SLO Tango

A Guide to Argentine Tango on the Central Coast of California

  • Workshops

  • Classes
    • Beginning Argentine Tango with Rich, Level I, Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm through SLO Dance at the SLO Odd Fellows' Hall, 520 Dana St. No partner or experience necessary.

      Six week progressive series runs June 2 through July 7. Covers essential fundamentals: Posture, the Embrace, Walking (there's more to it than you might guess! :-) ), Lead/Follow, Connection, Musicality, Improvisation, "The Cross," "The 8-Count Basic," and turns (Giro/Molinete & Calesita). A single class is $15, but see Linda's site for details on discounts.

      Next series starts June 2.

    • Beginning Argentine Tango with Rich, Level II, Mondays 7:00-8:00pm at the SLO Vets Hall, No partner necessary, uses skills developed in Level I. Focus is primarily on the remaining basic elements: Ochos (front and back), turns (Giro/Molinete), Boleos, and Ganchos. Additional topics are occasionally explored for variety. Series is kept in sync with Level I for those transitioning. $10 donation (includes practica afterward).
    • Intermediate Argentine Tango with Rich, Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm through SLO Dance at the SLO Odd Fellows' Hall, 520 Dana St. No partner necessary, uses skills developed in Beginning Levels I & II. All tango elements and combinations explored either rely on or include those elements from the Basic classes. Therefore, one should have a command of those elements before continuing with this class. A single class is $15, but see Linda's site for details on discounts.
    • All Levels Tango with Laura, 2nd Friday of the month 7:00-8:20pm at Ken's Home, 815 Murry St., San Luis Obispo. Focus is on connection with your partner and the music. $5 donation. Please read Laura's letter for details.
    • All Levels Tango with Laura, 4th Friday of the month 7:00-8:20pm at the Holistic Movement Center, 845 Napa Ave, #A, Morro Bay. Focus is on connection with your partner and the music. $8 class only, $10 with practica. Please read Laura's letter for details.
    • Rich Howe and Laura Andes are both happy to schedule other group or private classes by request.

  • Practicas
    • Mondays 8:00-10:00pm at SLO Vets (near the corner of Grand & Monterey), $5 donation. 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.
    • 4th Friday of the month 8:30-10:30pm at the Holistic Movement Center, 845 Napa Ave, #A, Morro Bay. Admission $5.

  • Milongas
    • Every Sunday, 6:30-7:30pm, at the famous Madonna Inn 100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo, no cover, tips for DJ Nancy appreciated.
    • First Friday of the month, 7:30-9:30pm, at the Sally Loo's Cafe 1804 Osos St., San Luis Obispo, no cover. Come enjoy the beautiful wood floor, nice atmosphere, music, dancing, and tasty treats at Sally Loo's.
    • First Saturday of the month 7:30-11:30pm at Ken's Home, 815 Murry St., San Luis Obispo. First hour will be a Chamuyo (discussion group), Practica, or something tango related.
    • Second Saturday of the month 8:00-11:00pm at the Holistic Movement Center, 845 Napa Ave #A, Morro Bay. $5 donation, bring sweets, wine, drinks, & snacks to share.
    • Third Friday of the month, 7:30-9:30pm, no cover, at the Higher Groundz Family Coffee House, 3230 Broad St., Suite 130, San Luis Obispo (Broad and Orcutt), no cover. The floor there is a bit slippery if you wear leather soled shoes, so a rubber sole might be a better choice at this location. Come enjoy the music, dancing, and tasty treats at Higher Groundz!
    • The last Saturday of the month, 8:00-11:00pm, at Central Coast Dance, 2004 10th St., Los Osos. The dance studio is located on the corner of 10th Street and Santa Ynez Ave., above Los Osos Liquor. Please park on the street, because the lot is reserved for convenience store customers. A $5 donation to help cover the cost of the dance studio would be appreciated. Refreshments can be served, so you can bring finger food and drinks to share.

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Any tango questions? Please contact Rich Howe, (805) 783-0569.

Last updated: May 21, 2010; Created: November 25, 2003. Copyright © 2010.