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, May 21st, with tango teachers Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda.  No experience necessary for the beginner class.  See you soon!

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!

Wednesdays, May 21st, 28th, Jun 11th, 18th, 25th, June 2nd
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!

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

Drop-ins: $25 for one class, or $15 for students. For Tango 101, please make sure you attend starting on the first or second class of the series.

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

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.

Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda are back to teach beginning and intermediate tango in July. We recommend that students from Tango 101 take the beginning tango class. Felipe and Ayano will review some material from Tango 101 and also go over some new material. Total beginners are also welcome in the beginner class.

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, July 9th through July 30th
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.

$80 general admission (six classes)
$60 student with ID (six classes)
We accept cash and venmo at the door.

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.