SF Tango With.Us

Jonathan Saavedra and Clarisa Aragon in SF
2023-12-09 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-10 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | La Pista, 3450 3rd St, Building 5, San Francisco, CA, 94124, United States
In celebrating National Tango Day 2023, Clarisa Aragon and Jonathan Saavedra are coming back to SF one more time to share their tango with us!!!
Registration is OPEN! (LIMITED to 20 couples max for each workshop)
REGISTER HERE: https://chetangosf.com/special-events-2/
Intensive Workshop Schedule:
Friday 12/8 – All About Turns!
(7:00-8:30pm) WS1 – We strengthen concepts and seek a turn with independent technique. Different alternatives to start playing with shapes.
(8:45-10:00pm) WS2 – Exercises to make possible a longer turn while maintaining harmony in the embrace and legs in both roles.
Saturday 12/9 – The Famous Changes of Dynamics
(2:00-3:30pm) WS3 – The beginning of the search for great contrasts in our dance.
(3:45-5:00pm) WS4 – 4) Preparation, activation, reaction, relaxation
Sunday 12/10 – Connection & Musicality
(1:00-2:30pm) WS5 – Smooth movements! Techniques to interpret melodic instruments. Always looking for harmony between music and physical attitude.
(2:45-4:00pm) WS6 – Working in the dynamics with the rhythmical orchestras
WS location: La Pista Studio
3450 3rd Street, Building 5, Unit H,
San Francisco, CA
Their performance will be at a special Che! National Tango Day Milonga @ the Green Room inside the War Memorial Building on Sunday 12/10.
$250 per person, $500 per couple for ALL 3 days/9 hrs (FRI-SUN) of workshops
$90 per person, $180 per couple for each individual day/3 hrs of workshopsLIMITED to 20 couples per workshop
Limited private lessons will be available with either Jonathan or Clarisa. Please send an email to info@nullchetangosf.com for info and requests. Thank you.

Che! Milonga w/ DJ Jun
2023-12-09 21:00 - 2023-12-10 01:30 | La Pista, 3450 3rd St, Building 5, San Francisco, CA, 94124, United States
Milonga: 9pm – 1:30am
Hosted by Ramada and Elaine
$20: MILONGA ONLY
Cash or Venmo at the door
~Fully Vaccinated Event. Vaccination information is required upon entry and masks are recommended but optional.
~We are dedicated to providing a welcoming, inclusive, safe, and comfortable environment for everyone, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, or any other characteristic or trait.
~We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who causes discomfort, unsafe feelings, and physical hazards to our attendees.
~Respect for the line of dance and floor craft is enforced.
~This is a switch-role-friendly and queer-friendly event.
~Bring your own beverage (BYOB), snacks, and drinking vessels. Water will be provided.
~Tables are first come first served, no reservations.
~Parking lot on site. Park in the numbered lots EXCEPT numbers: 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, 40.

Milonga @ Alberto's
2023-12-10 19:00 - 2023-12-11 00:00 | Alberto’s Night Club, 736 W. Dana St., Mountain View, CA, United States
7pm – Midnight
Entrance $15
736 W. Dana, Mountain View, California 94041
No communal food or water – bring your own water (but no alcohol).
Licensed bar will be open all evening.

Che! National Tango Day Milonga w/ Jonathan & Clarisa Performance
2023-12-10 20:00 - 2023-12-11 00:00 | Veterans Memorial Building / Herbs Theater, 401 Van Ness Ave, Room 212, San Francisco, CA, United States
To celebrate National Tango Day 2023, we are bringing you a very special milonga at a breathtaking venue for a rare Tango experience. Please read below for all the details…
Hosted by Che! Tango SF, Ramada, and Elaine
Location: the Green Room at the War Memorial Building
DJ: Christopher Nassopoulos
Performance: Jonathan & Clarisa ( 2015 World Tango Champions in Tango Pista)
Milonga: 8pm – 12:00am
$35: AT THE DOOR (Cash only)
$30: Prepay register (link available soon)
$25: J&C Intensive Workshop attendees (prepay only)
$20: Full-time students with ID (prepay only)
~There will be limited table reservations available for a fee, stay tuned for details.
~The rest of the tables and chairs are for friendly sharing with everyone. Anyone who encounters unfriendly/rude behavior regarding this matter please report it to organizers and staff.
~ No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed at the venue.
~ There will be alcoholic beverages available for purchase.
~Respect for the line of dance and floor craft is enforced.
~This is a switch-role-friendly and queer-friendly event.
~We are dedicated to providing a welcoming, inclusive, safe, and comfortable environment for everyone, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, or any other characteristic or trait.
~We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form. We do not tolerate dancing that puts you, your partner, and people around you at risk of physical injury.
~We do not tolerate inappropriate behaviors (including unsolicited dance instruction) that make your partner and others uncomfortable in the milongas and social areas.
~We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who causes discomfort, unsafe feelings, and physical hazards to our attendees.

Tango Techniques with Ramada & Elaine
2023-12-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-12-18 19:30 - 21:30 | La Pista, 3450 3rd St, Building 5, San Francisco, CA, 94124, United States
~Fundamentals – exercise, tips, and drills to improve social tango skills.
~Suitable for all-level dancers who want to brush up on their techniques or work on specific issues.
~Guided practice time included
~Masks are recommended but not required.
~Switch-role-friendly and queer-friendly.
($20 cash/Venmo/Zelle)

Monday Night Tango @ The Beat w/ DJ Olga
2023-12-11 20:15 - 2023-12-12 00:20 | The Beat, 2560 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA, United States
8:15 – 9:30 All-level class with Jonas & Xiaomin
9:30 – 0:30a Práctica with guest DJ Olga Bogatova
$20 class + práctica or práctica only
$10 for full-time students
Venmo @jonastango or PayPal @xiaomin (“send to a friend”)
Cash accepted at the door
This weekly class & práctica is hosted by Jonas & Xiaomin.
Registration is required for first-time attendees since 2021:
www.jonastango.com/jx-at-the-beat/
If you don’t feel well, please stay at home.
We will keep the room well-ventilated. Please bring layers.
Staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines is highly recommended.
If you’ve contracted COVID-19 within 5 days of attending this event, please contact us. We will notify the attendees.

El Valenciano Milonga w/ DJ Prashant
2023-12-12 20:30 - 2023-12-13 00:00 | El Valenciano, 1153 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
8:30pm – Zero Hour
$20
$15 (w/ full-time college student ID)

Sunnyvale Practica @ The Moose Lodge
2023-12-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Moose Lodge, 922 Weddell Court, Sunnyvale, CA, 94089, United States
We are all inclusive tango community of dedicated tango lovers .We come every Wednesday to work hard on improving our tango skills. Join us on this journey and enjoy welcoming environment and great music played by our DJ in residence Rene Quebec or a guest DJ.
¡¡DO NOT: Double park, block other cars, block the fire lane, park in disabled parking, or in the front of the building!!
Alternate parking locations: 1) Behind the building to the north at Fortinet or 2) one lot to the west at 901 Kifer.

Tango Fundamentals with Ramada & Elaine
2023-12-13 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Couture Yoga & Dance Studio, 620 El Camino Real, Milbrae, CA, 94030, United States
~This series is for beginners.
~Suitable for beginner dancers who want to revisit and refine the basic elements.
~Guided practice time included
~Masks are recommended but not required.
~Switch-role-friendly and queer-friendly.
~ Parking lot across the street.
620 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA
Series package: $80 (4 classes, $20/class+practica) pay on the 1st Wednesday of the month.
Drop in: $25 per class + practica
Cash, Venmo, or Zelle

Milonga Malevaje w/ DJ Rina
2023-12-14 20:00 - 2023-12-15 00:00 | Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA, United States
Every Thursday from 8:00 to 12:00
When Class. from 7:00 to 8:00
Masks Optional
Bar is open! No outside drinks allowed, please.

La Milonga Genesis w/ DJ Ashvin
2023-12-15 20:30 - 2023-12-16 00:30 | Genesis Dance, 404 Clement St., San Francisco, CA
La Milonga: 8:30pm-12:30am
– Discounts offered for those in financial hardship
email: tangosaborsf@nullgmail.com
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL

Class & Practica w/ Glenn @ Bissap Baobab
2023-12-16 11:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-23 11:00 - 16:00 | Bissap Baobab, 2243 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
11:00 – 12:00 Basics Class
12:00 – 01:00 Exploration / Improv Class
01:00 – 04:00 PRACTICA
$15/each class
$20 – one class + practica
$30 – two classes + practica
$15 – Practica only
BASICS CLASS is for all levels who wish to have a solid foundation by studying the language of tango. We focus on movement quality and clear communication. Master the basics!
EXPLORATION / IMPROV is on learning how to dance with minimal effort, get insight on improvisation, plus grooving to the music.
Let’s have fun! 🙂
sfotango@nullyahoo.com

Vecher Tango
2023-12-16 21:00 - 2023-12-17 01:30 | Russian Center of San Francisco, 2460 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA, United States
8:00 – 9:00 Basics Series Class/Workshop
9:00 – 1:30a Milonga
$20 Milonga only
$25 Class + Milonga
$10 Class only
$10 after Midnight
Masks highly recommended
Awesome sound system, silk smooth floor, Art Deco ambiance, great space for dancing! Basics Series class with Glenn Corteza prior to milonga. Full licensed bar with zakuski (light snacks). No outside alcohol please. Bar opens at 9pm. Small table reservations for a party of 2 – 3, large table reservation for 4- 8.
vechertango@nullgmail.com

Milonga Rubia al Sur
2023-12-17 19:00 - 23:00 | Just Dance Ballroom, 2500 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA, United States
This Milonga is held every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month at Just Dance Ballroom in Oakland, California.
Hosted by Lisette Perelle. There is a different DJ for each event.
There is plenty of free parking in front and behind the building with a security guard on duty.
Entry fee is $20.00 cash only.
This is currently a mask optional Milonga.
B.Y.O.B. Encouraged as well as snacks to share.
This is a welcoming and safe environment and is LGBTQ+ friendly.

Milonga @ Alberto's w/ DJ Jonas
2023-12-17 19:00 - 2023-12-18 00:00 | Alberto’s Night Club, 736 W. Dana St., Mountain View, CA, United States

Monday Night Tango @ The Beat w/ DJ Aaby
2023-12-18 20:15 - 2023-12-19 00:20 | The Beat, 2560 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA, United States
8:15 – 9:30 All-level class with Jonas & Xiaomin
9:30 – 0:30a Práctica with guest DJ Aaby Jaay
$20 class + práctica or práctica only
$10 for full-time students
Venmo @jonastango or PayPal @xiaomin (“send to a friend”)
Cash accepted at the door
This weekly class & práctica is hosted by Jonas & Xiaomin.
Registration is required for first-time attendees since 2021:
www.jonastango.com/jx-at-the-beat/
If you don’t feel well, please stay at home.
We will keep the room well-ventilated. Please bring layers.
Staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines is highly recommended.
If you’ve contracted COVID-19 within 5 days of attending this event, please contact us. We will notify the attendees.

El Valenciano Milonga w/ DJ Christopher N.
2023-12-19 20:30 - 2023-12-20 00:00 | El Valenciano, 1153 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Tango with Céline from Paris: mixed-level class and practica
2023-12-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave, Berkeley, 94704, United States
Céline Tiberghien is visiting from Paris for one month only! The founder and organizer of Collectif Queer Tangolibero, Celine is a highly experienced, professional tango teacher who is equally amazing at leading and following. This class is taught as “leaders” and “followers” and is inclusive to folks of all genders, non-binary & LGBTQ+. Beginners are welcome.
6:45-7:00 pm: check in
7:00-8:00 pm: tango class
8:00-10:00 pm: tango practica and extra help
$20 general admission (cash only)
$15 students with ID (cash only)
$10 practica without class (cash only)
No partner necessary. All ages welcome.
We are in the ballroom (with wooden floor) on Dec. 6th, 20th, and 27th.
We are a 10-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley BART. For bike parking, use the bell to enter through the service entrance, and go straight to get to the back courtyard. No parking in the City Club lot. Extra parking is available for $2 per hour at the Ellsworth Structure at 2337 Haste St.
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
From Céline:
What tango means to me
Beyond the pleasure of dance and movement, I think tango is a unique journey towards an in-depth knowledge of yourself and your relationship to others. The search for connection, the sensation of being simultaneously light and grounded, and the ability to express my entire being lie at the heart of my passion for this dance. My teaching is strongly influenced by all these key aspects, and also by the individuals who practice the dance. It seems to me that there are as many tangos as there are tango dancers…

Super-brief bio of Céline:
2013 to present – Director of Echos Tango
2016 – 2019 – Founder and coordinator of Collectif Queer Tangolibero
2016 – 2019 – Dancer-performer and choreographer of the Tango and Burlesque Duo Edith & Marcelle
2015 – 2016 – Co-organizer of the La Vie en Rose international Queer tango festival.
2010 – 2012 – Co-founder and teacher of Tango Queer in Paris alongside Miranda Lindelow.

Event organized by Lindsey Newbold
www.labrujatangoberkeley.com

Milonga Malevaje w/ DJ Loco Howoon
2023-12-21 20:00 - 2023-12-22 00:00 | Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA, United States

La Milonga Genesis
2023-12-22 20:30 - 2023-12-23 00:30 | Genesis Dance, 404 Clement St., San Francisco, CA

Milonga @ Alberto's (Cancelled)
2023-12-24 19:00 - 2023-12-25 00:00 | Alberto’s Night Club, 736 W. Dana St., Mountain View, CA, United States

Monday Night Tango @ The Beat (Cancelled)
2023-12-25 20:15 - 2023-12-26 00:20 | The Beat, 2560 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA, United States
Your hosts for this week’s class & práctica, Jonas and Xiaomin, are taking a break to spend time with family over the holidays.

El Valenciano Milonga w/ DJ Ayano
2023-12-26 20:30 - 2023-12-27 00:00 | El Valenciano, 1153 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
