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Tango Class
Oct 28, 2026 · The 418 Project
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Tango Class
Date & Time
This Wednesday
Oct 28 2026 (Wednesday)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
The 418 Project
In the: Lobby
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About This Event
Intro to Tango is a welcoming weekly class for anyone interested in exploring the beauty, connection, and artistry of Argentine Tango. Whether you're stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or looking to strengthen your fundamentals, this class offers a supportive environment to learn at your own pace.
Students will develop the core principles of tango, including posture, musicality, balance, partner connection, and basic footwork, while building confidence through guided instruction and practice. No partner or previous dance experience is required just bring comfortable shoes and a willingness to learn.
Tango is more than a dance; it's a conversation built on trust, presence, and movement. Join us each week and discover the joy of connecting through dance.
Wednesdays | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
All levels welcome • No partner required
Event Producer
Resident Artist
Aaron Anaya is an Argentine Tango instructor and community host at The 418 Project. Together with dance partner Yuki Chavez, Aaron leads weekly classes and community practilongas designed to make Argentine Tango accessible, expressive, and fun for everyone. Grounded in the core fundamentals of posture, connection, and musicality, Aaron’s teaching demystifies the dance and invites students to discover tango as a living, improvisational dialogue built on presence and connection.
Featured Artists & Lineup
1 Artist
Aaron Anaya & Yuki
Headliner
Argentine tango teachers and community hosts at The 418 Project.
Visiting The 418 Project: What to Expect
House guidelines to ensure a welcoming, inclusive space for everyone
We are committed to a safe, welcoming environment where everyone is treated with cultural and personal respect across all backgrounds and identities. We hold the highest standards for consent—in movement, touch, and conversation. Always check in first, honor boundaries, and ensure that consent is clear, voluntary, and ongoing.
As a community-run non-profit collective with a small staff, we cannot clean everything after every event. Please help us care for the space by picking up after yourself, placing recycling and compost in the bins provided, and treating every room with kindness so it remains welcoming for the next gathering.
We have a filtered water bottle refill station on-site, so feel free to bring a refillable bottle. All restrooms are all-gender, ADA-accessible, and located conveniently on the ground floor.
To ensure everyone can breathe and move comfortably—especially community members with chemical sensitivities and asthma—The 418 Project is a low-fragrance space. Please refrain from applying perfumes, scented colognes, or strongly scented lotions before attending.
As an artist-driven non-profit collective, we believe movement and art should be accessible to all regardless of financial circumstances. Many events feature sliding scale tickets, and we offer work-trade opportunities for community members who wish to volunteer in exchange for admission.
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Jan 14 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Jan 21 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Jan 28 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Feb 04 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Feb 11 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Feb 18 2026
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Feb 25 2026
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Apr 01 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Apr 08 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Apr 15 2026
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Apr 22 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Apr 29 2026
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
May 27 2026
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Jul 01 2026
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Aug 26 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sep 02 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sep 30 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct 07 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct 14 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct 21 2026
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct 28 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov 04 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov 11 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov 18 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov 25 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dec 02 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dec 09 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dec 16 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dec 23 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dec 30 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Jan 06 2027
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Jan 13 2027
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Plan Your Visit
Venue & Accessibility
The 418 Project is located in downtown Santa Cruz. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming space for all dancers, artists, and community members.
Address: 155 S. River St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Accessibility: Ground floor entrances & all-gender accessible restrooms
Parking: On-street parking & nearby River Street public garage
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