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

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DWS Tango a monthly 4th Fri Dance event - Fri's, Aug 27th, Sept 24th, Oct 22nd

  • "Touch of Tango" at DanceWorks Studio, 16641 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA 425.869.7595
  • All welcome @"Touch of Tango" Milonga w/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 4th Fridays (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

DanceWorks Studio for schedule, directions & more info

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Tango & Latin Night in Redmond just W of DWS on Redmond Way

1st Saturdays, Sept 4th, Oct 2nd, Nov 6th & Dec 4th...!

  • 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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DanceWorks Studio presents a semi annual Dance Showcase next on Sat, Sept 11th

  • To be held at DanceWorks Studio, 16641 Redmond Way in downtown Redmond, WA #425.869.7595
  • DWS runs a Showcase event 2-3 times/year with seasonal Pro, Pro/Am & Am performances
  • Special pricing for DWS students - contact DWS for tickets & full event details:-)
  • For details & ticket availability - call/see DanceWorks Studio

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Seattle is home to an annual Tango Cabaret at Capitol Hill's historic Century Ballroom

  • This has become 1 of the NW's best annual Tango shows - produced & directed by Michelle Badion
  • featuring guest artists from Argentina, as well as local professionals - check back here for more details
  • Friday, Sept 10th & Saturday, Sept 11th 7:30-9pm with open dancing following lesson
  • More info on this event &/or other Tango Q's - Patty @ 206.595.2047 or mstangosita@juno.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 dance 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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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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Cascadian Chorale invokes the summer season with a musical visit to Argentina!

In this concert, they will present lively tangos, tender love-songs, and spirited choral masterworks.

Featured composers include Alberto Ginastera (Lamentations), Carlos Guastavino (Indianas) & Pablo Ortiz.

Special guests are tango dancers Patty Leverett & Greg Thomsen dancing to 2 Astor Piazzolla pieces.

7:00 pm, Saturday, June 5th
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
4805 NE 45th St., Seattle, WA

7:00 pm, Sunday, June 6th
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
3030 Bellevue Way, Bellevue, WA

Suggested donation -
$17 general admission
$12 senior/student
$2 discount for advance purchase

Cascadian Chorale
Gary Cannon, Artistic Director
PO Box 53292
Bellevue, WA 98015-3292
www.CascadianChorale.org 1-800-838-3006

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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 2010 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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Pablo & Alicia Repun were in Seattle briefly on - May 19th & 20th

  • The Repuns will be en route to/from Alaska for teaching engagements at several locations there.
  • For more information on the Repuns and their schedule - www.pablorepuntango.com
  • Patty Leverett will be hosting and scheduling for Pablo & Alicia while they are here in town.

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

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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 WED'S - Grimaldi's Coffee Hs, Gilman Village #47 Issaquah. Free Beg Les 8. Dance 8:30-12. Patty 206.595.2047

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

- 4th 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 - Mon Nt 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, 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

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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
Contact  
Information
 
 
                                                     
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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 dance 
of their hearts - Argentine Tango for the attendies of DanceWorks Studio's first 
(but not last) 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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Information
 
 
For more information about tango/dance events 
or to request a performance -
call Patty @ 206.595.2047 or email 
mstangosita@juno.com