Venues

Where to Tango in Portland

(Regularly Scheduled Milongas)

Sunday at Viscount Studio
(Carrie Whipple)

"Noches de Buenos Aires"
Every Monday - 7:00pm to Midnight
PPAA - 618 SE Alder    Map to Norse Hall

Robert Hauk teaches a beginning class from 7:00 - 8:00pm, with dancing following until Midnight. The price is $6.

Robert DJ's traditional, classic tango music when he's in town, and has a variety of Portland DJ's sub for him when he's gone.

PPAA management requests that you don't bring in your own beverages. Bottled water is available, as well as a full bar for those over 21.

For more information, see - home.teleport.com/~robhauk/.
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Practica at PSU

CLOSED for the summer

Every Tuesday - 8:00pm to 11:00pm
PSU Campus, Peter Stott Center, Room 207

The active and vibrant PSU Tango Club hosts a weekly practica on the PSU campus.

All ages welcome, $3 admission for PSU & PCC students, $7 for community members.

There's a beginner's lesson from 8:00 - 9:00, and the practica continues until 11:00pm.

Contact the PSU Tango Club for more information at Tango@pdx.edu or see their website at http://tango.groups.pdx.edu
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Practica at Bamboo Grove Salon

Starting September 1st

Every Tuesday - 9:00pm to 12:00am
Bamboo Grove Salon, 134 SE Taylor (enter on 2nd between Salmon and Taylor)

Joe Leonardo hosts and DJs this weekly practica in the beautiful 1200 square foot art gallery/studio of the Bamboo Grove Salon.

With it's casual and comfortable atmosphere, this practica is an inspiring place to work on our Argentine Tango, exchange ideas,
and hang out with our fellow dancers.

Admission $5. For more information see: tuesdaypractica.blogspot.com/
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Guided Practica with Alex Krebs
Every Wednesday - noon to 2pm
6305 SE Foster Blvd (at Holgate)    Map to Berretin

A Guided Practica with Alex Krebs, every Wednesday from noon to 2:00pm at his Berretin studio on Foster at Holgate.

Alex is there throughout the practica to give you individual coaching on whatever you need. His many years of experience have given him the ability to quickly diagnose your dancing and offer you the precise pointers that you need to move to the next level in your dancing.

All levels, $8 drop-in.
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Tango at Norse Hall
Every Wednesday - 7:30pm lesson, dancing 8:30pm to Midnight
111 NE 11th Av (corner of 11th & Couch)    Map to Norse Hall

One of the most popular and fun filled tango dances in town! Rotating guest DJ's play a mixture of classic, traditional tango sets alternated with a wide range of alternative tango music - from tango nuevo to international music, funk, rock, blues, and jazz.

Norse Hall, host to Portland's world famous Tango Festivals, is a vibrant cultural landmark and Scandinavian community center. It is located just east of the Burnside Bridge and is one of Portland's most versatile event sites as well as an important part of the city's architectural and cultural legacy.

The lesson starts at 7:30 PM, and the practica goes from 8:30 until midnight. All-ages welcome and cost is $6.

For more information please contact AmyPK at (503) 577-0564 or at ajpk007@yahoo.com., or go to www.NorseHall.org
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Northstar Ballroom
Thursdays - 8:00pm to 12:30am
Northstar Ballroom    635 N Killingsorth Ct.    Map to Northstar Ballroom

With rich interior colors, soft lighting, and beautiful maple floors the Northstar Ballroom is truly a special place for Portland Tango.


Jerry Wallach hosts and DJ's traditional music at this lovely venue.

An ALL-levels class from 8:00 - 9:00 with rotating instructors, followed by Great Dancing until 12:30!

Admission is $7.00

For more info contact Jerry at 503-784-3786
or email j_wallach@yahoo.com
or see his blog at northstarmilonga.blogspot.com.
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"Casual Fridays" Practica
Fridays - 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Paradise Ballroom    826 SE Belmont    Map to Paradise Ballroom

Need more practice time?   It's OK to practice in a corner, in front of the mirrors, in line of dance, or in non-LOD areas.

Mirrored wall. Divided floor allows practicing traveling and non-traveling moves.
Mini-lesson at 5:00 of general interest to all skill levels (participation is optional).
Singles and couples welcome.
Nice snacks provided.
A touch of alternative music.
Assistance available.

Admission $5.00

Host Polly McBride. For info contact Polly at atango2@aol.com or call 971-207-5674.
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"Aime Comme Moi"
First & 3rd Fridays - 8:00pm to 1:00am
Tango Berretin - 6305 SE Foster (at Holgate)    Map to Tango Berretin

Jenna Rohrbacher and Joe Leonardo host this lovely milonga every 1st and 3rd Friday nights of the month at Tango Berretin. A drop-in beginners´ lesson starts at 8pm, and the milonga, DJed by Joe Leonardo, begins at 9pm and goes until 1am.

The milonga, including the lesson, hors d´oeuvres, and dancing, costs $7 ($5 for students).

For more information, visit http://hardroadtango.com/fridaymilonga/index.html or contact Jenna and Joe at joeleonardo13@gmail.com.
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"Corazon de Tango"
Second, 4th, & 5th Fridays - 8:00pm to 12:30am
Tango Berretin - 6305 SE Foster (at Holgate)    Map to Tango Berretin

Megan Pingree's Friday evening milonga starts with a beginners' drop-in lesson from 8:00 to 9:00pm, followed by dancing from 9:00 to 12:30. Megan hosts, instructs, and DJ's the evening. Admission of $7 includes the lesson and M&Ms. Soda and water are also available. Potluck snacks and drinks always welcome. All ages.

For more info call (503) 222-4691 or email meganpingree@comcast.net.
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Milonga Berretin
First & 3rd Saturdays - 8:00pm to 2:00am
Tango Berretin - 6305 SE Foster (at Holgate)    Map to Tango Berretin

Alex Krebs hosts one of the most popular milongas in Portland. When he's in town he teaches a beginning tango lesson from 8:00 - 9:00pm, then dancing until 2:00am on 1300 sq ft of hemlock dance floor. With four adjacent rooms to lounge and socialize, the Berretin reflects Alex's fondness of El Corte in Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

For more information, see TangoBerretin.com or contact Alex at arkrebs@yahoo.com.
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"Milonga al Norte"
Second & 4th Saturdays - 6:00pm to 12:00am
Village Ballroom - 700 NE Dekum   

Laurie Ann Greenberg and Mike McCarrel host this bi-monthly milonga in a new location on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month.

Mike McCarrel is the DJ in-residence.

Lesson from 6:00 - 7:00pm
Dancing until 12:00am

Admission $7 for the dance only, $10 with the lesson

For more information see Milongaalnorte.blogspot.com or E-mail milongaalnorte@gmail.com
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"Dance With Joy" practica
4th Saturday of the month - 8:15pm to 10:30pm
Ankeny Street Studio, corner of SE 9th & Ankeny    

Rachel Lidskog hosts a tango practica during her monthly "Dance With Joy" party, DJ'd by Glenn Eisenach.

Admission is $6 ($3 for students) for just the practica, and $8/$4 if you also attend the Ballroom, Latin, or Swing lesson from 7:00 - 8:00pm in the other ballroom at Ankeny.

Refreshments/snacks of punch, cookies, apples, nuts and more are included!

Contact Rachel at 503-704-5617 or email DanceWithJoy2@aol.com for more information.
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"Last Tango in Portland"
5th Saturday of 5-Saturday months - 8:00pm to 2:00am

Only in those months with 5 Saturdays!
Next milonga in August

1635 SE Morrison St (corner of 17th & Morrison)    Map to Tango Moments

Jay Rabe hosts Portland's longest running milonga, the "Last Tango in Portland" on the last Saturday of every 5-Saturday month. Lesson from 8:00 - 9:00pm, with dancing until "whenever."

Enjoy the congenial comfort of a house party, with the intimacy of dancing on a small dance floor. Traditional music until midnight, then alternative mix.

For more infomation, go to TangoMoments.com, email JayRabePDX@gmail.com, or call (503) 752-3664.

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"Moonlight Milonga"
First Sunday of the month - 7:30pm to 12:00am
3701 NE 179th St., Ridgefield, WA   

Dirk Mandt has assumed organizing responsibilities from his grandfather Conrad for this very special summertime milonga at Conrad's horse ranch.

A covered dancefloor with open sides to take in the scenery and the magic of tango in the country create an experience unlike any other.

$5 donation requested, and bring a dish to share for the always exceptional pot-luck.

For more infomation, contact Dirk at email Dirksays@yahoo.com, or call 360-609-2025.
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Sunday Practica
Every Sunday afternoon - 1:00pm to 5:30pm or later
Viscount Studios - 724 E Burnside    Map to Viscount Dance Studios

This practica started in 1999 at Clay Nelson's old dance studio in Garden Home. It moved to its current location at the Viscount in 2004.

Bill Alsup (usually) and Megan Pingree (occasionally) host an informal basic techniques class at 1:00pm, then the practica continues until 5:30 or 6:00.

Bill and Megan do a wonderful job of creating a comfortable and informal space for dancers of all levels, including newcomers who may find dancing at more formal milongas intimidating. Your skill levels or "how you look" don't matter.

Music is pumped into two adjacent studios, and you are free to go back and forth between them to find that "just right" place to practice. All levels and ages are welcome at this non-threatening environment.

Admission is $5, which includes the lesson, light snacks, and beverages. [Cost is higher when the class is taught by visiting tango masters]

For more information, contact Bill at (971) 207-1508.
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Tango in the Park
Sundays, June 14 through September - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

No milonga on the first Sunday of the month.
1st Sundays head over to the outdoor Moonlight Milonga & potluck in Ridgefield, WA

Peninsula Park - 700 N. Rosa Parks Way (Portland Blvd)    Map to Peninsula Park

Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy "Tango in the Park!" again this year.
Portland's glorious summer weather sets the stage for outdoor dancing at Peninsula Park. The milongas are held at the gazebo next to the beautiful Victorian rose garden. Bring a picnic basket, chat with friends, and dance in the fading light at dusk. It's Pure Magic!

The floor is concrete, so dance sneakers are recommended.

From I-5 north, exit at Rosa Parks/Portland Blvd and go east from the freeway. The gazebo is located near the south end of the park

For more information, contact Kathy Grantz at kcgrantz (at) comcast.net
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