The Bloomington Argentine Tango Organization began in the spring of 2006 when four students from Indiana University met in a raquetball court. Since then, this Southern Indiana organization has grown into an active group of over 50 members. BATO welcome students and community members interested in learning about Argentine cultural traditions and music.
 
This community of tangueros and tangueras continues to grow through the grassroots efforts of its members, hosting tango workshops and milongas in addition to weekly lessons and practicas. BATO has found support from the local Bloomington business community.
 
Amaury de Siqueira serves as BATO's instructor. Prior to his arrival in Bloomington, de Siqueira founded a group at the University of California, Santa Barbara and taught for four years. He studies under Brian Griffin and Fay Villanueva and has ten years of experience performing at small community-based Argentine Tango events.
 

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