The Third Friday Milonga is on hold at this time. ADI has a big production of
The Alexandria Ballet Nutcracker for the holidays. Check it out
Most 1st and 3rd Mondays, TangoZen Milonga in Bethesda, MD
MILONGA (tango dance)
The Third Friday
Alternative Milonga of Washington DC happens at
Alliance Dance Institute
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
DJ David Liu
Expect
+ Music great for both open and close embrace dancing
+ Good tango music from Argentina, North America, and Europe
+ Enticing mix of music in tandas from
good golden age tangos (D'Arienzo, Biagi, etc),
contemporary classical tango orchestras (Gente De Tango, etc),
electronic tangos (Bajofondo, etc), to
contemporary tangos, to
alternative music for tango dancing
Do not expect
- Music of monotonous speed
- Play list mainly of songs that are used over and over again
(yes, technology allows a DJ to see the last time a song is played)
- Di Sarli as cortinas
(good DJs are not going to use potentially danceable songs for cortinas)
- Undanceable tangos of any type, be it concert tango from the Golden
Age (Gardel) or more recent periods
Plus Amenities
+ Refreshments served
+ David's new high end sound system
+ Fresh air that is NOT filled with second hand smoke
(dance floor is buffered from the double set of doors, with plenty of fresh air that prevents any smoke from coming inside)
+ Short drive from DC
(10 minutes highway from Freedom Plaza, 15 minutes total) with ample parking
LESSONS
Tango Level I (7:30-8:15):
Tango body tune-up. Posture, walking, partner contact.
Tango Level II (8:15-9:00):
Movement structure and concepts. Teaching goal: Getting comfortable with your partner and within your own body while dancing tango.
Class by Katya Merezhinsky, who is active in tango for 9 years.
Newcomers are welcome. No partner or experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothes (yoga-like wear is perfect) and shoes with thin leather sole.
LOCATION
Please note: you should come in through the entrance closest to the studio, accessible at the second floor of "Covered Parking", described in the directions to ADI
Alliance Dance Institute
Landmark Mall
5801 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA
Only 15 minutes drive from Washington Monument / White House, 10 minute Highway driving.
Public Transportation: Info on Bus and Taxi
CONTACT
For more information on The Third Friday Milonga in Washington DC, call or email
David Liu, 617-771-2554, info@DayLightPix.com
DJ DAVID LIU
Well known in US North East for his addictively
danceable selection. With a good mix of
Classic / Retro Tangos +
Classic Tangos with a Modern Twist +
Some Modern Tangos +
Alternative Music for tango dancing
Established Springstep as a great place to dance in Boston,
with milongas Tango Lounge and Tango Paradiso.
Over the years he had DJed festivals + small to large milongas +
internationally at Montreal, a city known for great tango.
See below for Photos of events organized by David
Tango Paradiso (sunderland style!)
Tango Paradiso with live music by
Lia Davis and Roberto Cassan
Special production -
Tango Lounge Ball
