SLO Tango

A Guide to Argentine Tango on the Central Coast of California

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  • Workshops
  • Classes
    • Mondays at Nexus, 3845 S. Higuera, SLO with Rich.
      8:00-9:00pm All Levels
      Downstairs in the SLO Public Market at Higuera and Tank Farm. Please pre-register at Nexus SLO.
      $20 drop-in, registration link for package deals (includes practica or milonga after).
    • Wednesdays at The Oddfellows' Hall, 520 Dana St., SLO with Todd.
      6:30-7:30pm Tango - Basics
      7:30-8:30pm Tango - Beyond Basics
      $15 for 1 class, $25 for both
    • Sundays at The Oddfellows' Hall, 520 Dana St., SLO with Todd.
      6:00-7:00pm Basic Tango - All Levels - something for everyone
      $10 per class (or $35 for 4 week series) includes dancing after
    • First Tuesday of the month at Saints Barrel Wine Bar, 1021 Higuera, SLO with Melissa and Lucas.
      6:30-7:00pm Beginners Basic Class

  • Practicas
    • Mondays (except the last Monday of the month) 9:00-10:00pm at Nexus, 3845 S. Higuera, SLO. Everyone welcome - no partner or experience necessary. At this supervised practice, work on all elements of tango from walking, balance, and partnership to adornments, boleos, and ganchos while dancing to a variety of tango, milonga, and vals.
      $10 drop-in or free with lesson. Please pre-register for practica if not taking the class, Nexus SLO.

  • Milongas
    • First Tuesday of the month 7:00-9:30pm at Saints Barrel Wine Bar, 1021 Higuera, SLO.
      No cover. Music from the Golden Age of Tango.
    • First Saturday of the Month, at Nexus, 3845 S. Higuera, SLO.
      4:00-6:00, We'll have snacks during the dance, and there's plenty of great restaurants to choos from for dinner afterwards.
      Traditional Tango with Cortinas with alternative music for the last couple tandas.
      $15 includes one wine voucher, $10 without wine.
    • Last Monday of the month 9:00-10:00pm at Nexus, 3845 S. Higuera, SLO.
      $10 drop-in or free with lesson. Please pre-register for social dancing if not taking the class, Nexus SLO.

    • See Workshop details above for associated Friday & Saturday night Milongas.
    • We are looking for a nice location for a social dance about once a month. Preferably it would have the feel of a social, public place (like a coffee shop, club, bar, or restaurant) as apposed to a private party atmosphere. If you know of such a place, please contact Rich.

  • Social Dances -- Not a Milonga or a Practica
    Some people just want to dance -- that's cool -- no Milonga etiquette (tandas or cabeseos) no supervision or exercises.
    • Fridays, at Madonna Inn, 100 Madonna Rd., SLO.
      8:00-10:00, about 5 tangos will be played when the ballroom band takes its break a little after the top of the hour. (cancled if in conflict with other special tango events)
      No cover.
    • Sundays, at The Oddfellows' Hall, 520 Dana St., SLO.
      7:00-9:00, Traditional tango music as well as alternative/fusion.
      $10 for the evening (or $35 for 4 week series)
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Any tango questions? Please contact Rich Howe.

Last updated: February 25, 2023; Created: November 25, 2003. Copyright © 2023.