Years ago, the only tango shows I saw were Luis Bravo's "Forever Tango" on Broadway and Estampa Portenas's "Tango Fire" at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre. "Once Upon a Tango," a local Los Angeles tango show produced by Guillermo De Fazio and Giovanna Dan, is the complete opposite and uniquely delightful. The two were large productions, with many dancers, … [Read more...] about Once Upon a Tango is Uniquely Delightful
The Genesis of Los Angeles Del Tango
Argentine Tango aficionados in Los Angeles are lucky. We have a place to dance tango practically every night, visiting tango professionals every month, and some of the best tango DJs in the country. We also have a wonderful local Tango orchestra. Los Angeles Del Tango orchestra features local guitarist Jeff White, bandoneonist Francis Soriano, violinist Keiko Cadby, bassist … [Read more...] about The Genesis of Los Angeles Del Tango
Local and Argentine Tango Artists Featured in Once Upon a Tango Show in Burbank
A local tango show production by Guillermo De Fazio and Giovanna Dan is happening this evening at The Colony Theatre in Burbank! The show features local tango performers from Los Angeles as well as artists from Argentina. We got a taste of what is to come with a wonderful performance by Armando Orzuza and Nuria Martinez last night at Milonga El Encuentro at the … [Read more...] about Local and Argentine Tango Artists Featured in Once Upon a Tango Show in Burbank
Los Angeles Milongas: Best of the Best
Polling has been reopened to give a fair chance to other milongas not listed earlier and to spread the message about the poll to those milongas further south. Re Milonga Corazon, which is moving to The Tango Room, please vote for all aspects possible when it was at Sophie's. When I first started dancing the tango more than ten years ago, there were only two places to go: … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Milongas: Best of the Best
Halloween Tango and Milonga Anniversaries in Los Angeles
Tango gives us the opportunity to dress up, but a tango Halloween adds to the fun with costumes! There are plenty of Halloween-themed milongas happening this weekend and throughout the week in the Southern California area. There are also a few notable milonga anniversaries. Starting, we have Milonga Bonbon hosted by Jerry and Christine on Friday, Oct. 25. There is the option … [Read more...] about Halloween Tango and Milonga Anniversaries in Los Angeles