The Garage Dance Studio

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HARTS Beginners Class of Argentine Tango 2026

HARTS Beginners  Tango 

 ON Wednesdays 6:30 pm  

 Starting February 4th at 6:30

HARTS Beginners Class of Argentine Tango Wednesdays  6:30 pm Designed to introduce the basic elements of tango, how to transition between the basic elements, the walk, the embrace, musicality and a few more fun elements for “wow” factor. Beginners Program : Every Wednesday 6:30 – 7:30 pm The Beginners series will introduce tango techniques, musicality with in the basic fundamentals of tango Price: $10 per class per person Note to beginner students: Those who complete the Fundamentals of Tango series will be accepted into an intermediate level class after graduation and receiving the seal of approval from our panel of judges… in an other word students must pass a fun test. Instruction will be by Muna Swairjo . Students will be guided in a fun and affirming manner and will receive assistance  by our Local  dancers . Attire for beginners : Includes comfortable clothing, Please wear closed toe, non-rubber bottom shoes. Grab something to eat prior to the class we need you energized . Please check the home page card Delays and Cancellations in case this event needs to be cancelled or rescheduled due to foul weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No Refund Policy applies, credit can be applied for future classes upon approval by teachers . The Garage Dance Studio & Gallery 1385 East Street New Britain, CT 06053 (860) 882-7880 calls and text accepted email: Muna. Swairjo@gmail.com   Follow HARTS on Social Media Facebook

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Bachata Tuesday

Join us for Bachata classes at the Garage Dance Stop ! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, come and enjoy a fun evening of leaning to  dance.
Don’t miss out on the chance to learn and connect with fellow dance enthusiasts!

Tuesdays

7:00 pm  – Beginners $15

8:00pm Intermediate  $15

Both for $25

more information call Nicole 860-818-9294

Nutmeg Dance Festival October 9th -11th 2026

💃 THE ANNUAL NUTMEG DANCE FESTIVAL 🕺
October 9–11, 2026

📍 THE GARAGE DANCE STUDIO
1385 East Street
New Britain, Connecticut 06053

 

Join us at The Garage Dance Studio—Home of the Connecticut Hustle Hall of Fame—for three exciting days of dance workshops, social dancing, friendship, and fun!

Learn from nationally and internationally recognized instructors with exceptional teaching experience. Enjoy a fantastic collection of Hustle, West Coast Swing, Nightclub Two-Step, and Ballroom workshops designed to elevate your dancing to a new level.

✨ Festival Highlights

• Outstanding dance instructors
• No competitions—just learning and social dancing
• Social events without excessively late-night dancing
• Refinished floating wood dance floor
• Outdoor dance deck, weather permitting
• Coffee bar
• Saturday pizza party featuring Pepe’s Pizza—ranked among the best in the USA!
• Convenient hotel accommodations near the studio

🎟️ FULL-EVENT PASS

Early Bird: $145
August 1–September 30
Includes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Regular Price: $160
October 1–9
Includes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Early Bird pricing applies to the full-event pass only.

👉 Registration and Ticket Purchase:
https://buytickets.at/thegaragedancestudio1/2348110

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📅 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

Registration opens at 5:30 PM
With Joyce Stoughton-Kim

•  CLASS 1 –  6:30 PM — Hustle 1 : Arm Styling, Turns & Lines
•  CLASS 2 – 7:15 PM — Hustle 2 : Pass & Steal

🎉 Opening Night Social Dance
8:30 PM–12:00 AM

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📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

Registration opens at 10:00 AM
With Joyce Stoughton-Kim

• CLASS 3 –  10:15 AM — Hustle 3 : Patterns, Patterns & More Patterns
• CLASS 4 –  11:30 AM — Hustle 4 : Advanced Patterns from Free Spins & How to Control Them
•  CLASS 5 – 12:45 PM — Hustle 5 : The Secret of the Power Move in Detroit Hustle

West Coast Swing with Alex Kim

•  CLASS 6 –  2:00 PM — WCS 1- Fun Anchor Variations
• CLASS 7 –   3:15 PM — WCS 2 – Movin’ and Groovin’
• CLASS 8 –  4:30 PM — WCS 3 – Social Dance Expert – unlocked

🍕 Pizza Party and Dance Practice
5:30 PM

🎉 Saturday Night Dance Party
8:00 PM–12:00 AM
DJ Bob

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📅 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

Registration opens at 10:00 AM

Classes with Wendy Nielsen

• CLASS  9  – 11:00 AM — Nightclub Two-Step
• CLASS 10 – 12:15 PM — Ballroom Class
• 1:15 PM — Light Lunch

💃 Sunday Ballroom Dance Soirée     2:00–5:00 PM

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🌟 FEATURED INSTRUCTORS

Joyce Stoughton-Kim • Alex Kim • Wendy Nielsen

Teaching Hustle, West Coast Swing, Nightclub Two-Step, and Ballroom.

Private lessons are available. Please contact Bob to arrange your preferred time.

 

 

🏨 HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Wood Spring Suites712 Cedar Street, Newington, CT 06111📞 860-272-6757

Special rate: $99 plus tax

Mention the Nutmeg Dance Festival/Garage Dance Studio Guest Rate when booking.

📞 Organizers and DJs

Bob Frione
203-605-4601
BobFrione@yahoo.com

Muna Swairjo
860-883-9020
Muna.Swairjo@gmail.com

Cancellation and Credit Policy:
All sales are final. Refunds are not available for cancellations or missed events. Cancellations made within 15 days before the festival may qualify for a credit toward future services, less applicable fees. Any remaining balance will be issued as a credit and cannot be returned to the original payment method.

HARTS Vals / Milonga Classes

✨ HARTS WEDNESDAY TANGO CLASSES — STARTING SEPTEMBER 2nd 2026 ✨

Make Wednesday your Tango & Fitness Day! Whether you join us for one, two, or all three classes, come ready to move, learn, challenge yourself, and enjoy the music.
💃 6:30 PM — Beginners Tango  
Perfect for new dancers and anyone wanting to strengthen the fundamentals.
🎶 7:30 PM — All Levels Tango Vals
Explore the beautiful flow, rhythm, and elegance of Argentine Vals.
🔥 8:30 PM — Intermediate Milonga
Challenge your timing, musicality, creativity, and confidence on the dance floor.
🕺 9:30 PM — Practice
Stay, dance, practice what you learned, and enjoy time with the community.
Come as you are. Be comfortable. Be ready. Challenge yourself. Make it your weekly opportunity to exercise your body, sharpen your mind, and grow your dancing.
Bring your dance partner, friends, or fellow dancers and learn together. No better way to improve than to move, connect, practice, and have fun together.
✨ Join 1, 2, or all 3 classes — and make Wednesday your Tango day! ✨
Price :  $20 per class – $35 for two – $45 for three

Muna Swairjo  Please check the home page card Delays and Cancellations in case this event needs to be cancelled or rescheduled due to foul weather or other unforeseen circumstances. The Garage Dance Studio & Gallery 1385 East Street New Britain, CT 06053 (860) 505-8194 email: muna.swairjo@gmail.com Follow HARTS on Social Media   Facebook . 

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HARTS TANGO PRACTICAS Wednesdays 7:00-9:30pm $10

 HARTS  Practice Wednesdays  

  7:00-9:30 pm  $10

It’s time to Combine practice  for all of those amazing things that you’ve learned in the HARTS Mastering Tango Series and HARTS Special Topics, Workshops you attended.

 
DJs local or guests will bring on Alternative Music, to spice up your tango style palate It is a practica as a learning environment, we play music for everyone to dance, following the tandas system ( 3 songs per tanda with cortinas between tandas) some guidance from teachers and experienced dancers will be provided if needed but no instructions given during the tandas played.
 
Beginner Friendly
If you are new to tango, or only know two moves, this is great place for you to experience the Milonga social dance scene and break through the fear factors , practice and develop your dance.
 
Event Overview
Cost; $10 pp  

The Garage Dance Studio & Gallery
1385 East Street
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 505-8194
email : muna.swairjo@gmail.com

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