The Tango Conservatory of Los Angeles Classes Begin Oct. 1 in Sherman Oaks Thousands of people have gone through the doors of The Tango Room in Sherman Oaks, California for the past 20 years and have come out as skilled Argentine Tango social dancers. These dancers have joined a tribe that consists of tangueros throughout the world — people who love the art of tango, the … [Read more...] about New Tango School Opens to Share Tango Addiction
Back to the Dance Floor: New and Old Milongas, Great Tango Instructors in Town
After more than six months of not being able to dance the tango because of a broken ankle, I'm finally back on the dance floor. A few new milongas have cropped up since my injury, and a few others have closed. As well, there is a flurry of upcoming activity with the SoCal Tango Championship & Festival in February, fantastic tango instructors and performers in town, and M3 … [Read more...] about Back to the Dance Floor: New and Old Milongas, Great Tango Instructors in Town
Special Tango Event This Saturday
I've been meaning to write a post on all the new milongas and events that have been happening in SoCal lately, but have been pressed for time. But a visit from some friends of mine from Rosario, Argentina -- Victor Barrios and Cristina Benavidez -- spurred me to write this post. The two will be teaching and performing Saturday night, Jan. 28, at the Tango Room, 8:30 … [Read more...] about Special Tango Event This Saturday
Tango BC Duo, Cecilia Gonzalez Make It a Hot Night at Tango Room
It was a treat last night to go to the Tango Room and discover that a live band would be playing. A platform was set up in the middle of the floor, between the two poles, for a keyboardist and guitarist. At first I thought it wouldn't be much with just two players. I was definitely wrong. Tango BC, comprised of pianist Mariano Barreiro and guitarist Santigao Cursach, is an … [Read more...] about Tango BC Duo, Cecilia Gonzalez Make It a Hot Night at Tango Room
The Comedy of Tango
An acquaintance of mine asked me about a tango video I shared years ago. The video shows the comic personal/public interaction between tango dancers as they show up for a milonga and during the dance. It was shot in Buenos Aires and done very well. Dancers with highly different personalities show up early at a milonga, preparing themselves in anticipation of getting the … [Read more...] about The Comedy of Tango