Most tango aficionados already know the results from the US Tango Championship 2016, and who will be going to Buenos Aires to compete. But just in case, here's the news from the official site: None of our L.A. peeps made the cut for 1st place, but L.A.'s own Derek Tang & Rachell Lin did place 3rd in Tango de Pista. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE FINALISTS & TO THE … [Read more...] about ARGENTINE TANGO USA | OFFICIAL FESTIVAL & USA CHAMPIONSHIP
The New Face of Argentinean Tango Music — eder content (English version) — Medium
This article by eder content on Medium is a great overview of today's Argentine Tango music. Following is an excerpt. Click the source link below to read the full post. The tango scene is going through a period of great vitality and stylistic diversity. There is a blow of fresh air into the genre. Update your playlist! For a long time, tango music was for “old people”, without … [Read more...] about The New Face of Argentinean Tango Music — eder content (English version) — Medium
Los Angeles Tango Events March Roundup
Spring has sprung and brought a bunch of tango events to the Southern California area. The first one listed is to help out a local tanguera, Gayle, who is battling breast cancer. Tango in Santa Monica is back with our favorite local tango band, Los Angeles del Tango. Local dancers will be having a dance off at the 2nd Southern California Tango Championship event, and Milonga … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Tango Events March Roundup
Los Angeles Tango and the Holidays
Avid tango dancers do not stay home during the holidays. If anything, they make an extra effort to go out and dance all the food and drink away (as well as get some breathing room from family!). Here's a few holiday-themed milongas this coming week and through to the New Year. Happy Holidays! M3 Monthly Mobile Milonga M3 will be held on Sunday, December 20, 2015, 6-10pm at a … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Tango and the Holidays
Halloween Tango in Los Angeles 2015
Halloween is just around the corner! I love this time of year, decorating the house, scaring the older kids when they come up our dark driveway ... :) I also love dressing up, but the only occasion I've had in the past 10 years or so to wear a costume have been at Halloween-themed milongas. I've hosted a couple of Halloween tango events myself, and they've … [Read more...] about Halloween Tango in Los Angeles 2015