New Tango Classes & Events, Tango Wise on Facebook

In addition to supporting traditional gender roles and partnering (women following and men leading), I welcome and encourage women leading, men following, and same-sex partnering.

Hello Tango Friends,

This fall is chock full of tango activity! The Wed Practica Aug 29 (tonight) is at my house instead of Colibri Architects, 6-9:30pm. Here are highlights for the next few weeks. Please scroll down for details. As always, private lessons and wedding services are available by appointment.

Burlington
   Weekly classes begin Wed, Sept 5 and Fri, Sept 7
   UVM Tango I course still accepting students
   Workshops with Francis Cloutier & Elizabeth -- Sat, Sept 22

Middlebury
   Weekly classes ongoing -- Thursdays at Windancer
   Windancer Milonga, every second Saturday

Montpelier
   Weekly classes at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center (for members only) begin
        Sunday, Sep 16
   Nearly-weekly classes at Contemporary Dance & Fitness Center begin Sun, Sep 16

Tango Wise is now on Facebook, complete with photos of past events. If you like what you see, please Like! Thanks.

I look forward to dancing with you soon.

-Elizabeth

TONIGHT ONLY ~ Wednesday Porch Potluck Practica

22 Browe Court, Burlington's New North End

Grey house with pink door, old fence, and flowers

6-9:30pm (neighbors go to sleep early) ~ $3

house Come dance with me on my breezy back porch. If you haven't eaten yet, bring your dinner or something to share. I'll provide drinks and snacks. Directions: From 127 in Burlington or Colchester, turn onto Plattsburg Ave (near bridge). Go 1/8 mile to the second light and turn Right onto North Ave. Go a few hundred feet past Flynn Elementary School and take the next Left onto Browe Court. Park on Browe as close to North Ave as possible. Please speak softly when arriving and leaving. Thanks.

Tango in Burlington

North End Studio B

Wednesdays in September

6:30-7:30 pm Advanced Beginner Tango

September is embrace month. Through key patterns and exercises, we'll improve the partner connection. For dancers with at least 2 months of tango experience or permission of instructor.
$48 for 4 classes or $13 per class

7:30-8:30 pm Intermediate Tango

David Lansky and Elizabeth team up again this month to teach the wonder of dancing to tango vals. For dancers with at least 1 year of experience of permission of instructor.
$48 for 4 classes or $13 per class

8:30-10 pm Guided Practica,

Practice what you know and ask questions as you go. Elizabeth provides guidance as needed, inspiring and adventurous music, and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Bring songs to try on CD or i-device.

$5, or $4 with a class the same evening

Fridays ongoing

7-7:45 pm Beginner Tango

All the basics for dancers with no tango experience.
$7 includes Queen City Tango milonga directly following

Registration open for UVM Tango Course

Tango I ~ Mon, Wed 4:05-5:20 pm ~ Aug 27-Nov 18 ~ 1 credit

Royal Tyler Theater, Room 210, 116 University Place

This course offers an introduction to tango for absolute beginners and those who have never done any kind of social dance (e.g., swing, salsa, ballroom). Learn how to dance tango, how to interpret tango music, and the codes of interaction for attending tango events locally and worldwide. Register through UVM Continuing Education here.

Tango II has been rescheduled for Spring 2013.

Tango in Middlebury

Windancer Movement Studio dancers

Thursdays ~ Aug 30 & Sep 6, 13

7-9 pm Beginner Tango

Each class includes 90 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of practice time. No partner required.

Wear comfortable shoes.

Middlebury Co-op Members: $15 per class

Non Co-op Members: $17 per class

Second Saturdays ~ Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8

7-10 pm Windancer Milonga

7-7:30 pm Beginner Lesson (included with admission)

7:30-10 pm Open dancing for all levels

Come dance at the Windancer Movement Center -- a beautiful, new, air-conditioned studio in the historic Marble Works Building. Enjoy light refreshments and dance to a gorgeous mix of traditional and alternative tango music. $8

Tango in Montpelier

Sundays ~ Sep 16 - Dec 9

Montpelier Senior Activity Center

1-2:30 pm Beginner Tango (for center members only)

Each class includes 75 minutes of instruction and 15 minutes of practice time. No partner required. Wear comfortable shoes.

Every Sunday except 2nd Sunday (1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th)

Contemporary Dance and Fitness Center

3-4 pm Beginner/Advanced Beginner Tango

September is embrace month. Through key patterns and exercises, we'll improve the partner connection. For dancers with at least 2 months of tango experience or permission of instructor. $12

4-4:30 Practice time

Free when taking a class the same day.

4:30-5:30 Intermediate Tango

In September, we'll focus on the wonder of dancing to tango vals. For dancers with at least 1 year of experience of permission of instructor. $12

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth M. Seyler has danced tango since 2000 and has enjoyed teaching it since 2006 in Philadelphia, Montreal, and Vermont. She hosts milongas, practicas, and tango fundraisers that feature memorable playlists and delicious repasts. Elizabeth creates an interactive, playful, inclusive environment for dancers of all ages and abilities. She holds a master's degree in education and a Ph.D. in dance and has published original research in tango books and presented at international dance conferences since 2006.