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Mondays: "Noches de Buenos Aires" Milonga at PPAA (weekly) -
Tuesdays: Practica at PSU (weekly)
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Tuesdays: Women's Practica (weekly)
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Wednesdays: Practica at Norse Hall (weekly)
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Thursdays: "Milonga Paradisio"
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Thursdays - starting July 10: Urban Grind milonga
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Fridays: "Casual Fridays" Practica
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Fridays (1st & 3rd): "Aime Comme Moi" Milonga (twice a month)
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Fridays (2nd, 4th, & 5th): "Corazón de Tango" (2 or 3 times a month)
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Saturdays : Saturday Practica (weekly)
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Saturdays (1st & 3rd) : "Milonga Berretin" (twice a month)
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Saturdays (2nd): "Milonga Firulete" (monthly)
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Saturdays (4th): "Dance With Joy" practica (monthly)
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Saturdays (Last): "Last Tango in Portland" (monthly)
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Sunday Afternoons: Practica at Viscount Dance Studios (weekly)
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Sunday Early Evening: "Tango in the Park" (weekly)
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Sundays: "Milonga Pa' la Gente" (weekly)
"Noches de Buenos Aires"
Every Monday - 7:00pm to Midnight
PPAA - 618 SE Alder
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/.
Practica at PSU
Every Tuesday - 8:00pm to 11:00pm
CLOSED for the Summer
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.
Joe Leonardo & Jenna Rohrbacher teach a beginner's lesson from 8:00 - 9:00, and the prctica 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
All ages welcome, $3 admission for PSU & PCC students, $7 for community members.
Joe Leonardo & Jenna Rohrbacher teach a beginner's lesson from 8:00 - 9:00, and the prctica 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
Women's Practica
Every Tuesday - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Starting July 1
Tradition Arts Studio, 14 NE 10th and Burnside
Get Ready Ladies...Coming Soon!
Laurie Ann Greenberg and Jennifer Olson will be your hosts!
Starting Tuesday July 1 and every Tuesday thereafter, Jennifer and Laurie Ann will host a Women's Tango Practica at Tradition Arts Studio, 14 NE 10th (between Burnside and Couch, just steps away from the Viscount Studio)
More info to follow!!!!
Contact: Laurie Ann (lova58@hotmail.com) or Jennifer Olson (tangojennifer@gmail.com)
Laurie Ann Greenberg and Jennifer Olson will be your hosts!
Starting Tuesday July 1 and every Tuesday thereafter, Jennifer and Laurie Ann will host a Women's Tango Practica at Tradition Arts Studio, 14 NE 10th (between Burnside and Couch, just steps away from the Viscount Studio)
More info to follow!!!!
Contact: Laurie Ann (lova58@hotmail.com) or Jennifer Olson (tangojennifer@gmail.com)
Norse Hall Alternative-music Practica
Every Wednesday - 7:30pm to Midnight
111 NE 11th Av (corner of 11th & Couch)
Rotating guest DJ's play a 50/50 mix of classic, traditional tango sets alternated with a wide range of alternative tango music - from international music, Irish reels, and klezmer, to 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 Amy at (503) 577-0564 or at ajpk007@yahoo.com.
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 Amy at (503) 577-0564 or at ajpk007@yahoo.com.
"Milonga Paradisio"
Thursdays - 8:30pm to 12:30am+
Paradise Ballroom 826 SE Belmont
Jerry Wallach hosts and DJ's Thursday Tango at the Paradise Ballroom. Jerry began DJ'ing over 2 years ago and quickly became one of the most sought after DJ's in the region. He has DJ'd all over the US at various festivals and local milongas, but his favorite "gig" is Thursday nights in Portland.
Milonga Paradisio features traditional music, nice snacks, and Great Dancers!
Dancing starts at 8:30pm and continues until 12:30 or later.
There is no Beginner Lesson. However if you want a beginner lesson before the milonga, Jay Rabe teaches an on-going drop-in beginner lesson starting at 7:00 that is only 10 blocks from the Paradise.
Admission to Milonga Paradisio is $6.00
Jerry can be reached at j_wallach@yahoo.com or call 503-784-3786.
Milonga Paradisio features traditional music, nice snacks, and Great Dancers!
Dancing starts at 8:30pm and continues until 12:30 or later.
There is no Beginner Lesson. However if you want a beginner lesson before the milonga, Jay Rabe teaches an on-going drop-in beginner lesson starting at 7:00 that is only 10 blocks from the Paradise.
Admission to Milonga Paradisio is $6.00
Jerry can be reached at j_wallach@yahoo.com or call 503-784-3786.
Urban Grind milonga
Thursdays - 8:30pm to 12:30am
Starting July 10th
Urban Grind Coffee House 2214 NE Oregon St (22nd off
Sandy)
Jerry Wallach is moving his Thursday Tango to the Urban Grind Coffee House.
It will feature traditional music and Great Dancers!
There will be a 1-1/2 hr class for all levels from 7:00 - 8:30, then dancing on an expanded, beautiful hardwood floor continues until 12:30am.
The Urban Grind will provide a counter person to prepare specialty food items, as well as provide coffee, teas, beer & wine.
Admission is $6.00
Jerry can be reached at j_wallach@yahoo.com or call 503-784-3786.
It will feature traditional music and Great Dancers!
There will be a 1-1/2 hr class for all levels from 7:00 - 8:30, then dancing on an expanded, beautiful hardwood floor continues until 12:30am.
The Urban Grind will provide a counter person to prepare specialty food items, as well as provide coffee, teas, beer & wine.
Admission is $6.00
Jerry can be reached at j_wallach@yahoo.com or call 503-784-3786.
"Casual Fridays" Practica
Fridays - 2:00pm to 7:00pm - Now open longer!
Paradise Ballroom 826 SE Belmont
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.
Ladies-choice and dancing with new partners is encouraged.
Mostly traditional music with a touch of alternative provided by a variety of Portland DJ's.
Five-at-5: a 5-minute mini-lesson on some concept or idea of general interest.
Occasional special presentations and surprise performances.
Bring gently used tango clothes/shoes for sale. Mark with price and phone number, provide hanger.
Admission $5.00, or $4.00 if you're wearing a Hawaiian print, and only $3.00 after 6pm.
Air Conditioned!
Host Polly McBride. For info contact fridaytango@gmail.com
Ladies-choice and dancing with new partners is encouraged.
Mostly traditional music with a touch of alternative provided by a variety of Portland DJ's.
Five-at-5: a 5-minute mini-lesson on some concept or idea of general interest.
Occasional special presentations and surprise performances.
Bring gently used tango clothes/shoes for sale. Mark with price and phone number, provide hanger.
Admission $5.00, or $4.00 if you're wearing a Hawaiian print, and only $3.00 after 6pm.
Air Conditioned!
Host Polly McBride. For info contact fridaytango@gmail.com
"Aime Comme Moi"
First & 3rd Fridays - 8:00pm to 1:00am
Tango Berretin - 6305 SE Foster (at Holgate)
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’oerves, and dancing, costs $7 ($5 for students).
For more information, visit http://hardroadtango.com/fridaymilonga/index.html or contact Jenna and Joe at info@hardroadtango.com.
"Corazon de Tango"
Second, 4th, & 5th Fridays - 8:00pm to 12:30am
Tango Berretin - 6305 SE Foster (at Holgate)
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.
For more info call (503) 222-4691 or email meganpingree@comcast.net.
Saturday Practica
Saturdays - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Sunnyside United Methodist Church - 3520 SE Yamhill
Wayne Chen hosts this new practica every Saturday in an old church gymasium in the hip SE Belmont district. You can practice by yourself or join the peer-guided group practice where selected participants present short lessons and ideas for others to try.Please be aware that this practica is only 2 hours long due to it's group format, so arrive early.
For up to date information: see http://mysterymilonga.blogspot.com/
Hosted by Wayne Chen and friends. Contact him at tangowayne@gmail.com
First & 3rd Saturdays - 8:00pm to 2:00am
Tango Berretin - 6305 SE Foster (at Holgate)
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.
"Milonga Firulete*"
Second Saturdays - 8:00pm to 1:00am
Euphoria Studios - 1235 SE Division
Ellen Saunders and David Whitman host this Milonga with the help of Greg Berkholtz. Ellen and her friend and TangoFest co-registrar Bob Williams teach a beginning/intermediate class at 8:00 PM. The class is included in the price of the milonga.J.Abling is the resident DJ, playing traditional tango music from 9:00 PM till 12:30 AM.
Ellen and David provide lots of yummy nibbles and beverages. The lounge area is great for quiet conversation, and the dance studio is elegantly decorated with tables and lots of chairs. The cabeceo is easily practiced with this arrangement and the comfortable lighting at Milonga Firulete.
Admission is $7.00 and $5.00 for students. Contact Ellen at: ellen_l_saunders@gotsky.com. or 503-324-9320.
* A Firulete is an adornment, and in tango it's an embellishment of the foot circling on the floor, as if drawing a picture of a flower.
"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.
"Last Tango in Portland"
Last Saturday of the month - 8:00pm to 2:00am
1635 SE Morrison St (corner of 17th & Morrison)
Jay Rabe hosts Portland's longest running milonga, the "Last Tango in Portland" on the last Saturday of every 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.
Sunday Practica
Every Sunday afternoon - 1:00pm to 5:30pm or later
Viscount Studios - 724 E Burnside
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.
Tango in the Park
Sundays, July through September - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Open Summer 2008 - Starting July 6!
Peninsula Park - 700 N. Rosa Parks Way (Portland Blvd)
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 Candace at canduchita (at) yahoo.com
"Milonga Pa' la Gente"
Every Sunday - 9:00pm to Midnight
The Shop People Gallery - 421 SE Grand
Joe Leonardo
and Jenna Rohrbacher host this traditional milonga every Sunday night in a small, intimate space
filled with the crafts and artwork produced in the myriad workshops below the dancers' feet. Sitting on the edge of the week, Milonga Pa' la Gente gives you a chance to reflect on the great dances shared during the week before, ponder what great dances might be in the week coming, and above all, be in the moment and share it with friends. A relaxed atmosphere, simple food and drink, small dance floor, and a chance to hang out together in the scene.
For more info/directions, visit hardroadtango.com/sundaymilonga or email info@hardroadtango.com.
and Jenna Rohrbacher host this traditional milonga every Sunday night in a small, intimate space
filled with the crafts and artwork produced in the myriad workshops below the dancers' feet. Sitting on the edge of the week, Milonga Pa' la Gente gives you a chance to reflect on the great dances shared during the week before, ponder what great dances might be in the week coming, and above all, be in the moment and share it with friends. A relaxed atmosphere, simple food and drink, small dance floor, and a chance to hang out together in the scene.For more info/directions, visit hardroadtango.com/sundaymilonga or email info@hardroadtango.com.
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