About Houston TAMAS

Our Mission and Goals:

Houston T.A.M.A.S is an arts education organization presenting Argentine Tango as an agent of community development. Tango is a community-based art form with a global following which embraces musicians, dancers, and the public at large. Our mission is to promote cultural understanding and social cohesion through Argentine Tango, providing ongoing public opportunities for dance, music, learning and community engagement.


Our community outreach program provides Argentine Tango instruction, in some instances free of charge. We aim to connect generations and bring this art form to new populations such as older adults, veterans, and underprivileged youth. In addition, community instructors and tango students will give public performances throughout the year at local festivals and cultural events.

TAMAS Code of Conduct

We value a community that is friendly and welcoming to everyone; therefore:

• We welcome newcomers without regard to age, gender/ gender identification, dance ability, sexual orientation, race, religion, relationship or economic status.

• We avoid irrelevant and 'hot' topics of discussion (religious, political, etc.)

• We prohibit behaviors that create a hostile environment through verbal abuse or intimidation.

• We respect a "no" when interacting with each other. The preference may be stated in words "No, thank you" or by cabeceo (no eye contact = refusal).

SAFETY & ASKING FOR HELP

Our physical safety is important to the longevity of the community therefore:

• Anyone may ask for an escort to their car

• We mitigate risks by paying attention to floor hazards and promptly removing them.

• We do our best to protect our partners from injury.

• If you are harassed or notice someone else being harassed (even if unsure the behavior is a conduct violation) contact the host immediately.

• Incidents and reports will be investigated. Both parties will be interviewed about the event.

• Participants asked to stop poor behavior are expected to comply immediately.

• Event organizers may take action in response including educating the offender, giving a warning, expelling without refund or banning the offender from future events

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