SLO Tango
A Guide to Argentine Tango on the Central Coast of California
- Workshops
- Mirabai Deranja, March 23-25, 2012.
- Felipe Martinez, July 20-22, 2012.
- Classes
- Introduction to Argentine Tango, Mondays 7:00-7:30pm at SLO Vets (near the corner of Grand & Monterey), $5 donation (includes the practice afterward). Everyone welcome - no partner or experience necessary. No need to wait for the start of a new series, give it a try this week! Every class will be tailored to the least experienced in attendance, but all levels are welcome. What we cover will be a surprise every week.
- Beginning Argentine Tango with Rich, Level I, Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm through
SLO Dance at the SLO Odd Fellows' Hall, 520 Dana St.
No partner or experience necessary.
Six week progressive series runs February 24 through April 4. 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.
- Beginning Argentine Tango with Rich, Level II, Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm SLO Dance at the SLO Odd Fellows' Hall, 520 Dana St. No partner or experience 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.
- 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.
- Rich Howe and Laura Andes are both happy to schedule other group or private classes by request.
- Practicas
- Mondays 7:30-9:00pm 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.
- 3rd Saturdays of even months 8:00-11:00pm, "Practica RX" at Laura's Home, 498 Nassau, Morro Bay. Admission $5. Mini-privates encouraged.
- Sundays, 6:00-7:30pm, at the famous Madonna Inn 100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo, no cover, Please patronize The Inn by purchasing food and/or drink and tips for DJ Nancy are appreciated.
- Milongas
- Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00pm, at the famous Madonna Inn 100 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo, no cover, Please patronize The Inn by purchasing food and/or drink and tips for DJ Nancy are appreciated.
- First 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!
- Second Saturday of the month, 8:00-11:00pm, at Studio@ 202 Tank Farm St., Suite C, San Luis Obispo: From Hwy 101 (north or south), exit on Los Osos Vally Rd. Take LOVR southeast, turn left on Higuera, and right on Tank Farm. It's a couple buildings back and between Kennedy Club Fitness & Farm Supply. Please bring snacks or drinks to share. $5 cover.
- Third 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.
- Third Saturday of odd months 8:00-11:00pm at the Holistic Movement Center, 845 Napa Ave #A, Morro Bay. $5 donation; bring snacks or beverages to share; music by Laura or Jeff.
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