Now that the festivities from Nora's Tango Week are over, we can all go back to our regular Milonga's. Oh, but not this Tuesday. This Tuesday, the regularly held Bailongo at El Valenciano will now be held at Bissap Baobab (FKA: Bollyhood). For those who don't know Bissap, it's an intimate spot on 19th & Mission Street that has an impressive beer and wine selection and … [Read more...]
The 4th San Francisco International Queer Tango Festival
The 4th San Francisco International Queer Tango Festival kicks off this Wednesday, June 27 at 8pm at CELL SPACE in San Francisco. Each year the queer tango festival's opening show is an exciting event with incredible performances. Come early for the show and stay to dance with visiting festival attendees and local dancers. This year the opening show is "Tango Road" and is … [Read more...]
Canyengue and Milonga with Orlando Farias
Orlando Farias teaching Canyenque, Milonga and more, in the Bay Area, June 8-11, 2012 Orlando Farias, a native Argentinean, Tango dance performer, teacher and choreographer, travels the world extensively sharing his talent and enthralling audiences. His travels have taken him to Canada, Europe, Asia and South America, and the United States. He began his artistic career … [Read more...]
All about Milonga
Milonga, a very fun rhythmic and passionate dance, uses the same basic elements as Tango, but requires a greater relaxation of legs and body. Movement is normally faster than Tango, with no pausing. The Milonga can be danced either open or close embrace and incorporates many of the normal tango steps. It is played and danced in 2/4 beat rather than the standard 4/4 and … [Read more...]