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The Tango Club at Arizona State University (ASU) has been teaching students the Argentine tango for about 30 years, promoting self-expression through dance. Unlike many other dances, the Argentine tango is improvised, and students do not require any pre-existing knowledge or experience of the dance. The club holds regular meetings, special tango weekends with professional instructors, and offers both improvised and choreographed dance options.
The Tango Club at ASU: More than Just a Dance Group
The Tango Club at ASU has been teaching Argentine tango for 30 years, creating a community centered on self-expression and the unique dance style. The club welcomes students of all experience levels, urging them to immerse themselves in the art of dance.
As Jeremy Segal, co-president and instructor, explains, Argentine tango stands out for its improvisation. Unlike other dances, there’s no standard pattern. The spontaneity and freedom of movements make it unique. The dance can be performed to any music, although music specifically for tango is often used.
The club offers a blend of dance education and social interaction. Members learn key tango terms and etiquette, like cabeceo (an invitation to dance) and milonga (a type of tango song for social dancing). Weekly meetings include warm-ups, lessons, and group dances, fostering a friendly environment.
Additionally, the club hosts free tango weekends with professional instructors, workshops, and special performances. Segal also mentions the performance team that represents the club at various festivals and events.
Members like Alli Sreeni, a biomedical sciences freshman, find the club to be a relaxing escape from academic stress. Options for choreographed performances or free dancing appeal to members, creating a welcoming atmosphere for beginners to easily pick up the dance.
Domenic Giacoppo, social media officer, praises the improvisation aspect of tango, likening it to boxing where basic steps can be utilized creatively. Segal similarly echoes the sentiment, appreciating the absence of strict rules in the dance.
Open to all, the Tango Club holds sessions every Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Tempe campus’s Wexler Hall. No dance partners required, just an open mind to learn and enjoy the dance.
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