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!

Luz Castineiras teaches fun, active dance classes that emphasize rhythm and playfulness. This time, she is teaching both tango and chacarera, an Argentine folk dance often danced at tango events. Come on out for either class, or both! Two dates only.

Beginners are welcome in both classes. No partner necessary. The instructor encourages everyone to switch partners throughout the class. The classes are taught using the terms “leaders” and “followers” and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people. Role-switching is welcome.

Wednesdays, Oct. 30th and Nov. 6th
7:00-8:00 pm beginning tango
8:00-8:30 pm practica
8:30-9:30 pm chacarera (Argentine folk dance)
9:30-10:00 pm practica

$20 general admission (single class)
$15 for student with ID
$35 for both classes in one evening
Please pay in cash or venmo.

We encourage everyone to stay, dance, and ask questions during the practica. If you come to the chacarera class, you can go to both practicas. Drinks are available across the hall at Morgan’s Bar and Lounge. All ages are welcome in the dance classes.

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

Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704

Mira Barakat is coming back to La Bruja to teach beginning tango and intermediate tango! 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 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

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. 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, send us an email at info@labrujatangoberkeley.com

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

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

(Mira is at right in photo.)

Luz Castineiras will be teaching a beginner series and intermediate series, Wednesdays in January and February.

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. The intermediate series focuses on vals!

These dance classes are taught using the terms “leaders” and “followers” and are 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

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