Join us for a revival of the classic Bay Area alternative milonga in a gorgeous new East Bay space! A welcoming, inclusive event featuring a pre-milonga class with our own beloved Homer Ladas & the best of Golden Age + danceable alternative music!
7:00-8:00: class with Homer on "The Snake Walk & Other Oddities"
8:00-11:00pm: Mixed Alt/Traditional Milonga with DJ Dexter
$10-40 sliding scale, $15-$20 recommended
Venmo or cash at the door
We've scoured the airwaves to bring you alt tandas that really work for tango. We've got tasty snacks, plenty of seating, and a beautiful smooth dancefloor. Sliding scale tickets help us keep it accessible for everyone. Cost still an issue for you? Contact us for a volunteer spot to get in free!
Street parking available. BYOB (no hard alcohol please). If the event is a success, we'll make it monthly!
CODE OF CONDUCT:
- Although this is an alternative event, we do still encourage the use of the tango codigos, *especially* regarding entering/exiting the dancefloor, respecting the line of dance, and dancing in a way that respects the space and safety of your partner and those around you. If for any reason you need to exit a dance for your own safety or comfort, saying "thank you" should be respected as an ending to the dance without argument or caveat.
- We know that alternative music can sometimes inspire us to larger movements, so for everyone's shared safety *please* keep your ganchos and boleos contained, and **absolutely no lifts on the social floor**. (Even if you know you can do them safely, others may see you doing them and attempt movements that aren't safe for them or their partners.)
- We strive to create a truly welcoming & heartfelt space. If you feel that someone is behaving in a way that compromises your ability to feel safe & comfortable, *please* let your hosts know immediately. We reserve the right to politely unwelcome anyone we feel is compromising the safety & integrity of the event.
We welcome beginners, although we recommend that folks have some experience with tango before attending. Questions? Please come find your friendly hosts! We'll be available to explain the codigos and other conventions of the social tango if you would like to learn more about them.
Hosted by Dexter & Jericha (IG: @dexterandjerichatango)
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