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Latest News: Tango Events in New Mexico

A chronological list of upcoming tango events (milongas, practicas, workshops) in New Mexico.
Tango Club of Albuquerque events are listed as "TCA."

Contact other event organizers to confirm dates and information. Scheduling, content, and details may change without notice. Check with organizers regarding their COVID-19 safety requirements.
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2024

May 2-7, 2024

Monica in May! Monica Paz in Albuquerque at Studio Roma, 1508 Roma NW 87104. Book private and/or semi-private lessons on Monica's website. Facebook event

Thursday, May 2

8:00-11:59PM | Albuquerque

Milonga Puertitas (little doors) at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. DJ: Paul Akmajian. Let's blend our awesome community at large here in Albuquerque with the visiting dancers from out-of-town and out-of-country. It is a late one, but so are some of the great milongas you will experience with new and interesting people/dancers. (Beginnings Class still takes place 5:30-7:00PM. No Tango 2: Boss Essentials this evening). $15 entrada.

Saturday, May 4

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St. 87109. DJ team: Larry & Richard. $5 everyone. Map link

7:00-10:00PM | Santa Fe
Santa Fe Tango Milonga at Dance Station, 947 W. Alameda St., Ste. B 87501 in Santa Fe. DJ: Max Cubillos. $10 SFT members; $15 non-members. Light refreshments served; you may BYOB. First Saturdays. Next dates: 6/1, 7/6, 8/3, 9/7, etc. Email | Website

Monday, May 6

7:00-9:30PM | Albuquerque

May Amilonga at JUNO, 1501 1st St. NW 87102 (across from Las Puertas). DJ: Marcelo Rosensaft (international DJ, born in Uruguay). Host: Amilonga (Gail, Kipp, & Simona). $15 entrance fee includes a drink ticket. Dance under the stars (weather permitting). "We're expecting to see some out of state dancers in May — so come dance with your local friends and meet non-local dancers as well!" Facebook event

7:00PM | Los Alamos (email or check Facebook to confirm)
Los Alamos Argentine Tango Group Practica at Betty Erhart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row 87544 in Los Alamos. Free event. Weekly event on Mondays. Email | Atom City Facebook Group

Saturday, May 11

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St. 87109. DJ: TBA. $5 everyone. Map link

5:10-6:00PM | Albuquerque

Free Introductory Class at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. Experience social Argentine Tango. 2nd Saturdays monthly. Next date: 6/8. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610)462-6392 | Email | Webpage | Map link

6:00-8:00PM | Santa Fe

Santa Fe Tango Iconic Red Practica at 1366 Cerrillos Rd. 87505. Free lesson, 6:00-7:00PM; Free practica, 7:00-8:30PM. Second Saturdays: 6/8. Email | Website

7:00-10:30PM | Albuquerque

Puerta*Longa Practica*Longa at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. Great music, relaxed social dancing, practice space and ronda space."One ronda mini-group-community exercise to help new dancers. It's fun and brief, followed by a community tanda!" 2nd Saturdays monthly. $15. Next date: 6/8. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610)462-6392 | Email | Website | Map link

Sunday, May 12
6:00-7:00PM Lesson; 7:00–9:30PM Milonga | Santa Fe
Milonga Aldea at Aldea Community Center, 3 Nuevo Milenio, Santa Fe 87507. DJ: Paul Akmajian. Free (with milonga admission) pre-milonga lesson with Graham Stanford: "El corte is dynamic suspense... you'll want it, electric fun for both dancers!" $10 donation requested. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages provided. Free parking. Hosts: Stephanie, Carol, & Fer. All 2024 milongas (except December) are on the second Sunday of the month. Email | Map link or email Stephanie for directions.

Friday, May 17

5:00-9:00PM | Albuquerque

3rd Fridays "after-work" Practica with Puerta al Tango at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. "A fun, open, inclusive practice time to hone skills, and build community." See website and Facebook event for this month's music format. $10 base entrada. Next dates: 6/21, 7/19, 8/16. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610)462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook Event | Map link

Saturday, May 18

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St. 87109. DJ: TBA. $5 everyone. Map link

7:30–10:30PM | Santa Fe
Two Moon Tango Milonga at 16 Camino Largo 87507 (on the south side of Santa Fe, 5 miles past the airport). DJ: Fernando Robles. Limited parking; please carpool. $15 cover. Monthly event on 3rd Saturdays. Website

Sunday, May 19
4:00-7:00PM | Albuquerque

ATA's (All Tango Albuquerque's) Mixed Music Alternative Milonga at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal Ave SE 87108 (near San Mateo & Central). DJ: Uma Pattabhiraman. ATA's milongas are "mixed music" — a mix of traditional/Golden Era (no more than 1/3), alternative, and Nuevo — DJ’s choice. "Shorter tandas for more turnover... ATA's milongas are relaxed and informal, welcoming all styles of dancing and all kinds of music." Light snacks and drink provided. Please BYOW (Bring Your Own Water.) Still only $5. Email Cynthia

Friday, May 24
| Santa Fe
Postponed: Meg-a-Milongas at Meg & Teddy's. Will start on 6/14. Dates following 6/14: 6/28; 7/12 & 26; 8/9 & 23; 9/13 & 27. Email

Saturday, May 25

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St. 87109. DJ: TBA. $5 everyone. Map link

Saturday, June 1

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St. 87109. DJ: TBA. $5 everyone. Map link

7:00-10:00PM | Santa Fe
Santa Fe Tango Milonga at Dance Station, 947 W. Alameda St., Ste. B 87501 in Santa Fe. DJ: Michelle McRuiz. $10 SFT members; $15 non-members. Light refreshments served; you may BYOB. First Saturdays. Next dates: 7/6 (Shahin; pre-milonga class w/ John & Rosalia 6:00-7:00PM, 8/3 (Sobrah), 9/7 (TBA), etc. Email | Website

Sunday, June 2
6:30-9:30PM | Albuquerque
Opening 2024 TCA Old Town Gazebo Milonga, Tango por la Tarde at 200 N. Plaza St. NW 87104. DJ: Paul Akmajian. 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. Next date: 6/23.

Saturday, June 8

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St. 87109. DJ: TBA. $5 everyone. Map link

Friday, June 14
7:00-10:00PM | Santa Fe
Meg-a-Milongas at Meg & Teddy's (address/directions TBA). 6/14 DJ: Shahin Medghalchi. This is an outdoor event. $5 admission supports the DJs. 2nd and 4th Fridays. Next dates: 6/28; 7/12 & 26; 8/9 & 2

Saturday, June 15

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St. 87109. DJ: TBA. $5 everyone. Map link

7:30–10:30PM | Santa Fe

Two Moon Tango Milonga at 16 Camino Largo 87507 (on the south side of Santa Fe, 5 miles past the airport). DJ: Paul Akmajian. Limited parking; please carpool. $15 cover. Monthly event on 3rd Saturdays. Website

Saturday, June 22

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St. 87109. DJ: TBA. $5 everyone. Map link

June 22-30, 2024
| Santa Fe
Virginia Vasconi at Dance Station, 947 W. Alameda St., Ste. B 87501. Group and private classes. Host: Michael Walker. Email Masako for more info.

Saturday, June 29

2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque

TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St. 87109. DJ: TBA. $5 everyone. Map link

Friday, July 12

Early evening (TBD) | Albuquerque

Save the Date! Cross-over free intro event between Zephyr Fitness, ABQ Kickboxing, and Puerta al Tango for a fun and free evening with a little tango, a little BBQ and a lot of fun. The awesome community of Zephyr and ABQ Kickboxing will be hosting Puerta al Tango's intro to energy in motion tango. More info soon: Graham Stanford (610)462-6392 | Email

Monday, July 22
6:30-9:00PM | Albuquerque

July Amilonga at Speakeasy Z Lounge, Hotel Zazz, 3762 Copper Ave NE 87108 (Central Ave at Copper). DJ: TBA. $15 includes a complimentary drink. Charcuterie boards available for purchase. Facebook event

Sunday, August 4
Albuquerque Tango Festival 2024 One-day Pass Sale
Facebook event | Website

October 31-November 3, 2024
Albuquerque Tango Festival 2024
Facebook event | Website

Tango Events in New Mexico is compiled and maintained by Karen Reck.
Please send any additions/corrections to her at webmaster@abqtango.org.