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...]
New Tango School Opens to Share Tango Addiction
The Tango Conservatory of Los Angeles Classes Begin Oct. 1 in Sherman Oaks Thousands of people have gone through the doors of The Tango Room in Sherman Oaks, California for the past 20 years and have come out as skilled Argentine Tango social dancers. These dancers have joined a tribe that consists of tangueros throughout the world — people who love the art of tango, the … [Read more...]
Special Tango Event This Saturday
I've been meaning to write a post on all the new milongas and events that have been happening in SoCal lately, but have been pressed for time. But a visit from some friends of mine from Rosario, Argentina -- Victor Barrios and Cristina Benavidez -- spurred me to write this post. The two will be teaching and performing Saturday night, Jan. 28, at the Tango Room, 8:30 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
ARGENTINE TANGO USA | OFFICIAL FESTIVAL & USA CHAMPIONSHIP
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 … [Read more...]