Cachafez Milonga New Westminster, BC Canada

Cachafaz Milonga is a weekly lesson and social dance taking place every Thursday evening. Cachafaz has an alternative 'tango dance party' format. Between each tanda (set of tango songs), we play a full-length Latin or swing song (approximately every 10 minutes).

Genres: Tango

Cost: $15 Milonga only, $20 Lesson & Milonga

Music: Tango songs with full Latin or swing songs in between

Lessons: 7:15-8:30pm - Tango Lesson: for dancers of all skill level,Doors open at 7pm for lesson guests (participants only, no observers please)

Schedule:Thu

Contact Name: Bobbi & Patricia Lusic

Contact Phone: (778) 773-9904

Contact Type: Organizer

Location Info

The Heritage Dance Center

Address: 728 12th Street, New Westminster, New Westminster, BC, Canada, V3M 4J8

Parking: Free street parking

Type: Dance Studio

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