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Looking for Tango on Valentine’s Weekend?

February 6, 2015

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, this is a good time for a round-up of upcoming SF Bay Area Tango events.

For some reason, many consider Argentine Tango to be romantic, passionate or sensual. Perhaps it’s the physical closeness of the dance, the intertwining of legs or the serious, contemplative look on dancers faces. For those who dance tango regularly, we know that tango is incredibly complex and can mean many things to many people. Depending on whom I’m dancing with, it can be gentle, intense, sweet, playful or even challenging and most often, not romantic.

I’m not saying that tango is not romantic or passionate, as I know many who have found romance on the dance floor, myself included, but it does not happen often and not to everyone. So please don’t head out to Tango on Valentines Weekend thinking you will meet that someone special on the dance floor. Love, much like learning Tango, takes time. In the meantime, make sure to enjoy the embraces.

For Valentine’s Weekend 2015, you have a variety choices. I’ve categorized them by WATCH, LEARN or DANCE.  Feel free to do all three, if you like!

LEARN TANGO:

Practilonga La Vida at The Finish Hall in Berkeley

Practilonga La Vida is brought to you by: Jonas, Cristian, and Monza and is held every Saturday. Classes are from 1-3pm and from 3-6pm is the practilonga with traditional and alternative music.

This February 14 special guest Melina Mistral from Montreal will be teaching, performing, and DJing!

1:00 – 2:00   Foundation Class
2:00 – 3:00   Intermediate Class
3:00 – 6:00   Practilonga with various DJs (70/30 music)

Location: Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut Street, Berkeley, CA  Map

The 2nd Floor Lingerie Práctilonga with Erin & Doruk

Sunday, February 15th from 4-6pm in San Francisco

This practica is located in the former Ladies’ Lingerie section of the old Sears Building (now a modern dance studio!) Erin and Doruk both lead and follow beautifully, are excellent instructors and generally kind and fun people. They focus on teaching fundamental movement and non-verbal communication skills of tango. The beginner and intermediate classes are also good for experienced dancers interested in brushing up their fundamental skills. No partner needed. Feel free to wear your lingerie!

Every Sunday
2:00 – 3:00 Beginning Tango
3:00 – 4:00 Intermediate Tango
4:00 – 6:00 2nd Floor Lingerie Práctilonga

Location: Studio 210, 3435 Cesar Chavez (Building Says “3435 Army”) San Francisco

More info:  www.erinanddoruktango.com

Valentine’s Day Second Saturday Advanced Seminar at The Beat with Homer & Cristina

Saturday, February 14 in Berkeley

Two of the Bay Area’s most popular tango instructors, Homer and Cristina, will be offering an Advanced seminar at The Beat in Berkeley. The theme will be ‘A Volcada Odyssey!’ This advanced workshop includes a 1-hour advanced seminar followed by a 1.5-hour supervised practice session. A partner is required and the workshop is limited to 20 couples.

Time: 7pm to 9:30pm

Location: The Beat, 2560 9th Street, Berkeley (between 9th and Parker, plenty of parking)

For more info and to register online (for big savings): http://theorganictangoschool.org/Advanced-Seminar

 

LEARN AND DANCE:

Valentine Milonga Tango Party at the Marin Country Mart in Larkspur

Saturday, February 14 from 6:30 to 10:30pm

TangoApilado_bigtentJonathan y Olivia of Tango Apilado in collaboration with the Marin County Mart and The Redwood Tango Sextet presents the Big Tent Event on Valentine’s Day!

6:30–7:15 pm: Opening concert by Redwood Tango Sextet
7:15–8:15 pm: Absolute-beginner tango lesson.
Performance follows by Jonathan Yamauchi and Olivia Levitt. All visitors are welcome in the class (and experienced dancers are encouraged to come and help the novices).
8:15–10:30 pm Dancing continues for everyone with more live music by Redwood Tango Sextet.

Admission to the Valentine Milonga is complimentary when guests reserve their spot by February 10 on Brown Paper Tickets. (After February 10, the event is $20 per person.)  http://brownpapertickets.com/event/1152588

Location: Marin Country Mart (under the heated Big Tent), Larkspur, CA

More info:  http://tangoapilado.com/valentine-s-day-milonga/

 

DANCE TANGO:

Milonga Epoca’s Five Year Anniversary Celebration!

Saturday, February 7th

Although this event is the weekend before Valentine’s Day, it is worthy of being mentioned here. Milonga Epoca is celebrating their Fifth Year Anniversary with live music by Seth Asarnow y Su Sexteto Tipico. In the Bay Area, where we often have an over saturation of milongas and many come and go, Milonga Epoca, formerly “Tango Universe Lake Merritt Milonga” has not only lasted but it has grown to be a very successful milonga with regular guest instructors, DJs and occasional live music. Congratulations to Ashvin and Sandy who both worked hard to create a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Location: Lake Merritt Dance Center (Lakeview Hall 1 – upstairs),  200 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA  Map

Trio Garufa at La Milonga de Nora at the Allegro Ballroom in Emeryville

Saturday February 14

Trio Garufa at La Milonga de Nora

La Milonga de Nora is a very special Milonga, made even more special this Valentines Day with live music by one of our favorite local tango trios, Trio Garufa!  Reserve your table for a party of 6 (or more) with Nora at: misstango@hotmail.com

CLASS: 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
MILONGA: 9:30 pm – 2 am
PERFORMANCE by TRIO GARUFA: First set starts at 10pm.

Location: Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Avenue. Emeryville, CA

REVOLUTION IS LOVE at the Oakland Palestine Solidarity Mural

Saturday February 14 – Valentine’s Day 2015

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OAKLAND PALESTINE SOLIDARITY MURAL / off the wall series; Art Forces, the Arab Resource Organizing Center (AROC) and Nor Cal Friends of Sabeel are hosting an evening of dance, refreshments, and activism. REVOLUTION IS LOVE benefits AROC’s Boycott, Divestment, Sanction organizing at the Oakland Palestine Solidarity Mural Project

6:30 – 7:30 Cocktails, Music, and Performances by Adhamh Roland, Dabke Dance Troupe, and other surprises
7:30 – 8:30 Dancing at the Wall – Tango Lessons by Jonas Aquino and Monza Lui
8:30 DJ Rumorosa Dance Party and Celebration

“If I can’t dance, then I don’t want to be part of your revolution.” – Emma Goldman

Location: Uptown Body and Fender, 401 26th St, Oakland

More information: http://heyevent.com/event/1582063482028569/revolution-is-love-valentines-day-2015

 

WATCH TANGO:

Tango Dreamscapes – Dance performance and fundraiser debuts on Valentines Weekend

Pam & MitchIn Tango Dreamscapes, dream adventures come to life through a surrealistic tour of the tango. You will meet the “sneak thief” in pursuit of the tango fairy; the wannabe artist who dreams of dancing off with his muse, the accordion-playing street musician who imagines winning the affections of the gorgeous society lady, the ladies who are lost in nostalgia for the romantic days gone by when they danced at Milongas all over town.

Two pieces have been choreographed for women only. “Pretty Feet” showcases the intricate footwork a follower must master, and “Femme Fatale” is a slightly noir ensemble dance with the dancers wearing masks.

The show also features musical numbers from dancers William Zemsky on guitar, Mark Anderson on accordion and Christianna Valentina, a professional vocalist/pianist. Ms. Valentina will be partnered by John Campbell, a professional dancer and co-founder of Alma del Tango.

Guest artists Debbie Goodwin, Rose Vierling and Erin Malley from the all-women company Tango Con*Fusion and the new Debbie Goodwin Dance Company, will perform a new work.

Performances and Tickets:
Friday and Saturday, February 13 & 14 at 7:30 & 9 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2  & 3:30 p.m. Show runs 1 hour.

Location: Alma del Tango, 167 Tunstead Ave., San Anselmo, CA

Tickets in advance: $20 general seating; $25 premium.  Available at www.almadeltango.org Or call 800-838-3006.
$25 and $30 at the door, if available.

Proceeds will benefit Alma del Tango, a Marin-based non-profit dedicated to encouraging artistic expression and the development of community through Argentine Tango.

 

Filed Under: Learning Tango, Live Tango Music, Milonga Spotlight, Special Events Tagged With: Argentine Tango, Bay Area Tango, Live Tango Music, San Francisco Tango, Valentine's Day Tango

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✨ Vecher Tango at the Russian Center had another ✨ Vecher Tango at the Russian Center had another star-struck night!✨

@ariadnayfernando returned to San Francisco after their last visit in 2016 for @noras_tango_week.

On top of teaching all afternoon and performing four songs of their choice, they surprised us with an improvised encore to live music by Seth Asarnow (@sethasarnow on piano) and Adrian Jost (@fueyequerido on bandoneón), a first-time collaboration for the four artists altogether!! 👏👏♥️♥️🙌🙌 ¡Qué celebración del Tango!

Thank you Julia Schiptsova @juliasch999 and Davood Yazdani for bringing @ariadnanaveira and @fernet_sanz back to SF! We look forward to welcoming them back later this year in Thanksgiving. Stay tuned for details.

Check out our stories for video snippets from the amazing evening!
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That Saturday night ❤️‍🔥 when Duo Villarr That Saturday night ❤️‍🔥 when Duo Villarreal Crom, @juanvillarreal_13 and @patriciocrom joined forces with Orquesta Típico Domo at @thetangodome !🎶🎻🎸🎹🎤
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Part 3️⃣ of Duo @juanvillarreal_13 & @patricio Part 3️⃣ of Duo @juanvillarreal_13 & @patriciocrom Crom at @thetangodome … a Chacarera! When the musicians extended an invitation to the audience to join them on stage, a few dancers spontaneously jumped at the chance! 👏👏👏👏
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REPOSTING… because how could one resist missing REPOSTING… because how could one resist missing the standing ovation *and* an encore because earlier post got cut off due to unknown glitch🙈… Second half of part 1️⃣ the highlights from an amazing night at @thetangodome with Duo 🎸🎸 @juanvillarreal_13 and @patriciocrom ! And our very own @scottodaymusic made it a guitar trio for the encore! 
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When Una’s laptop unexpectedly failed to connect to @thetangodome sound system, Daniel Peter’s vinyl collection and on-the-spot knowledge transfer to the rescue!! 😮🔥🧯❤️ After watching Dan just a few times dropping the needle between tracks, Una hit the track her FIRST TIME trying‼️✌️

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Part 2️⃣ from a fun Saturday night at @thetang Part 2️⃣ from a fun Saturday night at @thetangodome with Duo Villarreal Crom, featuring Tango Guitarists @juanvillarreal_13 and… Señor D'ARIENZO?! 👀🤨 Can you guess what was happening here? 😆😉
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Part 1️⃣ of the highlights from an amazing nig Part 1️⃣ of the highlights from an amazing night at @thetangodome with Duo Villarreal Crom, featuring Tango Guitarists @juanvillarreal_13 and @patriciocrom ! 💎 watch till the end to see SF’s very own guitarist @scottodaymusic joined them for an encore!

🎸ABOUT THE ARTISTS🎸
Juan Villarreal and Patricio Crom began working together in 2010 playing tangos in milongas and clubs in the city of Buenos Aires. From the beginning, the Duo Villarreal-Crom, tried to find a particular aesthetic and a unique style that they have refined with the passing of the years.

Today they are one of the most renowned duos on the tango scene in Buenos Aires and the world, having made countless tours in Latin America, Europe and the United States.

They have released 4 albums: "De corte romántico (2012)", "Cinco tonos (2015)", "En la luna de Valencia (2017)" and "D'Arienzo en guitarras (2022)". In May 2023 they will present their new album consisting entirely of original works.  In 2022, they were on the cover of the renowned German magazine "Tangodanza", the world's largest tango magazine.
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♥️ 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩 ♥️ (link in bio🔗)

Did you know that the very first post on SF Loves Tango was published by @maikalanidesigns on 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟮? And April 21, 2019, is when the brains and hands behind SF Loves Tango changed to us, @jxtango ? We would like to celebrate these anniversaries by recapping what we’ve accomplished post-COVID and start looking ahead!
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👋 Many of you know @aviksbasu and Mitra Martin 👋 Many of you know @aviksbasu and Mitra Martin as accomplished tango dancers and teachers. But did you know they are also professional researchers with curiosity and interest to understand tango better?

Check out this cool new research project they are working on: the 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆! (link in bio 🔗)

⏳ It takes about 20-30 minutes to answer some intriguing (anonymous) questions about what you experience as you dance - mental talk, images, sensations, etc.

🎯 Fill it out today and help them reach their goal of 1000 participants by April 30th! They’ll gather neat data to create more empathy and understanding and help the community grow.
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✨SATURDAY NIGHT TANGO ✨ Che! Milonga is a con ✨SATURDAY NIGHT TANGO ✨

Che! Milonga is a conventional 4.5-hour long milonga with a cozy and casual vibe that happens on 1st and 2nd Saturday of the month at La Pista Tango Studio. 

Tucked away among storage and industrial spaces for local businesses, La Pista is a dedicated tango studio frequently used for classes and workshops. With lighting, seating, wall projection, and table decoration arrangements, our beloved hosts, Ramada and @tanguera_e , put thoughtful touches that give the space a nightclub ambiance.

Check out our February story drop featuring @che_tango_sf (sflovestango.com/che-tango-sf/) and tomorrow, Saturday, April 8, is your chance to dance at their Che Milonga with DJ @kostas_aretos ! 

📸 from Che Milonga on Saturday, April 1st with DJ @ayano.yoneda.tango 
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❤️ 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩 ❤️
Women's History Month is almost over, but celebrating the impact of women is today and every day! 

Remember the Women's Gathering hosted by @ayano.yoneda.tango in the beginning of this year? Are you curious about the 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 and 𝙬𝙝𝙮 behind these events? 
"𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 – 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳-𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 – 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴, 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳." – Ayano Yoneda

More in our latest story drop (🔗 link in bio)!
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