The Festival will be the 2nd weekend of November 2026. Nov 13-15th

Workshops & Milongas:
Hungarian House
213 E 82nd St, New York, NY 10028

You do not need a partner to sign up for the festival, although it is greatly appreciated. We will role-balance the festival.

Because of the open nature of the day passes, we will do our best to have assistants balance the classes. We will rotate partners, but you may stay with your own partner if you prefer.

Once purchased, a ticket is non refundable. It is transferable to a dancer of the same role, or can be credited to a future Dance Tango NYC event. Thanks for your understanding.

Your warm embraces and bright smiles! Beyond that we just ask that you please bring a reusable water bottle to help cut down on plastic cups!

The Invitation

The invitation to dance comes by way of eye contact. It is a polite, subtle and secret question between the potential partners.

The leader makes eye contact to gauge the follower´s interest; the follower responds in one of two ways: either with her eyes and a slight nod of the head to indicate she accepts, or with a polite look away that says “no” while it also keeps open the possibility of a future invitation; if the invitation is accepted from a distance, the leader should walk around the dance floor, make a more formal invitation, and introduce himself.

A tanda is a full set of dances, usually 4; it is broken by a cortina, which is then followed by another tanda, and so on. As a leader, if you are a stranger to a potential dance partner whom you would nonetheless like to ask for a dance, you might wait for the third tango in the tanda, so that you will be obliged only to two dances before the cortina. Similary, as a follower, if you don´t wish to dance full set, avoid eye contact until the third tango of a tanda.

The Dance

During the dance, allow your partner to determine the distance of the embrace, and you will look find a mutually comfortable one.

Never “teach” your partner anything during a milonga!

When you don´t want another dance, say “thank you” politely.

Remember you´re dancing for both you partner and you, for your mutual pleasure.

Each artist is selected with the utmost care and thought. However, there are sometimes events beyond our control, and we reserve the right to replace artists as needed. 

Any cancellations will be announced as soon as possible, and great care will be taken to bring another amazing artist to work with us in their place.

We understand that unforeseen circumstances can sometimes arise, including acts of God or extreme weather conditions, which may necessitate the cancellation of an event. In such cases, our cancellation policy aims to protect both our attendees and the organizers. Please review the following policy:

Cancellation Decision: The decision to cancel an event due to an act of God or severe weather will be made by the organizers based on the safety and well-being of all participants. This decision will be communicated through appropriate channels (e.g., website, email, social media).

No Refunds: In the event of cancellation due to an act of God or extreme weather conditions, we regretfully inform you that no refunds will be provided to attendees. This is due to the substantial costs already incurred in planning and organizing the event, which cannot be recovered in such circumstances.

Rescheduling or Alternative Arrangements: Whenever possible, we will make efforts to reschedule the event or provide alternative arrangements to accommodate the registered attendees. However, this is not guaranteed, and any rescheduling or alternative options will be subject to the availability and feasibility determined by the organizers.

Communication and Updates: We will strive to keep all registered attendees informed about any potential cancellations or changes through regular updates via email, social media platforms, and our official event website. It is crucial to ensure that you have provided accurate contact information during the registration process.

Force Majeure: The organizers shall not be held liable for any damages, losses, or inconvenience incurred as a result of an act of God, natural disaster, or extreme weather conditions that necessitates the cancellation of the event.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in adhering to this cancellation policy, as it allows us to continue delivering exceptional events while prioritizing safety and minimizing potential risks.

No, we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the estate of Julio Cortázar or Hopscotch (Rayuela).
This festival is independently produced and inspired by the literary themes of the work. References to Hopscotch (Rayuela) are made solely for artistic and conceptual inspiration and do not imply any official association, endorsement, or partnership with the author, the estate, or any related rights holders.