Argentine tango classes in Berkeley, California

Join us for Argentine tango in the East Bay! Tango is one of the world’s oldest partner dances, originating in Argentina and Uruguay.  Dancing tango is a rich and complicated journey towards flow and connection.  Our dance classes prepare you for dancing at milongas (social dances)—you can find one almost every night in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Our dance classes welcome students of all ages.  Tango classes meet on Wednesdays in the Berkeley City Club.  Instructor David Orly-Thompson is teaching in March 2024.  Visiting instructor Astrid from Queertango Berlin will be teaching on April 3rd.  On April 10th, we start a 5-week series with instructors Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda.  Sign up now for the series!

April 3rd: Beginning and Intermediate tango classes with Astrid from Berlin

On Wednesday, April 3rd, we welcome visiting instructor Astrid for one day only! Astrid is visiting from Germany, where she is the director of Queertango Berlin. These classes are taught as “leaders” and “followers” and are inclusive to folks of all genders, non-binary & LGBTQ+. This is a drop-in class. Astrid will also be teaching at Abrazo Queer Tango and offering private lessons.


The beginner class is open to total beginners and anyone who wants to work on their fundamentals.  For the intermediate class, we recommend that you have been dancing frequently for at least six months.

7:00-8:00 pm beginner class
8:00-8:30 pm practica
8:30-9:30 pm intermediate class
9:30-10:00 pm practica

$20 beginner class (cash only)
$20 intermediate class (cash only)
$35 both classes (cash only)
$15 student with ID (cash only)

The practica time is included with the class. We encourage all students to dance together in the practica, and to get extra help from the teacher.

Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704

We are a 10-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley BART. For bike parking, use the bell to enter through the service entrance, and go straight to get to the back courtyard. No parking in the City Club lot. Extra parking is available for $2 per hour at the Ellsworth Structure at 2337 Haste St.

Event organized by Lindsey Newbold

Wednesday, April 10th – May 8th: Felipe and Ayano

Starting Wednesday, April 10th, La Bruja presents a 5-week beginner series AND a 5-week intermediate series with Argentine Tango instructors Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda. Both series meet Wednesdays, April 10th, 17th, 24th, and May 1st & 8th.

Tango 101 is open to total beginners and anyone who wants to work on their fundamentals. For the intermediate series, we recommend that you have been dancing frequently for at least six months.

7:00-8:00 pm Tango 101 (beginner series)
8:00-8:30 pm practica
8:30-9:30 pm intermediate series
9:30-10:00 pm practica

The practica is included with the class. We encourage students from both classes to dance together during the practica.

$100 Tango 101 (5 dates)
$100 Intermediate Tango (5 dates)
$75 for students with ID, either series (5 dates)

Register for Tango 101: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/837791616277
Register for Intermediate Series: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/856629761677

For more info on Felipe and Ayano: felipetango.com

Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704

We are a 10-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley BART. For bike parking, use the bell to enter through the service entrance, and go straight to get to the back courtyard. No parking in the City Club lot. Extra parking is available for $2 per hour at the Ellsworth Structure at 2337 Haste St.

Event organized by Lindsey Newbold

April-May 2024: Argentine Tango 101 and Intermediate Series with Felipe and Ayano

Starting Wednesday, April 10th, La Bruja presents a 5-week beginner series AND a 5-week intermediate series with Argentine Tango instructors Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda. Both series meet Wednesdays, April 10th, 17th, 24th, and May 1st & 8th.

Tango 101 is open to total beginners and anyone who wants to work on their fundamentals.  For the intermediate series, we recommend that you have been dancing frequently for at least six months.

7:00-8:00 pm Tango 101 (beginner series)
8:00-8:30 pm practica
8:30-9:30 pm intermediate series
9:30-10:00 pm practica

The practica is included with the class. We encourage students from both classes to dance together during the practica.

$100 Tango 101 (5 dates)
$100 Intermediate Tango (5 dates)
$75 for students with ID, either series (5 dates)

Register for Tango 101: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/837791616277
Register for Intermediate Series: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/856629761677

For more info on Felipe and Ayano: felipetango.com

Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704

We are a 10-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley BART. For bike parking, use the bell to enter through the service entrance, and go straight to get to the back courtyard. No parking in the City Club lot. Extra parking is available for $2 per hour at the Ellsworth Structure at 2337 Haste St.

Event organized by Lindsey Newbold

April-May 2024: Tango 101 and intermediate tango series with Felipe and Ayano

Starting Wednesday, April 10th, La Bruja presents a 5-week beginner series AND a 5-week intermediate series with Argentine Tango instructors Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda.  Both series meet Wednesdays, April 10th, 17th, 24th, and May 1st & 8th.
 
These classes are taught as “leaders” and “followers” and are inclusive to folks of all genders, non-binary & LGBTQ+.
 
The beginner class is open to total beginners and anyone who wants to work on their fundamentals.  For the intermediate class, we recommend that you have been dancing frequently for at least six months.
 
7:00-8:00 pm Tango 101
8:00-8:30 pm practica
8:30-9:30 pm intermediate series
9:30-10:00 pm practica
 
We encourage students from both classes to dance together during the practica.  Intermediate students, try to arrive at 8:00!
 
$100 beginner series (5 classes)
$100 intermediate class (5 classes)
$75 student with ID (either series)
 
This class takes place in the ballroom on all dates.

Register for Tango 101: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/837791616277
Register for Intermediate Series: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/856629761677

For more info on Felipe and Ayano: felipetango.com

Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
 
We are a 10-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley BART. For bike parking, use the bell to enter through the service entrance, and go straight to get to the back courtyard. No parking in the City Club lot. Extra parking is available for $2 per hour at the Ellsworth Structure at 2337 Haste St.
 
Event organized by Lindsey Newbold