Congrats to Facundo de la Cruz Gomez Palavecino and Paola Florencia on winning first place for the World Cup final of Salon Tango 2012. Dancers from 32 countries participated, with 42 couples making it to the finals. Palavecino and Florencia won with an overall score of 8.81, given by a panel of judges that included Maria Nieves, Olga Besio, Aurora Lubiz, Julio Balmaceda, … [Read more...] about Facundo de la Cruz & Paola Florencia Tango Salon World Champions 2012
Local Tangueros featured in Elizabeth Banks’ Allure Photo Shoot
Several Los Angeles Tangueros were featured in a 1920s style cover shoot with actress Elizabeth banks. Vladimir Estrin, Naomi Hotta, Michael Kuka, Laurent Lazure, Natalia Lind, Sandor and Parissa, and Emma Bogren struck sultry tango poses for the multi-page Allure magazine shoot. See the link below for more photos. Elizabeth Banks: Her Allure Photo Shoot Actress Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Local Tangueros featured in Elizabeth Banks’ Allure Photo Shoot
Los Angeles Del Tango Ensemble Plays During Dapper Days
The Los Angeles del Tango Ensemble plays downtown Los Angeles at Angeles Flight celebrating Dapper Day on the Subway while Argentine Tangeuros dance a few tandas. … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Del Tango Ensemble Plays During Dapper Days
Alpine milonga closes; others going strong
Milongas open and they close, some within a month, others after a couple of years. Of the four that opened last month, one has closed temporarily. Alpine Village Tango Night organizers are in negotiations with the proprietor of that establishment, and they may be back by summer. That milonga had promise for the tangueros who live in the more southern part of Los Angeles County … [Read more...] about Alpine milonga closes; others going strong
Buenos Aires in Los Angeles
Last night, or rather, this morning I went to the grand opening of the Milonga Feroz y Turquesa in Brentwood. It's one of four new milongas opening this month. Last week, Milonga LAX opened at the Turner Center near the Los Angeles Airport. That one, hosted by Ilona Gilarsky and friends, has a wonderful floor, beautiful sound system and plenty of parking. It starts at 7 p.m. … [Read more...] about Buenos Aires in Los Angeles