Mark Christensen has been dancing Argentine tango for almost ten years. He is past president of Wasatch Tango Club, has been and continues to be instrumental in the development of a tango community in Utah.
Mark frequently functions as DJ for local tango events and has DJ’d, taught, participated in workshops or danced socially in Buenos Aires and in communities across the United States, including communities in Albuquerque, Ann Arbor, Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington DC and other locations.
Mark advocates socially responsible, conscious, connected, improvisational, musical dancing—acquiring concepts and skills that enable each individual to develop and through dance share with others their own authentic and unique expression, way of moving, and personal interpretation of the passionate, emotive and structurally rich music of Argentine tango.
Mark can be reached by email at mark@wasatchtango.org or by calling (801) 979-1974.
Mark teaches milonguero-style, close-embrace, social tango dancing.
Tuesday
Mark’s beginning and intermediate tango
7:00 – 8:00 pm – class (beginning)
8:00 – 8:30 pm – practice and warm up
8:30 – 9:30 pm – class (intermediate)
Location: 5540 S Kenwood Drive, Murray, UT 84107. (This is just a little north of 5600 South about half way between State Street and 900 East.)
Cost: $10, includes class and practice or warm up
These classes focus on partner connection, musicality and navigation–developing skills that enable one to dance tango, milonga, and vals comfortably in crowded venues with a variety of partners. It is not necessary to register in advance nor is it necessary to bring a partner, but both are recommended. The class is ongoing and newcomers are welcome, however participation in the intermediate-level class is limited to persons who’ve taken Mark’s intermediate-level classes in the past, or have Mark’s express permission.
Private and semi-private lessons available.
Questions? Contact Mark at mark@wasatchtango.org or 801-979-1974.