It’s with great pleasure that I introduce the latest interview for SF Loves Tango's "Teacher Spotlight". Although to say “teacher” is a great understatement. These two are more like Tango ambassadors, representing the San Francisco Bay Area as they travel the world sharing their knowledge and joy of tango. Upon writing this introduction, I realized there are Tango ambassadors … [Read more...]
Tango Etiquette and Floor Craft
It’s a phenomena that I’m sure is not limited to the Bay Area. Chaotic dance floors. A chaotic dance floor has no flow, people weave in and out of lanes, couples enter with no regard for those already on the floor and accidents and near collisions happen almost everywhere you look. I’ve been to a few milongas in the Bay Area recently of which symptoms of the chaotic dance … [Read more...]
Tango Festival Survival Guide
Tango festivals, exciting as they are, can also be filled with mental and physical challenges. Tango festivals or marathons are a special opportunity to connect with people who share your passion. You will be dancing in unique and beautiful venues with top Tango DJs and orchestras. You may even be regaled with spectacular performances and have the opportunity to learn from … [Read more...]
Buy or Sell Tango Clothes and Shoes at SF Tango Marathon
San Francisco Tango Marathon Starts Friday Night! 400 dancers have already registered and purchased the passes (almost half from out of town). Friday's venue is at the classic and much loved Broadway Studio with LIVE MUSIC: by Seth Asarnow y Su Sexteto Tipico +1 and DJ Robin Thomas. Saturday starts at 12:30pm with a special lecture by Derrick Del Pilar on Tango Lyrics. … [Read more...]