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
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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
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
Nito and Elba in Southern California
Legendary Argentine Tango dancers Nito and Elba, who performed with some of the greatest tango orchestras in the world, including the Osvaldo Pugliese Orchestra, are appearing at several Southern California locations this week. They are old school tango dancers, from the Golden Age of tango, and perform with grace and years of experience. I've seen them many times throughout … [Read more...] about Nito and Elba in Southern California
Milonga openings and closings
Well, they came and went, in a matter of little more than a month. Marcos Questa's and Ruta Maria's La Viruta Milonga in Beverly Hills (co-hosted with L.A.'s Yolanda Rossi) was a promising venue that offered an upscale experience, with a nightclub feel. However, they made the announcement this past Monday before the farewell milonga for Romina Levin and Claudio Villagra that … [Read more...] about Milonga openings and closings