Go Tango - Argentine Performing Arts 501c3 - Miriam Lea
Argentine Tango nonprofit in St. Paul: performance, education, cultural prese…
A dance studio specializing in Argentine Tango and related styles.
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Before your first class
Beginner Tango Camp is specifically designed for absolute beginners with no partner required, offering clear instruction and a supportive environment.
About this studio
Go Tango is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to Argentine Tango as both a performing art and living cultural tradition. Founded and led by Miriam Lea, an internationally trained dancer and choreographer, the organisation preserves and shares Tango's heritage while building community through structured training and artistic collaboration. Go Tango's rehearsal studio is located at the Carleton Artist Lofts in St. Paul.
The organisation offers a complete pathway into Argentine Tango across all levels. The Beginner Tango Camp is an immersive three-day introduction for absolute beginners, teaching musical awareness, core posture and movement principles, basic walking technique, partner connection, lead/follow mechanics, and introductory figures. The Open Tango Class is the flagship weekly training program designed to build strong technical foundations and a connected tango community. La Revuelta is an advanced performance group offering choreographic and stage training for experienced dancers. Private Coaching provides personalised instruction for technical refinement and performance preparation. Online Tango Drills offer structured technical training in mechanics, balance, and musical precision, available both in person and online.
Miriam Lea leads all Go Tango programs and brings decades of performing, coaching, and producing experience from Argentina and the United States. Her teaching blends technical clarity with cultural depth, creating an accessible learning environment for beginners while maintaining artistic integrity rooted in Argentine traditions. The organisation also offers Teacher Training and CID Certification for professional instructors. Tango Sessions provide intensive deep study and cultural immersion in Buenos Aires, the birthplace of Argentine Tango.
Go Tango welcomes new dancers and experienced artists regardless of background. The Beginner Camp explicitly states no partner is required, and the organisation welcomes couples, singles, and dancers of all genders and orientations. UNESCO recognises Argentine Tango as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs recognises Go Tango's founders for their work in sharing and preserving Tango worldwide. Go Tango is a member of CID UNESCO and partners across the United States and internationally to promote artistic excellence, education, and cultural exchange.
What to expect
Your first visit
The Beginner Tango Camp runs over three days with six hours of structured instruction designed for absolute beginners. You'll learn musical awareness, posture, walking technique, partner connection, and basic figures in a supportive environment. No partner required. Boot Camp graduates are invited to continue training in ongoing classes.
Instructors
Who teaches here
Miriam Lea, Executive and Artistic Director, leads all Go Tango programs. An internationally acclaimed performer, instructor, and choreographer, she brings decades of experience performing, coaching, and producing in Argentina and the United States. Her teaching approach blends technical clarity with cultural depth.
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What beginners can expect
Beginner Tango Camp is specifically designed for absolute beginners with no partner required, offering clear instruction and a supportive environment.
Studio history
Go Tango was founded by Miriam Lea, who began the work as a local initiative and expanded it into a movement rooted in performance, education, and cultural preservation. The organisation operates as a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit with recognition from the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs for its work in sharing and preserving Tango worldwide.
Styles offered
1 dance style taught here
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Class schedule
Weekly classes and workshops
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Frequently asked about Go Tango - Argentine Performing Arts 501c3 - Miriam Lea
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Go Tango - Argentine Performing Arts 501c3 - Miriam Lea teach?
Go Tango - Argentine Performing Arts 501c3 - Miriam Lea teaches Argentine Tango. The full list of styles is shown above on this page along with each genre's classes and lesson options.
Where is Go Tango - Argentine Performing Arts 501c3 - Miriam Lea located?
Go Tango - Argentine Performing Arts 501c3 - Miriam Lea is located in St Paul, MN. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Go Tango - Argentine Performing Arts 501c3 - Miriam Lea offer private lessons?
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Does Go Tango - Argentine Performing Arts 501c3 - Miriam Lea teach kids and adults?
Go Tango - Argentine Performing Arts 501c3 - Miriam Lea welcomes students of varied ages and experience levels. Contact the studio to learn which classes fit your age group and level.
How do I sign up for classes at Go Tango - Argentine Performing Arts 501c3 - Miriam Lea?
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