UOttawa Tango Club

It was a wonderful Trifecta. Thanks to all who came out and joined us!

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UOttawa Tango is your gateway to the world of Argentine tango at the University of Ottawa. Open to all registered students on a voluntary contribution basis—and to non-students for a modest fee—our club is the perfect place to discover the rich, vibrant culture of Argentine tango.
We offer weekly drop-in classes where you can learn the fundamentals of tango dancing in a welcoming, inclusive environment. No partner? No problem! No prior dance experience? No worries! Our classes are designed for everyone to participate actively and enjoy the beauty of movement.
Join us to experience the elegance of tango while building connections, practicing new skills, and sharing the joy of music and dance. We value inclusivity, mutual respect, creativity, and fun—all set to the timeless rhythms of Argentine tango.
Meet Your Instructors
Christopher and Xiaohe first met on the tango dance floor in 2015 and have been passionate social dancers ever since. They have studied with some of the world’s most renowned tango teachers and performers, and they are dedicated to inspiring newcomers to the art of tango.
Their teaching focuses on strong fundamentals, emphasizing fluidity, comfort, and connection between partners, while encouraging a playful and imaginative approach to the music.
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UOttawa Tango est votre porte d’entrée dans le monde du tango argentin à l’Université d’Ottawa. Ouvert à tous les étudiants inscrits (contribution volontaire) ainsi qu’aux non-étudiants moyennant des frais modestes, notre club est l’endroit idéal pour découvrir cette culture riche et vibrante.
Nous offrons des cours hebdomadaires sans inscription où vous apprendrez les bases du tango dans un environnement accueillant et inclusif. Pas de partenaire ? Aucun problème ! Aucune expérience préalable ? Pas de souci ! Nos cours sont conçus pour permettre à chacun de participer activement et de découvrir la beauté du mouvement.
Venez vivre l’élégance du tango tout en créant des liens, en développant de nouvelles compétences et en partageant la joie de la musique et de la danse. Nous valorisons l’inclusivité, le respect mutuel, la créativité et le plaisir, le tout au rythme intemporel du tango argentin.
Rencontrez vos instructeurs
Christopher et Xiaohe se sont rencontrés sur la piste de tango en 2015 et sont depuis des danseurs engagés et passionnés. Ils ont étudié auprès de certains des plus grands maîtres et artistes du tango actuel et se consacrent à inspirer les débutants dans cet art.

UOttawa Tango wishes all our students and supporters a very Happy New Year 2026!
in 2025 we were so fortunate to see the launch of Milonga Cruzada, a milonga that brought together dancers, DJs, and musical and dancing artists, including UOttawaSalsa, Rideau Swing Collective, Florencia Lucano, Jean-Sebastien Viard, and Gustavo Russo! Our UOttawa Tango Weekend in March highlighted the extremely talented Nella and Veysel in a series of masterclasses. Later in the summer we were thrilled to welcome virtuoso guitarists Batimento Duo from Uraguay for a concert in Tabaret Hall with special guest appearances by Ivan Alexandrov and Kenza Dufourmentelle. And then in the Fall a brilliant cycle of classes by Albano Goldenberg! We are very thankful to all our DJs who have contributed to the success of our events - Lihui, Piotr, Burak, Ivan and Jean Sebastien. And of course to all the community organizers and dancers who have supported us and our events throughout the year.
A special thank you to all our students volunteers : Jayme, Gary, Marco, Alexis, Scarlett, Wasif, Vanousheh, Paniz, Jonas, Raphael, Corinne, and no doubt others... that helped make our events run smoothly.
And of course, to all those who give us a vote of confidence every Wednesday evening at our weekly lessons; thank you for your energy, curiosity and presence. It is truly the thing that keeps us going!!
Our weekly lessons will continue in 2026 with Christopher and Xiaohe. And we are always thinking of new ways to keep tango fresh on our campus and in our city. Stay tuned!!
Christopher and Xiaohe

UOttawa Tango was honoured to welcome maestro Albano Goldenberg for a series of workshops last week. We extend our warm thanks to him for his generosity, kindness, integrity and artistry. A big shout out to the very lucky few who recognized this opportunity and took advantage of his short stay in the city. Tango grows when we witness and consider different styles and approaches. There is not "one" way. Many thanks as well to Jayme and Alexis for taking care of local arrangements. Seeing university students step up in this way and engage so enthusiastically with tango foretells a promising future.

Argentinian maestro Albano Goldenberg in Ottawa for two workshops at UOttawa Tango on Monday Oct. 6!! All details to follow in the coming days! Mark your calendars.

Maestro argentin Albano Goldenberg à Ottawa pour deux ateliers chez UOttawa Tango le lundi 6 octobre! Tous les détails seront publiés dans les prochains jours. Notez le dans vos calendriers!

UOttawa Tango will meet in Perez Rm. 302 this Wednesday, September 10, beginning at 5:30. New to campus and interested in Argentine tango? Jayme and Alexis will run through some introductory concepts. Come and make some friends!

UOttawa Tango se réunira dans la salle 302 du pavillon Perez ce mercredi 10 septembre à partir de 17h30. Vous êtes nouveau sur le campus et intéressé par le tango argentin ? Jayme et Alexis présenteront quelques notions de base. Venez rencontrer du monde et vous faire des amis !

UOttawa Tango will hold an informal outdoor tango practice tomorrow, Wednesday, Sep. 3, on the stage at Strathcona Park starting at 5:30. Curious about tango? Come check out our group!

UOttawa Tango organise une pratique informelle en plein air, demain mercredi 3 septembre au parc Strathcona commençant à 17 h 30. Curieux d'apprendre le tango? Venez vous joindre à notre beau groupe!

Look at these adorable UOttawa Tanguer@s who turned up at this weekend's Festivalito Turco in Montreal. Many thanks to our good friend Burak Tango for organizing and ensuring a good vibe for everybody!
with Xiao He