How to Begin & When to Begin

1st step for beginning tango with us at Puerta al Tango in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tango in the 505. Open classes

Drop into any Begin Tango class

6pm Mondays

6pm Tuesdays

12:30 lunch-hour Thursdays

or 1st Sundays 1-2-3

2nd step for beginning tango with us at Puerta al Tango in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tango in the 505. Open classes

BEGIN Tango in a friendly Class!

No Partner needed | Casual & chill

If you live in the 505 your first Begin Tango class with me with me is free.

Otherwise $17.50 for a drop-in with sliding scale available (see Our Prices)

3rd step for beginning tango with us at Puerta al Tango in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tango in the 505. Open classes

At Puerta al Tango we focus on the how and the why! How it feels to connect with equality, listening and creating moments together... this style wins a lot of smiles, hugs and friendships. Graham Stanford with friend Iryna K.

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Learning Tango is Spherical. You can thrive in Begin Tango for months, even years, and still learn new and cool ways to connect. Think of studying with us as getting a passport, and every month is a journey to a new country–culture to explore your tango.

Learn either role you wish, or both roles, your choice, your body, your time! The doors are open to you.

        “For someone who has never danced this before, I immediately felt comfortable and welcome.”
      
— Shane Dolinski
Albuquerque · Google review 2024

        “He makes tango simple to understand and fun to dance.”
      
— Jace Downey
Albuquerque · Google review 2024

        “Graham gets down to the basics and gently guides students into exploration.”
      
— Jutta Lehmer
Albuquerque · Website Testimonial

        “Graham’s big smile and welcoming demeanor made me instantly relax and settle in.”
      
— Dalila Baied
Albuquerque · 2023

        “His gentle humor and clarity in my private lesson was supremely good… Highly recommend.”
      
— Jewel R.
Portland, Maine · 2022

        “Graham is a lovely human and doesn't present with a lot of ego… It all felt very fluid and comfortable.”
      
— Lisa C.
Washington D.C. · Nov 2022

        “His technique brings greater knowledge of the dance, body awareness, and connection to your partner.”
      
— Jenette I.
Albuquerque · 2023

        “Graham understands the foundations and can translate them to the more sophisticated aspects of the dance.”
      
— Rob Frohman
Portland, Maine · 2022

        “If you want to learn Argentine social tango, this is where you go.”
      
— Laura Steele
Google Review

        “Graham is a master of his craft.”
      
— Sandra Salazar
Google Review

        “The care that went into the space… welcoming and mindful about consent and comfortability while dancing.”
      
— Olivia Wittenberg
Google Review

        “He helps chip away all the wasted energy and focus on communication and savoring.”
      
— Rafael G.
Washington D.C. · 2022

        “He focuses on fundamental concepts that help develop connection and feeling, especially in close-embrace.”
      
— Jonathan F.
Washington D.C. · Nov 2022

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