Name: 'Cielo de Cristal' Milonga at the Michigan Union
Start: 2025-01-26T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-26T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Michigan Union

'Cielo de Cristal' Milonga at the Michigan Union

**Sunday January 26th 'Cielo de Cristal' Tango Event**
Kicking off the year, this open dance event in collaboration with the Michigan Argentine Tango Club will bring tango to the glass atrium courtyard of the Michigan Union!
Have a drink at the cafe, mingle, dance, make history with us for this new beautiful space and it's first milonga. The sun will begin to set at the 5pm mark and we will be dancing under a changing glass sky...
*TIME*
2 - 3pm Tango Bootcamp Class with Claudio Cortes
3 - 6pm Milonga
*LOCATION*
The Michigan Union Courtyard
*COST*
General Public: $15 for Milonga & Class (Cash|Venmo|Zelle)
Full-time UM Students: FREE
*2-3pm FOUNDATIONS CLASS*
Any levels class will be led by Claudio Cortes, open to all. Explore how to connect with partners, move smoothly in unison, and navigate the floor. Great for both beginners and those wanting a refresh in the foundations of tango.
Note: Partner not necessary. Dance partners may switch unless wishing to stay with own partner.
*MILONGA until 6pm*
The floor opens for social tango from 3-6pm. Enjoy a drink at the cafe, chat with others, observe, and dance tango. There will be designated 'Tango Mentors' from the club and community to offer insights and chat about tango culture for the curious :)

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Additional Info:
Check out ongoing Michigan Argentine Tango Class Series
HERE: sites.google.com/umich.edu/matc/home
What is a tango milonga? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milonga_(dance_event)
About guest teacher, Claudio Cortes:
Claudio, Associate Professor and medical school educator, believes that tango is about connecting with beautiful music, sharing meaningful embraces, and being part of a community. These elements enable dancers to express themselves, connect, and fully enjoy life. A top competitor across different styles at national competitions e.g. ATUSA 2020, Claudio continues to share his expertise and teaches tango around the US - such as Michigan, Florida, Colorado, and Ohio.