For those of you ramping up for Valentango, grab your shoes and get some dancing in ahead of time!
Friday is Las Naifas
Join Luisa Zini Fortuna and myself for an early evening of dancing to the tunes of Steven Payne. The 5:30 lesson will focus on using space well and survival skills if beginners are present. The milonga starts at 6:30 and ends at 9:30—lots of time to grab tandas with friends and new partners! Several people have told me that they find Las Naifas the friendliest milonga in town, and we aim to keep it that way. The bar is open downstairs for a quick drink or to hang out and talk during and after the dance. Location: Norse Hall, NE 11th and Couch. The parking lot is at NE 10th and Couch. We would love to see you!
Saturday is Berretin
Alex Krebs holds a Saturday milonga at Tango Berretin, 6305 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206. There is a 7:30 lesson and dancing until midnight. Parking can be difficult, so give yourself a few minutes to find a space.
Sunday is the benefit milonga for Portland Tango Association
You can read the details on Facebook here, but if you are not on Facebook, it’s at Dance With Joy, 8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202, from 7:30-11:30 PM according to the Facebook event. Jerry Wallach is the DJ. Suggested donation is $10/person. Again, parking may be an issue, so plan ahead.