museum – Enter through Kress Entrance across from the garage). Regular classes will continue Mondays throughout the semester in either Bodek Lounge (Houston Hall) or Group Dining (Penn Museum).
Spring ’20 Semester Classes are starting soon!!
Bootcamps will be held on 1/27 and 2/3 at 7 pm (Group Dining, Penn Museum). Regular classes will continue Mondays throughout the semester.
December 9th, 2019
We hope to see you all for our last class of the semester! There will be pizza and snacks, so come take a break from studying and get your tango on 🙂
The class is Monday (12/9/19) and will take place at Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street. Bodek is on the first floor, at the West end of the building.
9 pm: Practica +PIZZA PARTY! (Music and Open Dancing)
December 8th, 2019
Join us TONIGHT for a special practica in Houston Hall, Hall of Flags!
More info here!
December 2nd, 2019
We hope to see you all for our eighth regular class of the semester!
The class is Monday (12/2/19) and will take place at Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street. Bodek is on the first floor, at the West end of the building.
November 25th, 2019
We hope to see you all for our seventh regular class of the semester!
The class is Monday (11/25/19) and will take place at the Class of ’49 Auditorium, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street. Class of ’49 is on the second floor of the building.
Join us for a Sunday evening practica on December 8th!
Join us one and all for a fun evening of a short class and Practica on 12/8/19. The class will be at 7 pm and open dancing will start at 8 pm. The class will be accessible to beginners so it is a great opportunity to bring friends who are interested in trying tango. It will also be a great opportunity to put everything you have been learning this semester to use on the dance floor. Free for all PennTango members and all Penn students/affiliates ($10 for everyone else). No experience needed. Refreshments will be provided.
November 18th, 2019
We hope to see you all for our sixth regular class of the semester!
The class is Monday (11/18/19) and will take place at the Penn Museum, group dining area, 3260 South Street.
November 11th, 2019
We hope to see you all TONIGHT for our fifth regular class of the semester!
November 4th, 2019
We hope to see you all TONIGHT for our fourth regular class of the semester!
The class is Monday (11/4/19) and will take place at the Penn Museum, group dining area, 3260 South Street.
Enter through the Kress entrance (the entrance next to the parking garage, closest to the South St bridge). Go up the stairs behind the security desk and we will be in the group dining area at the top of the steps.
October 28th, 2019
We hope to see you all for our third regular class of the semester!
The class is Monday (10/28/19) and will take place at Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street. Bodek Lounge is on the first floor, at the West end of the building.
We are looking forward to continue learning this wonderful dance!
October 21st, 2019
We hope to see you all for our second regular class of the semester.
The first class is Monday (10/21/19) and will take place at Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street.
8 pm: Beginner
October 14th, 2019
Thanks everyone for coming to tango bootcamp! We hope to see you all TONIGHT for the start of our regular classes.
Below are some important details for attendees:
The first class is Monday (10/14/19) and will take place at the Penn Museum, group dining area, 3260 South Street.
No, if you missed bootcamp but have some tango experience (PennTango or elsewhere) you can still register for regular classes for the same flat fee. Register using the link below or bring the registration fee in cash to class ($35).
No, special shoes are not required. A pair of comfortable shoes which allow a natural movement of the foot are great for starting tango. All dancers will want to avoid backless shoes (flip-flops, mules, etc), since you will be walking backwards. Bulky shoes, and rubbery-soled shoes (like hiking shoes) will be difficult to pivot and dance in– smooth-soled shoes are preferred.
Tango Bootcamp continues tonight (10/7/19)!
The class continues TONIGHT (10/7/19) AT 7 PM and will take place at:
Please arrive 10-15 min early for check-in if this is your first class! Please be prompt so we may start on time.
Tango Bootcamp starts tonight (9/30/19)!
No, special shoes are not required, but please consider bringing a pair of lightweight shoes. A pair of comfortable shoes which allow a natural movement of the foot are great for starting dancing tango. All dancers will want to avoid backless shoes (flip-flops, mules, etc), since you will be walking backwards. Bulky shoes, and rubbery-soled shoes (like hiking shoes) will be difficult to pivot and dance in– smooth-soled shoes are preferred.
Registration is open for Fall ’19 classes!
Bootcamp registration here. (one-time registration fee includes all classes this semester)
Continuing member registration here.
Bootcamps will be held on September 30th and October 7th at 7 pm in Bodek Lounge (Houston Hall). Regular classes will continue Mondays throughout the semester in either Bodek Lounge (Houston Hall) or Group Dining (Penn Museum).
Attendees pay a flat $35 semester fee before the first bootcamp, which covers the entire semester of classes. Returning students (with sufficient experience) who do not wish to attend bootcamps can attend the classes for the semester for the same flat fee.
Looking forward to another semester full of tango dancing!
Fall ’19 Semester Classes are starting soon!!
Bootcamps will be held on 9/30 and 10/7 at 7 pm (Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge). Regular classes will continue Mondays throughout the semester.
Registration will open shortly – please keep an eye out!
August 12th, 2019
By popular demand PennTango is having will be having two tango workshops during the summer led by our wonderful teacher Lori Coyle.
The first workshop is TONIGHT Monday August 12th from 6-8 pm and will be on Tango essentials.
The second workshop is Wednesday August 14th from 6-8 pm and will be on Milonga essentials.
Both workshops will be held in Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St. Bodek is on the first floor at the West end of the building. Check out our facebook event.
If you were a member of PennTango last Spring semester both workshops are free. (What a great deal!)
If you were not a member of PennTango last Spring, the workshops are $5 each.
April 29th, 2019
The final PennTango class of the semester is TONIGHT, Monday (4/29/19), and will take place at the Penn Museum, 3260 South St.
We have moved the classes up an hour and will have a PIZZA PARTY during the practica. Hope to see you all tonight!!!
6 pm: Intermediate Class
7 pm: Beginner Class
8 pm: Practica and PIZZA
April 15th, 2019
Taxes got you down? Come to PennTango!
PennTango class is TONIGHT, Monday (4/15/19), and will take place at the Penn Museum, 3260 South Street.
April 10th, 2019
PennTango is hosting a free practica Wednesday (4/10/19) in Cafe 58, Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street.
The first free practica of the semester was a great success so we hope you will all come out and practice everything you have been learning!
April 8th, 2019
There is no PennTango class tonight (4/8/19). Instead join us at the board meeting, 7 pm in Towne 336. All PennTango members are welcome to attend this meeting so come share your ideas for the club!
April 1st, 2019
PennTango class is TONIGHT, Monday (4/1/19), and will take place at Cafe 58, Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street.
March 27th, 2019
PennTango is hosting a free practica tonight, Wednesday (3/27/19) in Cafe 58, Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street.
Come out and practice everything you have been learning!
March 25th, 2019
PennTango class is TONIGHT, Monday (3/25/19), and will take place at Cafe 58, Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street.
March 18th, 2019
PennTango class is TONIGHT, Monday (3/18/19), and will take place at Cafe 58, Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street.
March 11th, 2019
PennTango class is TONIGHT, Monday (3/11/19), and will take place at Cafe 58, Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street.
March 4th, 2019
PennTango class is TONIGHT, Monday (3/4/19), and will take place at the Penn Museum, 3260 South Street.
Enter through the Kress entrance (the entrance closest to the South St bridge). Go up the stairs behind the security desk and we will be in the group dining area at the top of the steps.
February 25th, 2019
PennTango classes are TONIGHT (2/25/19) and will take place at Cafe 58, Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street.
9 pm: Practica
February 18th, 2019
The first regular class of the semester is TONIGHT (2/18/19) and will take place at Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street. Bodek Lounge is on the first floor at the West end of the building.
7 pm: Intermediate Class
8 pm: Beginner Class
9 pm: Practica (Music and Open Dancing)
Does my registration fee cover regular class?
Yes! The registration fee you already paid covers bootcamps AND all of our regular classes throughout the semester.
Is it too late to register?
No, if you missed bootcamp but have some tango experience (PennTango or elsewhere) you can still register for regular classes for the same flat fee. Register using the link below or bring the registration fee in cash to class. ($20 for Penn grads, $35 otherwise)
Register here!
Which class should I attend?
Beginner class is perfect for people who have completed bootcamp or have a small amount of Tango experience elsewhere.
Intermediate class is perfect for people who have roughly a year of tango experience. (Either completed two semesters of PennTango or have experience elsewhere.)
Practica is for everyone!
I am coming to intermediate class, can I stay for beginner class?
Yes! Intermediate class attendees are very much encouraged to stay for beginner class and Practica. There is no additional fee for attending both classes.
I am coming to beginner class, can I come early to observe intermediate?
Yes! You are more than welcome to come early to observe the intermediate class.
Do I need a partner?
No, we will rotate partners throughout the class so a partner is not needed.
Spring Bootcamp continues tonight! (2/11/19)
The class continues TONIGHT (2/11/19) AT 7 PM and will take place at:
Cafe 58
Irvine Auditorium
3401 Spruce St.
If you enter through the doors facing Spruce Street, Cafe 58 will be the first room on the left.
Please arrive 10-15 min early for check-in! Please be prompt so we may start on time.
No, special shoes are not required, but please consider bringing a pair of lightweight shoes which will be much easier to dance in than snow boots and will avoid tracking snow on to the floor. A pair of comfortable shoes which allow a natural movement of the foot are great for starting dancing tango. All dancers will want to avoid backless shoes (flip-flops, mules, etc), since you will be walking backwards. Bulky shoes, and rubbery-soled shoes (like hiking shoes) will be difficult to pivot and dance in– smooth-soled shoes are preferred.
We are looking forward to another night of learning this wonderful dance! SEE YOU ALL TONIGHT!
Spring Bootcamp starts tonight! (2/4/19)
The class starts TONIGHT (2/4/19) AT 7 PM and will take place at:
Bodek Lounge
Bodek Lounge is on the first floor of Houston Hall at the end of the building.
1) Penn student bring your Penn ID to the beginning of the first class.
2) Please arrive 10-15 min early for check-in! Please be prompt so we may start on time.
3) Please be prepared to rotate partners in order to facilitate your learning.
No, special shoes are not required. A pair of comfortable shoes which allow a natural movement of the foot are great for starting dancing tango. All dancers will want to avoid backless shoes (flip-flops, mules, etc), since you will be walking backwards. Bulky shoes, and rubbery-soled shoes (like hiking shoes) will be difficult to pivot and dance in– smooth-soled shoes are preferred.
Registration is open for Spring ’19 classes!
Penn graduate/professional students register here.
Regular registration here.
Attendees pay a flat semester fee before the first bootcamp, which covers the entire semester of classes. Returning students (with sufficient experience) who do not wish to attend bootcamps can attend the classes for the semester for the same flat fee.
This semester, the GAPSA student life program is generously subsidizing the subscription fee for Penn graduate/professional students. This brings the fee down to $20 for Penn graduate and professional students. The fee for Penn undergrads and non-Penn remains $35.
Spring ’19 Semester Classes are starting soon!!
Bootcamps will be held on 2/4 and 2/11 at 7 pm. Regular classes will continue Mondays throughout the semester.
Registration will open shortly.
November 26th, 2018
PennTango regular classes continue tonight (11/26) in Irvine Auditorium, Cafe ’58.
November 19th, 2018
PennTango is on for tonight, 11/19. we will be in the dining area of the Penn Museum, not Cafe 58. To access the dining area enter through the Kress (east, facing South St. bridge) entrance to the Penn museum and walk up the steps behind the security desk.
Classes will be at the usual time:
7-8 intermediate
8-9 beginner
9- practica
October 22nd, 2018
PennTango regular classes continue tonight (10/22) in Irvine Auditorium, Cafe ’58.
October 15th, 2018
PennTango regular classes continue tonight (10/15) in Irvine Auditorium, Cafe ’58.
October 1st, 2018
PennTango regular classes continue tonight (10/1) in Irvine Auditorium, Cafe ’58.
September 24th, 2018
PennTango regular classes start tonight (9/24) in Irvine Auditorium, Cafe ’58.
Returning members who did not register for bootcamps, please register here.
If you already registered for bootcamps, your registration fee covers all PennTango regular classes for the semester! 😀
September 17th, 2018
Fall semester bootcamp part 2 is TONIGHT!
September 10th, 2018
Fall semester bootcamps start TONIGHT and they are going to be a blast! (Register here if you haven’t already!!)
Class of ’49 Auditorium
Houston Hall
3417 Spruce St.
To get to the Class of ’49 auditorium, go to Houston Hall (3417 Spruce St.), take the stairs across from the information desk to the second floor, turn left at the top of the steps, and ’49 auditorium will be at the end of the hall.
1) Bring your Penn ID to the beginning of the first class. Please arrive 10-15 min early for check-in! Please be prompt so we may start on time.
Email any questions to penntango@gmail.com and find us on Facebook here!
September 6th, 2018
PennTango will have a table at the Gradfest activities fair today from 1-4 pm on College Green. Come by and say hi!
Beginner bootcamps will be held on Sept 10th and 17th at 7 pm in Houston Hall Class of ’49 Auditorium. Bootcamp registration fee covers both bootcamps as well as classes every Monday throughout the semester. Register here!
August 29th, 2018
Fall semester tango beginner bootcamps will be on Sept 10th and 17th at 7 pm in Houston Hall Class of ’49 Auditorium. Register here!
April 16th, 2018
PennTango classes tonight (4/16) will be in the Penn museum.
Enter through the Kress entrance (next to the parking garage, on the side of the building that faces the south street bridge). Go up the stairs behind the security desk and we will be in the group dining area at the top of the steps.
Intermediate 7 – 8 pm
Beginners 8 – 9 pm
Practica 9 – 10 pm
Hope to see you all there!!
March 26th, 2018
PennTango will be hosting its Spring Milonga on April 27th! It will take place in Houston Hall in Bodek Lounge (HH100) at 8 pm and go until midnight! A beginners lesson will take place from 7-8 pm right before the milonga. See our Events page for more information!
January 29th, 2018
Bootcamps start TONIGHT and they are going to be a blast! ((Register here if you haven’t already!!))
Below are some important details for bootcamp attendees:
The class starts TONIGHT AT 7 PM and will take place at:
Group Dining Area
Penn Museum
3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
****People will need to enter through the KRESS ENTRANCE (which is on the side of the building that faces the South Street Bridge, down a driveway between the museum and a garage). DO NOT GO TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE. Go through the Kress entrance by the parking garage.
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1) Bring your graduate Penn ID to the beginning of the first class. Please arrive 10-15 min early for registration! Please be prompt so we may start on time.
2) Please be prepared to rotate partners in order to facilitate your learning.
Other FAQs:
What do I wear to class?
Please wear comfortable clothes, easy for you to move in.
Do I need special shoes?
No, special shoes are not required. A pair of comfortable shoes which allow a natural movement of the foot are good for starting dancing tango. All dancers will want to *avoid backless shoes* (flip-flops, mules, etc), since you will be walking backwards. Bulky shoes, and rubbery-soled shoes (like hiking shoes) will be difficult to pivot and dance in– smooth-soled shoes are preferred.
Please consider bringing clean, lighter weight shoes to change into so dirt is not tracked onto the dance floor.
We are looking forward to another awesome semester of learning this wonderful dance! SEE YOU ALL TONIGHT!
January 15th, 2018
The Spring 2018 bootcamps will take place on January 29th and February 5th! Registration opens on Jan. 16th!
January 1st, 2018
Happy New Year! A new semester of PennTango bootcamps and classes will start up in late January! Stay tuned for more information on dates and registration.
December 12th, 2017
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