Special Events in Philadelphia this month:

January 22: Friday Night Live II at Temple University's Conwell Dance Theatre 
In partnership with Temple Tango, we are presenting a Gala Milonga with live music by Mandrágora, in a very special venue. Floor to ceiling projection of photos of Philadelphia's Tango Community.  Send us your favorite tango shots to include in the show.  Great refreshments Dress to impress! 
8:30 beginner lesson
9:30 dancing till late
Admission $15; non-Temple U full time students $12; Temple U community free (ID required). For photos, videos, to RSVP or for more info go to http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=223818218310&ref=ts

January 29: Friday Night Milonga: Back to 1315 Buttonwood St.

Join us on Facebook for lots of news and photos of the Philadelphia tango community!

Milongas (Argentine Dance parties) every Friday.  1315 Buttonwood St.
La Milonga en Casa 3rd Sundays at the Buttonwood Studio.


Classes at the Buttonwood Street Studio and at the University City Arts League. 

Tango at Buttonwood Studio, 1315 Buttonwood Street, Philadelphia:
Tango I.  Fridays, 8:30 - 9:30. Ongoing
Tango I Saturday, 12:30 - 2 pm. 4 wks, starts Jan. 16
Tango I (Fundamentals), Tuesdays 6:30 pm. Drop in classes, ongoing
Tango II (Variations), Tuesdays 7:30 pm. Drop in classes, ongoing
Tango II, Saturdays. 3:30 - 5:00 pm. 4 wks, starts Jan 16
Tango III, Sundays. 4- 5:30 pm. Ongoing
Tango IV, Mondays 7:45 - 9:05 pm. Ongoing. By permission of instructor, talk to us if interested!

Tango Immersion II : Two Sundays -  Sunday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 31.
Intensive learning for beginner-intermediate dancers. Noon to 4:30 pm each day, no partner necessary. Discounts for pre-registration.

Argentine Tango at University City Arts League, 4226 Spruce Street, Philadelphia:
Tango I. Thursdays, 6:30 - 8. 10 weeks, starts Jan. 21
Tango II/All levels. Thursdays 8 - 9:30. 10 weeks, starts Jan. 21
Contact Kelly & Lesley with questions, or call 215 382 7811 to register

You are always welcome to drop into any scheduled class for a preview. Private lessons are available in two Philadelphia locations with Kelly or Lesley for individual attention to accelerate your learning!

Ongoing Argentine Tango Practica at Buttonwood Studio, with preceding drop-in classes on Tuesdays, Buttonwood Street Studio.
6:30 pm: Tango Fundamentals class (for beginners or for review)
7:30 pm: Tango Variations class (some experience needed)
8:30 to 11 pm: Guided Practica (Help is available as you practice, when and if you want it. Plenty of individual attention is available.)

1 class $10, 2 classes $17, practica only $7.
2 classes and practica (4 1/2 hours of dancing!) for $20. Series discounts available.
Light refreshments and great tango company included.

Special Events:

In the Weekly Press, front page, there is an article about Kelly and Lesley and our Tango events.  Click here to view article & photo of couples dancing in Rittenhouse Square.

Sunday, Jan. 17: La Milonga en Casa 
Potluck dinner** and tango dancing.
Food theme: Central Europe (approximately, don't be a stickler!)
If you'd like to join us at the potluck dinner, please RSVP with your intended contribution, decribed generally, ie appetizer, main dish (meat or vegetarian?), side dish, dessert, wine. If you won't be bringing food but rather intend to support someone else's dish, let us know in advance so we can ask that person to make extra. We want to make sure there is enough food for everyone. 

About La Milonga en Casa, held every 3rd Sunday It was conceived nearly a decade ago as an opportunity for the Tango comnunity to enjoy good food, good company and tango. We supply non alcoholic beverages. Each diner is asked to contribute food or wine, keeping in mind that the dinner group usually numbers between 25 & 30 people. Ideally everyone should get at least a taste of what you've brought.

Join us for dinner at 7:30 pm and/or tango dancing, 9 - 11:30 pm.
Admission to dinner: Something to share.
Admission to dance $10; full time students $8.
1315 Buttonwood Street, Philadelphia

And don't forget Friday night milongas at Buttonwood
Friday Night Milonga
Enjoy a warm welcome at the first and longest running Milonga in Philadelphia! We are a diverse and friendly group which meets weekly to share our passion for Tango. 
8:30 - 9:30 pm lesson for beginners
9:30 pm to 1 am dancing to classic tango music
Great refreshments, BYOB
1315 Buttonwood Street, Philadelphia
Admission $12, full time students $10