SLO Tango

A Guide to Argentine Tango on the Central Coast of California

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  • Workshops
  • Classes
    • Thursdays at Nexus, 3845 S. Higuera, SLO with Rich.
      6:30-7:30pm Intermediate
      7:30-8:00pm Fundamentals 1 - Moving Together
      8:00-8:30pm Fundamentals 2 - Taking Turns
      8:30-9:00pm Fundamentals 3 - Key Elements
      Downstairs in the SLO Public Market at Higuera and Tank Farm. Please pre-register at Nexus SLO.
      Dancers not ready for the intermediate level material are welcome to use the first hour for warm-up and practice. Intermediate dancers are welcome to stay and practice or participate in the fundamentals classes. Follow this link for details on class content.
      $20 drop-in for the whole evening ($10 for a single fundamentals class), see registration link above for package deals including memberships and Dance Cards.

  • Practicas
    • Thursdays 9:00-9:30pm or so 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.

  • Milongas
    • Second Sunday of the Month, at Nexus, 3845 S. Higuera, SLO.
      3:00-6:00 pm, we'll have snacks during the dance, and there's plenty of great restaurants to choose from for dinner afterwards.
      $10 cover.
    • Fourth Saturday of the Month (through August), in Los Osos, 2055 9th St, Suite C (Second Floor).
      6:00-9:00 pm, Potluck, casual, and fun. Mostly traditional music but also some alternative tandas. Hosted and DJed by Valentina (unless there is a special guest DJ).
      $7 cover.
    • 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.
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Any tango questions? Please contact Rich Howe.

Last updated: April 15, 2025; Created: November 25, 2003. Copyright © 2025.