Argentine Tango in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas

Many people and groups organize Argentine tango activities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.  This list of Argentine tango activities in Dallas and Fort Worth is compiled by Stephen and Susan Brown based on information provided by the organizers of the individual activities.  We update the information several times during the month, but this listing should only be used as a guide.  It is advisable to contact the individual organizers for the most complete and accurate information about any specific event.

News and Announcements
Ongoing and Other Milongas
Ongoing Classes
Ongoing and Other Practices
Workshops and Special Events
Other Local Resources

Dallas/Fort Worth Tango Calendar
Major Argentine Tango Events in Texas
Directory of Dallas Tango Instructors
FAQ about Dancing Argentine Tango in Dallas
 

Ongoing and Other Milongas

July Milongas at a Glance

Projected August Milongas at a Glance

Details of the Milonga Schedule

Second Sunday Milonga
Second Sunday of Every Month — 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.
hosted by Lisa Ellison (usually with dj Stephen Brown)
at Salon Pavadita, 2714½ Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Admission: $10 per person.
(no lessons before the milonga until further notice)
For more information, contact , 214.288.5412.
Scheduled and projected dates: July 13 and August 10.

Dallasite and Dancer Milonga
Third Sunday of Most Months — 8:30 - 11:00 p.m.
hosted by Laurie Vega
at the Plaza Arts Center
1115 Fourth Avenue, Carrollton, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Admission is $12.
a lesson is offered 8:00-8:30 p.m.
For more information, contact , 214.415.5876.
Cancelled in July and August.
To be resumed September 21.

Last Sunday Milonga
Last Sunday of Every Month — 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.
hosted by Lisa Ellison (usually with dj Stephen Brown)
at Salon Pavadita, 2714½ Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Admission: $10 per person.
(no lessons before the milonga until further notice)
For more information, contact , 214.288.5412.
Next scheduled date is July 27
Likely cancelled in August as a result of the Labor Day Holiday Weekend.

Tango at Zaguan
Second and Fourth Monday of Every Month — 9:00-11:00 p.m.
at Zaguan Bakery and Cafe, 2604 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
No cover, but plan to support the cafe through food and drink purchases.
This cafe specializes in Latin American food.
For more information, contact , 214.219.8393.
Scheduled and projected dates: July 14, 28 and August 11, 25.

La Mariposa Milonga
First Friday of Every Month — 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
hosted by Laurie Vega
Usually at the Plaza Arts Center
1115 4th Ave., Carrollton, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Admission is $10;
A lesson will be offered 8:30-9:00 p.m.
For more information, contact ,
Cancelled in July and August.
Next scheduled date is September 5.

Tango at Casa Vieja
Third Friday of Every Month — from about 8:30 p.m.
with live music by Tango Trio Dallas
at Casa Vieja Restaurante, 1927 E. Belt Line Rd., Suite 152, Carrollton, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
(in Carrollton Park Village shopping center, northeast corner of Josey and Beltline).
This Colombian restaurant provides live tango music for dancing with dinner.
Admission: $10 cover or a $10 minimum food and drink order.
For more information, call Rodolfo or Yolanda Patino 972.416.8172.
Scheduled and projected dates: July 18 and August 15.

Milonga at Dunn Bros Coffee
Last Friday of Every Month — 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
hosted by Gary Wall (usually with dj George Furlong),
at Dunn Bros Coffee, 3725 Belt Line Road, Addison, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
No cover, but plan to support Dunn Bros through drink and food purchases.
   Dunn Bros Coffee sells coffee (fixed hundreds of ways), teas,
   juice, Italian sodas, wine, beer, sandwiches, cakes, etc.
For more information, contact .
Scheduled and projected dates: July 25 and August 29.

Entre Amigos Milonga
First Saturday of Every Month — 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
hosted by Daniel, Susana, Jairlebhi and George (DJ: George)
at Rhythm Nation, 3512 TX-121 N, Bedford, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
(at the northeast corner of Highway 121 and Cummings Dr.)
Admission: $10 per person.
Soft drinks are provided.  Dancers may bring their own wine.
For more information, contact , 469.939.4120; or
Daniel and Susana, 817.691.6546.
Scheduled and projected dates: July 5 and August 2.

TangoAmor Milonga
Second Saturday of Every Month — 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
hosted by Nasrin Barmaki (with Phyllis Williams or Stephen Brown as dj)
at the Italian Club of Dallas
(next to the Queen of Sheba restaurant)
14865 Inwood Rd., Addison, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Admission: $10 per person; cash bar
(admission includes a tango lesson 8:00-9:00 p.m. and buffet antipasto)
For more information, contact , 214-507-1071.
Scheduled and projected dates: July 12 and August 9.

Chadra Milonga
next date to be announced — 8:00-11:00 p.m.
hosted by Terri West and Paula White
at the Chadra Mezza & Grill
1622 Park Place Ave., Fort Worth, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
No cover, but please plan to eat dinner at the restaurant.
For more information, contact , 817-991-2838 or , 817-808-7539.

Corazon Argentino
Third Saturday of Every Month — 8:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
hosted by Reese Fuentez and Sabor a Tango (DJ: Reese Fuentez)
at Tango and Cha Cha
13360 Preston Rd., Dallas, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest).
Admission: $15 per person (includes a tango lesson 8:00-8:30 p.m.)
For more information, contact , 469.939.4120 or
Reese, 972.352.7126.
Scheduled and projected dates: July 19 and August 16.

Fort Worth Milonga
The Fourth Saturday of Some Months — 9:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
hosted by Terri West and Paula White
at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center
   (formerly the Fort Worth Modern Art Museum and Scott Theater)
1300 Gendy St., Fort Worth, TX (Google Map) (MapQuest) (Center's Map).
Admission: $10 per person (includes a beginning lesson 8:30-9:00 p.m.).
For more information, contact , 817-991-2838 or , 817-808-7539.
Remaining announced dates for 2008 are
   July 26, Sept. 27 and Dec. 27.