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.  Our next beginner series starts Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, with tango teachers Diego Lanau and Alejandra Saravia.  No experience necessary for the beginner class.  See you soon!

Diego Lanau and Alejandra Saravia are back in the Bay Area, and will be teaching our tango classes in March and April! Diego and Alejandra teach simple, elegant figures for social dancing.

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).

More info on Diego and Alejandra

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

On Wednesday, April 30th, we welcome tango teacher Astrid Weiske from Berlin! Astrid is teaching at La Bruja for one date only, but is also teaching at Abrazo Queer Tango on Sundays. She is teaching the beginning and intermediate classes, focusing on simple, fun movements for social dancing. Join us!</p>

Wednesday April 30th--one date only!</p>

6:45-7:00 pm check-in</br>
7:00-8:00 pm beginner class</br>
8:00-8:30 pm practica</br>
8:30-9:30 pm intermediate class</br>
9:30-10:00 pm practica</p>

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

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

The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions!</p>

$25 drop-in rate (single class, beginner or intermediate)</br>
$15 drop-in rate for student with ID</p>
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.</p>

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.</p>

Berkeley City Club</br>
2315 Durant Ave.</br>
Berkeley, CA 94704</p>

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

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.

The beginner class is geared towards total beginners. For the intermediate class, we recommend that you have been dancing tango regularly for at least 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)
$40 general admission (two classes)
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).

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