San Francisco Tango Calendar

Weekly Tango Classes in San Francisco

Check each Dance Studio (see listings above) for Argentine Tango Classes and Schedule in San Francisco. Additionally, check out individual instructors in your area. TIP: at each milonga there is usually a free pre-milonga tango classes for beginners, intermediate and advance level students.

La Pista - Argentine Tango classes - La Pista, where Tango People from all levels meet to greet other tango feet. The only dedicated Argentine Tango dance salon for miles around. Dance on our wonderful floating wood floor. Join us for workshops, classes and private lessons. We offer an international tango experience to the Bay Area. (415) 850-5869 | https://www.facebook.com/lapistatango/ | https://lapistatango.com/

Popular Weekly San Francisco Milongas & Practicas

Tuesday

Milonga El Valenciano - TANGO BAILONGO 8pm - Zero Hour Argentine Tango El Valenciano Milonga 8pm - Zero Hour $20 (class included) $15 (w/ full-time college student i.d) - Preregistration is required for first time attendees. https://www.tangosabor.com

Tango Monterey Bay Practica - 7:00 - 9:00. $5 The House of 4 Winds 540 Calle Principal Monterey, CA. Tango Monterey Bay is a community of Tango dancers who want to share their love of Argentine Tango with others in our area. No partner necessary. Must be vaccinated to attend. https://www.tangomontereybay.com

Wednesday

La Bruja Class & Practica - 7:00 - 8:00 class 8:00 - 10:00 practica $20 class and practica (cash only) $15 students with ID (cash only). Berkeley City Club 2315 Durant Ave Berkeley, CA. This is a queer-friendly event where all genders are welcome. No partner necessary. We are a 10-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley BART. No non-member parking in the Berkeley City Club lot. Street parking is free after 6:00. [email protected] | http://www.labrujatangoberkeley.com

Cielito Lindo La Practica De Tango - 7:00 - 10:00 $8.00 practica The 418 Project 155 South River St. Santa Cruz, CA. Come join us for a fun night of argentine tango dance practice in a very friendly atmosphere wit a great selection of traditional and alternative tango music. Hosted by Israel Bibriesca - More information via text at (831) 227 0138.

Sunnyvale Practica - 6:30 - 7:15 Cost: $15 Class + Practica $10 Practica Only (7-10). 905 Kifer Rd. Sunnyvale, CA. Improve your skills as a leader. Leaders will work with other leaders and gain insights to better lead/mark each step. https://housetango.com

Thursday

Abrazo Queer Tango Practica - QUEER TANGO PRACTICA ON THURSDAYS Finnish Hall | 1970 Chestnut st. Berkeley at University. This is a dedicated practice time for queer, trans, non-binary dancers and those unicorns and magic makers interested in creating inclusive dance spaces with us. https://abrazoqueertango.wordpress.com/

Milonga Malevaje at Verdi Club - Milonga Every Thursday 8pm to 12am. No pre- registration needed DJ: Mark Sakowski Milonga only $20 Class. Attelier Vertex Verdi Club - 2424 Mariposa St at Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA. https://www.verdiclub.net

Allegro Ballroom Milonga - Enjoy an evening dancing Argentine Tango at a romantic Milonga at Allegro from 8.30 to 11.30+ PM. Hosted by Mat Ma Moody with guest DJ Michael Arntz for the milonga. Beginner class: 7:00PM-7:30 PM Class All levels: 7:30 PM-8:30 PM Milonga: 8:30PM-11:30 PM. $10 / $8. http://www.tangonation.com

Tango Mendocino Practilonga - Practilonga every Thursday 7:00 - 9:00 $5 Drop in or $10 month. Caspar Community Center - 15051 Caspar Road Caspar, CA. http://tangomendocino.com

Friday

Tango Nuevo Milonga (monthly on 1st, 3rd Friday) - Join Melisandra Russell & Michael Iafolla for a modern tango Milonga at Allegro featuring a 21st-century playlist of tandas in tango nuevo, tango fusion, deep tango, modern compositions and covers, etc. Be there and enjoy this fun and friendly Milonga Party! Instructors: Melisandra Russell and Michael Iafolla Milonga only Member Price: $10 Non-Member Price £15 (without lesson after 8.30 PM). https://www.melifolladuet.com/nuevomilonga

La Milonga Genesis - Milonga 8:30pm -12:30am - Drop in welcome. Genesis Dance - 404 Clement St San Francisco, CA. https://www.tangosabor.com

Saturday

Abrazo Queer Milonga (Every 3rd Saturday of the month) - Come as you are — dance as you wish! 6-7 pm: All levels class with Elly Fernandez and Karen Johnson of Philly Queer Tango. No partner or experience neeed. 7-10 pm: DJ Gentleman Jake, Dancing, prancing and merrymaking. Birthday vals at 8:30, Yes Queen! COST $15-$20. https://abrazoqueertango.wordpress.com/

Milonga Poema (monthly on 1st Saturday) - Lake Merritt Dance Center200 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610. Doors Open: 6:30pm Time: Milonga Poema 7pm - 11pm Parking: Admission: $20. https://www.tangoapilado.com/

Speak Low Tango Club - 3:00 - 7:00: milonga Party. DJ. Ivan. Complimentary vino, fruits & sweets Dress iDandy style. $15. Veterans Memorial Building / Herbs Theater - 401 Van Ness Ave, Room 212 Civic Center the Historic Theater District of San Francisco (Entrance at front main door on Van Ness Ave) San Francisco, CA. http://goldenagetangoacademy.org

Allegro 2nd Saturday Milonga - 2nd Saturday of each month warm up: 7:00PM-7:30 PM Class All levels: 7:30 PM-8:30 PM Milonga : 8:30PM-11:30 PM + DJ: Michael Arntz Cost: $10 for everything. http://www.tangonation.com

Sunday

Milonga La Paz by GATA - Milonga Party DJ Ivan. Veterans Memorial Building / Herbs Theater - 401 Van Ness Ave, Room 212 Civic Center the Historic Theater District of San Francisco (Entrance at front main door on Van Ness Ave) San Francisco, CA. http://goldenagetangoacademy.org

Milonga Rubia Al Sur (1st and 3rd Sunday) - $20.00 cash only. Just Dance Ballroom - 2500 Embarcadero Oakland, CA. This is a twice-a-month milonga at Just Dance Ballroom. There are different DJs for each event. Hosted by Lisette Perelle. Never hurts to BYOB. No food provided at this time. Contact: Lisette at [email protected]. or (510) 282-8118 | https://www.justdanceballroom.com/events

Classes & Practica With Jean-Pierre Sighe (1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday) - GUIDED Practica (FREE for those who took a class). NO need to learn and memorize steps and figures. Our Technique helps you create YOUR OWN steps...improvise...to become a Tango dancer! Jean-Pierre Sighe has been teaching Argentine Tango since 2000 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more about our Curriculum here: www.themagdalenatechnique.com/

Tango Mendocino Practica - 7:00 - 9:30 pm Unless otherwise noted. Please note: Vaccinated only; masks optional but recommended. http://tangomendocino.com/

Lisette's Sunday Practica 7:00-8:00 PM - Intermediate (all levels welcome), 8:00-10:30 PM - Practica. Class (practica included) $15.00. Practica (only) $10.00. Wednesday - Oakland - Just Dance Ballroom - 2500 Embarcadero, Oakland. http://www.lisetteperelle.com/

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SF Milongas & Practicas

A milonga is a social tango dance event, while a practica is a more casual practice session where dancers work on technique outside formal milonga etiquette. This section covers San Francisco's recurring milongas and practicas across the city.

Argentine Tango Classes and Lessons in San Francisco

New to tango, or looking to refine your embrace and technique? San Francisco offers beginner-friendly group classes, free introductory lessons, and private instruction through local studios and schools. Find a class that matches your level and step confidently onto the milonga floor.

Tango Beyond SF: Oakland & Berkeley

San Francisco is just part of a wider Bay Area tango scene. From Oakland to Berkeley, this section helps you find tango classes and milongas closer to home, wherever in the Bay Area you are.

San Francisco Tango Festival

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San Francisco Argentine Tango Events

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