I began this post a few days ago, two days before the attacks on Paris, to be exact. And in light of these events, I had to wonder if it's still relevant. Do heartfelt emotions about a tango festival really matter when considering the hundreds of innocent people attacked? But after some consideration, I decided yes, it does matter. I believe that the goodwill and pure joy … [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...]
SFTM Making the Bay Area Proud
The 2012 San Francisco Tango Marathon has now come and gone, leaving us dancers craving more. The festival started off with a bang at Broadway Studios, a place fondly remembered by veteran tangueros here in San Francisco. The dance floor is on the smaller side for the amount of people that showed up, but it was good a good reminder on how to dance in tight spaces. The … [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...]