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Upcoming Events:
Milonga under the stars June 26th, 2010
Save the Date...
June 26th, 2010 9 pm to 12 midnight
MILONGA UNDER THE STARS

in Santa Monica
Limited Capacity
Performances, Giveaways, Lots of Dancing under the Stars.

This is the perfect opportunity to bring your friends who are new to tango.

$15 at the door or buy discounted tickets below by June 22nd. If you buy more than one, we appreciate if you give us the first and last name of your guests by email: info@makelatango.com
Feel free to bring your favorite beverage to share!
Register now to secure your slot:

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Sept 20-30 2010
You can register now for Connection Sur Tango Clinic 2010! Special Early Bird prices.
Makela Tango takes you to Buenos Aires to learn tango.

Makela Tango and Connection Sur Tango Clinic 2009 went to Buenos Aires. See the comments  below.
  • thank you for giving us a new perspective in life.
  • a wonderful experience that exceeded my expectations.
  • I have a new meaning for tango and shoe shopping ;-)
  • I will always have great memories and new friendships.
  • the trip couldn't be so wonderful without Connection Sur!
  • I am more addicted to tango than ever

Past Events:
May 16th, 2010 Sunday
Makela Teaches with Marcelo RIvero in Orange County. Workshop 4-7 pm
Bea Hive Dance Center
9627 Chapman Ave. Garden Grove.

March 13-23rd 2010 JAVIER ROCHWARGER IN LA
We are sorry Private Lessons are sold out
. Email: info@makelatango.com
WORKSHOP: Sunday March 14th at Dance St No 1

2:30-4:00 pm: Lady's Only Workshop. Generating a Melting Embrace.

4:00-5:30 pm: Men's Only Workshop. What Tango Women Want.

Monday March 15th at the Electric Lodge

7:00-10:00 Javi is our Special Guest at the Practica Electrica and Class.

Wednesday March 17th at "El Baron"

8:15-9:30 pm. Turns: Front and Side Sacadas. Class  & Milonga $25. Demonstration by Javier and Makela.

WORKSHOP Sat. March 20th at Dance St. No 1

3:00-4:30 pm: How to dance Osvaldo Pugliese.

4:30-6:00 pm: Turns: enrosques and planeos.

Monday March 22nd at the Electric Lodge

7:00-9:00 pm: Celebrating Makela's Birthday - Potluck Practica Electrica. Demonstration by Javier and Makela.

9:00-10:00 pm: ALL LEVELS CLASS by Javier and Makela

Javier exudes Authentic, Real, Buenos Aires Tango, that is why he is completely aligned with the principles of Makela Tango. He will be upfront with you, so you become the best tango dancer you want to be: the leader who makes followers sigh, and the follower who leaves followers wanting for more dances.

Locations

Electric Lodge. 1416 Electric Ave, Venice, 90291

Dance Studio No 1. 12121 W Pico Blvd. LA 90064

"El Baron". 8641 W Washington Blvd. Culver City. 90232

Javier Rochwarger has been teaching tango for the last 15 years all around the world, including very prestigious festivals in the U.S. and in Buenos Aires. He is an amazing teacher who gets outstanding results in a very short period of time. Makela Tango highly recommends it.

Info: 310 740 2007. Discount for packets of private lessons.


Sept 2010 (20th-30th)
Makela Tango goes to Buenos Aires with YOU.
You can register now for Connection Sur Tango Clinic 2010! See the comments below from the last CSTC09!

Sept 2009 (20th-30th)
You can register now for Connection Sur Tango Clinic 2010! Special Early Bird prices.
Makela Tango and Connection Sur Tango Clinic 2009 went to Buenos Aires. See the comments  below.
  • thank you for giving us a new perspective in life.
  • a wonderful experience that exceeded my expectations.
  • I have a new meaning for tango and shoe shopping ;-)
  • I will always have great memories and new friendships.
  • the trip couldn't be so wonderful without Connection Sur!
  • I am more addicted to tango than ever
Aug 29, 2009
This last workshop was a success! More than 40 people in attendance

Orange County Tango Workshop Aug 29th, 2009, 12-4:15 pm


August 21 and 22
Makela Tango performed at Baron Balche, Vendimia 2009 with the World Tango Champions 2008.

May 30th, 2009
Makela Tango choreographed and performs
CABARET TANGO
Saturday May 30th, 2009. 7 pm
Celebrity Centre
5930 Franklin Ave, Hollywood CA 90028

March 2009
Javier Rochwarger in Los Angeles teaching with Makela Tango.
For details please click below:
Javi in L.A
Special Price if bought by March 23rd
4 Workshops: $90

October 4th 2008 2-4 pm

Ornament/Styling Workshop for women.  The secrets of looking beautiful.

Location: Electric Lodge 

You will learn different ornaments and style on tango from 2-3:15 pm. During the last 45 m. men will come and you will apply what you learned to the real dance with men.

Makela has been dancing all her life,
she has a degree on ballet from the National School of Ballet of Buenos Aires, and she has been social dancing/teaching and performing Tango for more than 12 years.
Makela goes periodically to Buenos Aires (two-three times a year) to keep up to date with the most respected and renown tango dancers in the world. She is both always open to the evolution and new waves of tango, AND she is very rooted into the traditional style.

$35 . Limited number of participants. Or mail check to Makela Brizuela, 7319 Raintree Cir, Culver City, CA 90230 or drop the payment at any of Makela's classes.
If you are interested please read this: Tanguera's Workshop

March 2008:
Guest Teacher: Javier Rochwarger. Click here for details

February 2nd 2008 2-4 pm

Ornament/Styling Workshop for women.  The secrets of looking beautiful.



Past Events (con't):
Sergio Cortazzo in L.A.
Sergio taught and performed with Makela October 22-Nov 2nd 2007.

Sergio Cortazzo from Tango x 2, Tangokinesis, Tango Metropolis, is an exquisite combination of authentic milonguero style and contemporary tango with a very unique signature (his teachers include Antonio Todaro, Rodolfo Dinzel, Juan Carlos Copes, Gustavo Naveira, Esther and Mingo Pugliese, Pepito Avellaneda, Gloria and Eduardo).

Sergio has been performing during the last 20 years around the world and at very prestigious Tango Houses in Buenos Aires such as Señor Tango, Esquina Homero Manzi, Taconeando, El Viejo Almacen, Casa Blanca and others. He was also the artistic director at the very traditional Esquina Homero Manzi.

He also participated as a teacher in International Tango Festivals such as the Miami Tango Festival (USA), World Tango Festival (Buenos Aires), Monza Tango Festival (Italy), Estambul Tango Festival (Turkey), Wellington (New Zealand), Tarbes (France), Belgrado (Serbia).

Currently he is one of the judges of the World Tango Contest in Buenos Aires.

Welcome our very special guest teacher and performer on October 22-November 1st 2007! He will be teaching workshops and performing with Makela.