About Us
The mission of the CMU Tango Club is to promote the appreciation, learning, and practice of Argentine Tango within the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) community. The organization aims to: 1. Strengthen social connections among students through Tango, a dance centered on connection and communication. 2. Foster connections among CMU students, faculty, staff, and the greater Pittsburgh Tango community. 3. Create a welcoming environment for students and affiliates to learn and practice Argentine Tango. 4. Introduce Tango as a social and improvisational dance accessible to all skill levels. 5. Provide weekly Tango lessons during the school year taught by professional Tango teachers. The first four lessons are free for new members at the beginning of each semester, after which a membership fee applies. 6. Organize monthly social events such as practica and milonga, as well as seasonal Tango marathons or festivals open to the larger Tango community. 7. Promote the mental health benefits of Tango, supported by NIH research on its positive effects on well-being.
