No plans for Thanksgiving weekend? Why not spend it in one of the
largest tango communities outside of Buenos Aires? The Bay Area
Argentine Tango Association along with the milonga organizers would like
to welcome you to San Francisco for a fun weekend of tango dancing and
turkey.
THURSDAY - Turkey Tango at the Mariposa Argentine Tango Club
at the Verdi. Victor supplies the Turkey and trimmings.
Bring something to share - dessert or wine. Dinner starts at 7:30, the
milonga at 9, dance that turkey off until midnight or
later. $13 entrance 2424 Mariposa San Francisco
FRIDAY - The Bay Area Argentine Tango Association hosts the
Once in a Blue Moon Milonga November 29 from 9pm - 12:30
am. The Bay Area's Stellar DJ's Ruddy Zelaya and Roberto Riobo will
keep the crowd dancing with personally selected
music. Argentine wine and food, raffle for great prizes, dedication of
the new BATango website and logo, announcement of
contest winners, and more. $13 for BATango members, $15 for
non-members (tickets at the door $2.00 more), entrance includes
1 raffle ticket (you can buy more at the milonga) Blue Moon
will be held at the Lake Merritt Sailing Center overlooking Lake
Merritt. This is one of the most spectacular views
in Oakland. Secured well lit "free" parking. For reservations and more
information: [email protected]
SATURDAY - The last Saturday of the month you can dance at
The Danceasy in El Cerrito. DJ Emilio Flores along with
a large beautiful dance floor make this one of the nicest venues in the
East Bay. There is a lesson before the milonga. Please
check their website for more information www.danceasy.com
In San Francisco you can dance at the Golden Gate Yacht
Club. Glenn Corteza is the DJ. There is a lesson before the
milonga. For more info: [email protected]
Check out Sacramento with Tango by the River. 8pm until
Midnight. 128 J Street Sacramento $10 includes
refreshments Donna: 916-443-7008 [email protected]
SUNDAY - We dance till we drop in this city, The Bay Area is
honored to have Omar Vega as a Maestro in Residence.
This internationally known maestro is calling the Bay Area his home.
On Sunday afternoons he hosts a matinee milonga in one of
the most architectually stunning buildings - the Lake Merritt Dance
Center. 200 Grand Avenue. Omar teaches 2 classes from
12 - 2. The milonga starts at 2 and goes until 5. For more information
contact Ken or Natasha Delmar 415-468-8000 or
www.missionbluedance.com
Rest your tootsies from Omar's class and Milonga, have
dinner in Jack London Square, Piedmont Ave, Rockridge or
Grand-Lake, and then come back to the Oakland Milonga hosted by Warren
and Patricia Jensen. Guest DJs and instructors. Class
starts at 7, milonga from 8 - 11. 415-777-3910 [email protected]
The Broadway is re-opened in San Francisco. Now hosted by
Renaldo Leon and Barbara. 435 Broadway at Montgomery.
Contact [email protected] for more information on teachers and schedule
Bring your parking receipt to the door and receive a
$3.00 Discount off your entry fee. www.broadwaystudios.com
For more information on any of these events and tango in the Bay Area,
please contact The Bay Area Argentine Tango Association at
[email protected] www.batango.com
Hope to see you there!!!
