Seattle Area Tango Dances
Past Special Events & Photos
Upcoming SPECIAL Tango EVENTS -

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MILONGA 212 - a new monthly eastside Milonga - 1st Nt - Tues, Feb 7th 8:30-12

Two Twelve on Central Bistro & Bar in downtown Kirkland #425.828.4252 - www.twotwelveoncentral.com

  • This is a newly remodeled, Tuscan like Bistro & Bar, recently opened by 3 well liked local restauranteers:-)
  • It has charming ambiance, a great full & lite bite menu - good wine list & full bar - Happy Hr 8:30 to close
  • The owners are excited to welcome Tango Nts there - NO COVER - please patronize the establishment!!
  • The dance space is cozy and inviting - good sound system - free street parking - easy access from I405
  • Music will be played in traditional Tango, Milonga, Vals Tandas - B.A. dance codes in effect please.!
  • If this Milonga is popular enough, the Bistro may add a sound system out front for rotating DJ's...
  • Q's - Patty at 206.595.2047 or mstangosita@juno.com

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DWS Tango - our eastside dance event - 4th Fridays, Feb 24th, Mar 23rd, Apr 27th

"Touch of Tango" at DanceWorks Studio, 16641 Redmond Way, downtown Redmond, WA #425.869.7595

All welcome @ our "Touch of Tango" Milonga with ambiance, refreshments, sweet music & great floor

  • Same hours & pricing as DanceWorks Studio's popular weekly Friday night mixed music social dance
  • Patty & James teach the pre dance lesson last Friday (Tango, Milonga, Vals) - all welcome:-)
  • Eastside monthly Tango Dance "Touch of Tango" open to all levels /lovers of Arg Tango
  • 8:15 pre dance lesson - 9-12ish open dances - $10 lesson+dance - $8 dance only
  • Special pricing for DWS students - just $5 for the lesson + dances every Fri

danceworksstudio.com - for schedule, directions & more info

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Pablo & Alicia Repun escort their annual Tango trip to Buenos Aires & Patagonia

This year their escorted Tango tour is in Argentina from March 30th - April 10th, 2012 and includes:

Transfers to/from airport - 7 Nt accommodation in a historic San Telmo Tango Mansion w/daily breakfast -

progressive daily Tango Classes with Masters - taxi dancers to balance classes - Tango dinner show -

transportation & entrance to nightly Milongas - guided city tour including all important highlights -

a day in the countryside w/Gaucho Show & BBQ - Shopping for Tango shoes & music -

plus a 4 day optional add on to visit PATAGONIA (sign up quick for best $:-)

Join the fun!! Patty @ 206.595.2047 or mstangosita@juno.com

Info & registration - www.pablorepuntango.com

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TANGOS danced while you dine - in downtown Seattle - at an entertaining ARGENTINE STEAKHOUSE..!!

  • Buenos Aires Grill 2028 Virginia St (between 2nd & 3rd) Seattle, WA - res # 206.441.7076
  • featuring Argentine dining, charming atmosphere, great service, Tango music & dance - in Seattle, WA
  • TANGO performances danced for you weekends 8 to 10pm - w/special performance dates by
  • NW professionals ... weave Tango magic around the tables, between courses ... enticing you
  • to linger & enjoy ... dinner ... wine ... salad ... dessert ... atmosphere ... the moment ...
  • Enjoy great food + tempting Touch of TANGO at our favorite steakhouse
  • Patty & Greg have danced at the B.A. Grill ... next dates tbd.

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Anticipating a lovely new venue Tango at GEM's to open at Carillon Point in KIRKLAND, WA

  • GEM's Hair Salon is a classy, upscale commercial space - 1255 Carillon Point in Kirkland, WA 425.822.2990
  • sharing their beautiful digs for a fabulous new occasional eastside Milonga - stop by to check it out - tell owner
  • Eric Berger how you appreciate the beautiful ambiance, smooth wood floors, cool artwork, easy access
  • & free evening parking at Carillon Point - to host an elegant monthly Milonga on the eastside..?!?
  • More info @ www.salongem.com - Patty @ mstangosita@juno.com or 206.595.2047

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Favorite past SPECIAL Tango EVENTS!

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Join us to dance street TANGOS at a friendly eastside community art event -

  • Kirkland Art Walk offers outdoor summer Tango dancing 6-9pm 2nd Fridays
  • Various Arts, crafts, live music & dancing to entertain the entire family at art galleries & open spaces
  • throughout downtown Kirkland held monthly on 2nd Fridays - organized by Kirkland Cultural Council
  • The TANGO DANCING will be held outdoors at the corner courtyard & fountain @ intersection of
  • Lake Street & Kirkland Ave in charming downtown Kirkland, in front of Bank of America and
  • Tully's (who love us & are a great refreshment stop;-) Please join us - bring friends..!!

All Tango DANCERS welcome - dress appropriately & wear streetwise shoes..;-)

More info - Patty @ 206.595.2047 or mstangosita@juno.com

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Port Townsend's annual weekend event - Invitation to Tango - January dates tbd

Classic Milongas - Alternative milonga - Late Nt Milonga - Potluck Milonga - Celebrated DJs - Awesome Dancers

Friday night Reception in Pt Townsend - Saturday catered luncheon at the Fairgrounds - Special rates at local hotels

All Event Pass $99 with Pre-Registration includes Sat lunch. All Event Pass guarantees you a place at all events.

More info on - pttangofestival.com - join me at this very special NW Tango dancing event..:-)

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A special annual event - Michelle Badion's Tango Cabaret - held at the beautiful Century Ballroom

  • dates tba - reservations suggested for the 7:30pm show - required for 6:30pm dinner seating - dancing 9-12!
  • with free Tango or Salsa lesson after the show and before the full evening of Tango or Salsa open dancing.
  • Please join us for beautiful live music with open floor & opportunity to dance/watch Argentine Tango, Vals
  • & Milonga - let's celebrate, dance & share the Tango which we so love (& are learning forever..:)
  • Q's? More info - contact Patty @ mstangosita@juno.com or 206.595.2047

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Seattle is home to the annual Tango Magic Festival hosted on the U of Washington campus

  • This has become 1 of the NW's best annual Tango Festivals bringing together various Argentine dancers & teachers
  • Seattle's TangoMagic Festival '10 with workshops, music & special dance events w/visiting maestros
  • Multilevel workshops run daily on the UW campus at several levels - dances (at least 1) ea night in Seattle
  • includes an outdoor Salmon Bake/Milonga at Marina Park Pavilion in Kirkland Sun, Aug 1st
  • July 29th-Aug 2nd 2010 Tango Magic schedule, etc - www.seattletangomagic.com

More info on this event & other Tango Q's - Patty @ 206.595.2047 or mstangosita@juno.com

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Tango & Latin Night - an eastside event in downtown Redmond just W of DWS on Redmond Way

Last one! - Saturday, Nov 5th 9pm to close - Watercress Asian Bistro

  • There is a DANCE event happening 1st SATURDAYS in downtown Redmond at our favorite Asian Bistro
  • where you'll get good food, good service, lively ambiance, dancing Watercress Asian Bistro
  • FREE Dance Lesson at 9pm w/Patty & James as well as great Tango, Salsa & WCS dance
  • performances before/after to stimulate your personal dance desire.;-) Tango, Salsa & Latin
  • music for open dancing @ 9:30pm w/DJ Johnny G - all welcome - no cover charge
  • Watercress Bistro, 16505 Redmond Way, Redmond - #425.284.3188 - free parking
  • More info / Tango Q's - Patty @ 206.595.2047 - mstangosita@juno.com

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The 2010 NW Folklife Festival held at the Seattle Center ... Memorial Day weekend

  • Folklife is one of the USA's largest folk festivals - bringing together various ethnic music, dance & crafts to enjoy!
  • A listing of 2011 Folklife Tango Tango music & dance events:
  • TangoFusion/Diamante Music & Dance Performance at NW Folklife - Friday, May 28th
  • 9:20-9:50pm TangoFusion Dance Co + Diamante Tango Sextet on Int'l Dance Stage, Exhibition Hall
  • Dancers include: Patty & Greg T, Lera & Greg R, Michelle & Wladimir, Chelsea & Gregory P
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  • Community Tango Event "Tango Tea Dance" - Saturday, May 29th
  • This event runs May 29th in the Seattle Centerhouse - free participatory dance event - schedule is:
  • 3 - 6pm Free lesson - Live music** by NW Tango musicians - participatory dancing - performances
  • **Patty & Greg will perform at 3:45pm between music groups..:-)
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  • Tango info /Q's /classes /events - Patty @ 206.595.2047 - mstangosita@juno.com
  • Full 2010 Folklife schedule & program - www.nwfolklife.org

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Come to this season's last Grimaldi's Tango Nt on Wed, Oct 14th in Gilman Village, Issaquah, WA

  • Grimaldi's Coffee House serves espresso, tea, pastry, gelato, panini, salad, wine in a charming intimate atmosphere
  • It's been a great venue - will plan to start up again next summer - enjoy FREE Beg Lesson - suggested $5 dance cover
  • BEG Tango LESSON w/Patty at 8pm - Tango, Milonga & Vals MUSIC in tandas 8:30-12 for traditional social DANCE
  • Grimaldi's located at 317 Gilman Boulevard #47, Issaquah, WA (SW corner of Gilman Village off of Juniper St:)
  • E on I90 - Front St exit #17 - Rt onto Front St - next Rt onto Gilman Blvd - next Left onto Juniper St - Rt into GV
  • More info @ www.grimaldiscoffee.com - contact Patty @ mstangosita@juno.com or # 206.595.2047

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A very special event - a free annual Tango Night at Crossroads - check back for upcoming scheduled dates

  • Crossroads Mall - at the intersection of NE 8th & 156th NE in Bellevue, WA - is an interestingly eclectic combination of
  • boutique shops, international food vendors & basic service businesses - who periodically offer free performances to the
  • patrons of the mall & the community - this is an annual weekend which highlights several multi cultural performances
  • which includes a special evening of ARGENTINE TANGO music provided by ROUGE & NOIRE Tango Orchestra
  • with free mini Tango lesson during the break between sets by local professional Patty Leverett - 7:30-10:00pm
  • Please join us for beautiful live music with open floor & opportunity to dance/watch Argentine Tango, Vals
  • & Milonga - let's celebrate, dance & share the Tango which we so love (& are learning forever..:)
  • Q's? More info - contact Patty @ mstangosita@juno.com or 206.595.2047

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Join us for a very special private event - Tango Night at the Columbia Tower Club

  • To be held at the very elegant Columbia Tower Club, 75th Floor of the CT building, 701 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA
  • This event is 1 night only - 7pm Friday, Oct 2nd - non members also welcome for this event
  • $25/person includes appetizers, ambiance, Tango lesson/performance w/Patty & James, open dancing
  • More info on this event &/or other Tango Q's - Patty @ 206.595.2047 or mstangosita@juno.com
  • RSVP to the Columbia Tower Club @ 206.622.2010 to reserve your spot now..:-)
  • Please join us for this special evening of dining, dancing & Tango at Seattle's CTC!!

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Enjoy sexy street TANGOS danced while you wander - at this popular Seattle area event -

  • Taste of Edmonds located at 5th & Bell in downtown Edmonds, WA
  • Various Arts, crafts, live music & dance performances, all types of food & other booths for the family
  • TANGO performances 2-4pm danced for you ... while you wander by Argentine Tango specialists
  • Patty Leverett & Greg Thomsen - along with other advanced Tango dancers and afficionados...
  • they weave Tango magic around & through the tables & booths, entertaining you while you wander
  • ... enticing your attention ... drawing you into their intimate embrace...!!!

More info on this event & other Tango Q's - Patty @ 206.595.2047 or mstangosita@juno.com

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Enjoy intimate TANGOS danced while you dine - in Seattle's Madrona neighborhood -

  • Dulce's Latin Bistro 1430 34th Ave, Seattle, WA #206.322.5453
  • Dulce's features fine mediterranean & latin cuisine plus a great wine selection & more ...
  • A special TANGO performance danced for you while you dine by Argentine specialists
  • Patty & James - who love this music & Argentine Tango dance form - on several dates..!
  • they weave their Tango magic around & thru the tables, between courses ... enticing you to linger
  • & enjoy ... your dinner ... a glass of wine ... salad ... dessert ... atmosphere ... the moment. You will
  • enjoy great food plus the tempting Touch of TANGO at this charming gourmet Latin restaurant...!!!

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TANGOS danced while you dine - in downtown Seattle's Argentine steakhouse

  • Buenos Aires Grill 2028 Virginia St (between 2nd & 3rd) Seattle, WA #206.441.7076
  • featuring Argentine dining, charming atmosphere, great service, Tango music & dance in Seattle, WA, US
  • TANGO performances danced for you weekends 8 to 10pm - w/special performance dates by
  • NW professionals ... weave Tango magic around & through tables, between courses ... enticing you
  • to linger & enjoy ... your dinner ... glass of wine ... salad ... dessert ... atmosphere ... the moment
  • Enjoy great food plus the tempting Touch of TANGO at this popular Argentine steakhouse.
  • You'll find Tango at the BA Grill every Fri & Sat - we'd love to see you there sometime..!

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  • "Colores de Tango!" presented for the La Conner Institute of Performing Arts Commission
  • A concert of Tango music & dance - contact Patty for next scheduled dates &/or location
  • Argentine Tango specialists Patty Leverett & Greg Thomsen w/TangoFusion Dance Co invite you to share
  • this wonderful assortment of Tango, Milonga & Tango Vals in the colorful collection of pieces played by
  • Diamante: Philip Wilkinson, John Dimond, Terry Mason, Nancy Poppe, Julie Reed, Brett Nakashima
  • Musicians extraordinaire ... who bring their classical training to this concert level Tango Sextet
  • A special CONCERT presentation by TangoFusion Dance Co & Diamante Tango Sextet!!
  • Sometimes COOL /sometimes HOT - every mood of every COLOR of emotionSometimes COOL and sometimes HOT

More info on this event & other Tango Q's - Patty @ 206.595.2047 or mstangosita@juno.com

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               Seattle Area Tango Dances

Monthly & Bimonthly Tango Dances -

- 1st/3rd SUNDAY- La Shushetta w/DJ Mourad - Sonny Newman's Dance Hall, N Seattle $8 6:30-10 - 206.784.3010

- 2nd/4th SUNDAY- La Garua Tango Tea, 1714 18th Ave, Sea $6 5:30-9:30pm Info - DJ John / Griselda 206.547.2558

- 2nd FRIDAY - Tango Dance at Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine St, Capitol Hill, Sea. $7 9:30-1. Info Michelle / Hallie

- Final FRIDAY - Touch of Tango - DanceWorks Studio, 16641 Redmond Way, Rdmd. $8/5 9-11:30. Patty 206.595.2047

- 1st SATURDAY - Latin Night at Watercress, 16505 Redmond Way, Rdmd. $10 les/dance 9-1. Info Johnny G / Patty

Weekly Tango Dances & Practicas -

- SUNDAYS - Sonny Newman's Dance Hall, N Seattle $7 7:30-12 - Sonny & Nancy 206.784.3010

- MONDAYS - Monday Night Milonga, China Harbor, 2040 Westlake Ave N, Sea. $7 9:30-12:30. Info - Arturo

- TUESDAYS - Tango Practica at Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine St, Sea. $6 9:30-1. Info - DJ Kat

- THURSDAYS - Dance Underground Practica , Capitol Hill, Seattle $3 8-10pm - Ilana 206.781.9553

- THURSDAYS - DanceWorks Studio Practica, 16641 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA free 9:30-10 Patty

- FRIDAYS - Sonny Newman's Dance Hall, N Seattle $7 9:30-1 - Sonny & Nancy 206.784.3010

- SATURDAYS - Dance Underground, Capitol Hill, Sea $8 9:30-1 - Tony & Ilana 206.781.9553

Always check on ALLSEATTLETANGO.COM for updates as schedules do change..:-)Always

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More Past Special Events!!! 

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- Photo recaps of other favorite PAST SPECIAL EVENTS:

Matt Messina's Ritual Concert
DanceWorks Studio's 1st Anniversary
Argentine Tango for USABDA
Chuck Morgan performs for KCC
More Past Special Events
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            Matt Messina's Ritual Concert
At a unique fundraising event for CHF,  Patty Leverett & Kevin Rossio plus additional tangueros
danced 2 beautiful tangos as part of an original latin symphony called RITUAL, composed and
directed by Matt Messina and offered as a fundraiser for the Children's Hospital Foundation.
 
Thanks to Richard Drury 
for the nice group photo of Patty & Kevin & friends of TangoFusion.
          
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        DanceWorks Studio 1st Anniversary Party
Patty Leverett & Kevin Rossio were honored to be invited to perform the Argentine Tango for the 
attendies of DanceWorks Studio's first anniversary party at their beautiful studio in Redmond.
 
Thanks to Bill Lundell 
for the action photo of Patty & Kevin dancing their Arg. Tango at DWS.
                                      
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            Chuck Morgan performs for KCC
At the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet party there was a surprise visit by the 
dashing Senor Morganito (aka Chuck Morgan).  Patti Payne, of the Eastside Journal wrote -
"Tango music kicked up, and a compact man dressed in black appeared, A Humphrey 
Bogart - type hat pulled down over his brow.  The man of mystery slithered through the crowd, 
dramatically kissing women's hands and throwing roses.  The man was Chuck Morgan, 90,
longtime community leader and shameless ham...!"
 
Thanks to Rod Graham 
for this photo of Senor Moranito w/ Patty posing at the Chamber event.
  
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             Argentine Tango for USABDA
As representatives of the dance they love, Patty Leverett & Kevin Rossio were honored to be invited
to perform Tango at a USABDA event held at the Washington Dance Club in Seattle.  They chose
to present 2 different Argentine Tangos - a traditional style Tango & a nuevo style Tango .
 
Thanks to Max Rainey 
for the nice action photos of Patty & Kevin dancing at this USABDA 
event.
                                                     
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                                     Contact Information
 
 
For more information about tango/dance events or to request a performance -
call Patty @ 206.595.2047 or email mstangosita@juno.com