SLO Tango

A Guide to Argentine Tango on the Central Coast of California

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  • Workshops
    • Connecting Through Our Embrace for Valentine's Day, February 14, 5:00-6:30pm
      Join Emily and Rich for a 90-minute journey into "Advanced Hugging," where you'll use the principles of Argentine Tango to deepen your connection through awareness, touch, and music. Together, we will explore concepts and techniques that not only enhance your ability to navigate the dance floor (regardless of style) but also enrich your partnership in life, fostering greater care, respect, and harmony.
      $30 per couple, pre-register at Nexus SLO, 3845 S Higuera, Lower Level, SLO.
    • Eduardo Saucedo, April 24-26, 2026.
    • Marcela Durán, September, 2026.
    • Christy Coté, November 20-22, 2026.

  • Classes
    • Thursdays at Nexus, 3845 S. Higuera, SLO with Rich & Emily.
      6:30-7:30pm Intermediate
      7:30-8:30pm Fundamentals
      8:30-9:00pm Practice / Q&A Time
      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 class. 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
    • Tuesdays 7:15-8:45pm at Studio de Myriam, 3563 Sueldo St, Suite N, SLO. Everyone welcome - no partner or experience necessary. Opening exercises focus on Balance, Flexiblity, and Posture - great for everyone reguardless of dance style and even non-dancers! Exercises will develop skills expecially useful for Argentine Tango. Objective is understanding our bodies and enjoying moving together instead of instruction. Also includes open practice time with a variety of tango, milonga, vals, and alternative music.
      Please fill out the Liability Waiver before your first time participating at Studio de Myriam.
      $15 drop-in.

  • Milongas
    • Buen Dia Milonga, Second Sunday of the Month, at Nexus, 3845 S. Higuera, SLO.
      5:00-8:00 pm, we'll have snacks during the dance, and there's plenty of great restaurants to choose from for dinner before.
      $10 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: January 23, 2026; Created: November 25, 2003. Copyright © 2026.