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 classes on Wednesday, Oct. 30th and Wednesday, Nov. 6th.  On Wednesday, Nov. 13th, we are starting a six-class series that continues through Wednesday, Dec. 18th.  No experience necessary for the beginner class.  See you soon!

Mira Barakat is teaching a beginner series and intermediate series in Berkeley, starting November 13th! Mira is a full-time professional tango teacher who is equally excellent at leading and following. She helps students create connection and communication in their dance, while explaining the technique very clearly.

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.

This dance class is taught using the terms “leaders” and “followers” and is inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people.

Wednesdays, Nov. 13th through Dec. 18th
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.

$120 for a six-week series (beginner or intermediate)
$90 for student with ID (beg. or int.)
$25 general admission (single class)
$15 student with ID (single class)

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

Tickets, beginner class: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1054258177589
Tickets, intermediate class: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1054427343569
To save on eventbrite fees, contact Mira at mirab3@gmail.com

For more info on instructor Mira Barakat: https://www.mirabarakat.com/

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. Extra parking is available for $2 per hour at the Ellsworth Structure at 2337 Haste St.

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

Luz Castineiras will be teaching our beginning tango class and intermediate tango class in January and February. In the intermediate class, we will focus on vals!

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.

This dance class is taught using the terms “leaders” and “followers” and is inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people.

Wednesdays, Jan. 8th through Feb. 19th
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)
$20 student with ID (single class)

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.

Diego Lanau and Alejandra Saravia are heading back to the Bay Area, and will be teaching our tango classes in March and April!

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.

This dance class is taught using the terms “leaders” and “followers” and is inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people.

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.

$120 for a six-week series (beginner or intermediate)
$90 for student with ID (beg. or int.)
$25 general admission (single class)
$20 student with ID (single class)

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. Extra parking is available for $2 per hour at the Ellsworth Structure at 2337 Haste St.

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