Tango Escape on the Monterey Peninsula!!

Gorgeous scenery, temperate weather, lots to see and do — and Tango!

Tango Monterey Bay is a community of Monterey Bay folks who share a passion for Argentine tango.  We provide regular lessons, practices, milongas, and occasional workshops.  Whether beginner or experienced, resident or visitor, we invite you to join us to experience the uniqueness of this dance.

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August Events!

1.  Sunday, August 22:  Milonga with free potluck!

For those coming to our 4th Sunday milonga, Tango Monterey Bay is hosting a potluck dinner beforehand.  Bring your favorite dish to share. The  potluck starts at 5 pm, followed by the milonga from 6-9 pm.    No extra cost — all you need to enjoy this evening of fellowship is your appetite and your dancing shoes.  Don’t miss this special event — Sunday, August 22, at the House of Four Winds,

2.  We continue with Tuesdays for practica and Thursdays for classes

Tuesday Practica: 7-10:00 at the House of Four Winds.  Beginners: come learn tango in a friendly and welcoming environment.  There’s no formal instruction but our more experienced dancers are available to answer your questions, work on specific steps, or just plain get you started.  Intermediate and advanced dancers:  Practice the steps you learned at our Thursday classes, work on more complex steps, help the beginners, or just dance with your friends.  Only $5!

Thursday Classes with Lisette Perelle: At the House of Four Winds.  Our Thursday classes with Lisette Perelle have attracted hordes of new beginners!  A teacher from the Bay Area, Lisette has trained in Argentina and performed with Ballet Pampa Argentina. Her emphasis on styling and connection is bound to make your tango beautiful!

• 7-8:00, Fundamentals for all levels – a great way to start from scratch or polish your existing style
  
• 8-9:00, Intermediate only — for dancers who already know the basics steps
  
• 9-10:00, Practica — for all, regardless of your level
  

No partner required.  The price is $10 per class, $15 for two classes. The practica is free with a paid class, $5 otherwise. Lisette is also available for private lessons.

3. Milongas

Two milongas per month, both at the House of Four Winds.

• Second Saturday, 9-12,pm
• Fourth Sunday, 6-9 pm.

Note: This month (August 22) we’re having a potluck at 5 pm.  Bring a dish and join us!

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Tango Monterey Bay is run by Charlie Carroll.  You may reach him at  831-601-7199, or at tangomontereybay@yahoo.com.  Our events are held at House of the Four Winds, 540 Calle Principal in Monterey.  For a map, click here.

Tuesday Practica with Charlie
Thursday Classes with Lisette Perelle
2nd Saturday Milongas
4th Sunday Milongas with Charlie

Charlie 831-601-7199 | More Info: tangomontereybay@yahoo.com