2020 marks a momentous milestone for tango dancers in the SF Bay Area. Since 2000, there has been a monthly milonga in the region where dancers could dance all night to their hearts’ and feets’ content. The All-Night Milonga (ANM), or “The All-nighter” as it is often referred, is held at The Beat, a dance studio in West Berkeley. It happens on the 4th Saturday of every … [Read more...]
Milonga Spotlight: El Pato Loco
SF Bay Area's newest milonga: “El Pato Loco” (The Crazy Duck!) Since the inaugural launch in March at the Starline Social Club in Oakland, the milonga has attracted a great crowd of tango dancers looking to spend a casual Sunday afternoon dancing. The third edition is happening this Sunday June 9, 12 PM to 4 PM, with DJ Selene playing traditional tango music. … [Read more...]
Live Tango with Orquesta Z
This Sunday, June 24th, Orquesta Z performs at the Historic Claremont Hotel for a very special milonga. Orquesta Z is the Bay Area's newest tango orchestra, founded in 2011 and led by veteran Tanguero, Bendrew Jong. All band members are life-long musicians as well as tango lovers and dancers who wish to share all the passion, joy, sadness, and intimacy that is unique to … [Read more...]