Philadelphia Argentine Tango School

Celebrating 15 years of promoting tango as a dance, music & poetry that can enrich anyone's life.

Since 2008, the Philadelphia Argentine Tango School (PATS) has been promoting Argentine tango as a form of dance, music and poetry that can enrich anyone’s life. Tango dancing is based on walking, and is accessible to people of all ages. Tango music is in the midst of a renaissance and, as one of the leading tango music presenters in the United States, PATS is honored to be part of that. New tango

08/13/2024
08/12/2024

🌟 Tango Mondays with Andrés! 🌟

Join us for a dynamic hybrid tango experience every Monday, where you can choose to participate in-studio or from the comfort of your home on Zoom!

🕒 7-8 PM: Tango Technique (All Levels)

• $25 or use your class card.
• Taught by Andrés

🕒 8-9:30 PM: Partners-Only Tango (Intermediate/Advanced)

• $30 or use your class card.
• Taught by Andrés

Whether you’re looking to refine your technique or dive deep into partner work, these sessions offer something for everyone. Don’t miss out!

Photos from Philadelphia Argentine Tango School's post 07/30/2024

Wow! The best night of musicality lecture and class that I've ever experienced. HUGE THANKS to Julián Peralta for sharing so generously of your GENIUS. Thank you, Winnie Wingyee Cheung, for making this happen. Thank you, Laura Camacho, for the excellent musical examples and effortless translation. And thanks, Janice Lee, for the beautiful music.

I know that Monday through Wednesday in the middle of summer is a weird time, but if you possibly can, don't miss the next two days with these extraordinary artists. It's a once-ever kind of opportunity.

Here's what's next in the Tango de Hoy (Today's Tango) Intensive...

TUESDAY, JULY 30

7-9:30 pm: Dinner, Movie and Q & A. Movie Presentation about Peralta and his work, his contributions to the international tango scene since 1990s; with Q & A discussion after movie. We’ll order pizza. Please bring something to drink.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31

7:30-8:45 pm: Concert Presentation of Julian Perialta’s music with a live Quintet

9 pm-midnight: Palermo Fishtown Milonga featuring LIVE MUSIC (danceable repertoire) and DJ Andres Amarilla

06/30/2024

Another incredible night of live music awaits this Wednesday!

Photos from Philadelphia Argentine Tango School's post 06/04/2024
Dive into the Poetry of Tango Embrace at the 12th Philadelphia Tango Festival, May 24-27 | The Dance Journal 05/09/2024

Thank you to The Dance Journal for this awesome coverage of the 💜💫🎈 2024 Philadelphia Tango Festival ~ "La Poesia del Abrazo"!

Dive into the Poetry of Tango Embrace at the 12th Philadelphia Tango Festival, May 24-27 | The Dance Journal Mark your calendars and lace up your dancing shoes because the 12th Philadelphia Tango Festival is back, and it's set to be a celebration of passion, rhythm,

05/03/2024

Hi All,

I asked Meredith if I could take over the PATs email list and social media so I could share a message about this year’s Philadelphia Tango Festival.

Some of you have already signed up to attend the festival, to volunteer, or both. Thank you for that. If you haven’t signed up, I am writing today to encourage everyone to please join us at the festival. Take some classes, attend our lectures and events, listen to our concerts, and attend our milongas. If you’re unsure about attending or volunteering, here are a few thoughts:

Many of us have felt helpless in the wake of Ignacio’s strokes. This is a way that you can support both Meredith and the Philadelphia tango family, and be in community with us all while doing so.
Ignacio is going to require dedicated care for many months to come. There may not be another Philadelphia Tango Festival at the same yearly cadence as before, so if you skip this year, you may have to wait a few years for another festival. The chance to learn with our visiting instructors, lecturers, and musicians is a huge opportunity, and one that may come less frequently after this year. Take advantage of it while it’s here!

We desperately need volunteers to help Meredith make the festival happen. The festival preparations are a full time job, and Meredith is already doing the full time job of caring for Ignacio. Volunteers like myself are trying to help, but we really need more community support.

How can you help?

If you haven’t signed up for the festival, please do! Pre sales are hugely helpful for our planning and take a lot of pressure off of Meredith

Volunteer with us: We will have three volunteer days: Saturday, May 11th, and Saturday & Sunday, May 18 & 19, where we’ll work on administrative prep and preparing the festival space.
If you can volunteer and have not signed up yet, please fill out the volunteer form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3TJtarCWgdpkGk0Zbwr44NcjwSsU-dNvTbdFUU5thEv-wIA/viewform

Thank you, and I hope to hug and dance with you all at the Philadelphia Tango Festival, May 24-27th, 2024.

-Karen

04/26/2024

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Photos from Philadelphia Argentine Tango School's post 04/24/2024

This Wednesday 24th at the Philadelphia Argentine Tango School:

7:00 PM - Intermediate Tango: Dance Floor Essentials
Andres Amarilla will be leading this session, diving into dance floor techniques that’ll take your tango to the next level. If possible, Meredith will join him, but Sheldon will definitely be there to help out!

8:00 PM - Beginner Tango: Start Any Week!
New to Tango? No worries! Jump into this beginner class and start your journey. Andres will guide you through the basics, so come and catch the tango fever with us!

9:00 PM - Palermo Fishtown Milonga
Stick around for our Milonga session, going strong until 11:00 PM! It’s the perfect spot to practice, meet new friends, and just have a great time dancing the night away.

📍 Where? Philadelphia Argentine Tango School

Who’s There? Filippa DePaolo Jennine McKenna Andres Amarilla All of us here at the Tango School, ready to make your evening unforgettable.

Can’t wait to see all your familiar faces there! Let’s dance the night away!

04/01/2024

¡Tangueros del Mundo! ❤
¡Únanse a nosotros en nuestro streaming solidario!
DOMINGO 7 DE ABRIL | 14:00h ARG 🇦🇷
"TODOS x NACHO"
Desde Buenos Aires para todo el mundo

¡Acompáñanos mientras apoyamos a Nacho en su camino hacia la recuperación!
Estaremos cantando, bailando y recitando EN VIVO

Juan Villarreal & Patricio Noé Crom
Cest Pico Tango Guido Iacopetti & Ezequiel Agüero
Yael Szmulewicz & Tan Kurttekin
Matias Mauricio
Gaston Torelli & Gri Montanaro
Meredith Klein

Conectate aquí 👉 https://youtube.com/live/LnpiMrm0JWM?feature=share

¡Tu presencia y apoyo son fundamentales para hacer la diferencia!
TANGO LOVERS AROUND THE WORLD ❤
Join us for our Solidarity livestream!
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 | 14:00h ARG 🇦🇷
"SUPPORTING NACHO"
Livestreaming worldwide

Come together with us as we support Nacho on his journey to recovery!
We will be singing, dancing and reciting LIVE

Juan Villarreal & Patricio Noé Crom
Cest Pico Tango
Yael Szmulewicz & Tan Kurttekin
Matias Mauricio
Gaston Torelli & Gri Montanaro
Meredith Klein

Join here 👉 https://youtube.com/live/LnpiMrm0JWM?feature=share

Your presence and support are vital in making a difference!

Photos from Philadelphia Argentine Tango School's post 03/05/2024

💜 Wednesday, March 6 | Classes & Palermo Fishtown Milonga
We'll dance a tanda in memory of Nidia who left us this week. Please come out to raise a glass to Nidia, to friendship, to love, to tango and to the chance to be together.

7-8 pm: Intermediate Tango - Ignacio S. Ondartz & Meredith Klein
8-9 pm: Beginner Tango - Ignacio & Meredith
9-midnight: Palermo Fishtown Milonga with DJ Ignacio
Back once again at the Philadelphia Argentine Tango School

Photos from Philadelphia Argentine Tango School's post 03/01/2024

🚨 Today is the day!
👉 It's the last chance for our BEST PRICING on the
💜💫🎈 2024 Philadelphia Tango Festival ~ "La Poesia del Abrazo"
⏰ Until midnight tonight...
😎 Don't miss it!

Matias Mauricio Pablo Agri Emiliano Messiez Tango with Felipe & Ayano Patricio Noé Crom Horacio Romo Rocío Lequio Bruno Tombari LOS TOTIS TANGO Virginia Gomez Christian Marquez Marquez Típica Messiez Juan Villarreal Juan Villarreal Guido Iacopetti Cest Pico Tango

02/28/2024

🌟 Philadelphia Argentine Tango School - This Wednesday's Schedule! 🌟

7:00 PM - Intermediate Tango: Dance Floor Essentials
Elevate your tango skills with our intermediate class focusing on essential dance floor techniques. Ideal for those looking to refine their movements and embrace the elegance of Tango.

8:00 PM - Beginner Tango: Start Any Week!
Step into the world of Tango with our beginner class. No prior experience needed; start your Tango journey any week and discover the basics of this passionate dance.

9:00 PM - Palermo Fishtown Milonga
Join us for an extended Milonga session right in the heart of Philadelphia. A perfect setting to practice, socialize, and enjoy Tango for nearly three hours.

📍 Location: Philadelphia Argentine Tango School

Whether you're deepening your practice or stepping onto the dance floor for the first time, we have a class tailored just for you. See you on the dance floor!

Photos from Philadelphia Argentine Tango School's post 02/28/2024

🛏️ Great HOUSING news for those attending the
💜💫🎈 2024 Philadelphia Tango Festival ~ "La Poesia del Abrazo"

✅ We’ve set up a ROOM BLOCK at the Holiday Inn Express at Penn’s Landing.
✅ Just SEVEN MINUTES by car or in uber from the festival venue!
✅ $219 + tax
✅ King rooms only for now

Info & Reservations 👇
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02/20/2024

Philadelphia Argentine Tango School - This Wednesday's Schedule!

7:00 PM - Intermediate Tango: Dance Floor Essentials
Elevate your tango skills with our intermediate class focusing on essential dance floor techniques. Ideal for those looking to refine their movements and embrace the elegance of Tango.

8:00 PM - Beginner Tango: Start Any Week!
Step into the world of Tango with our beginner class. No prior experience needed; start your Tango journey any week and discover the basics of this passionate dance.

9:00 PM - Palermo Fishtown Milonga
Join us for an extended Milonga session right in the heart of Philadelphia. A perfect setting to practice, socialize, and enjoy Tango for nearly three hours.

📍 Location: Philadelphia Argentine Tango School

Staff: Philadelphia Argentine Tango School Staff

Whether you're deepening your practice or stepping onto the dance floor for the first time, we have a class tailored just for you. See you on the dance floor!

02/19/2024

Tango Classes at Philadelphia Argentine Tango School - Monday, February 19, 2024
Join us for our Monday Tango classes with Andres Amarilla at Philadelphia Argentine Tango School.
Tango Technique (All Levels)
Time: 7:00 PM (EST)
Duration: 60 Minutes
Instructor: Andres Amarilla
A class suitable for dancers at all levels focusing on Tango techniques.
Partners-Only Intermediate-Advanced Tango
Time: 8:00 PM (EST)
Duration: 90 Minutes
Instructor: Andres Amarilla
For intermediate to advanced dancers, this class focuses on intricate Tango sequences for partners.

02/16/2024

Monthly Milonga Qilombo at Philadelphia Argentine Tango School

Join us for our Monthly Milonga Qilombo, combining a tango class and social dance. This month, we're excited to feature the dynamic DJ Jorge Fernández.

Pre-Milonga Qilombo All-Levels Class

Time: 8:30-9:30 pm
Instructor: Andrés Amarilla
Start the evening with an all-levels class, suitable for dancers at any skill level.
Milonga Qilombo

Time: 9:30 pm-2 am
DJ: Jorge Fernández
Enjoy refreshments, a super-nice crowd, and Sheldon the Tango Cat.
Location: Philadelphia Argentine Tango School

Prepare for an evening of unforgettable tango, whether you're joining us for the class to polish your skills or coming for the milonga to dance the night away. Our event promises a welcoming atmosphere for everyone from beginners to seasoned dancers. Don't miss this special night of music, dance, and community on February 24th.

02/13/2024

Philadelphia Argentine Tango School - Wednesday, February 14, Milonga Schedule

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Tango!

Intermediate Tango - Dance Floor Essentials

Time: 7:00 PM
Instructor: Andres Amarilla
Beginner Tango - Start Any Week!

Time: 8:00 PM
Instructor: Andres Amarilla
Palermo Fishtown Milonga

Time: 9:00 PM
Hosted by: Andres Amarilla
Special Valentine's Guest: Sheldon the Tango Cat
This Valentine's Day, our beloved Sheldon the Tango Cat will be making a special appearance to spread some love and joy among dancers. Don't miss the chance to dance and cuddle with our furry friend on this day of love!

Location: Philadelphia Argentine Tango School

Join us on Valentine's Day for a special evening of Tango. Whether you are new to Tango or looking to deepen your skills, we have something for everyone. The night will conclude with our Palermo Fishtown Milonga, hosted by Andres Amarilla, promising a memorable celebration of dance and affection, with a special appearance by Sheldon the Tango Cat.

02/12/2024

See you Tonight !

Orchestra After 5: Strings and Tango 02/01/2024

Don't miss Andres Amarilla & Amy Yang performing tonight in the lobby of the Kimmel Center, Phila Orchestra. The event starts at 4:50 pm. Amy & Andres perform at 5:30 pm, and will give a short intro to tango afterwards. After the free event in the lobby is The Philadelphia Orchestra concert, which is ticketed. Two members of our community have tickets (with parking!) that they can't use due to illness. Please PM if you might be interested in using / purchasing the tickets. They really don't want them to go to waste!

Orchestra After 5: Strings and Tango Xian Zhang Conductor Tristan Rais-Sherman Host David Kim Violin Vivaldi/Piazzolla The Four Seasons/The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Program Notes Orchestra Aft

01/31/2024

Philadelphia Argentine Tango School - Wednesday, January 24, Milonga Schedule

Intermediate Tango - Dance Floor Essentials

Time: 7:00 PM
Instructor: Andres Amarilla
Beginner Tango - Start Any Week!

Time: 8:00 PM
Instructor: Andres Amarilla
Palermo Fishtown Milonga

Time: 9:00 PM
Hosted by: Andres Amarilla
Location: Philadelphia Argentine Tango School

01/29/2024

Tango Classes at Philadelphia Argentine Tango School - Monday, January 29, 2024

Join us for our Monday Tango classes with Andres Amarilla at Philadelphia Argentine Tango School.

Tango Technique (All Levels)

Time: 7:00 PM (EST)
Duration: 60 Minutes
Instructor: Andres Amarilla
A class suitable for dancers at all levels focusing on Tango techniques.
Partners-Only Intermediate-Advanced Tango

Time: 8:00 PM (EST)
Duration: 90 Minutes
Instructor: Andres Amarilla
For intermediate to advanced dancers, this class focuses on intricate Tango sequences for partners.

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Since 2008, the Philadelphia Argentine Tango School (PATS) has been promoting Argentine Tango as a fun and accessible dance form for people of all ages.

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  • Group classes at each level from beginner through advanced, with a special emphasis on making it possible for people who have never danced before to get started

  • Special workshops to explore specific topics in-depth
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