


The Tango State Workshop: The Third Intelligence - Minneapolis, MN 2026
This is a participatory workshop that invites you to explore:
Why presence and empathy may matter more than planned perfection
What emerges when we move from imitation to your unique personal expression
Reflective dialogue in a safe, creative space
How rhythm, stillness, and proximity awaken our unique signature moves
The metaphorical language of tango as relationship
You’ll leave with a deeper connection to your body and a refreshed sense of your emotional intelligence
Guided movement & partner exercises
Light lectures & visualizations
Argentine-style snacks & drinks served throughout the workshop
Argentinian empanadas will be served on Sunday after the workshop ends.
A rare invitation to dance from the inside out
A transformative experience that brings emotion into your tango
Dates: : March 28th & 29th, 2026 1-5 PM. Social hour on Sunday from 5 to 6.
Location: Twin Cities, MN
This workshop is facilitated by:
Vivi Ortelli
Founder | Creative Director | Lead Facilitator
Vivi is the heart and soul of Tangopolitan. A multimedia artist, certified interpreter, and transformational workshop designer, she has been leading immersive journeys in Buenos Aires since 2017. Her work blends movement, metaphor, and emotional presence, drawing on over 30 years of experience guiding groups through processes of personal awakening. Born in Argentina and based between Buenos Aires and Minneapolis, Vivi’s own tango journey has taken her from beginner’s nerves to dancing at milongas across the world. She understands what it means to be moved—literally and figuratively—and brings that wisdom into each step of the Tangopolitan experience. “I don’t take you to see Buenos Aires. I take you to feel it.”
This is a participatory workshop that invites you to explore:
Why presence and empathy may matter more than planned perfection
What emerges when we move from imitation to your unique personal expression
Reflective dialogue in a safe, creative space
How rhythm, stillness, and proximity awaken our unique signature moves
The metaphorical language of tango as relationship
You’ll leave with a deeper connection to your body and a refreshed sense of your emotional intelligence
Guided movement & partner exercises
Light lectures & visualizations
Argentine-style snacks & drinks served throughout the workshop
Argentinian empanadas will be served on Sunday after the workshop ends.
A rare invitation to dance from the inside out
A transformative experience that brings emotion into your tango
Dates: : March 28th & 29th, 2026 1-5 PM. Social hour on Sunday from 5 to 6.
Location: Twin Cities, MN
This workshop is facilitated by:
Vivi Ortelli
Founder | Creative Director | Lead Facilitator
Vivi is the heart and soul of Tangopolitan. A multimedia artist, certified interpreter, and transformational workshop designer, she has been leading immersive journeys in Buenos Aires since 2017. Her work blends movement, metaphor, and emotional presence, drawing on over 30 years of experience guiding groups through processes of personal awakening. Born in Argentina and based between Buenos Aires and Minneapolis, Vivi’s own tango journey has taken her from beginner’s nerves to dancing at milongas across the world. She understands what it means to be moved—literally and figuratively—and brings that wisdom into each step of the Tangopolitan experience. “I don’t take you to see Buenos Aires. I take you to feel it.”
March 28th & 29th, 2026 1-5 PM. Social hour on Sunday from 5 to 6. Snacks and beverages will be served.
Twin Cities, MN (TBA)