MonTango Events
A milonga is a location or event where people dance tango socially. Dancing in the milongas is the goal of most tango dancers: This is the tango scene, the night life, where you get dressed up and go to mingle, socialize and, of course, dance. Dancers in a milonga are expected to be able to navigate the floor smoothly and to follow certain codes of conduct. (Read more here.) A crowded milonga full of expert tangueras and tangueros can be intimidating for new dancers.
A práctica (or practice) offers a more informal setting where dancers of any level can focus on practising their moves and improving their technique. Some prácticas, including ours, include teacher supervision. We suggest beginners start with the prácticas and move on to milongas after no less than 6-12 months of dancing.
*Connexion Tango membership: Membership with Connexion Tango gives you a discount on entrance to MonTango's Friday and Sunday milongas. Membership costs $30/year and includes one free entrance. We highly recommend purchasing a membership, which pays for itself if you attend just five milongas in the course of a year. (Note that current MonTango students pay the member price.)
Thursday:
The
"PRIMEROS PASOS" práctica
Thursday 8-10 p.m.
We hold a practice every Thursday evening, specifically for students. Beginners and intermediate dancers are welcome! Come and practise your steps under the supervision of your teachers. Ask questions, review your moves and have fun! It is recommended to come with a partner.
$10 per person; $5 for MonTango students; free for our Tango 1 students
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:
SPECIAL TANGUERAFEST PRACTILONGA WITH DJ ANDREA
Thursday, March 23
Class with guest teacher Carolina Bonaventura 8-9 p.m.
Practilonga 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
The first hour will be a supervised práctica, which will then transform into a special milonga till midnight.
Class only: $20*
Practilonga only: $15*
Class + practilonga: $30*
*Included with some festival packages.
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Friday:
The
"CONNEXION TANGO" milonga
Friday
Milonga:
9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. (or later)
Drop-in class: 8:15-9 p.m.
Join us for our fun and friendly Friday night milonga! Enjoy our rotation of excellent DJs, our complete bar service and, especially, our room full of friends and dancers. It all starts with a 45-minute drop-in lesson.
Milonga only: $15 ($18 non-members)
Class + milonga: $20 ($23 non-members)
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:
LA MILONGA ALTERNATIVA WITH DJ ANDREA
Friday, Feb. 24
8:15-9 p.m.: Drop-in class
9 p.m.-1 a.m.: Milonga
Our house DJ, Andrea Shepherd, will play tangos, waltzes and milongas by orchestras from the '50s to today as well as a selection of "nuevo" and "alternative" tangos. It all starts with a 45-minute drop-in milonga lesson with Andrea and Wolf.
Class + milonga: $20 ($23 non-members*)
Milonga only: $15 ($18 non-members*)
ST-PATRICK'S MILONGA WITH DJ ANDREA
Friday, March 17
8:15-9 p.m.: Drop-in class
9 p.m.-1 a.m.: Milonga
Wear something green and come to our fun, Irish-themed milonga! From the decor to the drinks we'll be marking the occasion, and DJ Andrea will play cortinas and even a couple of tandas on the theme. It all starts with a 45-minute drop-in tango lesson with Andrea and Wolf.
Class + milonga: $20 ($23 non-members*)
Milonga only: $15 ($18 non-members*)
SPECIAL TANGUERAFEST MILONGA WITH DJ COCO
Friday, March 24
8-9 p.m.: Class with guest teacher Carolina Bonaventura
9 p.m.-2 a.m.: Milonga
Preceded by a class with special guest Carolina Bonaventura from Buenos Aires, this milonga is part of the Tanguerafest festival weekend.
Class only: $20*
Milonga only: $20*
Class + milonga: $35*
*Included with some festival packages.
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SUNDAY:
The "CAFÉ DOMINGO" milonga
Sunday 2:30-6 p.m.
Café Domingo has been THE Sunday afternoon milonga in Montreal since 2008! It is known for its friendly, laid-back atmosphere and its varied musical selections. Have a coffee, chat with friends and dance the day away!
$15 ($18 non-members*)
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:
SPECIAL TANGUERAFEST MILONGA WITH DJ ANDREA
Sunday, March 26
2:30-6:30 p.m.
This milonga, with extended hours, is the closing event of the Tanguerafest festival weekend. DJ Andrea's tandas and cortinas will underline the work of female musicians.
$15*
*Included with some festival packages.
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Big events
TANGUERAFEST
Our annual mini-festival that celebrates the women of tango will take place from March 23 to 26, 2023.
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