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 most Wednesdays in the Berkeley City Club.  Our next beginner series starts Wednesday, September 2nd with tango teachers Diego Lanau and Alejandra Saravia.  Join us!

Tango classes with Felipe and Ayano, August 2026

Tango teachers Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda will be teaching tango dance classes at the Berkeley City Club on Wednesdays, August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th!  We recommend signing up for all four dates (beginner series or intermediate series).  However, drop-ins are also welcome.

Felipe and Ayano teach a very challenging beginner series, and we recommend it to everyone. It is different from other teachers’ beginner classes. The intermediate series is geared towards dancers who have been dancing weekly for three months or more, and is also very challenging.

Wednesdays, August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
6:45 pm: check-in
7:00-8:00 pm beginning tango series
8:00-8:30 pm practica
8:30-9:30 pm intermediate tango series
9:30-10:30 pm practica

No partner necessary; the teachers encourage people to switch partners throughout the class.

These classes are taught using the terms “leaders” and “followers,” and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people.

$80 general admission (series of four classes, beg. or int.)
$25 general admission (single class, beg. or int.)
$15 student with ID (single class, beg. or int.)
$40 both classes in one evening (one person)
We accept cash and venmo at the door.

Series tickets are also available on eventbrite  ($87.21, $65.87).
Beginner:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992720218817?
Intermediate: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992720335165?

The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions! Beginners may stay and watch the intermediate class. Intermediate students are welcome to arrive at 8:00 to practice together with the beginners.

Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704

More info on Felipe and Ayano:  http://felipetango.com/

Drinks are for sale at Morgan’s Bar and Lounge, across the hall from the ballroom. All ages are welcome in the dance classes.

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. Street parking is free after 6:00 pm.

Event organized by Lindsey Newbold.

Tango classes with Diego and Alejandra, September-October 2026

Tango teachers Diego Lanau and Alejandra Saravia will be teaching tango dance classes at the Berkeley City Club on eight Wednesdays in September and October, starting September 2nd!  Diego and Alejandra have a deep knowledge of tango dance and tango culture, and are experts at communicating the nuances of tango technique.  They are only in the Bay Area for a few months, so don’t miss their classes!

We recommend signing up for one or both series of four dates. However, drop-ins are also welcome.

Series 1: Wednesdays, September 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
Series 2: Wednesdays, September 30th, October 7th, 14th, 21st
6:45 pm: check-in
7:00-8:00 pm beginning tango
8:00-8:30 pm practica
8:30-9:30 pm intermediate tango
9:30-10:30 pm practica

No partner necessary; the teachers encourage people to switch partners throughout the class.

The intermediate series is recommended for people who have been dancing weekly for at least three months. Beginners who take series 1 are encouraged to continue by taking series 2.  You can switch to the intermediate series if necessary.

These classes are taught using the terms “leaders” and “followers,” and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people.

$80 general admission (series of four classes, beg. or int.)
$25 general admission (single class, beg. or int.)
$15 student with ID (single class, beg. or int.)
$40 both classes in one evening (one person)
We accept cash and venmo at the door.

Series tickets are also available on eventbrite  ($87.21, $65.87).
Beginner Series 1: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997903271467?
Intermediate Series 1: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997904620502?

The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions! Beginners may stay and watch the intermediate class. Intermediate students are welcome to arrive at 8:00 to practice together with the beginners.

Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704

Drinks are for sale at Morgan’s Bar and Lounge, across the hall from the ballroom. All ages are welcome in the dance classes.

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. Street parking is free after 6:00 pm.

Event organized by Lindsey Newbold.