Puerta al Tango

"I just started my Tango journey a few weeks ago. Graham was recommended-Highly so, by three different dancers at another club. With zero experience I’ve been welcomed by the community he has created at Puerta al Tango on 1st street. I have gone to and danced in two of his “Practi*Longas”; the one he hosted this past Saturday was Thee Best social event I’ve been to. I was encouraged , dancing with very good and experienced dancers! Thank You Graham! Rex"

"Tango is so wonderful and like yoga to me. It is my yoga actually. Graham is a fun, patient and creative teacher. The classes I attend have created this amazing community and I look forward to it every Tuesday night. There are actually multiple classes 3 or 4 times per week. Thank you Graham for creating such a fun and stressless environment."

"By a twist of fate, I stumbled into a tango class, mistaking it for swing, and the world of tango captured my heart from that first mistaken step. However, my initial encounter was bittersweet; my first previous instructor, though skilled, lacked warmth and presence, leaving me yearning for a guide who could match my newfound passion with equal parts expertise and encouragement. Enter Graham, a serendipitous arrival in town, who became not just an instructor but a beacon of tango for me. Learning under Graham has been an extraordinary journey. His patience is boundless, his knowledge vast, and his teaching method? A perfect blend of depth and detail that breathes life into every step and movement. Graham doesn't just teach tango; he immerses you in its soul, focusing on the foundational movements that are essential for a dancer to truly excel. Thanks to Graham, tango is no longer just a dance for me; it's a profound exploration of connection and expression... a bit of a therapist in motion. His emphasis on the nuances and the core principles of tango has empowered me to become not just a dancer but understanding how to be a storyteller through movement. I've not only fallen in love with tango; I've discovered a deep, enriching well of learning and growth within its embrace, all thanks to Graham's guidance and wisdom. Tango for me has been a teacher of both art and life, offering lessons of how we truly connect with ourselves and others... lessons for me that extend well beyond the floor of dance. For anyone looking to embark on their own tango journey, or to deepen their existing practice, I cannot recommend Graham highly enough. His teaching will transform your dance, infuse it with meaning, and perhaps, like me, you'll find in tango a beautiful teacher for life and a source of endless learning of growth "

"If you're looking to learn tango in Albuquerque in an environment that is laid back with an instructor who genuinely cares about his students and knows what he's talking about, Puerta al Tango is it! I always thought of tango as being a bit pretentious or only for certain types of people, but Graham's classes aren't like that at all. He makes tango simple to understand and fun to dance. If you're curious about tango, give this place a chance. It's such a safe, comfortable learning environment."