Packages
GOLD PASS:$245, student $185—includes everything: full pass plus dinner/ show
FULL PASS:$200, student $135—includes all classes, milongas, practicas
MILONGA PASS: $65, student $45—includes all milongas and practicas
Dinner/Dance Show
DINNER/SHOW: $50, student $40—special event includes dinner, show, beginner class,
milonga
SHOW: $20, student $10—show, beginner class, milonga
VIP: $20 for glass of wine with dinner, seating close to the stage, and a Meet 'n' Greet with the stars after the show (dessert included).
Individual classes
Select individual classes for $30 each, student $20 each. See schedule below.
Individual milongas
Pay at the door for individual milongas (prices listed on schedule below), or purchase milonga pass.
Class levels
Absolute beginner: new to Argentine tango More info
Beginner: 1-2 years
Intermediate: 2-3 years, including experience on crowded dance floors
Advanced*: 4+ years experience
Teacher*: dancers currently teaching or interested in teaching tango
Master teacher/professional: longtime, experienced teachers/performers
*Partners are required for advanced and teacher-level classes. Need a partner? Look for one on our Facebook discussion page. 
Schedule
See chart below for list of classes and milongas, times, and locations. Some classes are closed for followers. Download class schedule/registration form to see which ones are closed. If you want to sign up for a class that's closed, coordinate your registration with a partner. A follower-leader pair may sign up.This helps ensure gender balance. Note sign-up partner's name in the "Partner for classes" section. Schedule is subject to change.
| THURSDAY AUG. 19 |
GENERAL | WOMAN's CLUB (WC) LOUNGE | WC BALLROOM | WC STAGE | WC CENTENNIAL | FOUR SEASONS | SOCIAL DANCE |
| 10pm-1am | Earlybird milonga DJ Dave ($10) |
FRIDAY, AUG. 20 |
GENERAL | MAIN LOUNGE |
BALLROOM | STAGE | CENTENNIAL | FOUR SEASONS |
SOCIAL DANCE |
3-5pmClass 1 |
Register | Practilonga DJ Paul ($5) |
All levels
(Flor-Somer) The Art of walking (3:15-4:45) |
All levels (Andrew) Yoga class (3:15-4:45) |
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| 5-6:30pm Class 2 |
Food for sale: Buffet 5-9pm in dining room | All levels (Tova-Carlos) How to be grounded |
Intermediate (Flor-Evan) Milonga, crazy milonga |
Advanced (Cecilia-Somer) Changes of directions with sacadas |
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| 7-8:30pm Class 3 |
Food for sale: Buffet 5-9pm in dining room | Int/Adv (Tova-Carlos) The inside joke: subtle tango |
Absolute bgnr. /beginner (Sabine) Tango secrets revealed: leading & following |
Advanced (Evan-Flor) The musicality class you've been waiting for |
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| 9- midnight |
Milonga DJ Lung Kuei ($15 covers both milongas) |
Alternative milonga DJ Jason ($15 covers both) |
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| 11pm- 2 am |
Late Milonga DJ Andrew ($10) |
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| SATURDAY, AUG. 21 |
GENERAL | MAIN LOUNGE | BALLROOM | STAGE | CENTENNIAL | FOUR SEASONS | SOCIAL DANCE |
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| 11:30am- 1pm Class 4 |
Food for sale: Buffet 12:30-2pm in dining room | Intermediate |
Int/Adv |
For teachers (Cecilia-Somer) Ganchos for men and women |
All levels (Andrea) Pilates-based strengthening and flexibility |
Absolute bgnr. /all levels (Mitra-Stefan) Zero to tango in ninety minutes |
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| 1:30-3pm Class 5 |
Food for sale: Buffet 12:30-2pm in dining room | Intermediate (Flor-Somer) Weight shifts, unwinding, crossing & uncrossing the follower |
Int/Adv (Cecilia-Evan) Voleos |
All levels (Rebecca-Gerry) Stretch your tango: introduce yourself to contact improv & take your tango to new places. |
All levels (Roger) Shiatsu class; revive your body after hours of dancing and little sleep |
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| 3:30-5pm Class 6 |
Advanced (Tova-Carlos) Frozen and semi-solid boleos |
Intermediate (Cecilia-Somer) Changes of direction |
For DJs (Jason) Technical tools you can use to make DJing easier |
All levels (Sabine) Cutting the corners: turns in tango |
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| 5-7pm | Practica DJ Lung Kuei Mixer games with Mitra ($5) |
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| 7-8:30pm | Dinner DJ Michael +musicians |
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| 8:30-10pm | Show | ||||||
| 10pm- midnight |
VIP meet 'n' greet with dessert in dining room (10:30-11) |
Dinner/show milonga Mandrágora Tango performs (included with show or $10) |
Absolute bgnr-all levels (Sabine-Rebecca) Tango 101 (included with show or $10; 10-10:30) |
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| 11pm- close |
Late miionga DJ Jason ($10) |
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SUNDAY, |
GENERAL | MAIN LOUNGE | BALLROOM | STAGE | CENTENNIAL | FOUR SEASONS | SOCIAL DANCE |
| 11am-noon | Register | Breakfast with vendors Coffee and donuts for sale outside ballroom |
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Noon- |
Int/Adv (Cecilia-Somer) Starting with volcada and colgada |
All levels (Tova-Carlos) Making the most of this (and every) partner |
All levels (Andrew) Yoga class |
For teachers (Flor-Evan) Combos: volcadas, colgadas, and rebounds |
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2-3:30pmClass 8 |
All levels (Cecilia-Evan) Musicality |
Advanced (Tova-Carlos) Action-packed sequence |
All levels (Mitra-Stefan) Broadening the duet: contact Improv principles for tango dancers |
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| 4-7pm | Outdoor milonga in Loring Park DJ Andrew ($10) |
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| 8 pm-4 am | Late miionga DJs Lung Kuei and Jason ($10) |
Register for the festival.
For questions, email Heartland Tango Festival.