Milongas
Milonga del Este
Location: Mayo St Arts (10 Mayo st, Portland ME – map), 8pm – midnight.
May 18th 2012: ($15) DJ and teacher Adriana Pinto. Mini-lesson before milonga: Turn to the left in milonga with the music!, DJ workshop with Adriana Saturday May 19th 10-11:30 ($15) and brunch for everyone 11:30 on (potluck)! More info to come.
All levels of dancers gleefully welcomed! – try out your new shoes, ask someone you’ve never danced with before, meet local teachers…bla bla bla.
Golden Age and Contemporary Tangos, Milongas and Valses with a few surprises thrown in! Birthday Valses, Chacareras (we’re getting better!), yummy refreshments provided along with alt-bev (non-alcoholic).
Please bring indoor shoes, observe line of dance, try out your cabaceo, and clear the floor and find a new partner on the cortina 
Hosted and organized by DJ Adira (and probably a lot of help from tango friends). Feel free to call with questions: 207 415 7204, or email: Adira@emmaholder.com
If you need a place to stay, please contact Emma, and one of our wonderful welcoming local dancers will gladly house you!
Milonga in Thomaston, Maine
Private Lessons: Anna Fleischer and Lauren Nunez from western Massachusetts will be in Thomaston and available for private lessons from Noon to 7pm. They are both wonderful teachers and amazing dancers and both lead and follow. They are terrific instructors for both roles. Email to schedule: annafleischer78@gmai?l.com
Location: 54 Water st, Thomaston ME
Contact: Chris Biggart: 542-4855
Directions:
Look for the big red building on the harbor @ 54 Water Street.
Park next to the building and follow the stairs up from the parking area to the entrance facing the street.
Wendy Ward’s Benefit Milonga
Argentine Tango Milonga Benefit Dance, Saturday, June 30 8pm-midnight, 10 Mayo St, Portland, ME.
$15 per dancer
100% of proceeds will be donated to the Bob Harmon Trust Fund to assist with medical expenses. Bob recently suffered a massive, debilitating stroke at age 40.
Whether you dance or simply want to observe, all are invited and welcome. We have great music, great food, great dancing, and a great cause. If you are coming from out of town and need a place to stay, please contact me. We have many hosts in Portland willing to accommodate you. please contact Wendy Ward.
