The Tango Society of Boston

Who Are We?

The Tango Society of Boston was incorporated in June 1997 as a Massachusetts non-profit organization dedicated to the support and growth of the Argentine Tango. Within 5 months, it already had 250 members, and the numbers are growing weekly! While there are many facets to the Argentine Tango—the music and the culture being among the most prominent—it is the dance that brings most of us together. The Tango is a social and participant’s dance and is for everyone to learn and enjoy, regardless of dance background! Our membership has people from all walks of life, and has probably 20 or more countries represented! !

What Do We Do?

We are not just a paper organization! Our numerous activities fall into two broad categories:
1. Planning Tango events

• Weekly Wednesday evening Tango dances at 16 Bow St, Union Sq, Somerville open to all, with a 1-hour lesson at the beginning
• Weekend Tango seminars several times a year with the best Tango teachers in the world (usually from Argentina), such as the one with the renowned Daniela Arcuri, planned for July 2009.
• Milongas (Tango dance socials), some with live music
• Special and unusual Tango events such as outdoor “Tango by Moonlight” nights in summer

2. Supporting the growth of the Tango community

• We sponsor TangoLine™, a 24-hour Tango hotline publicizing events for all Tango organizers in the Boston area—try it at 617-699-OCHO (-6246)
• Support local Tango organizers, musicians, etc., through our events, affiliations, and publicity and information channels
• Outreach efforts via newspaper, radio and TV publicity
• Joint events with other local and regional art and cultural institutions, both commercial and non-profit (e.g., Museum of Fine Arts, First Night Boston, movie houses showing Tango-related films, Tango festivals, etc.)

How Can I Become a Member?

Simply fill in and mail the membership form on the reverse. Membership costs only $15 for one year. Mail it, along with your check, to: The Tango Society of Boston, Inc., 16 Bow Street, 2FL, Somerville, MA 02143, and you will receive a membership card in the mail and be added to our mailing list. All Students with valid ID will get an additional 6 months of Membership with a $15 annual membership purchase.  In addition, students get 50% discount on all Tango Society sponsored events.

What are My Member Benefits?

• Discounts to all Society-sponsored events (classes, dances, workshops and seminars)
• Discounts to some non-Society-sponsored events, whose organizers have kindly agreed to give discounts to Tango Society members.
• Mailings for all special events (a regular newsletter is in the planning too!)

E-mail notification and updates for late-breaking special events, etc.
And, of course, you will be supporting the growth of the only non-profit Tango organization in the region, whose sole purpose in life is the betterment of our very own Tango community!