Every Wednesday: Come Dance

Argentine Tango with Us!

Bailonga is a friendly, casual, fun group of Argentine tango dancers who love to learn, experiment and dance to good music. You’ll dance to a mixture of alternative tango, nuevo tango, and golden age traditional tango music and make sure to make it to our live music events hosted multiple times a year. We would love to introduce you to Argentine Tango in Eugene, Oregon!

Beginners can get their start taking tango lessons at our drop-in Beginner Series Class and experienced dancers can learn something new at our intermediate classes. No partner necessary! Hosted in the beautiful Veteran’s Memorial Building Ballroom, in South Eugene, Oregon our large dance floor and unique setup allows for dancing in the center of the room and practicing and experimenting on the outside ring.


At Bailonga, we have three main priorities:

Inclusivity

Bailonga’s community includes a wide range of skill levels, ages, genders, and backgrounds and dancers are encouraged to lead and follow interchangeably.

Experimentation

Bailonga prioritizes the ability to play and enjoy yourself above all things. Experimenting, silliness and non-standard tango dancing are encouraged!

Two Bailonga community members having fun dancing Argentine Tango in Eugene, Oregon

Musicality

Bailonga values music that is high quality and always danceable and we are the most frequent host of live music among tango events in Eugene.


Event Details

Every Wednesday at 7-10PM

Veteran’s Memorial Building
1626 Willamette Street

Cost: $7 – $10 (Cash or check only)
Volunteer: 30-minute desk shift gets you in free!

Schedule:
7-7:45PM: Two simultaneous 45-minute lessons

-Intermediate Tango Lesson
-Beginner Series Class

7:45-10PM: DJed Music and Social Dance

Parking: To the left of Vet’s club building or nearby street parking
Accessibility: The Vet’s club’s ramp is on the front-right corner of the building. There is an elevator directly to the right once inside the main entrance.

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This Week’s Event

This Wednesday: October 16th
Special Guest Instructor Cecilia Gonzalez

Please make sure not to miss this amazing opportunity and join us on October 16th for her intermediate lesson at 7PM. A phenomenal dancer and extraordinary instructor, Cecilia is one of Eugene’s favorite tango guests. DJ Greg will be providing us a night of traditional music with some of Cecilia’s favorites mixed in, of course! And there will be refreshments, so if you are so inspired, bring a snack such as fruit, veggies, baked goods, cheese or a beverage to contribute.

Schedule:

  • 7:00PM – Beginning and Intermediate lessons
  • 7:45–10:00PM – DJ Greg
Intermediate teacher: Cecilia Gonzalez
Lesson topic: Cecilia’s Choice
Beginner teacher: Galen Wright-Watson
Lesson topic: Week 3: Molinete
DJ: Greg
Music: 100% Traditional
Location: Upstairs Ballroom at the Vet’s Club, 1626 Willamette Street Eugene, Oregon

Upcoming Events

October 23rd – Rory & Carla Co-DJ Alternative and Modern Tango
October 30th – Halloween Dance