For those of you living in the western parts of Miami, Florida International University offers an excellent option for tango lessons: The graham center in the Florida International University hosts tango classes Four Days a Week, two hours each day! 

The tango instructors Angel and Maria are extremely friendly and helpful and will make you feel comfortable and a part of the group right away. Angel was born and brought up in Argentina and has been dancing tango since the age of seven and although his porteño accent has diminished a bit, his boleos and ganchos are as sharp as ever. Maria was born in Cuba but moved to Miami as a kid and grew up here. She was a karate fanatic before she turned to tango after an injury. During the day, she is a highschool teacher. There is no fixed syllabus and everyone starts at their own level and learn at their own pace. The group of people who dance there are also a very amiable lot and everyone dances with everyone else, beginners and advanced students alike. 

Although the official timing of classes is from 7 PM to 9 PM, they usually go on till 10 PM at least, and sometimes even longer, especially on Fridays. 

Usually the whole class goes out to eat at one of the Colombian Hot Dog places after the Friday class. If you are considering joining tango because you are new to the town and are feeling a bit lonely and in need of new friends this would be the best place to start. 

Here is the exact location and times:

The Graham Center

Florida International University South Campus

SW 107 Av and SW 16 st,

Miami 33125.

Ph: (305) 632-2567.

Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 7 PM to 9 PM.

Wednesday: 9 PM to 10 PM.

For more information and other classes taught by Angel and Maria go to epocatango.com.