It’s amazing that after a year and a half, tango clubs and festivals are opening as if the pandemic was a dream, one to be forgotten as dancers cast aside masks, step onto dance floors, and embrace each other cheek-to-cheek. I went to my first milonga in fifteen months this past Friday in Los Altos, hosted by Andrea Monti and Adrian Durso. The two also host the Argentine … [Read more...] about Tango is Back!
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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
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
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
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