La Bruja

Join us for Argentine tango in the East Bay! Tango is one of the world’s oldest partner dances, originating in Argentina and Uruguay.  Dancing tango is a rich and complicated journey towards flow and connection.  Our dance classes prepare you for dancing at milongas (social dances)—you can find one almost every night in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Our dance classes welcome students of all ages.  Tango classes meet (almost) every Wednesday in the Berkeley City Club.  We are hosting drop-in tango classes on April 30th, May 7th, and May 14th.   Beginners are welcome. Our next beginner series starts Wednesday, May 21st, with tango teachers Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda.  No experience necessary for the beginner class.  See you soon!

For one date only, we are hosting amazing guest tango teacher Astrid Weiske, organizer of Queertango Berlin! Join us for the beginner class or intermediate class!

The beginner class is geared towards total beginners and everyone who is working on their fundamentals. For the intermediate class, we recommend that you have been dancing tango regularly for about six months.

These classes are taught using the terms “leaders” and “followers” and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people.

6:45-7:00 pm check-in
7:00-8:00 pm beginner class
8:00-8:30 pm practica
8:30-9:30 pm intermediate class
9:30-10:00 pm practica

The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions! Intermediate students are welcome to arrive at 8:00 to practice together with the beginners.

$25 general admission (single class)
$15 student with ID (single class)
We accept cash and venmo at the door.

Drinks are for sale at Morgan’s Bar and Lounge, across the hall from the ballroom. All ages are welcome in the dance classes.

Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704

We are a 10-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley BART. For bike parking, use the bell to enter through the service entrance, and go straight to get to the back courtyard. No parking in the City Club lot. Street parking is free after 6:00 pm. Extra parking is available for $2 per hour at the Ellsworth Structure at 2337 Haste St. There is also parking at First Church, right across Durant from the Berkeley City Club, for a $10 flat fee (pay with qr code).

Thank you to Abrazo Queer Tango for sponsoring Astrid’s tour to the Bay Area! Check out Abrazo’s website for more tango classes with Astrid.

Event organized by Lindsey Newbold. La Bruja Tango holds tango classes (almost) every Wednesday.

Tango teacher Alex Pacheco is visiting from Mexico City, and they will be teaching at La Bruja on Wednesdays, May 7th and 14th! Come on out for the beginner class or intermediate class! No partner necessary. New beginners are welcome.  Join us!

6:45-7:00 pm check-in
7:00-8:00 pm beginner class
8:00-8:30 pm practica
8:30-9:30 pm intermediate class
9:30-10:00 pm practica

The beginner series is geared towards total beginners and people who have been dancing tango for less than six months. 

These dance classes are taught using the terms "leaders" and "followers" and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people.

The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions!

$25 drop-in rate (single class, beginner or intermediate)
$15 drop-in rate for student with ID
We accept cash and venmo

Drinks are for sale at Morgan’s Bar and Lounge, across the hall from the ballroom. All ages are welcome in the dance classes.

We are a 10-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley BART. For bike parking, use the bell to enter through the service entrance, and go straight to get to the back courtyard. No parking in the City Club lot. Extra parking is available for $2 per hour at the Ellsworth Structure at 2337 Haste St.

Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704

Event organized by Lindsey Newbold. La Bruja Tango holds tango classes almost every Wednesday at the Berkeley City Club.

Join us for Tango 101 with Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda. This is a series of six classes geared towards total beginners. Tango is an improvisational dance based on connection and communication. Felipe and Ayano teach the fundamental structures that give rise to grace, fluidity, and creativity in social dancing. No partner necessary; no experience necessary.

If you have been dancing for more than six months, join us for Felipe and Ayano’s intermediate class, starting at 8:30 pm on the same dates!

These classes are taught using the terms “leaders” and “followers,” and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people.

Wednesdays, May 21st through June 25th
6:45 pm: check-in
7:00-8:00 pm beginning tango series
8:00-8:30 pm practica
8:30-9:30 pm intermediate tango series
9:30-10:00 pm practica.

The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions! Beginners may stay and watch the intermediate class. Intermediate students are welcome to arrive at 8:00 to practice together with the beginners.

$120 general admission (six classes)
$90 student with ID (six classes)
We accept cash and venmo at the door.

Tango 101 sold out last year, so we recommend registering in advance. Register on eventbrite, or to save on fees, email us at
info AT labrujatangoberkeley DOT com.

On eventbrite, Tango 101 is $129.98 (general) or $97.88 (student price). https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1330921715679

Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704

Drinks are for sale at Morgan’s Bar and Lounge, across the hall from the ballroom. All ages are welcome in the dance classes.

We are a 10-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley BART. For bike parking, use the bell to enter through the service entrance, and go straight to get to the back courtyard. No parking in the City Club lot. Street parking is free after 6:00 pm. Extra parking is available for $2 per hour at the Ellsworth Structure at 2337 Haste St. There is also parking at First Church, right across Durant from the Berkeley City Club, for a $10 flat fee (pay with qr code).

Event organized by Lindsey Newbold. La Bruja Tango holds tango classes (almost) every Wednesday.