Experience the universal appeal of tango
Argentine tango is a cultural phenomenon that began during the 1880s in the barrios (neighborhoods) and bordellos of Buenos Aires and Montevideo, Uruguay, and, now, it's spread across the globe.

Heartland Tango Festival is a great place to experience tango. Join us! You can be an absolute beginner (never danced tango or have tried it only a few times) or an advanced beginner (with 1-2 years of tango under your belt).

Options for beginners

• Register for a gold pass, which includes everything—the dinner/dance show, all the beginner classes, and all the milongas (dance parties). See Schedule & Prices before registering.
• Register for a full pass, which includes all the beginner classes and milongas.
• Register for one or more classes a la carte.
• Attend the Dinner/Dance Show
  You’ll enjoy a multi-course dinner with wines from Argentina, followed by an hourlong, exciting show featuring performances by our tango master teachers and more. FREE tango lesson for beginners after the show at 10 p.m.

Class suggestions for beginners

• Fri., 3:15-4:45 pm: The Art of walking
• Fri., 5-6:30 pm: How to be grounded
• Fri., 7-8:30 pm: Tango secrets revealed: leading & following
• Sat., noon-1:30 pm: Zero to tango in ninety minutes
• Sat., 2-3:30 pm: Stretch your tango: introduce yourself to contact improv and take your tango to new places. No partner necess.
• Sat., 4-5:30 pm: Cutting the corners: turns in tango
• Sun., noon-1:30 pm: Making the most of this (and every) partner
• Sun., 2-3:30 pm: Broadening the duet: contact Improv principles for tango dancers

Register for the festival.

For questions, email Heartland Tango Festival.