image courtesy of Candice WhiteArgentine Tango in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas

Information as of mid-May 2008

Many people and groups organize Argentine tango activities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.  This list of Argentine tango activities in Dallas and Fort Worth is compiled by Stephen and Susan Brown based on information provided by the organizers of the individual activities.  We update the information several times during the month, but this listing should only be used as a guide.  It is advisable to contact the individual organizers for the most complete and accurate information about any specific event.

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Dallas/Fort Worth Tango Calendar
Major Argentine Tango Events in Texas
Directory of Dallas Tango Instructors
FAQ about Dancing Argentine Tango in Dallas
 

Ongoing Classes

Weekly Schedule of Classes
Class Details (organized by instructor)
Instructors and Their Contact Information

Weekly Schedule of Classes

For class details click on the Instructor's Name.  (Classes are in Dallas unless otherwise noted.)
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Beginning &
Intermediate
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Junne DeGanee

Beginning &
Intermediate
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Nasrin Barmaki
and Hassan Parsa

Intermediate I
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Henk and Beatriz
Zijderveld

Intermediate/Advanced
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Nasrin Barmaki
and Hassan Parsa
(Hurst)

Argentine Tango
7:40-9:40 p.m.
Phyllis Williams and
Darryl Gaston

Beginning
8:00-9:00 p.m.
Jeramy Bede and
Linda Suarez

Beginning
8:00-9:30 p.m.
Laurie Vega

Beginning
8:30-9:30 p.m.
Nasrin Barmaki
and Hassan Parsa
(Hurst)

Intermediate
9:00-10:00 p.m.
Jeramy Bede and
Linda Suarez

Beginning I & II
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Jairelbhi and George
(Plano)

Intermediate II
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Henk and Beatriz
Zijderveld

Nuevo Milonguero
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Nasrin Barmaki
and Hassan Parsa

Beginning/Intermediate
8:00-9:00 p.m.
Laurie Vega

Intermediate
8:15-9:15 p.m.
Jairelbhi and George
(Plano)

Basics II
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Henk and Beatriz
Zijderveld

Beginning
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Jairelbhi and George

Beginning and
Intermediate
8:00-9:00 p.m.
Reese Fuentez

Special Topics
8:00-9:00 p.m.
Laurie Vega

Basics I
8:30-10:00 p.m.
Henk and Beatriz
Zijderveld

Intermediate/Advanced
8:45-9:45 p.m.
Jairelbhi and George

Beginning
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Nasrin Barmaki
and Hassan Parsa

Beginning
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Henk and Beatriz
Zijderveld

Beginning
8:30-9:30 p.m.
John Trimble
and Lydia Essary
(Fort Worth)

Elements of Structure
7:30-9:00 p.m.
Phyllis Williams and
Darryl Gaston
(Hurst)

Introduction
9:00-10:00 p.m.
Phyllis Williams and
Darryl Gaston
(Hurst)

no classes
currently
scheduled
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
For class details click on the insructor's name.

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Class Details:

Nasrin Barmaki's and Hassan Parsa's Classes

Sunday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. — Beginning/Intermediate Argentine Tango
at Dance Etc., 15757 Coit Rd. #340, Dallas, TX (
Google Map) (MapQuest).
Price is $15 per person per class

Monday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. — Intermediate/Advanced Argentine Tango
at Adorable Weddings Chapel
241 Bedford Euless Rd., Hurst, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Price is $60 per four class session

Monday, 8:30-9:30 p.m. — Beginning Argentine Tango
at Adorable Weddings Chapel
241 Bedford Euless Rd., Hurst, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Price is $60 per four class session

Tuesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. — Intermediate/Advanced Nuevo Milonguero Tango
at Salon Pavadita, 2714½ Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Price is $15 per person per class; $55 for a series of four classes.

Thursday, 7:00-8:30 p.m. — Beginning Argentine Tango
at UT Southwestern Medical Center
Student Center - Multipurpose Room

For more information, contact , 214-507-1071.

Jeramy Bede's and Linda Suarez' Classes

Monday, 8:00-9:00 p.m. — Beginning Argentine Tango
at Salon Pavadita, 2714½ Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX (
Google Map) (MapQuest).
Price: $10 per person for each class; $50 for a series of six classes.  No partner necessary.

Monday, 9:00-10:00 p.m. — Intermediate Argentine Tango
at Salon Pavadita, 2714½ Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Price: $10 per person for each class; $50 for a series of six classes.  No partner necessary.

For more information, contact , 972.442.0747.

Clif Davis' Classes

For more information about Clif Davis' classes,
see Clif's webpage or contact , 214.415.9558.

Junne DeGanee's Classes

Sunday, 3:00-5:00 p.m. — Beginning and Intermediate Argentine Tango
at "Casa Del Tango" Marsh Lane just North of Beltline Rd., Dallas, TX.
Price is $10 per hour.
A series of 4 sessions (8 hours) is $65 if paid in advance.
Students are welcome to join at any time.

For reservations, directions and more information,
see Junne's webpage or contact , 214.497.8037.

Lisa Ellison's Classes

Lisa is not currently teaching any regularly scheduled group classes.
For more information, contact , 214.288.5412.

Reese Fuentez' Classes

Wednesday, 8:00-9:00 p.m. — Beginning and Intermediate Argentine Tango
at Tango and Cha Cha
13360 Preston Rd., Dallas, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Price: $10 per person.  All levels welcome.  No partner necessary.

For more information, contact , 972.352.7126.

Jairelbhi's and George's Classes

Tuesday, 7:00-8:00 p.m. — Beginning I & II
taught in a series of classes
at Dance with Me Studio, 2165 W. Park Blvd., Plano, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Price is $10 per class.

Tuesday, 8:15-9:15 p.m. — Intermediate
taught in a series of classes
at Dance with Me Studio, 2165 W. Park Blvd., Plano, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Price is $10 per class.

Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. — Beginning
taught in a series of classes
at Salon Pavadita, 2714½ Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Price is $10 per class.

Wednesday, 8:45-9:45 p.m. — Intermediate & Advanced
taught in a series of classes
at Salon Pavadita, 2714½ Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Price is $10 per class.

For more information, see Evolution Tango or contact , 469.939.4120.

Darryl Gaston's and Phyllis Williams' Classes

Monday, 7:40-9:40 p.m. — Argentine Tango
taught in a series of 6 classes on a recurring basis
   as continuing education at Richland College
Next series begins June 2.
All levels welcome.  No partner necessary.
Registration for the series is available through Richland College
For registration information, contact continuing education 972-238-6144.
Enroll online: richlandcollege.edu
Each series is $65 per person.
For information about the classes, contact , 214.750.5169.

Friday, 7:30-9:00 p.m. — Elements of Structure for Argentine Tango
taught on a drop-in basis at Barbara’s Dance Studio, 204 W. Holloway Drive, Hurst, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Price is $15 per class.
A practice from 9:00-11:00 p.m. is included in the price.
No classes May 16, 23 and 30.

Friday, 9:00-10:00 p.m. — Introduction to Argentine Tango
taught on a drop-in basis at Barbara’s Dance Studio, 204 W. Holloway Drive, Hurst, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Price is $10 per class.
A practice from 10:00-11:00 p.m. is included in the price.
No classes May 16, 23 and 30.

For more information, see La Vida es una Milonga or contact , 214.750.5169.

Karen and Larry Hallman's Classes

Karen and Larry are not currently teaching any regularly scheduled group classes.
For more information, contact , 214.215.5335.

LMRA Classes

Thursday, 8:30-9:30 p.m. — Beginning Argentine Tango
The next six-week series is May 15 - June 19
    and taught by John Trimble and Lydia Essary
at Lockheed Martin Recreation Area Club House
3400 Bryant Irvin Road, Fort Worth, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Price is $62 for the series; $50 for Lockheed Martin employees,
    affiliate members and yearly guests
A 30-minute practice follows the class.
For more information, contact
, 817-991-2838 or , 817-808-7539.

John Trimble's and Lydia Essary's Classes

Thursday, 8:30-9:30 p.m. — Beginning Argentine Tango
taught in a six-week series, May 15 through June 19
at Lockheed Martin Recreation Area Club House
3400 Bryant Irvin Road, Fort Worth, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Price is $62 for the series; $50 for Lockheed Martin employees,
    affiliate members and yearly guests
A 30-minute practice follows the class.

For more information, see Creative Tango or contact John Trimble at john@creativetango.com or 214.924.8300.

Laurie Vega's Classes

Monday, 8:00-9:30 p.m. — Beginning Argentine Tango
May 12 through June 9
at the Wine Therapist, 1810 Skillman St. (near Live Oak), Dallas, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Price is $15 per person for the May 12 class;
    $60 for the four-week series, May 19 - June 9.

Tuesday, 8:00-9:00 p.m. — Beginning/Intermediate
at Excuses Extreme Cafe
3025 Main St., Dallas, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Price is $15 per person for the class.

Wednesday, 8:00-9:00 p.m. — Special Topics
at DanceMasters Studio, 10675 E. Northwest Hwy., Suite 2600B Dallas, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Price is $15 per person for the class.

For more information, see Nocturna Tango or contact , 214.415.5876.

Henk and Beatriz Zijderveld's Classes

Monday, 7:00-8:30 p.m. — Argentine Tango, Intermediate I
classes are taught on a weekly basis in eight week cycles in North Dallas.
Prices: $80 per person for an eight-week cycle
Couples preferred, but Henk and Beatriz will try to arrange for partners.

Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 p.m. — Argentine Tango, Intermediate II
classes are taught on a weekly basis in eight week cycles in North Dallas.
Prices: $80 per person for an eight-week cycle
Couples preferred, but Henk and Beatriz will try to arrange for partners.

Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 p.m. — Argentine Tango, Basics II
classes are taught on a weekly basis in eight-week cycles in North Dallas.
Prices: $80 per person for an eight-week cycle
Couples preferred, but Henk and Beatriz will try to arrange for partners.

Wednesday, 8:30-10:00 p.m. — Argentine Tango, Basics I
classes are taught on a weekly basis in eight-week cycles in North Dallas.
Prices: $80 per person for an eight-week cycle
Couples preferred, but Henk and Beatriz will try to arrange for partners.

Thursday, 7:00-8:30 p.m. — Argentine Tango, Beginning
classes are taught on a weekly basis in eight-week cycles in North Dallas.
Prices: $80 per person for an eight-week cycle
Couples preferred, but Henk and Beatriz will try to arrange for partners.

For more information, contact , 972.247.7426.

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Instructors and Their Contact Information

Nasrin Barmaki — class schedule, , 214.507.1071
Jeramy Bede and Linda Suarez — class schedule, , 972.442.0747
Clif Davis — webpage, , 214.415.9558
Junne DeGanee — class schedule, Tango Maipu webpage, , 214.497.8037
Lisa Ellison — , 214.288.5412
Reese Fuentez — class schedule, , 972.352.7126.
Jailrelbhi and George Furlong — class schedule, Evolution Tango webpage, , 469.939.4120.
Darryl Gaston and Phyllis Williams — class schedule, , 214.750.5169.
Karen and Larry Hallman — , 214.215.5335.
Hassan Parsa — class schedule, , 214-766-2275
John Trimble and Lydia Essary — class schedule, Creative Tango webpage, john@creativetango.com, 214.924.8300
Laurie Vega — class schedule, Nocturna Tango webpage, , 214.415.5876
Henk and Beatriz Zijderveld — class schedule, ,972.247.7426

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