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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January Events
Thursday Classes
Classes are now be taught by several teachers — Lisette Perelle, Glenn Corteza, and Julian Ramil are old friends from the Bay Area. For more complete descriptions go to the Classes page.
Jan. 5 : Julian Ramil. Julian Ramil has been teaching and dancing Argentine tango in San Francisco since the community began establishing itself in the Bay Area in the early 1990’s. He’s also a musician, playing bandoneon with several San Francisco groups. If you want to concentrate on the musicality of the dance, Julian will get you there.
Jan. 12: Lisette Perelle. Lisette has been our teacher for over a year. She is an elegant dancer and patient teacher who concentrates on the techniques necessary for smooth, powerful and beautiful dancing. She works with the whole body, focusing on connection, alignment, lines and beautifying steps.
Jan. 19: Glenn Corteza. Glenn teaches tango in San Francisco. He has a wonderful sense of humor and ingenious ways of explaining technique and music that will make you laugh and learn. In short, he’s FUN! He also plays double-bass and is a member of Quinteto del Bailongo. Check out the entertaining video of Glenn talking about tango and San Francisco.
Jan. 26: Lisette Perelle.
Tuesday Practicas
Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31: Practica at the House of Four Winds as usual. 7-10 pm, $5
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Class Schedule
To give attendees of the Fundamentals Class an immediate chance to practice what they’ve just learned, we’re now including a short practica between the Fundamentals and Intermediate classes. Here’s the new schedule:
- 7:00-8:00 Fundamentals class, $10
- 8:00-8:15 Short practica
- 8:15-9:15 Intermediate class, $10, $5 if you took the fundamentals class
- 9:15-10:00 Long practica
- Practicas are free with classes, $5 otherwise.
Milongas
A tango dance party at the House of Four Winds.
Second Saturday, Jan. 14 : Our big milonga with lots of out-of-town visitors. 8-9 pm, class with Hector Villar. 9-12 pm, milonga. $12, $18 with class..
Fourth Sunday, Jan.22: Low key, laid back, and you get to bed early. House of Four Winds, 6-9 pm, $10.
Practica on Tuesdays, Classes on Thursday
Tuesday Practica: 7-10:00 at the House of Four Winds. The attendance is great — everybody comes and has a good time. 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!
- Lisette and Charlie
Thursday Classes: 7-10:00 at the House of Four Winds. Our Thursday classes have attracted hordes of new beginners!
- 7-8:00, Fundamentals for all levels– a great way to start from scratch or polish your existing style.
- 8-8:15, Practica — For all levels.
- 8:15-9:15, Intermediate only – For dancers already proficient with the basic steps
- 9:15-10, Practica – for all, regardless of your level
No partner required. $10 per class, $15 for both classes. The practica is free with a paid class, $5 otherwise.
Private Lessons
Do you like one of our teachers? Sign up for a private lesson. Prices and availability vary — check details with Charlie.
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Tango Monterey Bay is run by Charlie Carroll. You can 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, Glenn,or Julian
2nd Saturday Milongas
4th Sunday Milongas with Charlie
Charlie 831-601-7199 | More Info: tangomontereybay@yahoo.com
