Talented photographers in our midst, have captured beautiful moments of dance and reflection. We will let the photos speak for themselves in this post. Showcasing the talents of Yuriy Dybskiy, Evelyn Lu and Gary Draluck. See more of their work on their respective websites. They all have photos available for purchase. … [Read more...]
Argentine Tango Championships in San Francisco
It’s that time of the year once again. The Argentine Tango USA Official Championships and Festival takes place in San Francisco at the end of March. Now in its third year, this event has grown in both popularity and quality. Andrea Monti and Hugo “Gato” Valdez, two well-respected Argentine Tango Maestros, are responsible for bringing this exciting event to San … [Read more...]
Bajofondo in San Francisco
Bajofondo returns to San Francisco March 19th at Bimbos to present their new album Presente. The album released March 5th marks 11 years since Gustavo Santaolalla and Juan Campodónico conceived the idea of bringing together a collective of Argentine and Uruguayan artists dedicated to creating “contemporary music of the Río de la Plata,” the river that separates — and unites … [Read more...]
Milonga Spotlight: El V
El V has a reputation. El Bailongo del Valenciano or "El V" as it's affectionately known, has been described as the milonga in San Francisco most like one you would find in Buenos Aires. Some say it’s snobby, or intimidating, or that it’s hard to get a dance there. Others return week after week, in search of the Tango high that is more likely to happen there than any other … [Read more...]
A Tango Love Story in Marin
While most of us are in the midst of shopping for the Holidays, Alma del Tango is in the middle of preparing for their next Tango production: "Close Embrace, A Tango Love Story". The production follows the story of a romance fiction writer who is working on a novel about a woman's journey through love, heartbreak and healing. Her character travels to Buenos Aires to immerse … [Read more...]