Tango Program

Instructor Bio

Yasar and Crystal Kaya have been dancing tango together for 4 years. Prior to becoming partners, Yasar began his dancing career 8 years ago as a performer in a Latin dance troop in Istanbul Turkey, and has been teaching tango for 6 years. Crystal’s dancing history began with a more traditional ballet background where she danced and taught ballet and Jazz. She has been teaching tango with yasar for 3 years.

Since teaming up, they have taught numerous group and private tango classes in both Kentucky and Tennessee. In addition to teaching, they also perform on a semi-regular basis. Furthermore, they have studied under several world renown tango dancers including: Metin Yazier (Istanbul, Turkey), Fabian Salas and Carolina (Chicago), Alex Krebs (Minneapolis/Atlanta) and Pablo and Maria Parez (Chicago).


Join Crystal and Yasar Kaya and learn basic tango techniques, including embraces, ochos, walking techniques, embellishments, and ending figures. (couples preferred, but not required!)
~ Beginner Program ~ Click Here for Beginner Class Description October 21st - December 2nd, 2008 No class November 4th Tuesday Nights 8:00-9:30pm 6 classes CLASS FULL-No open spots at this time! Fee per person: Student $45, Faculty/Staff $50, Community $60 WKU Preston Center Dance Studio
Instructor Bio Yasar and Crystal Kaya have been dancing tango together for 4 years. Prior to becoming partners, Yasar began his dancing career 8 years ago as a performer in a Latin dance troop in Istanbul Turkey, and has been teaching tango for 6 years. Crystal’s dancing history began with a more traditional ballet background where she danced and taught ballet and Jazz. She has been teaching tango with yasar for 3 years. Since teaming up, they have taught numerous group and private tango classes in both Kentucky and Tennessee. In addition to teaching, they also perform on a semi-regular basis. Furthermore, they have studied under several world renown tango dancers including: Metin Yazier (Istanbul, Turkey), Fabian Salas and Carolina (Chicago), Alex Krebs (Minneapolis/Atlanta) and Pablo and Maria Parez (Chicago).		How do you Register? Registration Deadline: First day of each class by 4pm Registration is first come first serve. Spots will fill up fast! Please sign up at the Health & Fitness Lab, at the Preston Center, room 20A. When you arrive at the Health & Fitness Lab you will be asked the following: 1) Registration information 2) Pay registration fee (Cash, Check or Big Red Card) Methods of payment: Cash, Check, Big Red Dollars and Credit Card. You are welcomed to pay by credit card over the phone (745-6531) to hold your SPOT. 3) Sign a "Informed Consent" form for the participant. For any questions, call us at 745-6531 or e-mail Alissa Arnold at alissa.arnold@wku.edu.