Welcome to

Tango Lab

EVERY MONDAY 7:30 - 9PM with Toby

Where musicality meets movement

At Tango Lab, we go beyond steps and sequences. Our focus is on developing your personal connection to the music, helping you dance with clarity, confidence, and authentic expression - whether you lead or follow.

Rather than memorizing patterns, you'll learn to move with purpose, inspired by tango’s rich rhythmic landscape and iconic orchestras. Together, we’ll deepen your musicality and expand your expressive range—one phrase at a time.

What You'll Learn

🎵 Master the 6 Classic Rhythms
Learn to clearly hear and respond to tango’s foundational pulse. These rhythms already live in the movement you know - we’ll help you bring them to life with greater precision and musicality.

🔁 Integrate Parallel & Cross Systems
Explore the core mechanics of tango: baldosa patterns, rotational movements, and system changes. These tools will enrich your vocabulary and unleash new creativity in your dancing.

🌊 Build Fluidity and Freedom
Develop a diverse repertoire that allows for more nuanced, expressive dancing—fluid, connected, and uniquely your own.

🎻 Dance to the Music of the Greats
Learn to interpret and move with confidence to the sounds of Di Sarli, D’Arienzo, Pugliese, and more - each with their distinct emotional and rhythmic flavor.

How It Works

🗓 Weekly Progression

Weeks 1 & 2: The Rhythmic Core
Discover tango’s 6 classic rhythms through the distinctive voices of two foundational orchestras. Build rhythmic clarity and confidence while exploring musicality and cadencia.

Weeks 3 & 4: Musical & Physical Nuance
Deepen your movement by weaving together parallel and cross systems with baldosa and rotation. If time allows, we’ll touch on more advanced sensations like the 3-3-2 rhythm and syncopa - subtle patterns found throughout tango music.

Program Schedule

Each month builds progressively. Join for one or complete the series.

🕰 Month 1 – Tango Essentials (4 weeks)
For dancers ready to strengthen their musical foundation and refine movement quality.

🕰 Month 2 – Vals & Milonga (Level 1, 4 weeks)
Explore rhythmic variation and joyful expression through tango’s playful siblings.

🕰 Month 3 – Milonga (Level 2, 4 weeks)
Take your milonga dancing to the next level with advanced phrasing and rhythm work.

Ready to Dance Differently?

Join us at Tango Lab and experience the joy of dancing music - not just steps.

Journey

THE PPRACTICA (GUIDED BY TOBY & WAILING)

Every Monday | 9–11 PM
Take your tango further - one step at a time.

Journey is our weekly 2-hour practica designed to support your growth outside of class. Whether you’re refining something from Tango Lab or exploring your own ideas, Journey gives you the space to experiment, connect, and evolve.

No performances. No pressure. Just music, movement, and discovery.

What to Expect:

  • 🎶 A warm, focused space to explore your dance

  • 💬 Guidance available from instructors (upon request)

  • 🎧 Curated tandas that echo the musical themes from Tango Lab

  • 🤝 A welcoming community of dancers, all on their own path

Come solo or with a partner. Stay for 20 minutes or the full two hours. Journey is here to support your tango, wherever you are in it.

Pricing

Whether you're diving deep with Tango Lab, just starting your journey, or looking for dedicated practice time - we’ve got flexible options to support your dance.

🔬 Tango Lab

For dancers ready to refine their musicality and expressive movement.

  • Drop-in (Tango Lab only) – $40

  • 4-Week Series (includes Practica) – $120

  • Tango Lab + Practica (single evening) – $30
    *Must stay and practice for at least an hour!

🌱 Beginners Series

Perfect if you're new to tango or building a solid foundation.

  • Drop-in – $40

  • 4 Consecutive Classes – $120

  • 8 Consecutive Classes – $199

Includes free access to Monday Practica at Oak Grove.

🚶‍♂️Monday Practica: Journey

An open space to dance, explore, and grow.

  • Practica Only (Oak Grove location) – $10

  • FREE for Beginners with 4- or 8-class package