Special pre-milonga classes with Luis & Kristina:

Monday, December 11th
8:00p - 9:00p "Tango Milonguero Close Embrace part I" all levels at China Harbor 2040 Westlake Ave N Seattle 
$20 (class+milonga)

Friday, December 15th 
7:30p - 8:30p "Tango Milonguero and Musicality part I" all levels at Barrio de Tango 619 N 36th St. Seattle
$15 (class)

Sunday, December 17th 
2:30p - 3:30p "Tango Milonguero and Musicality part II" all levels at Bailongo de los Domingos 1100 University St. Seattle
$15 (class)

Monday, December 18th 
8:00p - 9:00p "Tango Milonguero Close Embrace part II" all levels at China Harbor 2040 Westlake Ave N Seattle 
$20 (class+milonga)

Friday, December 22nd 
7:30p - 8:30p "Tango - Vals" all levels at LaVida Studio 13620 NE 20th St. Bellevue 
$15 (class)

Saturday, December 23rd 
8:15p - 9:15p "Tango - Milonga" all levels at Dance Underground 340 15th Ave E Seattle 
$25 (class+milonga)

Monday, January 1st 
8:00p - 9:00p "Special surprise topic in celebration of the New Year" all levels at China Harbor 2040 Westlake Ave N Seattle 
$20 (class+milonga)

Monday, January 8th 
8:00p - 9:00p "Tango Milonguero Close Embrace part III" all levels at China Harbor 2040 Westlake Ave N Seattle 
$20 (class+milonga)

December 11th MILONGA at China Harbor with DJ Luis Rojas
December 15th MILONGA at Barrio de Tango with 
December 19th PRACTICA at LaVida with DJ Luis Rojas
December 23rd MILONGA at Dance Underground with special performance by Luis & Kristina 
January 3rd MILONGA at OM Culture with DJ Luis Rojas

Friday, August 25th
7:00p - 8:30p Fun Milonga! Musical structure and Luis's favorite steps!
8:30p - 12:30a Milonga LaVida w/Performance by Kristina & Luis 
$25/person (includes both the class and the milonga) 
LaVida Studio 13620 NE 20th St. Bellevue, WA 98005

Saturday, August 26th
3:00p - 4:30p Rhythmical and Romantic Tangos! Simple yet tasty sequences for the social dance floor!
$20/person
Dance Underground Studio 340 15th Ave. E, Seattle WA 98112  

8:15p - 9:15p Flowy Vals! Dance like a butterfly! Luis's favorite steps!
9:30p - 1:00a Milonga
$20/person (includes both the class and the milonga)
Dance Underground Studio 340 15th Ave. E, Seattle WA 98112

Sunday, August 27th
4:30p - 5:30p Tango Milonguero for your sweetest close embrace!
5:30p - 9:00p La Garua Tango Tea w/DJ Luis Rojas
$25/person (includes both the class and the milonga)
Polish Home 1714 18th Ave. Seattle, WA 98122  

Luis Alberto Rojas is a remarkable milonguero dancer whose passion and dedication in tango is seen in every step he takes. When he dances, every cell of his body and his soul merges with the partner and the music creating a divine unison of togetherness. His dance is filled with love, passion and adoration for his partner. As a tango teacher, he is a true maestro of the close embrace style who has an in-depth understanding of the connection, sensation and the dynamics of the tango.  Nowadays, Luis Rojas is one of the iconic figures of the traditional tango.  
 
Born in Mar Del Plata (Argentina), Luis started learning tango at age of 8. His professional career as a tango dancer and teacher also started in Mar Del Plata. He then moved to Buenos Aires where he taught and performed at some of the most popular milongas: La Nacional, Tangueros Aires, Milonguito, El Cachirulo, Y Bailarin Porteno, and others.

Since 2009 Luis has been touring in Europe: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Netherlands, Italy, Russia, New Zealand, and the United States. He has also been a DJ for many years at the milongas in Buenos Aires, Europe and the USA.

In 2010 he participated as a special guest for the bicentennial Argentinian celebrations in Vienna and in the same year, he taught and performed in several Brazilian cities. In 2011 he was a special guest at the Festival Milongueando 2011 in Buenos Aires. In May of 2013 he was runner-up in the category Tango Track of Campeonato de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (Metropolitan).

I've been knowing Pablo Inza for 15 years and have studied with him numerous times. I can assure that he is one of the best teachers who will truly influence your dancing. His teaching style is methodical, thoughtful and detail-oriented. He has been coming from traditional tango into the tango-nuevo era, and then back to the Traditional style after he met Sofia, his present dance partner. Dancing and teaching both styles allows him to see body mechanics in a deep level, and the advice each student may receive is truly valuable.
 

SATURDAY Nov. 5th at Dance Underground 340 15th Ave. E Seattle
12:30pm - 2:00pm "Giros Milongueros" - keeping a steady close embrace (int/adv) 
2:00pm - 3:30pm "Barridas and Trabas" - sweeps and blocks are two playful elements to have fun on the dance floor. Get them nice, effortless and fluent (int/adv)

SATURDAY, Nov. 5th at VERVE 19820 40th Ave. W Lynnwood, WA 98036
7:30pm - 9:00pm pre-milonga class "Pauses and Embelishments" - how to create the space for styling and musicality (int/adv)
DANCE EXHIBITION by Pablo and Sofia at the Verve Milonga around 11pm in Lynnwood.

SUNDAY, Nov. 6th at Dance Underground 340 15th Ave. E Seattle
2:30pm - 4:00pm "Small cute moves for dancing in small spaces" (int/adv)

SUNDAY, Nov. 6th at LaVida Studio 13620 NE 20th St. Bellevue, WA
5:00pm - 6:30pm "Let's go for a Walk" - creating comfort and togetherness (all levels)

TUESDAY, Nov. 8th at LaVida Studio 13620 NE 20th St. Bellevue, WA
7:00pm - 8:30pm "Milonga! Milonga Lisa and Traspie" - get the rhythm and practice some cool ideas for the dance floor (all levels)

Pablo Inza (Buenos Aires) is considered by many to be one of the present day tango scene's most influential figures and has won respect worldwide for his innovative and creative style. Pablo's personal style is rich in contrasting dynamics and playful musicality. In a past, he partnered and worked with top tango dancers, just to name a few: Moira Castellano and Eugenia Parrilla.

Sofia Saborido (Buenos Aires) is a delicate yet intense dancer; her dancing is based on a refined and sensitive connection with a partner. She has an extensive background in theater, ballet, modern and jazz dance. 

Our annual summer Tango festival concluded greatly, and our mission on bringing up more happy moments into people's lives was complete.  On our end, we did overcome difficult moments of this year festival preparation and made everything possible to keep it alive.  Great venues, great DJs, great instructors, and great dancers!!!!! Everyone tied up  together in the rhythm of the Tango!