Hugs that Empower

Movement becomes a pathway to healing, confidence, and connection.

Real results that impact daily living and quality of life:

  • Getting up from a chair

  • Walking up the stairs

  • Hugging a spouse

TangoStride™ classes are designed to help individuals with neurological and mobility challenges rediscover movement, dignity, and joy through a dance-based walking program.

Movement is about more than steps.

It is about trust.
Connection.
Confidence.
Being seen.
Feeling human again.

For many participants, TangoStride™ becomes more than a class.
It becomes a place of encouragement, support, and hope.

Gabriela helping a woman student with her TangoStride lesson.

TangoStride™ is a tango-inspired adaptive movement program designed to support individuals with neurological and mobility challenges through welcoming, connection-centered movement experiences.

Classes focus on:

• balance
• walking patterns
• confidence
• coordination
• posture
• social connection
• emotional well-being

No dance experience is needed.
Only a willingness to move, connect, and explore what is possible.

Looking for Classes?

Explore upcoming TangoStride™ opportunities and discover a welcoming community rooted in movement, encouragement, and connection.

Want to Support the Mission?

Your donation helps subsidize TangoStride™ classes so financial barriers never prevent someone from accessing movement, community, and continued support.

What People Are Saying

The TangoStride™ Technique has been featured by respected media and medical organizations for its innovative, human-centered approach to movement and neurological recovery.

Featured in:

  • The Seattle Times

  • Q13 Fox News

  • Chicago Tribune

  • UW Medicine News

  • CBS News

  • King 5

  • KIRO 7

TangoStride students pose for a picture after a parade.
A woman with glasses and short gray hair smiling and holding a peppermint patty.
Gabriela helping a long time student of TangoStride
Logos of various news organizations, including The Seattle Times, Q13 FOX, Chicago Tribune, UW Medicine News, CBS News, NBC 5, and KIRO 7.
A TangoStride student showing the rewards of being able to stand after have been in classes.

Your support helps people “dance to walk”

Every donation helps individuals access TangoStride™ classes regardless of financial circumstances.

Because movement, dignity, and connection should never depend on income.