Learn to Tango in Miami

Have you ever seen real Tango dance contests on T.V? Have you seen live performances of truly skilled Tango dancers locally or at competitions you attended? It's something to behold, believe me. The Tango is a sultry, seductive dance with intricate foot-work and seductive costumes. At its best, it is a magnificent display of athleticism. The teamwork necessary to do this difficult type of dance takes years to learn. Yes, some people can learn this style for social dancing, but many who take lessons will get hooked and want to increase their skills if they have an innate natural talent. It's hard to find real master teachers, but everyone must start with the basics, and that means locating a local studio that gives instruction in this dance form for beginners. There are some studios in and around the Miami area where anyone can start.

The Best of Dance Studio is probably not the first place to start, but it certainly specializes in this unique dance style, specifically in the Argentine Tango. Since there are evidently several types of Argentine Tango that vary in tempo and mood, there are different times for lessons featuring the various types of dance. Tuesdays, from 8-9 p.m. lessons take place at their ballroom for beginners in Argentine Tango. From 9-10 they teach Milonga and Vals, the other two types. On Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. they teach several classes to beginners and intermediate dancers in several forms of Argentine Tango. They do not give their pricing on the web site, so people need to call them about setting an appointment to talk about this, if interested.
6255 SW 8^th St.
Miami, FL 33144
305-266-1897

Libreros Dance Studio is located in the Tampa Bay area; however, they give instruction through videos for those who want to begin this way. The main theme of this studio is their focus on teaching beginners to do any sort of dancing they want-even those who never thought they could dance at all. A quick Start package of two private lessons and one group lesson costs $49 and is a good way to begin learning. People can also purchase their CD package with video instruction on 7 Latin and popular Argentine Tango dances for just $49. It might be just the way to familiarize oneself with the steps and the music. Music is also supplied on all the instructional material they offer.
Librero's School & Dance Club
150 East Davis Blvd.
Tampa, Fl 33606
(813) 253-0644

The Tango Times Dance Company is teaching this great dance style to both adults and children in the Miami area. Students can purchase a 5-lesson package of dance instruction for just $50, which is a very good bargain, considering that lessons are $12 each. Their schedule is on the web site, but people who may want to take lessons in the summer might give them a call to see if their dance classes will fit in with personal schedules.

TANGO TIMES DANCE COMPANY STUDIO
1613 NE 163rd Street
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
I have included an additional notation about the 9-day Miami Tango Festival-the largest in the world outside Argentina. It should be something that anyone interested in learning this difficult dance would want to attend. It's Sunday May 27- Saturday, June 2 this year, 2007. Call (305) 274-2705 for information. There will also be lessons available about registration if you don't want to use their interactive registration form on the web