Puerta al Tango · Albuquerque

Our Prices

Dance More. Connect More. Contribute More.

All levels welcome. No partner needed. Choose the contribution level that fits your life — every option opens the same door to tango.

Four ways to belong

The Four Spheres of Contribution

All members receive the same classes, opportunities, and welcome. The spheres simply let you contribute according to your circumstances — and help keep tango accessible for everyone. No proof, no applications, no explanations required. We operate on trust.

Sustaining

Standard

Our standard rate helps sustain the community and keep the studio running.

Community

Annual income $35–55k

Flexible pricing (about 20% below Sustaining) that opens tango up for more people when times are tight.

Scholarship

Annual income under $30k

For students, artists, and anyone facing financial barriers (about 40% below Sustaining). Bring your good vibes.

Benefactor

Pay it forward

Your generosity helps fund scholarships and keeps tango accessible for all.

Even at the Scholarship level, your participation helps sustain the community — it keeps classes, prácticas, and the studio thriving for everyone.
505 Local?

New here? Find your starting point.

Answer two quick questions and we'll point you to your next step.

Do you live in the 505 (New Mexico local)?

Your first Begin Tango class is on us — free! 🎉

Welcome, neighbor. Every local's first Begin Tango class starting in 2026 is complimentary — whether you're brand new or coming back after time away. Click through to see class times and come dance. No pressure, no partner needed.

See Begin Tango times →

Here are your options

Great to have you. Take a look at the prices below — single classes, punchcards, and monthly membership are all on this page, each with the four sphere levels.

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Do you live in the 505? A guide: locals taking their first Begin Tango class of 2026 go free; everyone else sees sliding-scale class prices.

Prefer the visual version? Here's the same guide at a glance.

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Single Classes

Regular sessions are one-hour classes. Pay per class at whichever sphere fits you today. On days with two classes (select Saturdays, Mondays, and Tuesdays), the same-day Both Classes rate saves you a little.

4 Spheres of Contribution
One class
Both same day
SustainingStandard
$17.50
$30
CommunityIncome $35–55k
$14
$25
ScholarshipIncome under $30k
$10.50
$20
BenefactorPay it forward
$20
$35
Coupon codes for single class or private lesson: COMMUNITY-20-APT SCHOLAR-40-APT

Ready to go deeper? Further Tango.

Once you've done Begin Tango and want to take a concept further, Further Tango picks up the day's idea and explores it more deeply. It's not "advanced" — just the same concept, a layer down. All levels welcome.

See Further Tango classes →
Best value for regulars
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Punchcard-10

Ten punches at a reduced per-class rate. One punch per person, per class, práctica, or eligible event — and you can share a card between two people.

Puerta al Tango Punchcard 2026 — good for any regular class, práctica, and Milonga Suerte Loca, valid for four months.

Punchcard-10s are physical cards you pick up at the studio.

Punchcard-10
10 classes
SustainingStandard
$155
CommunityIncome $35–55k
$125
ScholarshipIncome under $30k
$95
BenefactorPay it forward
$175
  • Shareable between up to two people.
  • Valid for weekly group classes, Wednesday Community Prácticas, Milonga Suerte Loca, and other eligible events.
  • Expires four months from purchase. Extensions possible for illness, injury, or travel — just ask.
  • Non-refundable; transferable with approval.
Coupon codes for bundles & punchcards: COMMUNITY-20 SCHOLARSHIP-40

Buy at the studio

Pay by cash, check, Venmo, or Zelle and pick up your card right away.

Buy online in advance

Pay securely by credit card and I'll have your physical card ready for pickup at the studio.

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Monthly Membership

A simple way to support your tango journey and the wider community. One monthly subscription, auto-renewing on your card — no more remembering dates or double payments. Pick your sphere and you're set.

22–26Group classes / month
WeeklyWednesday Prácticas
$395–$480Equivalent drop-in value

What's included

  • 22–26 group classes each month
  • Weekly Wednesday Community Prácticas
  • Monthly Saturday Immersive, 4–6 PM (select Saturdays, starting September) — great for new and experienced dancers alike
  • Milonga Suerte Loca — our monthly social, 4th Saturdays
  • Special milongas included — Thursday, Oct 29 (before the Albuquerque Tango Festival) and Thursday, Dec 31 (New Year's Eve)
  • Reduced private lesson rates
  • Workshop discounts
  • Sustaining & Benefactor members: 10% off Bundles of 3 or 7 private lessons
  • Free Puerta al Tango t-shirt when you first sign up

Choose your sphere & subscribe

Sustaining
$110/mo
Standard
Our standard membership.
Subscribe
Community
$90/mo
Annual income $35–55k
Reduced-rate membership.
Subscribe
Scholarship
$70/mo
Annual income under $30k
Additional support available.
Subscribe
Benefactor
$125+/mo
Pay it forward
Help fund scholarships & access.
Subscribe

Sign up any day of the month — your membership simply renews on that same date each month. Prefer a different arrangement? Just reach out.

How membership works

2-month minimum. Membership is built for ongoing participation. If you cancel in month one, month two still applies (credit possible for illness, injury, or emergencies).
Auto-renews monthly through Acuity on your card. Cancel anytime after the minimum with 15 days' written notice before your next billing date.
One freeze per year. Pause your membership once per calendar year for injury, illness, travel, or work.
48-week calendar. The year includes four scheduled one-week closures for rest and regrouping — already built into the pricing.
Upcoming closure: the studio is closed Friday, Oct 30 and reopens Monday, Nov 9. Our Oct 29 milonga is the last gathering before the break — come celebrate before we close.

Your privacy & security matter

We intentionally use premium, security-focused tools to protect your information. Payments run through Stripe, Acuity's PCI-DSS-compliant processor — the same bank-level standard used across the payments industry, with Strong Customer Authentication built in. Your card is encrypted and tokenized, never stored by the studio, and Apple Pay is supported for an added layer of device security. Member records are kept in Google Workspace for its strong privacy protections. We never sell or share your information. See our full policies & privacy →

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Private Lessons

Personalized coaching at your own pace — solo or as a couple. Available individually or in discounted bundles of 3 and 7, each at the four sphere levels. Sustaining and Benefactor members save an extra 10% on bundles.

See private lesson rates & book →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Getting started

Which sphere should I choose?

Whichever fits your life right now. Sustaining is our standard rate; Community (annual income $35–55k) is about 20% below for when times are tight; Scholarship (annual income under $30k) is about 40% below for students, artists, and anyone facing financial barriers; Benefactor is for those who'd like to pay it forward. No proof, no applications, no explanations required — we operate on trust.

Is my first class really free?

If you live in the 505 and it's your first Begin Tango class since 2026, it's free — one per person. Use the "Find your starting point" guide above to see your next step.

Classes & punchcards

How does the punchcard work?

Each Punchcard-10 includes ten punches — one per person, per class or eligible event. You can share a card between two people. Punchcards are physical cards you pick up at the studio, and they expire four months from purchase (extensions possible for illness, injury, or travel).

Membership

Can I cancel my membership anytime?

Yes, after the two-month minimum commitment. Just send written notice at least 15 days before your next billing date. Memberships renew automatically each month until you cancel.

Why is there a two-month minimum?

Membership is designed for ongoing participation rather than short-term intensive attendance. If a shorter commitment suits you better, single classes, punchcards, and workshops may be a better fit. In cases of illness, injury, or emergency, we may offer a credit for the second month at our discretion.

Can I freeze my membership?

Yes — once per calendar year, for injury, illness, family matters, extended travel, or work. Just reach out and we'll set it up.

What happens during studio closures?

The year runs on a 48-week calendar with four scheduled one-week closures for rest and regrouping — already built into membership pricing, so they don't reduce your fees. If a closure ever runs longer than a week, we'll work with you in good faith on a fair credit or accommodation. The next closure is Friday, Oct 30 through Sunday, Nov 8 (reopening Monday, Nov 9).

Your account & bundles

Is signing up the same as purchasing?

Not quite. Buying a punchcard or bundle, or booking a private lesson, is a purchase. Creating an account — with your email and a password — is what lets you manage everything: view your remaining punches or bundle uses, see your appointments, and handle your membership. When you check out, you can create an account so your codes and appointments all live in one place.

How do I view or manage my codes and packages?

Once you're signed in, click your email address in the upper-right corner. A menu appears with Appointments, Manage codes, and Logout. Click Manage codes to see your Packages — each one shows what it's redeemable for, how many uses remain, and when it expires.

How do I redeem my bundle or code at checkout?

When you're signed in, you can skip the credit-card step. At checkout, go past Payment information to Package, gift, or coupon code, then click View Your Redeemable Codes and choose your package — your total drops toward $0. (You can also leave Tip at 0% unless you'd like to add one.)

How do I book recurring lessons?

When choosing a time, pick Select and make recurring. Set Repeat (for example, "Every Saturday") and Times to repeat (for example, "7"), and Acuity books the whole series at once — handy for using a bundle across regular weekly lessons.

Payment & security

How do I pay — and can I use cash?

The easiest way is to subscribe or buy online through Acuity so everything renews and tracks automatically. Alternative arrangements (cash, check, Venmo, or Zelle) are available with prior approval — just reach out to Graham.

Is my payment information secure?

Yes. Payments run through Stripe, Acuity's PCI-DSS-compliant processor, with Strong Customer Authentication and Apple Pay support. Your card is encrypted and tokenized — never stored by the studio. We never sell or share your information.

Ready when you are

Questions about which option fits, or want to set something up personally? Reach out anytime — we're glad you're here.

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A chart presenting four contribution levels for a community dance studio with options: Sustaining, Community, Scholarship, and Benefactor, each with different pricing for classes, punchcards, memberships, and private lessons.