Brian & Elizabeth Nguyen
Portland Tango weekend

Brian & Elizabeth Nguyen
Tango Weekend

Portland, OR - August 10-19, 2025

More info and schedule of classes:

 https://dancewithjoystudios.com/workshops-events

To pre-register for workshops or schedule a private lesson with Cecilia, send an email to: support@dancewithjoystudios.com  or call (503) 704- 5617 8160

More info: www.dancewithjoystudios.com

  • Location: Dance with Joy Studios  8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202

Brian & Elizabeth Nguyen

From Los Angeles, CA

 Well respected by the tango community in Buenos Aires, Cecilia is an exceptional dancer who has worked with the most renowned Argentine dancers of her generation since 1995. She combines strong movements with wise softness getting, without effort, the most powerful synthesis.

The technical precision, fluidity of her movements and notable capacity of improvisation characterize her dance.

Cecilia shares her extensive knowledge and passion with her students. She is a very appreciated and requested tango teacher and has been continually invited to give workshops and participate in festivals around the world. Since its inception in 1999, she has been a member of the teaching faculty of the Argentine International Tango Congress (C.I.T.A) held annually in Buenos Aires.

Location

 

Dance with Joy Studios

8051 SE 16th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Special Thursday Norse Hall Milonga – Benefit Blanchet House

Special Thursday Milonga
at Norse Hall

Thursday, April 2, 2026

SCHEDULE:

WHEN: Thursday, April 2, 2026

WHERE: Norse Hall111 NE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97232

TIME:

  • 7:30-8:30 pm Pre-Milonga Lesson with Adam Cornett & Marina Godinez!
  • 8:30 pm-Midnight Milonga – DJ: Jerry Wallach
  • 8:30 pm-Midnight Full Bar

ENTRY: $20 minimum suggested donation at the door.

ALL REVENUE WILL BE DONATED TO

THIS EVENTS IS 100% VOLUNTEER RUN.

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone’s shiny shoes on May 24, 2024

HUGS, Jerry Wallach
jerry.wallach@gmail.com

Facebook Event

DJ: Great Jerry Wallach

 

Location

 Norse Hall

111 NE 11th Ave.
Portland, OR 97232

Tango Workshops with
Sofia Saborido & Alex Krebs

Tango Workshops with
Sofia Saborido & Alex Krebs

Portland, OR
April 11-13, 2025

Organizer: Alex Krebs

Stay tuned for details.

Save the date

For the workshops schedule and more information visit https://www.tangoberretin.com/sofiaalex

To register, schedule a private lesson, or for more information please email Alex Krebs at tangoberretin@gmail.com

Sofia will be teaching together with our great Alex Krebs.

A great duo for a great tango learning experience. Don’t miss the opportunity!

About Sofia


A delicate yet intense dancer, Sofía brings a rich background in theater, ballet, modern, and jazz dance to her tango. Her deep musicality and refined movement quality stem from a sensitive and profound connection.

Tango runs in her veins—she is the great-granddaughter of Enrique Saborido, the legendary dancer, musician, and composer of tangos such as La Morocha and Felicia. In 2006, she earned fourth place in the Buenos Aires Tango Championship, marking the beginning of her international career. Since then, she has dedicated herself to teaching and performing, primarily in Europe, but also across the United States, Australia, and Asia.

Saturday, March 1st

  • noon-1:30pm (all levels): The art of the walking embrace
  • 1:45-3:15pm (intermediate and above): Action and Reaction, the consequences of change in tone of the embrace
  • 3:30-4:45pm (intermediate and above): The technique of the giro

Sunday, March 2nd

  • noon-1:30pm (intermediate and above): The center as principal motor of circular movements
  • 1:45-3:15pm (int. and above): Musicality, retention and technique of the pivot

Pricing & Registration:

  • No pre-registration or partner is required.
  • Workshops cost $30/each or $130 for all 5.

 Questions: contact Alex: here

Location:

Workshops are held at TANGO Berretin, 6305 SE Foster Rd.

Location

 

Tango Berretin

6305 SE Foster Rd.
Portland, OR 97206

1st & 3rd Fridays Magnetica Neotango @ Joy Studio

MAGNETICA Neotango
@ Dance with Joy Studios

1st and 3rd Fridays,
8:00 pm - 12:00 am

Portland tangueros/as, are you ready to explore new music and expand your tango?

There’s a special kind of tango addict who wants to go beyond the familiar into new territory. To explore a space where there are no limits to their creativity, to the possibilities. Have you tasted this kind of tango? Find that tangasmic moment of ecstasy in your body, in your relationship with gravity, the earth, in your boundlessly creative connection with your partner and the music. This is your moment!

Come dance with us at MAGNETICA Neotango in Portland for an electrifying evening of friendship, fun and tango, featuring outstanding alternative tango music, the friendliest dancers, and lots of space to express yourself!

On the first and 3rd Fridays of each month, we will offer you a sensual, fun and delicious evening filled with an eclectic mix of musical surprises from international neotango DJ Alison, including delectable offerings from a range of genres, including contemporary tango, blues, world music, rock, electronic and more.

Spacious dance floor fun, friendly, welcoming & supportive environment, light snacks & refreshments, fun & friendly environment, no judgement – just joy!

TIME:

  • 8:30pm – 12ish – alternative music milonga with DJ Alison

COST: $15 (no one turned away)

LOCATION: Dance With Joy Studios 8051 SE 16th Ave Portland, OR 97202

MAGNETICA Neotango

Sign up on the MAGNETICA Neotango Facebook Event

Location

 

Dance with Joy Studios

8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202

Monday milonga-Special Edition

Monday Milonga

Special night!
February 24, 2025
Live music with CIAOFELICIA
DJ: Emily Pierce
Dancing: 8:00 pm - 12:00 am

 

Monday Milonga

Special event

Live music with CIAO FELICIA

February 24, 2025

Come and join us for a special tango night with the lovely band CIAO FELICIA.

Special Monday Milonga

WHEN:

  • CIAO FELICIA band
  • 8:00 pm – 12:00 am Milonga – DJ: Emily Pierce

WHERE:

Norse Hall, Main Ballroom

ENTRANCE:

  • $ 30

HOSTESS:

Elizabeth Anel

 

Location

 

Norse Hall

Main Ballroom

111 NE 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232

Special Film Premiere:
I Had the Heart
Directed by Oliver Kolker

I Had the Heart
by Oliver Kolker

Portland OR Film Premiere

Sunday April 27, 2025

 

SAVE THE DATE

STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO

Organizer: Luisa Zini Fortuna (PTA)

Facebook Event

Presented at the Miami Jewish Film Festival

January 15-19- 2025

Oliver will also teach workshops on

Saturday April 26, 2025 @ Berretin

Oliver Kolker – Bio

Oliver Kolker is a multifaceted artist with a background in business, tango, film, and music. He is an accomplished tango dancer, screenwriter, film producer, director, and actor.

Born in New York City and raised in Argentina, Oliver discovered tango 26 years ago and has been a professional dancer for 20 years. He has performed and taught at some of the world’s most prestigious tango festivals and communities across Russia, the United States, France, Italy, Turkey, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Ukraine, and China.

Since 2006, he has visited the Portland Tango community more than ten times, partnering with Luna Palacios and Silvina Valz.

As a music producer, he created three albums in collaboration with Maestro Lisandro Adrover:

  • Bandoneón Soliloquy
    – Kol Nidrei
    – Live Tango Concert at Temple Libertad

He is also the creator and producer of Pelando Variación, one of the most demanding tango competitions in the world, which has expanded to the United States, China, and Greece.

Oliver entered the film industry 15 years ago, co-writing, co-directing, and producing the acclaimed tango film Fermín, starring Héctor Alterio and Gastón Pauls. He has collaborated on the script for Viaje Inesperado (dir. Juan José Jusid) and produced several feature films, including:
– Contrasangre
– La Valija de Benavidez
– You Only Live Once
– Unexpected Journey
– Rumbo al Mar
– Búfalo
– I Had the Heart

Oliver’s latest tango film, I Had the Heart, was released theatrically in 2024 to critical acclaim.

Event Schedule:

  • 5:30- 7:00 pm Movie Premiere – I had the Heart
  • 7:00 – 7:30 pm QA with actor/director/tango dancer Oliver Kolker
  • 7:30 – 8:30 pm Dinner and drinks available for purchase At the Loft.
  • 8:30 – 11:30 pm Milonga –
    • DJ: Jerry Wallach
    • Live music: CiaoFelicia!

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Event location:
@ The Loft at 8th Avenue
2010 SE 8th Ave,
Portland, OR 97214

EVENT Pricing:

Online:

  • 📽 Film Premiere only $12
  • Milonga only $18
  • Film Premiere & milonga $29

@ the door:

  • 📽 Film Premiere $15
  • Milonga $20
  • Film Premiere & milonga $35

Food and drinks will be available for purchase onsite, see menu below.

Stay tuned for more Details

Food and drinks, provided by Vibrant Table, will be available for purchase following the film premiere, as well as before and after the milonga.

 

Menu

 Snacks

Humita Empanada
Creamy Corn, Caramelized Onions, Zapallitos, Chilies, Chimichurri Rojo – Vegan (2 per order) Price: $8.00

Pollo Empanada
Braised Chicken, Tomato, Green Olives, Sweet Peppers, Chimichurri Rojo (2 per order) Price: $9.00

Yucca Fries
Argentinian Fry Sauce gluten free, vegan Price: $5.00

Plates

Churrasco Beef
Fire Seared Bavette Steak, Papas Fritas, Chimichurri
gluten free. Chef carved to order served with herb garlic frits Price: $21.00

Picada Chica
Serrano Ham Carved to Order, Iberico Chorizo, Coppa Salami, Manchego and Mahon Cheese, Marinated Olives, Marcona Almonds, Dried Fruit gluten free, serves one Price: $15.00

Picada Grande
Serrano Ham Carved to Order, Iberico Chorizo, Coppa Salami, Manchego and Mahon Cheese, Marinated Olives, Marcona Almonds, Dried Fruit gluten free, serves four Price: $56.00

Location

 

The Loft at 8th Avenue

2010 SE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Oliver Kolker
Tango Workshops

Tango Workshops
with
Oliver Kolker

Saturday, June 6- Sunday, June 7, 2026

4 Tango and Milonga workshops with Oliver Kolker

@ Tango Berretin

 

Monday June 8, 2026

Special workshop
For Women Who Want to Learn the Leader’s Role
THE BASIC LEAD AS IT IS TAUGHT IN BUENOS AIRES

@ The Loft at 8th Avenue

 

Thursday June 11, 2026

Film Screening and milonga 

Organizer: Luisa Zini Fortuna (PTA)

Save the date

Portland, OR

Saturday, June 6 & June 7, 2026

Oliver Kolker:

Actor, Dancer

and Tango Ambassador

We’re thrilled to announce that Oliver Kolker will be in town at the beginning of June to teach workshops at Berretin. There’s also a possibility he’ll screen one of his films—details are still being finalized, and we’ll keep you posted.

More information coming soon!

 
 

Oliver’s Bio

Born in New York City but raised in Argentina, Oliver Kolker discovered tango in 1997, immersing himself in Buenos Aires’ vibrant milonga scene. He trained with renowned masters such as Horacio Godoy, Osvaldo Zotto, and Graciela Gonzalez.

Six years later, he launched his career as a professional dancer and instructor, performing and teaching worldwide. He has participated in some of the most prestigious tango festivals and communities across Russia, the United States, France, Italy, Turkey, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Ukraine, and China.

Since 2006, he has been a frequent guest of the Portland Tango community, visiting over 10 times and partnering with Luna Palacios and Silvina Valz. He was one of the guest teacher at the Portland Tango festival in 2018 and the MC at the Portland tango Festival 2019.

Oliver will be in town from June 3 till June 11.
He will be available for personal and group privates.
Contact Oliver to arrange a private with him.

Location

 

Tango Berretin

6305 SE Foster Rd.
Portland, OR 97206

Virginia Pandolfi Tango Workshops

Tango Workshops with
Virginia Pandolfi

Portland, OR - March 1-2, 2025

Organizer: Alex Krebs

Stay tuned for details.

Save the date

For the workshops schedule and more information visit www.tangoberretin.com

To register, schedule a private lesson, or for more information please email Alex Krebs at tangoberretin@gmail.com

Check the schedule of classes here

Born in the city of Córdoba, Virginia Pandolfi took her first steps in tango with local teachers before moving to Buenos Aires, where she quickly established herself within the vibrant artistic scene.

Her early years were shaped by a focus on stage tango, but her career eventually gravitated toward the rich traditions of improvisation, social dancing, and the milonguero style.

As a dancer and teacher, Virginia has traveled the globe, proudly representing her country and its culture. Along the way, she partnered with some of tango’s most celebrated dancers, forming iconic duos that remain cherished in the memories of tangueros worldwide.

She has participated in festivals on every continent, not only as a teacher and performer but also as a jury member for official competitions, including the prestigious Tango World Cup held annually in Buenos Aires.

Virginia’s dance is the product of two defining pillars: her deep love of tango and her unwavering commitment to her craft. As a teacher, she creates a space where students are encouraged to embrace these values as foundational principles for learning.

Over the years, she has developed a unique teaching method characterized by precise, detailed instruction that equips students with the tools needed to master technique while fostering ease and creative freedom in their dance.

Since 2020, Virginia has expanded her reach by offering online classes and video tutorials, which can be purchased through her website. These complement her in-person group and private classes, taught both in Argentina and internationally, ensuring that her expertise remains accessible to students around the world.

About Virginia Pandolfi


Virginia Pandolfi, a prominent figure in the world of tango, is celebrated not only for her exceptional talent as a dancer but also for her remarkable skills as a teacher.

She is the visionary behind Mujercitas Tango Festival, one of the most renowned tango festivals for women worldwide, which she has been organizing since 2010.

With over 20 years of experience, Virginia has become one of the most influential voices in tango, particularly among women.

Her teaching technique empowers dancers to evolve and embrace a deeper connection to their bodies, fostering greater awareness and freedom of movement in their dance.

Schedule

Saturday, March 1st

  • noon-1:30pm (all levels): The art of the walking embrace
  • 1:45-3:15pm (intermediate and above): Action and Reaction, the consequences of change in tone of the embrace
  • 3:30-4:45pm (intermediate and above): The technique of the giro

Sunday, March 2nd

  • noon-1:30pm (intermediate and above): The center as principal motor of circular movements
  • 1:45-3:15pm (int. and above): Musicality, retention and technique of the pivot

Pricing & Registration:

  • No pre-registration or partner is required.
  • Workshops cost $30/each or $130 for all 5.

 Questions: contact Alex: here

Location:

Workshops are held at TANGO Berretin, 6305 SE Foster Rd.

Location

 

Tango Berretin

6305 SE Foster Rd.
Portland, OR 97206

Jennifer Olson

Jennifer Olson

Jennifer Olson is back in Portland and ready to share her vast knowledge of tango.

She is available for private and group lessons, DJing, and performances.

She also sells Regina, Tangolera/Bandolera, Madame Pivot, and SUR tango shoes.

Contact Jennifer

Having recently returned back home to Portland (OR), Jennifer has devoted over a decade of her 22-year tango career to touring, sharing her deep love and expertise in tango. She has taught at festivals and workshops worldwide, including Buenos Aires, Argentina (where she lived for more than two years); Montevideo, Uruguay; Palma De Mallorca, Spain; Madrid, Spain; Paris, France; Stockholm, Sweden; Zurich, Switzerland; Budapest, Hungary; Vienna, Austria; Hamburg, Germany; Berlin, Germany; London, England; Edinburgh, Scotland; Toronto, Canada; Montreal, Canada; and numerous U.S. cities such as Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Denver, New York City, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Boston, and Princeton and Yale Universities.

Her dancing is defined by her commitment to versatility. Viewing tango as a social dance, she emphasizes mastery in both close and open embrace styles. Once a connected and comfortable embrace is established, her focus turns to musicality, a core element in both her dance and teaching. Jennifer’s DJing style is equally adaptable; she customizes her playlists to match the energy and preferences of each event, balancing traditional and alternative milongas worldwide.