It's that time of the year again when we get to dance to our hearts content (and more) at the San Francisco Tango Marathon! This year's sold-out marathon is November 9-11th, and attendance is capped at 450 dancers. So if you'd like to join for next year, make sure to sign up early! I love Tango festivals as it's an opportunity to be surrounded by hundreds of people who … [Read more...]
Grateful Tango
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...]
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...]