TAG - Tango Across Generations: Movement, connection, and wellbeing
Project description
Tango Across Generations is an interdisciplinary research and community arts project that explores the potential of Argentine tango as a tool for enhancing social, emotional, and physical wellbeing across generations. The project aims to bring together youth (ages 15–25) and older adults (60+) in Jyväskylä through a unique year-long research program of fun and engaging dance workshops, culminating in shared creative processes and community events to support inter-generational bonding and wellbeing.
Would you like to find a new, fun hobby, meet people, and support your wellbeing? Welcome to join our free Argentine tango program!
Argentine tango is a beautiful social dance based on touch, connection, and non-verbal communication. It is a great way to connect with new people, while naturally training memory and developing balance. No prior dance experience or own partner is needed. The classes are guided by Argentine dance instructor Fernando Waisberg. After the class, there is an opportunity to stay together to enjoy a shared coffee moment and chat.
The full program runs for 10 months from the start of September 2026 until the end of May 2027.
We offer classes for 2 age groups (15-25 and 60+).
- Time youth group: Tuesdays from 16:30 to 18:00 at Mataran Talo (Starting September 1st).
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Time 60+ group: Thursdays from 11:00 to 12:00 at Piippurannan Klubi (Starting September 3rd).
The classes are freely offered as part of a research project, in return, participants are expected to participate in assessment surveys before and after the program.
Register here: Tango class registration
Space is limited, so unfortunately we cannot guarantee a place for everyone who registers. However, we will be accepting additional registrations until August 30th in case of possible cancellations.
