Milonga Con Sabor A Tango
Every Third Saturday Each Month in Pasadena
Come dance with us every third Saturday of each month. A spacious dance floor, fantastic Argentine tango teachers, snacks and drinks, and the best of nuevo and traditional Argentine tango music
Wonderful food and drink provided, including Wine and Empanadas!
8 p.m.-9 p.m. class
9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Milonga
$15--includes, class & milonga
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Argentine Tango Classes
Learn Argentine Tango from the best tango teachers from Argentina.
Teachers: Guest Intructors each month TBA
Claudio and Gloria Otero
(Click names for more info about teachers)
8 p.m.-9 p.m. All Level Argentine Tango Class
9 p.m.- 2 a.m. Milonga (open social dancing)
$15 Class & milonga; $10 Milonga only |
Address & Directions:
1368 North Lake Avenue Pasadena, CA 91104
Directions: From the San Fernando Valley: 134 East connect to the 210 East, exit Lake Avenue, and then continue north until Washington Boulevard.
From Downtown: 110 north until reaching Colorado Boulevard continue east, continue until Lake Boulevard, and then head north upon reaching Washington Boulevard.
Parking: Street parking and across the street at an open to the public small shopping center
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 Edmundo and Elizabeth were both born and raised in Buenos Aires. Anyone growing up in Argentina hears a lot of tango music from an early age. They have been teaching together since 2004 and currently live and work in Los Angeles. Edmundo was introduced to Tango in 1988 by Héctor Mayoral, the original star of the first "Tango Argentino" stage production. Since then he has studied under the likes of instructors such as Carlos Gavito, Raul Bravo,Carlos Borquez, Jorge Firpo, Ernesto Balmaceda, Julio Balmaceda, Gustavo Naveira, Chicho Frumboli, Omar Vega and Alejandro Suaya, among others.
Edmundo is known for his distinctive teaching of technique, precision, clear leading and vast knowledge of the music.
Social tango dancing is supposed to be improvised and personalized. The goal is to help each tango dancer develop the understanding, patience and a solid command of the fundamentals (technique, musicality, and connection) needed to experience the joy of improvisation.
Armed with the knowledge to execute the logical options at every turn, the dancer can complete an entire dance sequence based on the ability to navigate a dance floor and self expression. This allows the interweaving of music with the synchronized motion of two bodies: a source of extreme pleasure.
Individual style is not constructed by one's teachers. A teacher can point the way, but other variables factor greatly: personality, ability, musicality, experience, physical traits, sensibility, taste, affinity, and aesthetics. All of which build not just the ability to dance tango , but to do it in a personalized style and hence the need for a solid foundation.
| %20of%20IB1K0234ab%20darker%20blue%20eyes%20small.JPG)  Argentineans Claudio and Gloria Otero create a fun and relaxing environment where everyone can learn at their own pace. The classes cover basic footwork, beginner and advanced combinations, and special flourishes. All ability and experience levels are welcome; it is not necessary to attend with a partner. Classes are ongoing; students can join at any time.
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 Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Makela Brizuela trained for ten years in modern dance and ballet, receiving her degree from the National School of Ballet of Argentina.
Known for her outstanding technique and grace, Makela stresses that tango comes from the heart as well as the body. For ladies, she focuses on what makes a woman dance more beautifully and easily. For men, she concentrates on what makes a man a confident and clear leader so that women would love to dance with him. |
