No previous dance experience is required
We will try to match you with someone. Partners typically rotate
Make friends from different backgrounds
Dress comfortably. Dance shoes are recommended
August 8th - September 13th
Tango was born in Buenos Aires in the late 19th century, and then it spread overseas. Today, it is danced in towns and cities all over the world
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A timeless state of energized focus, involvement, and enjoyment. Colloquially known as being in the zone
6 Weekends, Aug 8th to Sep 13th
1680 Bryant St,
Palo Alto
6 SUNDAYS, 2:15 to 3:30pm
Aug 9th - Sept 13th
For Beginners: No previous Tango or social dance experience required
Embark on a captivating dance adventure with this series designed especially for individuals with no prior dance experience or recently minted tango dancers.
And, get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Argentine tango and unlock the secrets of this compelling dance. Combine your learning with a flow concept every week to add another dimension to your learning experience.
6 SUNDAYS, 3:45 to 5:00pm
Aug 9th - Sept 13th
For Beginners: Tango Foundations-I, or equivalent experience required.
Move onto the next stage of tango foundations with six new figures that relate to and build upon the ones covered in Tango Foundations - I. During this series great care and emphasis will be given to mastering of the basics and finding the natural flow of your dance.
Gain a deeper understanding of the psychological state of Flow by learning and applying concepts from Japanese aesthetics and Daoist philosophy from ancient China.
6 SATURDAYS, 2:15 to 3:30pm
Aug 8th - Sept 12th
For Intermediate Dancers: Tango Foundations - I, II, & III, or equivalent experience required.
If you've taken your first steps into the world of tango and are hungry for more, our six-week series, is the perfect next step in your journey.
Designed specifically for those with foundation series or post-beginner-level tango experience, this program is here to guide you deeper into the enchanting rhythms and elegant movements of tango.
6 SATURDAYS, 3:45 to 5:00pm
Aug 8th - Sept 12th
NEW COURSE: Tango Foundations-I, or equivalent experience required.
This course introduces the two companion dances of the Argentine Tango family through four Milonga classes and two Vals classes. Students will learn Milonga rhythm, traspié, cross system, corridas, musicality, and classic social vocabulary including the Baldosa, Progressive Basic, Rock Steps (Vaivén), Grapevine, and Amagues. The Vals portion develops the flowing 1-2-3 rhythm using familiar Tango vocabulary, while introducing Cambio de Frente with Lápiz and Leader's Cruzada. Emphasis is placed on musicality, connection, floorcraft, and confident social dancing.
Every Saturday, 5:00 to 8:00 pm, with Live Music on Select Weeks
ALL LEVELS Tango Musicality Lesson: 5:30 to 6:00 pm
Tea & Tango offers a welcoming space for dancing. Dancers can explore music from the Golden Era to Tango Nuevo and Contemporary Tango. It's beginner-friendly, helping newcomers prepare for milongas and marathons, while advanced dancers refine their skills and enjoy social dancing. The event also features an art exhibit, authentic pu erh tea from Yunnan, among other teas and snacks. Live music performances on select weeks add to the vibrant atmosphere!
Karn Verma
Founder & Teacher
Karn is a dance instructor specializing in Argentine tango and Cross-Step Waltz, with a lifelong relationship to movement that began at age seven and deepened through social dance studies at Stanford University. After performing Salsa and Bachata in Los Angeles, he discovered Argentine tango in 2015 and trained extensively in Buenos Aires and Rome, including study with Pablo Verón. He has taught at Stanford’s Bechtel International Center, Friday Night Waltz, Jikoji Zen Center, and the Oshman Family JCC. In 2022, he founded Feeling Flow, a dance school devoted to connection, mindfulness, and musicality, integrating meditation, live music, and community-centered programming. Alongside dance, Karn works in technology innovation, practices and teaches Zen, including Japanese tea ceremony.
Read more testimonials here!
Last night, I sang your praises to Scott Gamble. In the 12 years I've been taking classes at FNW, you're the best instructor we have had in Argentine tango. It is a daunting, difficult, stylized dance, but you made it easy and fun to learn. In just two hours, you deftly and with appropriate pacing broke down the elements and showed us how to combine them into the basic steps. And voila we could dance!
Karn's approach to tango is deeply centered on fostering a connection and fluidity between partners, rather than flashy steps. He prioritizes the essence of tango dancing, emphasising connection above all else. If you resonate with this philosophy, Karn is the perfect instructor for you. Karn truly grasps the paramount importance of live music in his unwavering pursuit of preserving and teaching the tango culture. He stands as one of its foremost ambassadors in the Bay Area.
Series typically sell out, please register in advance
SERIES REGISTRATION ARE NOW CLOSED
Drop-in to classes with appropriate experience OK, write to teacher@feelingflow.org
Feeling Flow: Hosted at a historic heritage house in Palo Alto, we are inspired to help people experience flow through dance, yoga, meditation, and related arts, and give them basic tools to translate this experience into other areas of life. Flow is a state of awareness where we are completely immersed in what is right in front of us. It is a highly satisfying state that facilitates well-being and growth. Art, in essence, is a form of self-discovery and a connection practice. It is said that the best way to know yourself is through the mirror of relating to others, and what better way to do this than through music and movement while having fun?
Yes, retaking Tango Foundations classes strengthens your fundamentals, refines movement quality, and enhances your overall dance experience. It’s a fresh opportunity to deepen skills, connect with music, and, practice the flow state.
We highly recommend dance shoes or can you dance in socks. We request no street shoes on the dance floor
No. You can take one class or the entire series without rotation. However, we recommend rotation to maximize fun and learning.
To keep things streamlined we request you to register through this website as soon as possible. Registering in advance also helps us balance roles.
Yes, you are welcome to do that. We will refund your drop-in amount. However, if they are others ahead of you we will give preference to those who commit to the full series from the get go.
List of tango courses and events offered
Learning tango is like learning a new language. And, before we begin to be fluent in a language we must learn its foundations, it basic words, pronunciation and learn to make basic sentences. And, then we can be ready to tell a story. We are creating a comprehensive course structure that will enable passionate learners to reach the heights of personal artistic excellence with this dance, and feel that feeling of Flow.
or email: teacher@feelingflow.org
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