World Embrace Tango invites you to dance Argentine tango in the gorgeous Olympia Ballroom at Milonga Yo Soy El Tango on the first Sunday afternoon of every month, starting in March of 2024! Join us for a charming afternoon of tango, light refreshments and fantastic tango music-- our DJ lineup for 2024 is turning out to be just astounding!
July’s DJ is gem from Eugene, Wella Augustine. With a true heart for traditional tango music, she’ll be entertaining us with an afternoon of her personal tango favorites. She’ll also be teaching the pre-milonga class from 3:30-4PM. The intro class is beginner friendly, providing a tango appetizer to get us warmed up and ready to socialize. All levels are welcome.
There will be some non-alcoholic and light refreshments provided by World Embrace Tango; snack bar and non-alcoholic drink potluck is encouraged- go ahead and bring something light and easily shared if you feel inspired.
Please note, this milonga is part of World Embrace Tango’s Fourth of July Weekend Extravaganza with Charles and Wella. There are several tango events taking place July 6th & 7th, including workshops and an Alternative Milonga on the 6th. For a full schedule of this event weekend, check out World Embrace Tango’s Fourth of July Weekend Extravaganza event link on the website.
Finer Details
Location: The Olympia Ballroom, located in downtown Olympia, across from the park on Legion Way. The ballroom is on the second floor.
116 Legion Way SE
Olympia, WA 98501
https://www.theolympiaballroom.com/
Time: Pre-milonga class (taught by rotating guest instructors throughout the season) from 3:30-4PM, social dancing from 4-6:30PM.
Cost: $25 Class & Milonga
$20 Milonga Only
$10 Class Only
You can pre-pay with a card on the website, or cash or Venmo will be accepted at the door.
Parking: Parking in downtown is ample, but there is no parking lot directly in front of the ballroom. Street parking is best and is free on Sundays in Olympia.
Attire: This is a Sunday afternoon milonga; Sunday best is encouraged but not required. We are privileged to dance tango in this beautiful ballroom- wear something that makes you feel good and something you can move in. The ballroom has a beautiful wood floor; dance shoes (tango/ballroom/dance sneakers) /or suede sole shoes or necessary.
Planning your afternoon: We welcome out of town guests! The area directly around the Olympia Ballroom is a fantastic place to spend your day. There are lovely lunch and dinner options within walking distance, including Uptown Grill, Asahi Sushi, and El Sitio Restaurant (which happens to be located within the same building, directly downstairs).
https://www.uptowngrill514.com/
https://asahisushiolympia.com/
https://www.facebook.com/el.sitio.steakhouse/
You can pre-pay for a ticket for Milonga Yo Soy El Tango below or on the Purchase page. If you pre-pay, please bring the email copy or a screen shot of your receipt as proof of purchase. Tickets do not expire, but they are one time use only.
