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New Year’s Eve Milonga
at Shabu Studios

New Year's tango weekend
at Shabu

Portland, OR - December 31, 2024

Organizer: Shabu Studios

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Join us to dance tango with friends through the New Year!

The dance will all be held at Shabu Studios.

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SCHEDULE

Tues𝐝𝐚𝐲, December  31st

  • 9:00 pm-12:30 am: : DJ Andrew Brown

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Pricing & Registration:

Questions: contact Shannon here

Location:

The milonga is held at Shabu Studios, 6055 NE Glisan St., Portland, OR 97213.

Location

 

Shabu Studios

6055 NE Glisan St.,
Portland, OR 97213

4th Friday Shabango At Shabu Studios

4th Friday - Shabango
@ Shabu Studios

4th Fridays
Milonga @ Shabu: 8:00 - 11:00pm

Organizer: Shannon Butler

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Come and join us on the 4th Friday of the month at SHABANGO

@ Shabu Studios.

  • 3 hours of tango dancing

TIME: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

ENTRANCE: $12 cash or Venmo at the door.

Location

 

4th & 5th Friday Milonga @ Shabu

Shabu Studios,

6055 NE Glisan St.,

Portland, OR 97213

Virginia Vasconi
Tango Workshops

Tango Workshops with
Virginia Vasconi

Portland, OR - November 30 - December 1, 2024

Organizer: Alex Krebs

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For the workshops schedule and more information visit www.tangoberretin.com/Virginia-Vasconi

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

Her experience

I was born in Córdoba, Argentina. At the age of 5 I took my first dance steps and discovered the love for dance, which later led me to ballet and artistic gymnastics. I am a Jazz Dance teacher, with a high level in Stretching, Yoga, Ballet and Contemporary Dance. I danced with various companies in the most important theaters in Argentina, including the 7 years that I was part of the Mixtura Dance Company. I have acting and stage training. I participated in various theater plays and musicals in Córdoba (“Desaprendiendo”, “El Grito Sagrado”, “Cenicienta”) and in Buenos Aires (“La Musa del Capricho”, “Gris de Ausencia”). In 2000 I discovered my passion for Tango and in 2008 I moved to Buenos Aires in order to dedicate myself completely to this dance in a professional way. I was a member of the famous DNI Tango School and Company, directed by Dana Frígoli, for 7 years as a teacher and as a dancer with Jonny Lambert. Together, we participated in the Documentary directed by Teresa Constantini “Buscando a Tita” released in 2017 – Youtube link. In 2015 I began dancing with the great teacher and dancer Julio Balmaceda, with whom I traveled the world teaching and dancing Tango until 2020. In 2015, we created together with Julio Balmaceda the show “Tango, a Society of Two”, premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia. I also had the honor of exhibiting professionally in the most renowned milongas and in the most prestigious theaters in Buenos Aires, as well as in the most important Festivals in the world. In Buenos Aires, I taught for several years at the Milonga Parakultural in the Salón Canning, one of the oldest and most legendary milongas in the city. I also taught at the Gricel Club, in the Leonese region, in the National region, at DNI, at Cheek to Cheek, at the Argentine School of Tango, at the Museo Nacional del Tango, among many others. I am also the creator of a Tango technique based on Yoga and body biomechanics, which is mainly characterized by the naturalness, fluidity and organicity of movement. To learn more about Art in Motion, visit artinmotiontango.com. I am the founder of a training called “Virginia Vasconi’s Block sessions” to strengthen muscles, rehabilitate chronic injuries and develop stability and balance. In 2020, together with 5 dancers and teachers, we founded the Mandarinas Tango group, a project in various online formats: Festival, Seminars, Special Thematic Classes (mandarinastango.com) and in 2021, a virtual tango show with the great dancer and teacher Pancho Martínez Pey. Among his partners, we can name renowned dancers such as Julio Balmaceda, Pancho Martínez Pey, Jonny Carvaj

About Virginia

From Virginia’s own words:

My name is Virginia Vasconi, I am a professional dancer of many dances but for 15 years I have dedicated myself exclusively to Tango. For me Tango is not only a dance, but it is also my passion, it is part of my way of life and my culture. I love Tango music, couple dancing, the technique, the philosophy… Tango is that, a projection of life itself put into a dance. I approach dance and teaching in a comprehensive way. I brought together many concepts from other disciplines that I studied throughout my life, such as classical dance, jazz dance, contemporary dance, yoga and stretching among others. I mixed them to develop my own technique, my own vision and my method of training the body and dancing in a natural, functional and organic way, and above all, healthy for my body. Tango also gives me the possibility to develop as a teacher, it allows me to investigate body biomechanics and movement in depth. I find it very interesting to find exercises to develop muscle tone, flexibility, fluidity, twists and spirals, supports, projections, etc. In this way I can use the body as a tool of artistic expression. I can feel comfortable and confident when dancing with a partner, both in the role of leader and follower, and share the intimacy of the embrace and the encounter, feeling free at the same time. My dance is unique and personal. It is characterized by my plasticity, my way of moving my legs, elegance, delicacy and power. That is what dancing is about, finding each person’s truest and deepest self to express themselves authentically. I consider myself a versatile, ductile, adaptable, chameleonic dancer. This allows me to feel free when dancing with different dancers and styles. Adapting to different bodies is a super interesting challenge for me on a physical and musical level, on an emotional and sensitive level. It is a training that requires a lot of experience and a lot of practice, but from my point of view, that is where the beauty and magic reside. I offer this way of learning, understanding and dancing the Tango. Tango changed my life, it transformed me. Welcome to my world, I invite you to transform yourself!

 

Location

 

Tango Berretin

6305 SE Foster Rd.
Portland, OR 97206

El Chino Necchi
Portland Tango workshops

El Chino Necchi
Tango Workshops

Portland, OR - March 29 - April 6, 2025

Organizer: Dance with Joy Studios

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For details and schedule of classes

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

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

El Chino Necchi

From Buenos Aires, Argentina

Andres Necchi, better known as “El Chino Necchi” started his tango journey almost 20 years ago, when he met Dina Martinez, Luciana Valle and Valencia Batiuk at El Motivo Tango. Under their tutelage, Chino developed as a dancer, teacher, and organizer. He never stops learning from the top tango instructors in the world. Chino has taught all across Europe and is a certified Fitness Instructor, increasing his capacity of understanding the body, connection and movements between leader and follower.

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Dance with Joy Studios

8051 SE 16th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Gaby Mataloni
Portland Tango weekend

Gaby Mataloni
Tango Workshops

Portland, OR - October 14-21, 2024

Organizers:

Ariel Marsh and Brian Halbert

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Gaby Bio

This porteña tango dancer, born in Buenos Aires, has been connected to the world of dance since childhood. Gaby began her dance journey with jazz and sports aerobics, later exploring various international rhythms such as hip hop, salsa, axé, theater dance, and lindy hop. At 21, driven by a desire to connect more deeply with her culture and traditions, she discovered tango—a revelation that ignited her true passion and vocation. She immersed herself in the world of tango, studying with numerous esteemed teachers in various schools to develop her own unique style. Notable mentors include Chicho Frúmboli and Juana Sepúlveda, Alejandro Larenas and Marisol Morales, Bruno Tombari and Rocío Lequio, Pablo Rodríguez and Corina Herrera, Moria Castellano, Dana Frígoli, and Corina de la Rosa.

After earning a degree in pharmacy from the University of Buenos Aires, Gaby realized that her true professional path lay in dance. She fully committed herself to teaching and dancing tango, leaving behind her pharmaceutical career. Since then, she has regularly taught at prominent milongas in Buenos Aires, including the well-known Viva la Pepa Milonga, La Mandrilera Milonga, and La MarĂ­a Milonga, where she has also been a co-creator and organizer.

She has participated in various tango festivals across the U.S., including the 2024 Valentango festival.

 

Gaby Mataloni

Gaby is a fresh and relaxed tango teacher who prioritizes her students’ comfort, creating an enjoyable and welcoming learning environment. She skillfully deepens their understanding of the technical aspects of tango while emphasizing the dance’s social essence, including its improvisational nature and the importance of connection with a partner. Gaby equips her students with valuable tools they can confidently apply at the milonga.

As a passionate and joyful dancer, Gaby combines her milonguera embrace with strength and precise technique, embodying the spirit of Tango Argentino in every performance.

 
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SCHEDULE OF Classes and WORKSHOPS with
Gaby Mataloni

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Tues𝐝𝐚𝐲, October 15𝐭𝐡

  • 6:30-7:30 pm – Pre-Milonga Lesson

Lines & Circles: from the structure to the improvisation & the dance.

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Saturday, October 19th

  • 1:00 – 2:30 pm – Workshop 1

Building my axis and being in control of my own movement – Let’s study Stability & balance, Use of the feet, heels and hips, small steps vs long steps, and quality of movement.

  • 3:00 – 4:30  pm –Workshop 2

Finding Freedom in Every Embrace – Lets work on being 100% engaged in the embrace, 100% responsible and in charge of my body and movement; Keeping the connection through the motion, giving the “let’s go signal”, and Switching from close to open & open to close: engage & disengage. Let’s explore salon, milonguero, and finding your own style!

Saturday Night

  • 7:30-8:30 pm – Pre-Milonga Lesson

The issue of the FREE LEG! Let’s learn the in-between line of it being free but alive to dance; investigating the dynamics for playing with it consciously, and applying to ganchos and boleos.

  • Performing (with Alex Krebs) at Milonga Berretin!

Sunday, October 20th

  • 1:00 – 2:30 pm – Workshop 3

Use of the Upper Body and Lower Body – Let’s study Torsions, rotations, and pivots; Arms as a communication tool; Translating messages/invitations into movements; Choosing where to express the dance in our bodies; Moving the embrace through the space vs on the spot; and Locking & Unlocking spaces in the embrace: leading OCHOS, REBOUNDS and PLANEOS

  • 3:00 – 4:30 pm – Workshop 4

Navigating the dance floor: dancing to the music, with your partner and with the rest of the dancers. – A workshop for training and expanding our toolboxes for having handy options at the milonga for navigating a crowded dance floor, being able to PAUSE and make that part of the dance, play with the subtleties of the music and expanding the movements inside & outside of the embrace as we want and can

Locations

 

Tango Berretin

6305 SE Foster Rd
Portland, OR 97206

 

Shabu Studios

6055 NE Glisan St.
Portland, OR 97213

PDX Tango IntensiveWinter 2025 with Dominic Bridge and Michelle Lamb

PDX Tango Intensive
Winter 2025

With
Dominic Bridge
& Michelle Lamb

January 31 - February 3, 2025

@ Rae Loft at the Bakery Building

Organizer: Dominic Bridge

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What to Expect:

  • Workshops tailored to all levels (beginners welcome!)
  • Unique themes (we went with movie themes!) to enrich technique, musicality, and expression
  • A Monday Milonga with a performance by Michelle and Dominic

Space is limited to 50 participants, so don’t wait!

Explore the full schedule and details, and secure your spot today.

About Dominic Bridge:

 

Dominic Bridge has been fully immersed in Argentine Tango since 2005, emerging as one of North America’s most esteemed practitioners and educators. His contributions to the dance span over 30 countries across five continents. He now lives in Denver, CO, but is considered a local teacher in PDX.

 

A consummate global citizen and polyglot, Dominic has enriched his artistry through residencies in cities renowned for their cultural significance, including Buenos Aires, Paris, Berlin, Florence, Budapest, Moscow, and Pune. These experiences have informed his nuanced approach to Tango, which integrates diverse cultural perspectives. He has played a pivotal role in nurturing Tango communities in regions such as Armenia and India, where he will tour for the third time in 2025.

 

Dominic’s pedagogy is rooted in a holistic understanding of Tango as both a social dance and an expressive art form. His methodology emphasizes the mastery of fundamental elements—embrace, connection, floorcraft, musicality, and improvisation—while fostering personal artistry. He also delves into the therapeutic and humanistic dimensions of the dance, championing its potential to build deeper interpersonal connections and enrich emotional well-being.

 

In addition to his teaching and performing, Dominic is a dedicated mentor, event organizer, and institution builder. He has established Tango schools, guided emerging teachers and performers, and curated immersive experiences that inspire both novices and seasoned dancers.

 

Meet Michelle Lamb:

 

One of New York City’s best-known and most accomplished tangueras, Michelle Lamb took her first dance steps at the age of six at the world-renowned San Francisco School of Ballet. Her dance experience has been broad and eclectic including touring and performing with famous musical artists like Liza Minnelli and Aretha Franklin in prestigious venues such as The Royal Albert Hall in London and off-Broadway theaters in New York City.

 

Ms. Lamb has toured the world extensively to teach and perform Argentine tango, often with famous tango orchestras and composers. In the United States she has headlined major tango festivals such as Windy City Tango Festival in Chicago and the San Diego Tango Festival. Michelle currently resides in NYC, teaching tango and the Gyrotonic Expansion System, a holistic movement practice that complements dance and improves flexibility and strength. Every Sunday night, she runs El Destino, one of New York’s hottest milongas.

Location

 

Rae Loft at the Bakery Building

2222 NE Oregon St., Suite 207,

Portland, OR

Luciana Valle
Portland Tango weekend

Luciana Valle
Tango Workshops

Portland, OR - April 25-27, 2026

Organizer: The Portland Tango Association.

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NOTE:

Matias Sotto will not join Luciana

this year.

Luciana will collaborate with Alex Krebs in teaching a couple of advanced workshops and perform with him on Saturday night at Berretin.

Luciana Valle Bio

Luciana Valle, a tango dancer since the nineties, played a pivotal role in the Tango Investigation group of Gustavo Naveira and Fabian Salas. This project significantly contributed to the development of the tango language now widely used globally for teaching tango.

Renowned for her expertise as both a leader and follower, Luciana has earned widespread recognition as one of the finest female teachers. Her teaching style is characterized by fantastic energy, exuberance, and a keen eye for detail. Luciana employs descriptive movement images, making intricate actions accessible to her students. Her classes emphasize the dance’s structure, technical nuances for comfortable and expressive movement, and the strong connection between leaders and followers. This approach challenges and benefits both leaders and followers alike.

Additionally, Luciana is a co-founder of El Motivo Tango, a trio of female excellent tango teachers. This dynamic group not only imparts their tango expertise but also hosts a highly attended practica every Monday evening in Buenos Aires.

Since 1999, Luciana has been a regular presence in Portland, conducting tango workshops and offering private lessons. Her enduring commitment to teaching has left an indelible mark on the local tango community.

Pricing & Registration Information:

  • $35 per Weekend Workshop and $40 advanced Weekend Workshop taught by Luciana and Alex Krebs or $185 for all 6 Workshops.
  • Pre-registration discounts are available online till April 24.
    • $165 for all 6 Workshops 
    • 10% discount for groups of 3/4/5 classes
  • No pre-registration or partner is required.
  •  $40 per person – Advanced Monday couple only Workshop with Luciana and Alex Krebs.

Location:

The Weekend Workshops are held at Tango Berretin, 6305 SE Foster Rd.

The Monday Special Couple Workshop will be held at: The Loft at 8th Avenue, 2010 SE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97214 .

Privates

Luciana is available for privates between April 21-24 and 27-30 2026. Contact Luciana to schedule a private.

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Sunday Practica at Dance with Joy Studio (weekly)

Sunday Practica at
Dance with Joy Studios

Sundays, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Beginner Class 2:00 - 4:00pm

Organizers: Rachel Lidskog-Lim

This practica started in 1999 at Clay Nelson’s old dance studio in Garden Home. It moved to its old location at the Viscount on Burnside in 2004, and on Sept 2012 moved to the new location of the Viscount studios and was run by Bill Alsup and at times by Megan Pingree.

After Covid the practica restarted at Dance with Joy Studios and is now run by Rachel Lidskog-Lim

 This is a guided tango practica for dancers to cone together in supportive caring community, enjoying friendship and dance, every Sunday afternoon.

Wishing you warm embraces, connection and joy, as you practice, play, grow, in your tango journey.

There are also Argentine tango classes offered before the practica:

  • 12:00pm Argentine Tango Lesson Level 2-3 Series
  • 1:00pm Argentine Tango Lesson Level1-2 Series

For more information contact Rachel at support@dancewithjoystudios.com 

Sunday Practica

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Location

 

Dance with Joy Studios

8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202

Cecilia Gonzalez
Portland Tango weekend

Cecilia Gonzalez
Tango Weekend

Portland, OR - October 13-22, 2025

Organizer: Dance with Joy Studios

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More info and schedule of classes:

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

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

Cecilia Gonzalez

From Buenos Aires, Argentina

 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