There has been significant growth in the Argentine tango community in
Urbana-Champaign in the last 6-8 months. Many new people have taken their
first lessons and most importantly, many are continuing to learn and enjoy
this most wonderful of dances. Summer is usually a slow time in our beloved
twin cities, but the tango community was active all summer with classes,
practicas, and milongas. Instead of slowing down, the tango community
accelerated its growth. Some people who had taken classes a while ago became
more active. Some people who had been inactive returned to an active tango
life. A significant number of new people (many of them ballroom dancers)
joined the milonguero life with passion.
The milonga at the Phillips Center last Saturday was evidence of that growth.
There were close to 50 people there. They danced a lot, danced well, and
stayed to the end. It was one of the most exciting milongas we've had.
If you''ve been sitting on the sidelines, having an interest in tango that
has not yet been realized, there is no better time than now to join us in our
classes, practicas, and milongas. You will be part of this significant
community growth.
The next milonga at the Phillips Recreation Center will be on Saturday
September 22nd. It will undoubtedly be an exciting one. There will be live
music by the
GUERILLLA PARLOUR ENSEMBLE !!!!
Join us. If you're a quiet closet tanguero, now is the time to come out of
the closet and take the introductory lesson before the milonga. Then stay for
the milonga, dance a little (or a lot), and enjoy the wonderful music of our
local tango band.
I hope to see you dancing tango soon.
Leonardo
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