History

The tango community in Ithaca has deep roots, going back at least to the late 1990s. Cornell students and local dancers founded Ithaca Tangueros as a student organization devoted to Argentine Tango, and the group quickly grew into a welcoming home for dancers across the region. Over the years, they hosted regular practicas, milongas, outdoor summer dances, and workshops that brought together students, locals, internationals, and visiting artists. The atmosphere has always been friendly, curious, and vibrant — a small city with a big heart for tango.

Throughout its history, Ithaca has welcomed an impressive list of tango maestros, instructors, and DJs who have shaped the community’s style and spirit. Alongside these visits, the community organized several beloved multi-day tango gatherings, including:

• Ithaca Tango Weekend 2026, organized by Larisa & Valentin

• Ithaca Tango Weekend 2025, organized by Anna

• Ithaca Tango Weekend 2024, organized by Raissa

• iTango 2022, organized by Alla

• iTango 2020, organized by Alla

• iTango 2019, organized by Alla

• iTango 2018, organized by Alla

• iTango 2017, organized by Alla