The CMC Milonga is a wonderful intimate milonga in the heart of the Mission. It's held in a beautiful Victorian concert hall with smooth wooden floor and outdoor patio. This monthly Milonga, held every 2nd Saturday of the month, often includes live music and dance performances by local and international Tango guests. Plus, all ages are welcome to come dance or just … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Love Tango
There are so many reasons to love Tango. Below are my top 10. Dancing is a great equalizer. Your income, race or social status is not important. What matters is if you can dance well or not. Hugs and kisses abound. At a milonga, it's customary to greet one another with a hug, a kiss or both. Hearts, minds and spirits are elevated. Dancing makes you feel … [Read more...]
Looking for Tango on Valentine’s Weekend?
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 … [Read more...]
Tips for SF Tango Visitors 2014 Edition
With the San Francisco Tango Marathon coming up this weekend, there will be an influx of tango dancers to San Francisco.... a perfect time to update the Tips for SF Tango Visitors. If you are coming to dance at SFTM, you will probably want to stay longer than just a few days in this beautiful, exciting city. If you have any questions about Tango in the SF Bay Area that is not … [Read more...]
Milonga Spotlight: The Seahorse
The Bay Area is teeming with milongas. You can find them in a variety of places, from dance studios, social halls, cafe’s and bars and sometimes even people’s homes. But one of the Bay Area’s most special and unique milongas is the Seahorse. Located just across the Bay from San Francisco in the charming town of Sausalito, The Seahorse is a supper club that's as … [Read more...]