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
Tango News
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
Four New Los Angeles Milongas!
With more than 20 milongas and practicas in the Los Angeles area (25 milongas according to Stephane Hamel), and perhaps about 150 to 200 regular dancers (maybe not even that many), do we need more? The answer, according to teachers and milongas organizers, is yes! March alone features four new milongas in the L.A. area. March 4th will be the new Milonga @ LAX, organized by … [Read more...] about Four New Los Angeles Milongas!
In Memory of Andrea Misse
Andrea Misse dies in a quad crash west of General Acha, La Pampa, Argentina January 2, 2012, From El Diario de la Pampa – A multiple collision occurred at noon today on National Route 152, west of General Acha. The accident involved four vehicles, all driven by tourists, and as a result of the accident, tango dancer Andrea Misse, who was in one of the vehicles, was pronounced … [Read more...] about In Memory of Andrea Misse
5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF “DIVO”
5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF "DIVO" MILONGA - MARCH 19th, 2012 Monday 8:30pm until 1:00am DEAR FRIENDS! DEAR TANGO AFFICIONADOS! It seems that only recently we have opened the doors to welcome you to the grand opening of "DIVO" milonga... but It has been FIVE YEARS ago... It is our pleasure to be part of the Los Angeles Tango scene and to have you with us every Monday night! On … [Read more...] about 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF “DIVO”