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Tango 101 & intermediate tango w/ Felipe & Ayano: La Bruja, Berkeley
2026-04-15 19:00 - 22:30, 2026-04-08 19:00 - 22:30, 2026-04-01 19:00 - 22:30, 2026-03-25 19:00 - 22:30, 2026-03-18 19:00 - 22:30, 2026-03-11 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave, Berkeley, 94704, United States
Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda teach Tango 101 and intermediate tango! Tango 101 is open to all levels. The intermediate class is geared towards people who have been dancing tango for about three months (12 tango classes). These are fun, challenging classes with a focus on technique and lead-follow connection.
These classes are taught using the terms “leaders” and “followers,” and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people.
Wednesdays: March 11th, 18th, and 25th, April 1st, 8th, and 15th
6:45 pm: check-in
7:00-8:00 pm Tango 101
8:00-8:30 pm practica
8:30-9:30 pm intermediate tango
9:30-10:30 pm practica
The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions! Intermediate students may arrive at 8:00 to practice.
$25 general admission (single class)
$15 student with ID (single class)
$40 both classes in one evening (one person)
We accept cash and venmo
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
When you arrive at the club, ring the bell at right. Class may be on the first floor or second floor, depending on the date.
March 25th: ballroom
April 1st: drawing room
April 8th: drawing room
April 15th: ballroom
There is no tango event on Wednesday, April 22nd.
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 Berkeley City Club lot. Street parking is free after 6:00 pm.
For more information on Felipe and Ayano, see https://tangonnection.wixsite.com/felipetango
Event organized by Lindsey Newbold.

Beginning tango dance classes and interm. vals w/ Luz Castineiras
2026-03-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-04 19:00 - 22:00
Join us for tango classes with Luz Castineiras in February! Luz is a highly experienced tango teacher who teaches fun, active classes. In the beginner class, she introduces the fundamentals of social tango. In the intermediate class, she focuses on dancing to vals!

Wednesdays, February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th AND March 4th6:45 pm: check-in7:00-8:00 pm: beginning tango series8:00-8:30 pm: practica8:30-9:30 pm: vals series (intermediate level)9:30-10:00 pm: practica

The beginner class is open to all levels. The intermediate class is geared towards people who have been dancing for at least three months (12 tango classes).

These classes are taught using the terms “leaders” and “followers,” and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people.

No partner necessary; the teacher encourages people to switch partners throughout the class.

We encourage everyone to sign up for all four classes, but drop-ins are also welcome.

The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions! Beginners may stay and watch the intermediate class. Intermediates may arrive at 8:00 to practice together with the beginners.

$80 general admission (four classes in February, beg. or int.)$25 general admission (single class, beg. or int.)$15 student with ID (single class, beg. or int.)We accept cash and venmo at the door.

Berkeley City Club2315 Durant Ave.Berkeley, CA 94704

Parking alert for beginner class only: There are Cal basketball games on Wednesday, Feb. 4th and Wednesday, Feb. 25th. Please leave extra time for parking, or use BART, bus, or bike! Even the paid parking lots may fill up on basketball days.

Drinks are for sale at Morgan’s Bar and Lounge, across the hall from the ballroom. All ages are welcome in the dance classes.
Event organized by Lindsey Newboldwww.labrujatangoberkeley.com

Beginning tango & intermediate tango with Mira Barakat, Berkeley
2026-01-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-07 19:00 - 22:00
Mira Barakat is back to teach tango at La Bruja! Mira is equally amazing at leading and following. She is an expert at communicating clearly to a large group. This is a series of four Wednesdays. We encourage everyone to sign up for all four classes (beginner or intermediate), but drop-ins are also welcome.
No partner necessary; the teacher encourages people to switch partners throughout the class.
These classes are taught using the terms “leaders” and “followers,” and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people.
Wednesdays, January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
6:45 pm: check-in
7:00-8:00 pm beginning tango series
8:00-8:30 pm practica
8:30-9:30 pm intermediate tango series
9:30-10:00 pm practica
The intermediate class is geared towards people who have been dancing for at least three months (12 tango classes). The beginner class is open to all levels.
$80 general admission (four classes in January, beg. or int.)
$25 general admission (single class, beg. or int.)
$15 student with ID (single class, beg. or int.)
We accept cash and venmo at the door.
Tickets are also available on eventbrite:
Beginner:
Intermediate:
The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions! Beginners may stay and watch the intermediate class. Intermediate students are welcome to arrive at 8:00 to practice together with the beginners. If you decide to attend both the beginner and intermediate class, please pay for both levels ($40).
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
Drinks are for sale at Morgan’s Bar and Lounge, across the hall from the ballroom. All ages are welcome in the dance classes.
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. Street parking is free after 6:00 pm. Extra parking is available for $2 per hour at the Ellsworth Structure at 2337 Haste St. There is also parking at First Church, right across Durant from the Berkeley City Club, for a $10 flat fee (pay with qr code).
Event organized by Lindsey Newbold. Questions? Email Lindsey at info AT labrujatangoberkeley.com.

Beginning and int. tango dance classes with Mira Barakat (Berkeley)
2025-11-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-12 19:00 - 22:00
In November, we are happy to have tango teacher Mira Barakat back at La Bruja! Mira’s classes focus on simple, elegant movements for social dancing. Mira is equally amazing at leading and following, and promotes role-switching for those who would like to try it. She is an expert at communicating clearly to a large group. Mira teaches private lessons in Oakland, is also a frequent teacher at Abrazo Queer Tango in Berkeley. This is a series of three Wednesdays. We encourage everyone to sign up for all three classes, but drop-ins are also welcome.
No partner necessary; the teacher encourages people to switch partners throughout the class.
These classes are taught using the terms “leaders” and “followers,” and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people.
Wednesdays, November 12th, 19th, and 26th
6:45 pm: check-in
7:00-8:00 pm beginning tango series
8:00-8:30 pm practica
8:30-9:30 pm intermediate tango series
9:30-10:00 pm practica
The intermediate class is geared towards people who have been dancing for at least three months (12 tango classes). The beginner class is open to all levels.
$60 general admission (three classes, beg. or int.)
$25 general admission (single class, beg. or int.)
$15 student with ID (single class, beg. or int.)
We accept cash and venmo at the door.
Tickets are also available on eventbrite:
Beginner: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1777936829919
Intermediate: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1777960801619
The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions! Beginners may stay and watch the intermediate class. Intermediate students are welcome to arrive at 8:00 to practice together with the beginners. If you decide to attend both the beginner and intermediate class, please pay for both levels ($40).
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
Drinks are for sale at Morgan’s Bar and Lounge, across the hall from the ballroom. All ages are welcome in the dance classes.
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. Street parking is free after 6:00 pm. Extra parking is available for $2 per hour at the Ellsworth Structure at 2337 Haste St. There is also parking at First Church, right across Durant from the Berkeley City Club, for a $10 flat fee (pay with qr code).
Event organized by Lindsey Newbold. La Bruja Tango holds tango classes almost every Wednesday. Questions? Email Lindsey at info AT labrujatangoberkeley.com.

Beginning and intermediate tango dance classes with Elly Fernandez
2025-10-29 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-15 19:00 - 22:00
Elly Fernandez teaches tango in Berkeley, Wednesdays, Oct. 15th, 22nd, and 29th! Elly is a full-time tango teacher, currently on tour, who brings to the class her love of community-building and creativity in the dance. Join us for the beginner class, intermediate class, or both!

These classes are taught using the terms “leaders” and “followers,” and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people. No partner necessary.

6:45-7:00 pm: check-in7:00-8:00 pm beginning tango8:00-8:30 pm practica8:30-9:30 pm intermediate tango9:30-10:00 pm practica

The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions! Beginners are welcome to watch the intermediate class. If you decide to participate in both the beginner and intermediate class, please pay for both levels ($40).
We encourage everyone to sign up for all three dates in the series!
$60 general admission (three classes, beg. or int)$25 general admission (single class, beg. or int)$15 student with ID (single class, beg. or int)We accept cash and venmo at the door.

Tickets are also available on eventbrite: Beginner: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1668921411869Intermediate: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1669768054199

In order to join the intermediate class, we recommend that you have been dancing tango regularly for three months (12 dance classes).

Event organized by Lindsey Newbold. La Bruja holds tango classes at the Berkeley City Club almost every Wednesday. There is no class on Wednesday, Oct. 8th.

Christy Cote teaches beginning tango and int. tango at La Bruja
2025-10-01 19:00 - 22:00
Christy Cote teaches tango, Wednesdays in Berkeley! This is a series of four dates. We encourage everyone to sign up for all four classes, but drop-ins are also welcome. Christy is a professional tango teacher who has been a central figure in Bay Area tango for many years. Join us for a fun, challenging class!
The beginner class is open to all levels. The intermediate class is geared towards people who have been dancing for at least three months (12 tango classes).
These classes are taught using the terms “leaders” and “followers,” and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people.
Wednesdays, September 3rd, 10th, 17th, Oct 1st
6:45 pm: check-in
7:00-8:00 pm beginning tango series
8:00-8:30 pm practica
8:30-9:30 pm intermediate tango series
9:30-10:00 pm practica.
The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions! Beginners may stay and watch the intermediate class. Intermediate students are welcome to arrive at 8:00 to practice together with the beginners.
$80 general admission (four classes, beg. or int.)
$25 general admission (single class, beg. or int.)
$15 student with ID (single class, beg. or int.)
We accept cash and venmo at the door
If you decide to take both the beginner and intermediate class, please pay for both classes ($40).
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
Drinks are for sale at Morgan’s Bar and Lounge, across the hall from the ballroom. All ages are welcome in the dance classes.
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. Street parking is free after 6:00 pm. Extra parking is available for $2 per hour at the Ellsworth Structure at 2337 Haste St. There is also parking at First Church, right across Durant from the Berkeley City Club, for a $10 flat fee (pay with qr code).
Event organized by Lindsey Newbold. La Bruja Tango holds tango classes almost every Wednesday. Questions? Email Lindsey at info AT labrujatangoberkeley.com.
www.labrujatangoberkeley.com

Christy Cote teaches beginning tango & intermediate tango at La Bruja
2025-09-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-03 19:00 - 22:00
Christy Cote teaches tango, Wednesdays in Berkeley! This is a series of four dates. We encourage everyone to sign up for all four classes, but drop-ins are also welcome. Christy is a professional tango teacher who has been a central figure in Bay Area tango for many years. Join us for a fun, challenging class!
The beginner class is open to all levels. The intermediate class is geared towards people who have been dancing for at least three months (12 tango classes).
These classes are taught using the terms “leaders” and “followers,” and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people.
Wednesdays, September 3rd, 10th, 17th, Oct 1st
6:45 pm: check-in
7:00-8:00 pm beginning tango series
8:00-8:30 pm practica
8:30-9:30 pm intermediate tango series
9:30-10:00 pm practica.
The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions! Beginners may stay and watch the intermediate class. Intermediate students are welcome to arrive at 8:00 to practice together with the beginners.
$80 general admission (four classes, beg. or int.)
$25 general admission (single class, beg. or int.)
$15 student with ID (single class, beg. or int.)
We accept cash and venmo at the door
If you decide to attend both the beginner and intermediate class, please pay for both classes ($40).
Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
Drinks are for sale at Morgan’s Bar and Lounge, across the hall from the ballroom. All ages are welcome in the dance classes.
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. Street parking is free after 6:00 pm. Extra parking is available for $2 per hour at the Ellsworth Structure at 2337 Haste St. There is also parking at First Church, right across Durant from the Berkeley City Club, for a $10 flat fee (pay with qr code).
Event organized by Lindsey Newbold. La Bruja Tango holds tango classes almost every Wednesday. Questions? Email Lindsey at info AT labrujatangoberkeley.com.
www.labrujatangoberkeley.com

Diego & Alejandra teach beginning & intermediate tango dance classes
2025-08-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-06 19:00 - 22:00
Join us for beginning tango or intermediate tango with Diego Lanau and Alejandra Saravia! This is a series of four classes held at the Berkeley City Club, Wednesdays in August 2025. We are so happy to welcome Diego and Alejandra back to the Bay! No partner necessary. The beginner class is open to all levels. For the intermediate class, we recommend three months of tango experience (12 tango classes).

These classes are taught using the terms “leaders” and “followers,” and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people.
6:45-7:00 pm: check-in7:00-8:00 pm beginning tango8:00-8:30 pm practica8:30-9:30 pm intermediate tango9:30-10:00 pm practica

The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions!

We encourage everyone to sign up for all four classes. Especially if you are new to tango, try to start on August 6th!

$80 general admission (four classes, beg. or int)$25 general admission (single class, beg. or int)$15 student with ID (single class, beg. or int)We accept cash and venmo at the door.

This event takes place in the drawing room (first floor) on August 6th, and in the ballroom (second floor) on August 13th, 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.

Event organized by Lindsey Newbold. La Bruja holds tango classes at the Berkeley City Club almost every Wednesday.

www.labrujatangoberkeley.com

Tango dance classes with Felipe & Ayano, Berkeley (beginning & int.)
2025-07-30 19:00 - 22:30
Join us for beginning tango or intermediate tango with Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda! This is a series of three dates on Wednesdays at the Berkeley City Club.

These classes are taught using the terms “leaders” and “followers,” and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people.
If you have just taken Tango 101 for the first time, we recommend that you take the beginner level. The class will include some review and some new material.

Wednesdays: July 16th, 25th, and 30th.
6:45-7:00 pm: check-in7:00-8:00 pm beginning tango8:00-8:30 pm practica8:30-9:30 pm intermediate tango9:30-10:30 pm practica
The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions!

We encourage everyone to sign up for all three classes. Especially if you are new to tango, try to start on July 16th!

Tango is in the ballroom on July 16th; in the drawing room on July 23rd, and in the ballroom on July 30th.

$60 general admission (three classes, beg. or int)$25 general admission (single class, beg. or int)$15 student with ID (single class, beg. or int)We accept cash and venmo at the door.

On eventbrite, the tickets are:$65.87 general admission (three classes, beg. or int)$49.87 student with ID (three classes, beg or int)
Beginning tango: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1432396178529Intermediate tango: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1388194831109

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.

Event organized by Lindsey Newbold. La Bruja holds tango classes at the Berkeley City Club almost every Wednesday.
