Tango and I
Argentine tango lessons and practicas in Richfield, near Minneapolis
A dance studio specializing in Argentine Tango and related styles.
Photo: Sabine Ibes via Google
Before your first class
Morgan Keil notes that Argentine tango is accessible: "If you can walk, you can dance tango."
Walk-in class $15, 10-class package $120, 20-class package $220, Golden Tango Package (10 group classes + 2 private lessons) $240, Practica package (10 sessions) $72, Walk-in practica $8, Private less
About this studio
Tango and I is run by Sabine Ibes, a tango facilitator and creative director who has been dancing since 2003. She has studied with masters including Gaston Torelli, Chicho Frumboli, Gustavo Naveira, Melina Brufman, Homer and Cristina Ladas, Brigitta Winkler, and Tomas Howlin. In 2014 and 2015 she was awarded study grants by MRAC and spent over a month in Buenos Aires each year. The team also includes Susan McKenna, who came to tango after decades performing modern dance and contact improvisation; Megan Harrington, who joined in May 2015 and is on the "tango fast track"; Avery Harrington, also on the fast track since May 2015; and Morgan Keil, who discovered Argentine tango in 2015 and brings a background as an elementary school teacher.
Classes and events are held at The Flying Pig dance Studio in Richfield, one block away from Minneapolis. The studio runs Saturday morning practicas from 11am to 1pm, where tango facilitators are on hand to answer questions about technique, musicality, steps, and vocabulary, and to offer mini private lessons. Milonga: Tango Fusion takes place every 4th Saturday of the month, with a mini lesson at 8pm and dancing until midnight.
Private lessons are available with Sabine Ibes at $85 per hour. Mini private lessons during practica hours are offered at $25 for a 15-minute session, $48 for two 15-minute sessions, or $85 for four 15-minute sessions. The studio also offers specialised programmes: a Tango Challenge for learning to dance tango in three months, Queer Tango Bootcamp, Argentine Tango Bootcamp, and Tango Technique classes. Past events have included workshops with guest instructors like Guillermo and Gaby, tango musicality workshops, and intensives.
The studio's vision is to strengthen, enrich, and expand the body of tango knowledge and to showcase the variety of ideas about Argentine tango as an art form. Sabine Ibes describes the mission as supporting "Argentine Tango as a catalyst to deepen generative connections, one huggable dance at a time." The focus is on deepening personal tango knowledge, building confidence on the dance floor, and fostering the deep listening and connection that define the dance.
What to expect
Your first visit
Saturday morning practicas run from 11am to 1pm at The Flying Pig Studio. Facilitators are present to answer questions and offer mini lessons. Every 4th Saturday, Milonga: Tango Fusion begins with a mini lesson at 8pm and continues until midnight. You can also book a private lesson with Sabine to work one-on-one on technique, partnership, and confidence.
Instructors
Who teaches here
The team includes Sabine Ibes (facilitator and creative director, studying tango since 2003 with masters in Buenos Aires), Susan McKenna (facilitator with decades of modern dance and contact improvisation experience), Megan Harrington (facilitator since May 2015, on the tango fast track), Avery Harrington (facilitator since May 2015, on the fast track), and Morgan Keil (facilitator, elementary school teacher, studying since 2015).
New to dancing?
What beginners can expect
Morgan Keil notes that Argentine tango is accessible: "If you can walk, you can dance tango."
Studio history
Sabine Ibes began focusing on Argentine tango in 2003 and has since become a leading facilitator, studying with masters and receiving study grants to spend extended time in Buenos Aires in 2014 and 2015. The studio was operating as of 2015–2017, though the classes page indicates the business is currently closed for group classes; private lessons with Sabine remain available.
Styles offered
1 dance style taught here
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Pricing
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Class schedule
Weekly classes and workshops
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Frequently asked about Tango and I
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Tango and I teach?
Tango and I 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 Tango and I located?
Tango and I is located in Richfield, MN. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Tango and I offer private lessons?
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Does Tango and I teach kids and adults?
Tango and I 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 Tango and I?
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