Queer Tango is for everyone. Learn an alternative role; to lead or follow and/or switch.
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Milongas
Abrazo, the Queer Milonga
Every 3rd Saturday of the month we gather to dance, prance and make merry. Always a Beginner / fundamentals class 7 – 8 pm. Dancing and merrymaking to a rotation of great DJs: 8-11 pm. No partner necessary. Every kindred under the sun is welcome.
$15 general, $7 Students with ID, $10 Never been to a tango dance special Questions: abrazoqueertango@gmail.com
Location: Finnish Brotherhood Hall, 1970 Chestnut St. in Berkeley (Second Floor)
Workshops, Classes and Practicas
Queer Tango Classes on Sunday
3:30-4:30 : Beginner/Fundamentals Class
4:30-5:30 : Practica
5:30-6:30 : Intermediate class (prerequisite for this class is 4 months in the beginner’s class or 6 months of weekly tango classes elsewhere.)
$12 per class.
$5 Discount when you pay for the month at the first class of the month
Practice $5 or free with any class
Location: Finnish Brotherhood Hall in Berkeley. 1970 Chestnut st. in Berkeley
Queer Teachers Available for privates or small groups
- Citabria & Andreas: Citabria@LightOnYourFeet.com
- Mitch Richards: tangowithmitch@gmail.com
- Zoe Balfour: info@tripthelightfantastic.org
- Maya: amalia.bergman@gmail.com
- Winter & Auriel: auriel12@yahoo.com
- Kate (Proxima Centauri): kolszewska@yahoo.com
Super Queer Friendly Tango Classes
Homer & Cristina at the Beat in Berkeley every Thursday. Gender Neutral All-Level Skills Class 8:15-9:00, followed by a Supervised Alternative Music Practica till 11:00 http://theorganictangoschool.org/Next-Practica
Allegro Ballroom: A GREAT place to practice whenever you want. $10 bucks for the whole day (or $10 per hour with a teacher). Bring a partner, some music, pick a room and tango away! Lots of queer and same sex dancers go to the Allegro and it’s a cool space. 5855 Christie Ave. Emeryville, CA 94608. 510-655-2888.
Tuesday Night Tango in Palo Alto. Progressive monthly series with Leslie Gordon every Tuesday: www.tntango.com. In these classes, everyone learns both roles. This class is assisted by a lovely queer tango dancer, Rich. All are welcome.
Tango Pride Show in Buenos Aires!
The new and inventive Tango Pride Show is ideal for those looking to take in a Buenos Aires tango show free of traditions. In partnership with ‘We Are Tango’, Bsas4u introduces the first and only ‘gay tango’ in the city, creating a unique narrative that tells the story of tango and its role in the evolution of society.
Throughout the show, history is recounted in a progressive way: from the tango that was sung and danced at the hotel of immigrants to more contemporary expressions. Audiences here will see an innovative performance featuring same-sex couples, who together present an inclusive show, leaving behind conservative beliefs and prejudices. Passion and intensity are the most significant elements of this charming spectacle.
Tango Pride Show takes place in a cozy bar – in the neighborhood of Almagro – where tables are arranged around the stage, offering visitors a wonderfully intimate experience. While the elegant tango band provides the background ambience, you can also sample some delicious Argentine empanadas (regional empanadas from Salta, Tucuman, Patagonia, and Mendoza.) with some exquisite Argentine wine.