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Tango Weekend Workshop & Milonga with Matias Sotto from Argentina August 1-3 2025 Fairfield IA

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SAVE THE DATE! Join Mati Sotto from Buenos Aires, Pro Argentine Tango Dancer & Instructor in Fairfield, Iowa August 1-3 for 3 days of his inspired and inspiring teaching of “NATURAL TANGO From the Inside Out” technique! This is his 3rd residency in Fairfield, and we are thrilled to welcome him back for this weekend workshop for dancers of all levels.
Click here for full details & workshop schedule.

Matias teaches a more “natural” style of Tango that has helped thousands of students of all levels to quickly advance.
No matter what level you are at, you will strengthen and deepen your ease and skill in dancing Tango, let go of bad habits, and find greater joy in partnering.

Questions on the weekend, email Thomas at fairfieldiowatango@gmail.com

Dancers appreciate Mati’s ability to identify and teach the fundamentals of tango for both leaders and followers by coaching them to move in a more balanced, effortless and natural way. He focuses on strengthening his students’ ability to master the elements of tango so they can more easily incorporate these “building blocks” into their social dancing.

Matias Sotto is an internationally recognized Tango Instructor and award-winning dancer who has taught and performed extensively since 2009 in Buenos Aires, Tokyo, Shanghai, Manilla, and Mexico City, and has been a featured instructor and performer with Luciana Valle at the Portland Tango Festival.

SCHEDULE & WORKSHOP TOPICS
Friday August 1: 7:15 – 9:30pm
Add-on Milonga Workshop + Practica

Saturday August 2:
10am – 12pm Workshop
Natural Tango Fundamentals for Enhanced Connection:
Smooth Walks, Co-Creative Embraces

2 – 4pm Workshop
Rotational Dynamics: Hidden Mechanics of Pivots, Spirals & Magnetic Torsions

7:30 – 10:30 pm Milonga

Sunday August 3:
10:30am – 12:30 pm Workshop
Interactive Sacada Play for Leaders & Followers

2 – 4pm Workshop
Volcadas: Natural Biokinetics of Balanced Partnering
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All workshops at the HFI Creativity Lab, 408 West Lowe, Fairfield IA
No Pre-Registration except for Private Lessons
PLEASE COME 15 MINS EARLY to class to register/pay
$130 for Sat. & Sun. workshop: 8 hours of classes + milonga
($10 for Friday Milonga class + Practica)
$35 for single workshops; $10 for Milonga (if not attending full weekend)
$100/hr for Private Lessons by appointment (couples may attend together) VERY LIMITED PRIVATES AVAILABLE!
Email FairfieldIowaTango@gmail.com
More details & links to videos:
https://matitangoiowa.blogspot.com/

Sunset Tango Social

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⚠️ There are no current events planned at this time we’ll see you again soon! ⚠️

Join us for our weekly event!

Join us for a special afternoon of tango! We start the afternoon off with a class based on tango fundamentals suitable for all levels. After a short break to have snacks and converse we have a two hour practica to practice and learn from each other.

Schedule

4:00 PM – 5:15 PM: Class – subject tbd

5:15 PM – 5:30 PM: Break

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Practica

Please refer to the Iowa Tango Facebook page for the most up to date event information: Facebook Iowa Tango Events

Details

  • * All levels are welcome! Whether you’re new to tango or a seasoned dancer, come enjoy great music, dancing, and community.
  • * We invite you to bring something to eat or drink to share!
  • * Cost: $10 (whether you attend just the class, just the milonga, or both!) $5 for students presenting a student ID
  • * Cash, check, or Venmo accepted

Get Ready to Dance!

Learn more about Lidia: Iowa Tango Facebook Post

Looking forward to seeing you on the dance floor!

#Tango #Dancing #Milonga #Fun



Ariel Workshop 2024

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Tango Mastery Weekend in Cedar Rapids

Tango Mastery Weekend with Ariel Barrionuevo & Noelia Sorokin in Cedar Rapids

Tango Workshop with Ariel Barrionuevo

Join us for a weekend of immersive Tango instruction and dancing with world-renowned guest instructor Ariel Barrionuevo and his partner Noelia Sorokin!

Date: Friday, September 13th to Sunday, September 15th

Click here to see Special Events for details

April Milonga & Special Lesson

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Join Iowa Tango on April 13th for our “Tango Through Time” milonga transporting you to the vintage ballrooms of the 1920s-1950s.

At the historic DanceMor Ballroom in Swisher, IA, you’ll be immersed in a romantic bygone era as you tango across the original 1929 hardwood dance floor surrounded by nostalgic decor and classic tango music spanning the decades. Embrace the theme and dress in your tango-inspired vintage best!

We have an exceptionally special guest instructor this month – Matias Sotto, a renowned tango dancer and teacher hailing directly from the tango capital of Buenos Aires, Argentina. With two decades of professional experience, Matias was the first man to compete in the prestigious World Tango Championships in both lead and follow roles.

Matias will share his mastery focusing on the giro/molinete – the essential circular traveling movements that are the foundation for progressing to more advanced figures. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the true Argentine tango masters!

Matias will also be offering private lessons in Cedar Rapids during the day on Saturday for those wanting more personalized coaching. His visit is timed perfectly to help promote his upcoming Tango Workshop in Fairfield, IA on April 20-21 (See the event posting for more details).

Our very own DJ Irina has curated a special vintage tango playlist spanning the golden era to set the perfect ambiance for this event. You’ll swoon to the sultry sounds of legendary orchestras like Donato, Troilo, Di Sarli and more!

You’re welcome to bring snacks or food to share. Please note that outside drinks are prohibited, but a variety of drinks are available for purchase at the bar.

Lesson plus Milonga Entry: $20
Milonga only: $10
Please cash only

Please help us plan and support tango in Iowa by letting us know you are coming at our Facebook page: #TangoThroughTime @IowaTango 

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March Milonga in Cedar Rapids

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Come to experience the world of Argentine Tango with us in Cedar Rapids, as we blend the elegance of dance with the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day! Join our friendly community for a dual celebration – a lively milonga paired with the festive charm of St. Paddy’s!

Kick off the night with a special tango lesson led by the talented Victor! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or taking your first steps, all levels are embraced. Feel free to bring a dish or drink to share, and let’s enjoy good company, great music, and, of course, some wonderful tango moves. Save the date, extend the invitation to your friends, and let’s make this dancing evening unforgettable!

We’ve got a delightful twist for you! Let’s add a dash of spice and joy to the dance floor by encouraging everyone to dress up in a fun and festive way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!  Whether it’s a hint of green, a full-on leprechaun ensemble, or your own creative twist, let’s infuse our Milonga with a vibrant burst of St. Paddy’s Day spirit!

We’ll be voting for the most fun costumes! The outfits that bring the most joy, laughter, and St. Patrick’s Day spirit will be the ones taking home a fun prize. Spread the word, invite your friends, and let’s make this night a visually stunning celebration with the added fun of our St. Patrick’s Day Costume Contest!  See you on the dance floor, spiced up and dressed to impress.

As the dance floor beckons, our fantastic DJ Irina will keep you twirling and swirling all night long. Get ready for a magical night of Argentine Tango, spiced with the festive spirit of St. Patrick’s Day!

If you let us know you are coming we can plan well and make the experience better for you. Go here and say you are going! Share the link with friends to help us spread the word. https://fb.me/e/1V7uWqS6Q

Admission to the event is $10 per person or $15 per leader-follower couple. Please, cash only. See you on the dance floor!

Cedar Rapids Milonga

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Join us for an evening of Argentine Tango in Cedar Rapids after a 4-year hiatus!
Let’s gather for a casual, friendly milonga. Feel free to bring a dish or drink to share, and let’s enjoy good company, great music, and, of course, some wonderful tango moves.

Before the dance floor heats up, Victor and Patricia will lead a special tango lesson. All levels are welcome, so whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out, come and learn some new steps. Save the date, invite friends, and let’s make this reunion memorable.

Plus, our fantastic DJ Irina will keep you dancing all night

Catherine & Craig Tango Connection Workshop – February 29th, 2020

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The theme of the two classes is deepening the conversation in the dance. Class 1: Connection and Collaboration Connection and Collaboration will help leaders and followers deepen their abilities to be aware of their partner, improvise with each other and the music, and deepen somatic communication through games and exercises. Class 2: Awareness and Agency Expanding on the Connection and Collaboration class, Awareness and Agency explores pivots, pasadas, and the molinete in the context of deepening the conversation between leaders and followers. We will look at how pivots can be an avenue of expression for followers, a variety of entrances into the pasada, leaders and followers using different rhythms in the molinete. We’re excited to welcome Catherine Young and Craig Rypstat in Iowa, they’ll share their vision of Argentine social tango in a refreshing and unpretentious way.

The theme of the two classes is deepening the conversation in the dance.

Class 1: Connection and Collaboration

Connection and Collaboration will help leaders and followers deepen their abilities to be aware of their partner, improvise with each other and the music, and deepen somatic communication through games and exercises.

Class 2: Awareness and Agency

Expanding on the Connection and Collaboration class, Awareness and Agency explores pivots, pasadas, and the molinete in the context of deepening the conversation between leaders and followers. We will look at how pivots can be an avenue of expression for followers, a variety of entrances into the pasada, leaders and followers using different rhythms in the molinete.

Morning yoga class offered by Dre Merello- Yoga for yummy tango- cultivating subtle space in our breath & spine.Powerpoit Catherine1