Events Schedule

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The information on this page is subject to change. Please contact individual organizers and teachers for information on their events and COVID-19-related requirements.

View and download the Tango Club of Albuquerque 2023 event schedule in PDF. Subject to change.

Tango Club of Albuquerque Milongas and Practicas

Ongoing Events at the Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St., Albuquerque 87109

TCA Saturday Afternoon Practica, 2:30-4:30PM, Weekly with some exceptions. $5 everyone except for first-timers, who get in free.

Twice a Month (Late Spring Through Early Fall)

TCA Old Town Plaza Gazebo Milonga, Tango por la Tarde, 7:00-9:30PM at 200 N. Plaza St. NW, Albuquerque 87104. Second and fourth Sundays with some exceptions. Free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. Bring your own water bottle. Parking available around or near the Plaza.

Special Events

TCA Holiday Milonga, December 10, 2023, Albuquerque Square Dance Center. Details to come.

Other Tango Events in Albuquerque

Weekly

Practicum en Ronda, Tuesdays: 7:45-9:45pm at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW, Albuquerque 87102. Host: Puerta al Tango. Guided, structured, diagnostic working-practice in group honing musicality and floorcraft. $20 drop-in (or punchcard-8 saves $5). "We work hard and have fun as a group." No partner necessary.

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Albuquerque OpenTango, Wednesdays: Tango Beginner Social Class + Dance, 7:00-9:30PM at Juno Brewery + Cafe + Art, 1501 1st St. NW, Albuquerque 87102. Host: Albuquerque OpenTango. Free, but please support the venue with food and beverage purchases. All are welcome. No partner necessary. Website | Facebook | Instagram | Email

Monthly

Amilonga at various locations in Albuquerque. Host: Amilonga. Website | Email | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Milonga del Corazón, monthly on 1st Fridays, 6:00-9:00PM, Mila's Mesa, 3409 Central Ave. NE, Albuquerque 87106. Host: Lacie Forde/Tango in Bloom. $15 cover includes a wine or botanical beverage. Facebook | Email

Bread & Butter Ronda Gathering of Friends, 5:30-6:45PM at Las Puertas 1500 1st St. NW 87102. A feast with conversation and occasional guest speakers and live music. Visit website for details. 2nd Saturdays monthly. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610)462-6392 | Email | Puerta al Tango website | Map link

Milonga Suerte Loca, monthly on last then 4th Saturdays. Class, 6:15-7:00PM; Milonga, 7:00-10:30PM at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW Albuquerque 87102. $15. Host: Graham Stanford | Puerta al Tango. Milonga Suerte Loca weblink | Email

Annually

Albuquerque Tango Festival, in late October/early November annually. Embassy Suites by Hilton, 1000 Woodward Pl. NE, Albuquerque 87102. Organizer: Daniel Boardman. Website | Facebook Group

Occasionally

All Tango Albuquerque (ATA) Mixed-Music Alternative Milonga. Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal Ave. SE, Albuquerque 87108. $5. Email Cynthia

Other Tango Events in Santa Fe and Taos

Santa Fe Tango Milongas, monthly on first Saturdays. Times and locations vary. Website

Two Moon Tango Milonga, monthly on third Saturdays, 7:30-10:30PM, 16 Camino Largo, Santa Fe 87507. Host: Liz Haight. $15. Limited parking; please carpool. Website

Milonga Aldea, monthly on Sundays, 7:00-9:30PM, Aldea Community Center, 3 Nuevo Milenio, Santa Fe 87507. Hosts: Stephanie, Carol, and Fer. $7 cover includes snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. Email