Why This Blog ???

After seeing the typical listings for milongas (world-wide), I decided to publish this blog with information that is usually accessible only by going to various sources..

A very useful addition to this blog is the map at the beginning of each days posting with the location in the Los Angeles area of all the milongas on that day of the week..

This blog will also contain photos and a detailed description of all (hopefully) of the Argentine Tango Milongas in Los Angeles &  surrounding area... It is a "work in progress" and I will attempt to keep it up to date. I will also try to include some videos.

If I can't attend the milonga personally, I will rely solely on the organizer for the details and photos... but, the "My Impressions" section, will be just that... my own experiences, and possibly some comments (that I have heard more than once or twice) from other attendees of that particular milonga . Comments (to the blog) are welcome.. but please no extended conversations in this blog.. Use my email for that... For any corrections, please use my email also... barskyart@netscape.net

For a complete listing of all of the milongas, practicas, classes and special events in Southern California:
Los Angeles and surrounding area: http://www.tangoinla.com/
San Diego and surrounding area go to: http://www.tangosandiego.com/
Santa Barbara and surrounding area go to: tangomilonga.biz, or http://www.tangosb.com/
Ojai area, email: sbauer@west.net

The day by day postings will be in chronological order.. starting with Friday. Although almost all of the milongas are listed.. not all have the details and photos, but it is published.. and you can view the information by scrolling down to the appropriate day.. or milonga. Please email me if are aware of a milonga not shown here..

At the end of these milonga listings are four postings of very useful advice and information about certain practices and traditions at milongas in almost any milonga in the world (Buenos Aires is different especially in asking for a dance). These are titled:
1. What is dance floor etiquette?
2. How do I ask for a dance ?
3. How do I decline an invitation?
4. How do I end a dance?
They are reprinted here with permission by Jay Rabe, the webmaster of the Portland Tango website. Click HERE to visit that informative website about their very active Tango community.

Also at the end of these milonga listings is a posting titled "General Comments Regarding LA Dancers".. my opinions.. If you want to take out a few minutes. please read it.. I welcome your comments..

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