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."
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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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Visit the Classes page for a list of classes offered by New Mexico instructors or online.
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Google Calendar — A tool for dancers and organizers
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Friday, December 13
7:00–10:30PM | Albuquerque
Milonga Onda at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. 12/13 DJ: Elizabeth Auden. A relaxed milonga with community-spirited ronda vibe. 3-song tandas. All good souls & soles welcome. $15. 2nd Saturdays monthly. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford. (610)462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Map link​
Saturday, December 14
2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque
TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St. 87109. DJ: TBA. $5 everyone. Map link
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6:00-?PM | Santa Fe
Santa Fe Tango Iconic Red Practica at 1366 Cerrillos Rd, Free lesson with David Cohen, 6:00-7:00PM, Free Practica, 7:00-?PM. Website (will check times with organizers — website has conflicting ending times)
Sunday, December 15
4:00–7:30PM | Albuquerque
Domingo Suelto Sunday Afternoon Milonga at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. A relaxed milonga with community-spirited ronda vibe. All good souls & soles welcome. $15 (pay only $10 if participating in the whole free community intro class from 3:00-3:45PM). 1st & 3rd Sundays monthly. Next date: 1/5/2025. Host & house DJ: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610) 462-6392 | Email | Website | Facebook | Map link
Monday, December 16
7:00PM (email or check Facebook to confirm) | Los Alamos
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
Tuesday, December 17
7:30-9:00PM | Albuquerque
Práctica Didí at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102, is an open and safe community practice session. All are welcome. Beginner friendly. "A la gorra" by donation helps support this effort. Weekly on Tuesdays. Hosted by: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford. Website | Email | Facebook | Instagram | Map link
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Wednesday, December 18
6:50–9:30PM | Albuquerque
Free Tango at JUNO, 1501 1st St. NW 87102. Host: Albuquerque OpenTango. Tango warm-up starts at 6:50PM, class at 7:00PM, and dance (with traditional and alternative music, no tandas) at 8:00PM. Free, but please support the venue with food and beverage purchases. All are welcome. No partner necessary. Weekly event on Wednesdays. Website | Facebook | Instagram | Email
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Wednesday, December 18
7:00-10:00PM | Santa Fe
Tango at Cafecito, 922 Shoofly St. 87501. Host: 8th Style Tango. Lesson, 7:00-8:00PM; Milonga, 8:00-10:00PM. Light refreshments and snacks. Lesson + milonga $20; Milonga only $10. Weekly on Wednesdays. Website
Saturday, December 21
2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque
TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St. 87109. DJ: TBA. $5 everyone. Map link
Saturday, December 21
7:30-10:30PM | Santa Fe
Two Moon Tango Holiday 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. 3rd Saturdays. Website | Directions
Saturday, December 28
2:30–4:30PM | Albuquerque
TCA Practica at Albuquerque Square Dance Center (ASDC), 4909 Hawkins St. 87109. DJ: TBA. $5 everyone. Map link
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7:00–10:30PM | Albuquerque
Milonga Suerte Loca at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. DJ: Michelle McRuiz. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford. $15. Monthly on 4th Saturdays. Webpage | Email | Facebook | Instagram | Map link
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2025
Wednesday-Sunday, January 29-February 2, 2025
Viva México Tango Festival in Ajijic, Jalisco, México. A role balanced gathering limited to 400 dancers. 42 classes. Hosted by Nancy Roberts. Details on website | Email
Saturday-Sunday, February 8-9, 2025
2:00-4.45PM both days | Santa Fe
Virginia Vasconi and David Alejandro Palo at Dance Station, 947 W. Alameda St., Ste. B 87501. Early Bird discount available through 1/7/2025. Hosted by Michael Walker. Facebook event | Email Masako to register
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Saturday-Sunday, April 5-6, 2025
11:00AM–5:00PM both days | Albuquerque
Save the dates: Joaquín Amenabar musicality workshop intensive weekend at Las Puertas, 1500 1st St. NW 87102. "Joaquín Amenabar is a world-class musician, professor of musicality and author of several books. We are honored to host his return to Albuquerque." More info: Webpage. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610)462-6392 | Email | Facebook | Map link
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025 & Thursday April 10, 2025
7:30-9:30PM | Albuquerque
Guided (by Joaquín Amenabar) practicas at Las Puertas 1500 1st St. NW 87102. in conjunction with (but not exclusive to) Joaquín Amenabar's April 5-6 workshops. Musicality practice and how to incorporate the classes into exploring this dance on a daily basis. More info: Webpage. Host: Puerta al Tango | Graham Stanford (610)462-6392 | Email | Facebook | Map link
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Tango Events in New Mexico is compiled and maintained by Karen Reck.
Please send any additions/corrections to her at webmaster@abqtango.org.
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