Siempre means “forever” or “always” in Spanish. For us, the phrase Siempre Tango, “forever tango,” comes down to this:
As long as people seek connection with others, there will always be a place for Argentine Tango in the world. Tango grants us the opportunity to create lasting bonds through intimate embraces and genuine community. This beguiling dance also entices us to keep learning for a lifetime.
Established in 1999, Siempre Tango’s mission is to provide a place to explore this constantly-evolving social dance as a path to wellness, self-confidence, and creative expression. We are also committed to nurturing a vibrant, fun tango community in Ottawa.
We’re excited to roll out a new curriculum starting Sunday, January 12. Each session will be 6 weeks long.
For those of you who have taken classes with us previously, there are a few changes:
In Tango 101 and 102, students will learn BOTH roles.
Classes will focus on dancing socially in close embrace. Our main goal is to help students feel ready to attend and enjoy milongas.
If you don’t want to dance in close embrace, you don’t have to. But we highly encourage it. Being able to dance pleasurably in close embrace ties you into the greater world of Argentine Tango outside of Ottawa. To that end, we’ll provide a safe space to explore and support you in any way we can.
Tango 301, 302, and Thursday’s Tango 103 all have a “+” designation. People registered for these classes can add on the lower-level class that takes place on the same day. (For most, it will be their first experience dancing the other role or in close embrace, so they will be involved and invested in class.)
Learn to create leader-follower connection. As you learn to walk (again), you’ll see the tango box, rock steps, and the cross. We’ll also teach you how the milonga (tango social) “works” and how to be a good Tango Citizen.
Teachers are present to help with any questions or dance issues you might have. There will be room for dancing, and room for solo practice or detailed work with a partner.
At 8:30 PM, the Siempre Tango teaching team presents an Idea of the Week!
This is a relaxed way to improve your tango, meet new partners, and start your work week on a fun note.
Take what you’ve learned in class onto the dance floor. We’ll talk about navigation, the sensitive embrace, walking with pleasure, communication, and the best moves for the soical dance floor. Pre-requiste: Tango 101 and 102.
La Milonga de Mis Amores is held every Tuesday night, from 7:30 to 11:00 PM. Our DJs play predominantly traditional tango music, with some nuevo and alternative tango music thrown in.
The milonga takes place in beautiful Bate Hall, which serves as the showroom for Vanier Moderns. You’ll dance surrounded on all sides by early modern furniture and vintage. It’s definitely one of the most unique tango ambiences you’ll encounter!
Explore a more complex move in tango, with topics rotating each session. Want sacadas, barridas, boleos, calesitas, wraps, planeos, and ganchos? You’ll find them here, but we’ll always prioritise what works best on the social dance floor.
Learn to create leader-follower connection. As you learn to walk (again), you’ll see the tango box, rock steps, and the cross. We’ll also teach you how the milonga (tango social) “works” and how to be a good Tango Citizen.
Close embrace may be daunting, but we help you create a comfortable, intimate connection. Encounter ochos, navigation, and musicality for the first time.
Learn to create leader-follower connection. As you learn to walk (again), you’ll see the tango box, rock steps, and the cross. We’ll also teach you how the milonga (tango social) “works” and how to be a good Tango Citizen.
Teachers are present to help with any questions or dance issues you might have. There will be room for dancing, and room for solo practice or detailed work with a partner.
At 8:30 PM, the Siempre Tango teaching team presents an Idea of the Week!
This is a relaxed way to improve your tango, meet new partners, and start your work week on a fun note.
Take what you’ve learned in class onto the dance floor. We’ll talk about navigation, the sensitive embrace, walking with pleasure, communication, and the best moves for the soical dance floor. Pre-requiste: Tango 101 and 102.
La Milonga de Mis Amores is held every Tuesday night, from 7:30 to 11:00 PM. Our DJs play predominantly traditional tango music, with some nuevo and alternative tango music thrown in.
The milonga takes place in beautiful Bate Hall, which serves as the showroom for Vanier Moderns. You’ll dance surrounded on all sides by early modern furniture and vintage. It’s definitely one of the most unique tango ambiences you’ll encounter!
Explore a more complex move in tango, with topics rotating each session. Want sacadas, barridas, boleos, calesitas, wraps, planeos, and ganchos? You’ll find them here, but we’ll always prioritise what works best on the social dance floor.
Learn to create leader-follower connection. As you learn to walk (again), you’ll see the tango box, rock steps, and the cross. We’ll also teach you how the milonga (tango social) “works” and how to be a good Tango Citizen.
Close embrace may be daunting, but we help you create a comfortable, intimate connection. Encounter ochos, navigation, and musicality for the first time.
Learn to create leader-follower connection. As you learn to walk (again), you’ll see the tango box, rock steps, and the cross. We’ll also teach you how the milonga (tango social) “works” and how to be a good Tango Citizen.
Teachers are present to help with any questions or dance issues you might have. There will be room for dancing, and room for solo practice or detailed work with a partner.
At 8:30 PM, the Siempre Tango teaching team presents an Idea of the Week!
This is a relaxed way to improve your tango, meet new partners, and start your work week on a fun note.
Take what you’ve learned in class onto the dance floor. We’ll talk about navigation, the sensitive embrace, walking with pleasure, communication, and the best moves for the soical dance floor. Pre-requiste: Tango 101 and 102.
La Milonga de Mis Amores is held every Tuesday night, from 7:30 to 11:00 PM. Our DJs play predominantly traditional tango music, with some nuevo and alternative tango music thrown in.
The milonga takes place in beautiful Bate Hall, which serves as the showroom for Vanier Moderns. You’ll dance surrounded on all sides by early modern furniture and vintage. It’s definitely one of the most unique tango ambiences you’ll encounter!
Explore a more complex move in tango, with topics rotating each session. Want sacadas, barridas, boleos, calesitas, wraps, planeos, and ganchos? You’ll find them here, but we’ll always prioritise what works best on the social dance floor.
Learn to create leader-follower connection. As you learn to walk (again), you’ll see the tango box, rock steps, and the cross. We’ll also teach you how the milonga (tango social) “works” and how to be a good Tango Citizen.
Close embrace may be daunting, but we help you create a comfortable, intimate connection. Encounter ochos, navigation, and musicality for the first time.
Learn to create leader-follower connection. As you learn to walk (again), you’ll see the tango box, rock steps, and the cross. We’ll also teach you how the milonga (tango social) “works” and how to be a good Tango Citizen.
Teachers are present to help with any questions or dance issues you might have. There will be room for dancing, and room for solo practice or detailed work with a partner.
At 8:30 PM, the Siempre Tango teaching team presents an Idea of the Week!
This is a relaxed way to improve your tango, meet new partners, and start your work week on a fun note.
Take what you’ve learned in class onto the dance floor. We’ll talk about navigation, the sensitive embrace, walking with pleasure, communication, and the best moves for the soical dance floor. Pre-requiste: Tango 101 and 102.
La Milonga de Mis Amores is held every Tuesday night, from 7:30 to 11:00 PM. Our DJs play predominantly traditional tango music, with some nuevo and alternative tango music thrown in.
The milonga takes place in beautiful Bate Hall, which serves as the showroom for Vanier Moderns. You’ll dance surrounded on all sides by early modern furniture and vintage. It’s definitely one of the most unique tango ambiences you’ll encounter!
Explore a more complex move in tango, with topics rotating each session. Want sacadas, barridas, boleos, calesitas, wraps, planeos, and ganchos? You’ll find them here, but we’ll always prioritise what works best on the social dance floor.
Close embrace may be daunting, but we help you create a comfortable, intimate connection. Encounter ochos, navigation, and musicality for the first time.
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