Jump Into Tango - Bailonga

Over the years, Bailonga’s weekly Argentine Tango dance has developed a reputation as an incredibly special community. Argentine Tango is known among social dances for being insular and sometimes protective, but Bailonga’s regulars greet everyone with open arms. Our ability to be warm and welcoming while at the same time casual and playful has even been recognized by internationally known tango instructors, who openly share our little group of dancers in Eugene, Oregon is their favorite tango community.

With “Jump Into Tango” we are harnessing our super-power to invest in the future of our tango community. Because everyone’s tango journey has to start somewhere.

Take Your First Step

On April 15th, Bailonga’s community invites you to an evening dedicated to new dancers. At this very special event, new people will have no need to feel self-conscious or out of place. Not only will you be surrounded by people just like you, our community of experienced dancers is excited to introduce you to this magical dance.

Argentine Tango is an experience like no other. It provides a lovely opportunity to share a connection, engage in safe and mutually respected physical closeness, and express musicality through the simple art of walking.

What’s in Store

We’ll start the evening with a beginner lesson at 7PM with local instructor Noah Brenner to give you the building blocks you need to get started. No partner or prior experience necessary! This will be followed by a tango game to ensure everyone has a partner to start the evening with.

Then at 8PM, the most important part of the evening: the dancing! Our experienced dancers are invited to prioritize and seek out beginners to dance with to ensure everyone gets a chance on the dance floor. In our community, we enjoy dancing to a mixture of traditional tango music and modern music, including some songs you may even recognize! If after your first lesson, you still have lots of questions, don’t worry! For the remainder of the evening, there will be a handful of instructors available for questions and one-on-one practice off the main dance floor

And the best part? Not only is all of this is available to you for just $5, but every single attendant of our “Jump Into Tango” event will receive a free pass to a future Wednesday Tango event of their choice. We will also provide resources for next steps to continue your tango journey as tonight is truly only the beginning.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, April 15th

Schedule:
• 7:00PM – Beginner Lesson
• 8:00–10:00PM – Open Dancing

Lesson Instructor: Noah Brenner
DJ: Kella
Music: 50/50 Alternative & Traditional Tango

Location: Upstairs Ballroom at the Vet’s Club
1626 Willamette St.

Cost: $5 (Cash, check, Venmo, PayPal)
— No one will be turned away due to lack of funds —

Confirm on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1443193143913690

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 oce inside the main entrance.

Photo credit: Quentin Furrow

Additional Info

For more information on Argentine tango and what you can expect at our event, check out our FAQ:
https://www.bailonga.org/faq/

Check out a sample playlist of the music we play

And a video of what Argentine Tango dancing looks like

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