TCA Schedule of Events

Schedule

TCA Events in Albuquerque

Tango Club of Albuquerque events at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal SE
(Located two blocks south of Central; 2nd block east of San Mateo) [map]

Weekly

Tuesday Night Milonga, 8:00-10:30pm. $3 members; $5 guests. Free to first-time attendees.
Free introductory Argentine Tango dance class, 7:30-8:00pm. Free initial class; $5 subsequent classes, includes admission to milonga.

Saturday Afternoon Practica, 2:30-4:30pm. $2 everyone. Free to first-time attendees.

Please no street shoes or shoes that leave marks on the Lloyd Shaw Dance dance floor, per venue manager's request/signage.

Bi-monthly

First & third Sunday of each month*: TCA Milonga at Kellys Brew Pub, 7:30-10:30pm, 3222 Central Ave SE, in the Nob Hill business district. No cover. Please support our hosts & tip generously. Kellys website
*Schedule is adjusted due to workshops or holidays. Check latest news to confirm dates.

Second & fourth Sunday of each month*: TCA Old Town Gazebo Milonga, "Tango por la Tarde,” 6:00-9:00pm. Free event. Bring your own water, if desired. *Late Spring through early Fall; may be adjusted for Kellys, workshop & holiday schedules. July & August start/end times may be later. Check latest news to confirm dates.

Old Town is in the NW quadrant of Albuquerque. & is bordered by Rio Grande Blvd on the west, Mountain Rd on the north, Central Ave. on the south. From Santa Fe/North: I-25 south to I-40 west; exit Rio Grande Blvd; south on Rio Grande (stay in your left lane) to Mountain Rd. Veer left onto Romero St. Parking is usually available around the Plaza; see map for additional parking areas. Old Town Map Link

Occasional

Milongas at various locales, including the Gazebo at Old Town Plaza, the Corrales Mission Church and select restaurants. Check latest news for upcoming special milongas.

Other Events in Albuquerque

Weekly

Lobo Tango Practica, Wednesdays at Winnings Coffee Company, 111 Harvard
Drive SE in Albuquerque. An evening of tango in a relaxed coffee house atmosphere. Class with Caroline & Constantine, 7:00-8:00pm; Practica, 8:00-10:00pm. Free, but please patronize Winnings Coffee to keep this event going. ckhripin@unm.edu
No milonga/class June 16 or 23; resumes July 1.

tangoXchange,Thursdays, 8:00-11:00pm at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center in Albuquerque. "Explore and share what you find most interesting about tango in all of its fascinating and diverse styles. Learn, get feedback, push your boundaries, discover new movements, and most importantly, have fun. Come prepared with lots of curiosity, ideas and experiences." All levels welcome. $5 admission, full-time students free. Erskine Maytorena, tangoxchange@me.com or (505)506-1728.

Friday Night Alternative Tango Night at Double Time Dance Studio, 112 Morningside SE. 7:00pm fundamentals tango lesson; dancing 8:00pm-11:00pm or midnight. BYOB or snacks. $15 includes lesson & milonga; $5 milonga only. Slightly higher milonga admission & later hours may apply on special event/workshop weekends.
(505)613-0771 or doubletimedance@yahoo.com

Bi-monthly

Milonga Roma, (One or Two) Saturdays* each month, 8:00-midnight. Intimate Buenos Aires-style milongas a beautiful new space in the Albuquerque Old Town/ Country Club area at 1508 Roma Ave NW. $5. *Held on Fridays on occasion. Confirm dates on Latest News. Please no street shoes or shoes that may mark the dance floor.

Milonga Roma is on Roma Ave. at the rear of the former Bell Trading Post building at the corner of Central Ave & Laguna (Laguna is just west of a Dairy Queen, a few blocks east of Rio Grande Blvd). From the intersection of Central & Laguna, go north on Laguna. The street becomes Roma as it curves east. The address is posted on the wall next to the entrance gate.

Events in Santa Fe & Taos

Weekly

(Some) Mondays, Alternative Practilonga at Santa Fe Soul, 2905 Rodeo Dr E #3 in Santa Fe, 8:00-11:00pm. DJ: Giorgio Bianchi. $5. Bring your own snacks & beverages (no alcohol); water provided. No street shoes, please.*Call to confirm dates or for more info: Giorgio, (505)920-7742.

Tuesday Night Milonga at El Meson, 213 Washington Ave, 7:30-11:00pm. $5 minimum consumption. Hosted by Shahin Medghalchi, tangodream@earthlink.net
www.elmeson-santafe.com.

Friday Night Practica at Studio East, 332 Camino del Monte Sol, between Canyon Rd & Acequia Madre in Santa Fe, 7:00-9:00pm. Hosted by Anne Manzler Driscoll. Rotating DJs. $3 cover. Around 9:00pm the Blues Night takes over. $3; no extra charge for those attending the Tango Practica. Anne, (505)577-5997

Monthly

Santa Fe Tango Milonga at Body, Sunday (usually once a month), 4:00-8:00pm, 333 Cordova Rd in Santa Fe. Class with rotating teachers, 3:00-4:00pm. Held in Body’s new addition adjacent to the restaurant. The Floor is smooth concrete. Check latest news to confirm dates or email info@santafetango.org.

Milonga at Joe's Diner, Sunday (usually once a month), 5:30-9:00pm in the Rodeo Plaza, 2801 Rodeo Rd. (junction of Zia & Rodeo Rd) in Santa Fe. $5 cover charge added to your bill. Joe's has a full menu, wine list, and great desserts. Please tip generously! Hosted by Liz Haight, (505)982-5833 or lizhaight@earthlink.net
Check out the menu at joesdinerandpizza.com

Occasional

Luren's Tango Lounge Milonga, Saturday (occasional), 8:00pm-12:30am at Studio East, 332 Camino del Monte Sol, between Canyon Rd & Acequia Madre in Santa Fe. Luren transforms the studio to create an intimate charming atmosphere. $7 (donated to charity); Potluck hors d'oeurves & BYOB. Check latest news to confirm dates. Please no street shoes or shoes that may mark the dance floor. (505)466-6996 or tangousa@cybermesa.com

Tango en Taos Milonga/Dance, Friday (occasional), 7:00-10:30pm at Kurt’s Deli, Quail RidgeTaos.*
Daryl & Fred Black, darylandfred@starband.net
*On the Taos Ski Valley Road (Highway 150), .8 mi. from the intersection of Highways 64 and 522 (the Old Blinking Light).




Latest News Membership Info Video Listing Members' Forum Join our e-group Contact Us		Schedule TCA Events in Albuquerque Tango Club of Albuquerque events at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal SE (Located two blocks south of Central; 2nd block east of San Mateo) [map] Weekly Tuesday Night Milonga, 8:00-10:30pm. $3 members; $5 guests. Free to first-time attendees. Free introductory Argentine Tango dance class, 7:30-8:00pm. Free initial class; $5 subsequent classes, includes admission to milonga. Saturday Afternoon Practica, 2:30-4:30pm. $2 everyone. Free to first-time attendees. Please no street shoes or shoes that leave marks on the Lloyd Shaw Dance dance floor, per venue manager's request/signage. Bi-monthly *First & third Sunday of each month: TCA Milonga at Kellys Brew Pub*, 7:30-10:30pm, 3222 Central Ave SE, in the Nob Hill business district. No cover. Please support our hosts & tip generously. Kellys website Schedule is adjusted due to workshops or holidays. Check latest news to confirm dates. *Second & fourth Sunday of each month: TCA Old Town Gazebo Milonga, "Tango por la Tarde,”** 6:00-9:00pm. Free event. Bring your own water, if desired. Late Spring through early Fall; may be adjusted for Kellys, workshop & holiday schedules. July & August start/end times may be later. Check latest news to confirm dates. Old Town is in the NW quadrant of Albuquerque. & is bordered by Rio Grande Blvd on the west, Mountain Rd on the north, Central Ave. on the south. From Santa Fe/North: I-25 south to I-40 west; exit Rio Grande Blvd; south on Rio Grande (stay in your left lane) to Mountain Rd. Veer left onto Romero St. Parking is usually available around the Plaza; see map for additional parking areas. Old Town Map Link Occasional* Milongas at various locales, including the Gazebo at Old Town Plaza, the Corrales Mission Church and select restaurants. Check latest news for upcoming special milongas. Other Events in Albuquerque Weekly Lobo Tango Practica, Wednesdays at Winnings Coffee Company, 111 Harvard Drive SE in Albuquerque. An evening of tango in a relaxed coffee house atmosphere. Class with Caroline & Constantine, 7:00-8:00pm; Practica, 8:00-10:00pm. Free, but please patronize Winnings Coffee to keep this event going. ckhripin@unm.edu No milonga/class June 16 or 23; resumes July 1. tangoXchange,Thursdays, 8:00-11:00pm at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center in Albuquerque. "Explore and share what you find most interesting about tango in all of its fascinating and diverse styles. Learn, get feedback, push your boundaries, discover new movements, and most importantly, have fun. Come prepared with lots of curiosity, ideas and experiences." All levels welcome. $5 admission, full-time students free. Erskine Maytorena, tangoxchange@me.com or (505)506-1728. Friday Night Alternative Tango Night at Double Time Dance Studio, 112 Morningside SE. 7:00pm fundamentals tango lesson; dancing 8:00pm-11:00pm or midnight. BYOB or snacks. $15 includes lesson & milonga; $5 milonga only. Slightly higher milonga admission & later hours may apply on special event/workshop weekends. (505)613-0771 or doubletimedance@yahoo.com Bi-monthly Milonga Roma, *(One or Two) Saturdays each month,** 8:00-midnight. Intimate Buenos Aires-style milongas a beautiful new space in the Albuquerque Old Town/ Country Club area at 1508 Roma Ave NW. $5. Held on Fridays on occasion. Confirm dates on Latest News. Please no street shoes or shoes that may mark the dance floor. Milonga Roma is on Roma Ave. at the rear of the former Bell Trading Post building at the corner of Central Ave & Laguna* (Laguna is just west of a Dairy Queen, a few blocks east of Rio Grande Blvd). From the intersection of Central & Laguna, go north on Laguna. The street becomes Roma as it curves east. The address is posted on the wall next to the entrance gate. Events in Santa Fe & Taos Weekly (Some) Mondays, Alternative Practilonga at Santa Fe Soul, 2905 Rodeo Dr E #3 in Santa Fe, 8:00-11:00pm. DJ: Giorgio Bianchi. $5. Bring your own snacks & beverages (no alcohol); water provided. No street shoes, please.Call to confirm dates or for more info: Giorgio, (505)920-7742. Tuesday Night Milonga at El Meson, 213 Washington Ave, 7:30-11:00pm. $5 minimum consumption. Hosted by Shahin Medghalchi, tangodream@earthlink.net www.elmeson-santafe.com. Friday Night Practica at Studio East, 332 Camino del Monte Sol, between Canyon Rd & Acequia Madre in Santa Fe, 7:00-9:00pm. Hosted by Anne Manzler Driscoll. Rotating DJs. $3 cover. Around 9:00pm the Blues Night takes over. $3; no extra charge for those attending the Tango Practica. Anne, (505)577-5997 Monthly* Santa Fe Tango Milonga at Body, Sunday (usually once a month), 4:00-8:00pm, 333 Cordova Rd in Santa Fe. Class with rotating teachers, 3:00-4:00pm. Held in Body’s new addition adjacent to the restaurant. The Floor is smooth concrete. Check latest news to confirm dates or email info@santafetango.org. Milonga at Joe's Diner, Sunday (usually once a month), 5:30-9:00pm in the Rodeo Plaza, 2801 Rodeo Rd. (junction of Zia & Rodeo Rd) in Santa Fe. $5 cover charge added to your bill. Joe's has a full menu, wine list, and great desserts. Please tip generously! Hosted by Liz Haight, (505)982-5833 or lizhaight@earthlink.net Check out the menu at joesdinerandpizza.com Occasional Luren's Tango Lounge Milonga, Saturday (occasional), 8:00pm-12:30am at Studio East, 332 Camino del Monte Sol, between Canyon Rd & Acequia Madre in Santa Fe. Luren transforms the studio to create an intimate charming atmosphere. $7 (donated to charity); Potluck hors d'oeurves & BYOB. Check latest news to confirm dates. Please no street shoes or shoes that may mark the dance floor. (505)466-6996 or tangousa@cybermesa.com Tango en Taos Milonga/Dance, Friday (occasional), 7:00-10:30pm at Kurt’s Deli, Quail RidgeTaos.* Daryl & Fred Black, darylandfred@starband.net *On the Taos Ski Valley Road (Highway 150), .8 mi. from the intersection of Highways 64 and 522 (the Old Blinking Light).

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