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Classes

January 2025 – Tango Class Schedule


All classes are taught by Joe & Carlota at

Urbana Dance Company (UDC)

  • 122 W Main St, Urbana, IL 61801
  • (773) 216-8650
  • https://www.urbanadancecompany.com/
Urbana Dance Company 122 W Main St, Urbana. Next to the Cinema Theater.

CLASSES

[1] Tango Foundations B – Salon Style:

Open to beginners

Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm.
Starts Feb 27, 2025. Six-week course ends April 10. (Skip Mar 20, Spring Break)

Description: Joe and Carlota’s introduction to Argentine tango. This popular class has put hundreds of tango dancers on the dance floor.

Fees: $20 drop-in per one class or class card.
(Note: UDC offers a Pay What You Can option that has been very helpful for many!)

  • No previous experience needed.
  • No partner required.
  • Shoes: non-grip soles recommended.
  • At Urbana Dance Company. In the Green Door studio.

Please pre-register HERE. Enrollment open through week 3 (Jan 30)


[2] Tango Topics:  Figures, musicality, and floorcraft

Thursdays, 7:45 – 9:00 pm
Starts Jan 16, 2025

Description: Each class begins with a tango skills warmup and then explores a concept or a sequence. Open to intermediates and above.

This class is ongoing through end of semester. Join at any time.

  • Taught by Joe and Carlota
  • Starts Jan 16. (Ongoing class; join at any time)​
  • Pre-requisite:  Previous course in tango from Joe & Carlota.
  • Drop-ins welcome.
  • No partner required.
  • Shoes: non-grip soles recommended.
  • Fees: $20 drop-in per one class or class card.
    (Note: UDC offers a Pay What You Can)
  • At Urbana Dance Company. In the Green Door studio.

Please pre-register HERE.


​Beginning and Ending Dates for Tango Classes.

Tango Foundations B (Salon Style): Feb 27 – Apr 10 (six wk) (Skip Mar 20 – Spring Break)

Tango Foundations C (Milonga): Apr 17 – May 1 (three wk)

Tango Topics: Jan 16 – May 1

Fees: Suggested price $20 drop-in per class, or Class Card.
Pay what you can policy.


Joe and Carlota invite you to join the fun in their tango classes.

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