Tea & Tango

Start from the Contemporary tangos of the 90s & 00s, stop by the revolutionary Tango Nuevo of the 70s and get transported back to the Golden Era of the 30s, 40s, and 50s

For all comfort levels, skill levels and the diverse backgrounds in the cultural melting pot of the Silicon Valley

Practica are designed for beginners where they are encouraged and supported to get ready for Milongas. Also a great place for high level dancers to practice opposite roles or improve their craft

Fresh hot tea served to enrich the mind, body and spirit as we practice and refine understanding of the music and the dance.

For some, Pu erh brings a relaxing and slightly uplifting shift along with various health benefits.

Served in authentic tea-ware, earthen pots and cups (limited quantity)

Complemented with snacks like Argentine empanadas or Indian samosas.

Svetlana Shnitser, a pianist since age 5, delights in improvisation and playing by ear. For nearly two decades, she's embraced tango, recently adding tango piano to her repertoire alongside dancing. Under Pablo Estigarribia's tutelage, she hones her tango piano skills. She's enriched her craft at the Tango Music Institute and the Tanguero Workshop, both led by Argentine musicians.

Alexander Zeyliger, grew up immersed in 1930s and ‘40s records, honing his musical talent. Studying voice, piano, and clarinet in Leningrad, he pursued a Physics degree at Caltech while deeply involved in its Glee Club. Under mentors Frieda Bernstein and Eugene Brancoveanu, he mastered classical singing. Discovering Argentine tango, he delved into singing and playing the bandoneon, attending the Tango Music Institute at Reed College and Stowe Tango Music Festival. Today, he leads multiple tango groups in the Bay Area.

La Orquesta de Fusión Tango, also known as . L.O.F.T. is a volunteer orchestra for the San Francisco Bay Tango community comprised of some very talented local musicians.

They love to perform the tango dance community. Many of them are tango dancers themselves.

L.O.F.T. is directed by flutist, and arranger, Melissa Bowman