Argentine Tango aficionados in Los Angeles are lucky. We have a place to dance tango practically every night, visiting tango professionals every month, and some of the best tango DJs in the country. We also have a wonderful local Tango orchestra. Los Angeles Del Tango orchestra features local guitarist Jeff White, bandoneonist Francis Soriano, violinist Keiko Cadby, bassist … [Read more...]
Halloween Tango and Milonga Anniversaries in Los Angeles
Tango gives us the opportunity to dress up, but a tango Halloween adds to the fun with costumes! There are plenty of Halloween-themed milongas happening this weekend and throughout the week in the Southern California area. There are also a few notable milonga anniversaries. Starting, we have Milonga Bonbon hosted by Jerry and Christine on Friday, Oct. 25. There is the option … [Read more...]
New Tango School Opens to Share Tango Addiction
The Tango Conservatory of Los Angeles Classes Begin Oct. 1 in Sherman Oaks Thousands of people have gone through the doors of The Tango Room in Sherman Oaks, California for the past 20 years and have come out as skilled Argentine Tango social dancers. These dancers have joined a tribe that consists of tangueros throughout the world — people who love the art of tango, the … [Read more...]
Tango BC Duo, Cecilia Gonzalez Make It a Hot Night at Tango Room
It was a treat last night to go to the Tango Room and discover that a live band would be playing. A platform was set up in the middle of the floor, between the two poles, for a keyboardist and guitarist. At first I thought it wouldn't be much with just two players. I was definitely wrong. Tango BC, comprised of pianist Mariano Barreiro and guitarist Santigao Cursach, is … [Read more...]
The Comedy of Tango
An acquaintance of mine asked me about a tango video I shared years ago, showing the comic personal/public interaction between tango dancers, as they show up for a milonga, and during the dance. It was shot in Buenos Aires, and done very well. Dancers with extremely different personalities show up early at a milonga, preparing themselves in anticipation of getting the dance … [Read more...]