Tango Practice without a Partner

There are ways to improve your tango event when you aren't dancing with a partner. Check out these videos, suggested by MTS Board member Nuria - thank you Nuria for sharing these! Facebook login: ochos & variations https://www.facebook.com/reel/1316881613753212 Pinterest: Follower's embellishment... Read More

2026 Jun Jessica & Somer Workshop - the Survivors!

Yes, the strong, dedicated milongueros and milongeras who enjoyed the final workshop with Jessica and Somer on June 21. 2026! Read More

How a German Immigrant became the Quintessential Argentine

What exactly is the bandoneón? It is a complex 71-button square-shaped relative of the accordion, the instrument that defines the melancholic sound of Argentine tango and has become the symbol of the music genre. The bandoneón features bisonoric buttons—producing different notes on the push and p... Read More

CDS is Taking An Intermission

Dear Chicago Dance Community, After 23+ wonderful years, Chicago Dance Supply is entering a new chapter. We will close our current doors on July 20th, 2026, to take an official hiatus. This is a pause to reimagine our future, leaving the door open to step back onto the floor again.Thank you to ou... Read More

Synchronized Brain Waves

By Rodielon Putol Earth.com staff writer Follow Earth on Google There’s a moment in tango when two people stop thinking and simply move. One partner shifts weight. The other responds almost instantly. No words. No plan. Just timing, trust, and rhythm. Now scientists say that connection may go dee... Read More

Found at CODA Apr 18

Broken Jewelry found at CODA April 18, 2026. If yours, please identify its significance in an email to MTS! Thanks! Read More

Honoring the great Maria Nieves

The legendary tango dancer María Nieves Rego (September 6, 1934 – April 19, 2026) passed away on Sunday, Apr 19, 2026, age 91. She was an Argentine tango dancer and choreographer who starred with her long time dance partner Juan Carlos Copes bringing tango, from the 1950s onward, out of reclusion... Read More

Brain Health and Tango

We tango dancers know that we enjoy Argentine tango even though it can be a challenging dance form to master. We feel good when we dance ti. Yet several studies have suggested that the improvisation of Argentine tango makes it more effective than choreographed dance for cognitive health. Yup, it’... Read More

Honoring Astor Piazzolla

March 11th marks the birthday of Astor Piazzolla (March 11, 1921 - July 4, 1992), the renowned Argentine tango composer, extraordinary bandoneon player and innovative arranger. Worldwide, Piazzolla is the most famous tango music composer (and so many people ONLY know tango music of his!) Countles... Read More

What is Baldosa?

In the 1950 film Sunset Boulevard, Norma Desmond, played by Gloria Swanson, says to Joe Gillis "You know, this floor used to be wood, but I had it changed. Valentino said there's nothing like tile for the tango". We all enjoy dancing on a great wood floor - so why switch to tile? Well, it’s Baldo... Read More