Fall 2025 OLLI Digital Catalog 

Argentine Tango For Beginners (Q291-1)

Q – Health and Wellness

Argentine tango is an improvisational partner dance popular world-wide, and nothing like the ‘show tango’ seen on TV. Argentine tango is mostly slow and sensual, deliberate in movements and all about the walk and your connection to your partner, the music and the moment. We teach the basics starting from tango posture, the embrace, the walk and how to wordlessly lead or follow, plus basic dance moves. After completing the course, students should be prepared to join a local tango group.

Prerequisite: Must be able to walk unassisted.

In the printed catalog’s Schedule by Day on page 78, this class was mistakenly listed on Wednesdays. It is correctly listed on Mondays in the updated Fall 2025 Schedule by Day which is available online.

This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).

INSTRUCTORS: Christine Eggert, John Huegel, Kathy Huegel

EGGERT, CHRISTINE — B.A., speech pathology, Loyola University of Maryland; M.Ed. speech pathology, University of Virginia. Passionate about Argentine tango since 2013. Loves the challenge and its uniqueness. Has danced tango in the UK, Spain, Paris and Italy, and finds that you can connect and share an incredible tango anywhere. (Q291)

HUEGEL, JOHN — U.S. Navy followed by computer career leading to senior computer programmer/analyst for Marriott Corp. Responsible for computer systems in all international locations. Moved to Delaware in 1987 and founded Rent Equip, with locations in Ocean View and Millsboro, Delaware. Has been tango dancing for 14 years. (Q291)

HUEGEL, KATHY — B.S., fine arts, Frostburg University. Studied art education. Experienced in commercial art and plein air painting. Started Argentine tango 10 years ago with hesitancy. Now, feels good about the music, movements and connection with other dancers, bringing much enjoyment and satisfaction. (Q291)

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