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

Puerta al Tango hosts several Begin Tango classes weekly at 6pm Mondays & Tuesdays. Also a 2pm class on 1st Sunday 1–2–3 a monthly immersive afternoon welcoming all dancers

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Try something new, have fun, meet really cool & supportive people, and get stronger while doing so!

Drop into one of our open Begin Tango classes OR one of our monthly free intro class. Each month we choose a cool area of the dance to study. So 1st week of the month the most ideal time to drop-in. BUT, any time is good!

If you live in the 505 your first Begin Tango class with me with me is free. Come on in! Sliding Scale available (info at the studio or on Our Prices)

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!

Dive right into a class! January is open enrollment in all classes. Life is short – get connected!

*6-7pm Begin Tango Mondays

*6-7pm Begin Tango Tuesdays

*1pm & 2pm 1st Sundays 1–2–3. 1pm Free 45min Intro Class. Then from 2-3pm a regular Begin Tango Class

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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