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 dancers who share a passion for Argentine tango.  We provide regular lessons, practicas, 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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April Events

 

Tango Monterey Bay’s 2d Sat milonga 13 April

 at the normal time 8:00-11:00 only $15 for the milonga. 

 

Join us at our weekly practica for dancers! Every Tuesday 7:00-9:00

Katya will be teaching a Tango Basics class for new dancers and those wishing to work on fundamentals to help them improve on Thursday’s at 7:00 starting Jan 5 2023. There will be an intermediate class that follows the basics class from 8:00-9:00! You should have at least 90 days of basic tango experience before attempting the Intermediate class. Check with the teacher if you’re unsure. Price is $10 for one class and $15 for both.

 

 

 

4th Sunday milonga – TBD

 

 

Shoe Policy

The House of Four Winds dance floor is one of the best in the area.  To keep it that way  our new contract requires that participants wear dance shoes, not street shoes at our events.  Not to worry: if you don’t have dance shoes you can still participate wearing either socks or shoe covers, which we will provide.

 

Thursday Classes

 

Tango Basics class for new dancers and those wishing to work on fundamentals to help them improve on Thursday’s at 7:00 starting Jan 5th 2023. We will also have an Intermediate level tango class for those that are up to the challenge at 8:00. The price will be $10 for one class or $15 for both.

Katya is our primary teacher and Charlie backs her up. However, Katya will be traveling in April and Bay Area teachers Count Glover and Lisette Perelle will be filling in for her.

We teach two classes: Fundamentals and Intermediate:

• Fundamentals:  This is the class that’s fun — it’s a great way to learn Argentine tango.  Walking smoothly in parallel and crossed systems, connection, embrace, the cross, ochos, and molinetes.  Recommended for beginners but also suitable for more advanced dancers who want to perfect their basic skills.  If you know this stuff well, you’re good to go at any tango dance.
• Intermediate: If you’ve already been dancing tango for awhile  and have mastered the techniques taught in Fundamentals class, this class offers more advanced steps — giros, sacadas, paradas, planeos, embellishments, etc. 

Fundamentals and intermediate classes are taught by several teachers — Count Glover, Lisette Perelle and Glenn Corteza are old friends from the Bay Area and Katya Sazonchik is our brand new local teacher.  No partner required.  $10 for one class; $15 for both classes; practica free with a paid class, $5 otherwise.   From 7 – 10 pm at the House of Four Winds unless indicated otherwise.  For more complete descriptions of our teachers, go to the Classes page. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday Practicas

  Practica at the House of Four Winds. For beginners and more experienced dancers — everyone dances with everyone else.  No partner required.  It’s the best — and friendliest — tango deal in town!  At the House of Four Winds, 7-9 pm, $10. Proof of vaccination required.

 

Milongas

A tango dance party at the House of Four Winds. 

2d Saturday:    8:00-11:00 $15 except this month!

Fourth Sunday, :   Low-key and you get to bed early!  6-9 pm. $10 TBD

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Practica on Tuesdays, Classes on Thursday

Tuesday Practica: 7-9:00 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 $10!

Thursday Classes: 7-9:00 at the House of Four Winds.  Our Thursday classes have attracted hordes of new beginners!

• 7:00-7:45, Fundamentals for all levels— a great way to start from scratch or polish your existing style.
• 7:45-8:00, Practica — For all levels.
• 8:00-8:45, Intermediates only — For dancers already proficient with the basic steps
• 8:45-9:00, 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. New schedule takes effect 5 Jan 2023.

Tango Music

Want to hear Argentine music at home?  Go to www.internet-radio.com/stations/tango/  for a wide assortment of tango radio stations online.  Or, if you still have a CD player, pick up one of our free Tango Monterey Bay CDs from Charlie.

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 Katya 
2nd Saturday Milongas
4th Sunday Milongas with Charlie

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