Special Events
Special Guest Instructors Jennifer Jaymes & Martín Almirón at Bailonga    (by Bailonga)
This Wednesday, June 17th, special guest instructors Jennifer Jaymes & Martín Almirón are kicking off their "Returning to the Essence" tour right here in Eugene, at Bailonga! They will be touring the Pacific Northwest to teach a series of workshops that distill the essence of tango as a social dance into tangible relatable skills to be used on the dance floor.

At Bailonga, they will be teaching their class, entitled "The Origin is the Embrace," which they describe as, "A return to the heart of tango: the embrace as the first and truest technique. Explore how comfort, trust, and attunement shape everything that follows. We work with adaptability, shared connection points, micro-listening, and the emotional intelligence of holding another person. This class restores what social tango has always been, a conversation that begins with the way we connect and adapt, not the shapes we create."

(We will also have a From Zero class available for any first-timers.)

After their 1-hour class, we'll enjoy an evening dancing to a special mix of Nuevo, Golden & Modern Traditional with DJ Kella. And mid-way through the dance, Jennifer and Martín will be treating us to a performance! And because of the extra long lesson and added performance, we'll keep the music going until 10:30PM to give people plenty of dancing time. 

This special event will be $10 but as usual, a desk shift gets you free entrance, the free passes given at Jump Into Tango apply to this event, and no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

Jennifer and Martín will be teaching a series of workshops in Eugene on June 20th, and if you're interested in scheduling a private lesson with one or both of them, please email bailonga.eugene@gmail.com to reserve a slot.

You can learn more about Jennifer Jaymes at WorldEmbraceTango.com and view her performing here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/659966947123540

You can learn more about Martín Almirón at MartinAlmironTango.com and view him performing here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUQ1CPTkSOC/

Schedule:

  • 7:00PM - From Zero and Intermediate lessons
  • 8:00–10:30PM - DJ Kella
  • 8:45PM - Demo Performance

Intermediate teacher: Jennifer Jaymes and Martin Almiron
Lesson topic: The Origin is the Embrace
From Zero teacher: Noah Brenner

DJ: Kella
Music: Special Mix of Nuevo, Golden & Modern Traditional

Location: Upstairs Ballroom at the Vet’s Club, 1626 Willamette Street Eugene, Oregon
Cost: $10 (Cash, check, Venmo, PayPal)
— No one will be turned away due to lack of funds —
Volunteer: 30-minute desk shift gets you in free!

Parking: To the left of Vet’s club building or nearby street parking.
Accessibility: The Vet’s club’s ramp is on the front-right corner of the building. There is an elevator directly to the right once inside the main entrance.

Workshops with Kara Wenham    (by Wella)

100p - 215p

Workshop 1: Out-of-Axis Combinations

Discover the subtle art of coming in and out of axis in harmony with your partner. This class explores oppositional weight and shared equilibrium, guiding you to intentionally “fall” with control while building the techniques to suspend, support, and balance with your partner.


230p - 345p

Workshop 2: Sacada Sequences

Explore playful sacada combinations for both roles, featuring the leader’s back sacada and dynamic follower sequences that connect in continuous loops.


400p - 515p

Workshop 3: Embellishments for Leaders and Followers 

A practical guide to expressive adornments. Explore not only what to add, but when to add it — developing musical awareness and precision, where timing becomes your greatest tool.


$25/workshop or $60 for all 3...cash only

Contact Kara for private lessons: karawenham@gmail.com



Regular Milongas
Wednesday Bailonga    (by Bailonga)

Wednesday Bailonga

Every Wednesday
Alternative and Traditional Tango Music
Beginner and Intermediate class every week

Visit our website for more info: www.bailonga.org


This Week’s Event

Wednesday, June 17th
Special Guest Instructors Jennifer Jaymes & Martín Almirón
(See details in Special Events above)

Schedule:

  • 7:00PM - Beginning and Intermediate lessons
  • 8:00–10:30PM - DJ Kella
  • 8:45PM - Demo Performance
Intermediate teacher: Jennifer Jaymes and Martín Almirón
Lesson topic: The Origin is the Embrace
From Zero teacher: Noah Brenner
DJ: Kella
Music: Special Mix of Nuevo, Golden & Modern Traditional
Location: Upstairs Ballroom at the Vet’s Club, 1626 Willamette Street Eugene, Oregon
Cost: $10 (Cash, check, Venmo, PayPal)
— No one will be turned away due to lack of funds —
Volunteer: 30-minute desk shift gets you in free!
Parking: To the left of Vet’s club building or nearby street parking.
Accessibility: The Vet’s club’s ramp is on the front-right corner of the building. There is an elevator directly to the right once inside the main entrance.

Click here to read Bailonga’s payment policies


La Milonguita (Dancing & Practicing)    (by Marisela)

Dancing Argentine Tango Every Sunday  at 1055 River Road

5-7 PM

Traditional music dj'd by Marisela

$10.00( no partner necessary)

Address:

1055 River Road

Classes: (No partner necessary)

  • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
  • 4-5pm. Sundays- on going. 
  •  Monthly paid  on first Sunday of the month $55 (4 Sundays) or $65 (5 Sundays)
  • $15 drop in
  • TANGO FROM ZERO FOR BEGINNERS
  • 3-4pm on Sundays
  • $55 or $65 (if the months has 5 Sundays. o $15 drop in
  • Classes & Milonguita 1055 River Road.
  • Call or e.mail before attending

Additional info. Please e.mail me at Mrizik@aol.com

or 485-6647

Follow Marisela's tango blog at http://marisela-tangoadventures.blogspot.com/

Links:

  1. www.Mariselarizik.com

Regular Practicas
Women's Practica    (by Wella)

Ladies wanting to practice their following and/or leading skills are welcome.

When: every 2nd and 4th Monday night of each month. Don't refer to this site's calendar!  

Time: 7-9p

Fee: $8/person

Location: Eugene Friends Meeting House at 2274 Onyx Street Eugene, OR 97403

Contact Wella Augustine if you have further questions.  Text or call - 415-722-1857.  Email - wabaigar@gmail.com



Classes
Intermediate Tango    (by Marisela)

Tango Intermediate: Who can join?

 If you have completed at least 60 hours of Argentine tango trainning. Must show proficiency in basic movements such as: front and back ochos, giros milongueros, ocho cortado, basic understanding of tango musicality and navigation.

Sundays 4-5 pm

Ongoing
$55.00 paid on the first Sunday of the month $65.00 if the month has 5 Sundays
$15 drop-in

PLEASE CALL OR E.MAIL before attending

Call 541-485-6647 or email mrizik@aol.com to register or for more information. address:1055 River Rd. Eugene

 

Follow Marisela's tango blog at http://marisela-tangoadventures.blogspot.com/  or www.mariselarizik.com


FUNDAMENTAL TANGO ALL LEVELS    (by Marisela)

 Classes and dancing 1055 River Road.

Note: Please call or e.mail before attending. 

Intro to Tango: RIGHT FROM THE BEGINNING! Emphasis on Fundamentals. 

 3-4 pm on Sundays

 

Emphasis on posture and connection to make your transitions smooth. Learn the fundamental patterns needed to step into more elaborate movements.

Monthly paid at the beginning of the month $55 or $65 if  the month has 5 Sundays. $15 drop-in

 Privates and group lessons

Call 541-485-6647 or email mrizik@aol.com to register or for more information. Follow Marisela's tango blog at http://marisela-tangoadventures.blogspot.com/ or www.mariselarizik.com