TangoNut News April 29 2026
lcom...@bigpond.net.au
Dear friends,
Ahh, a long weekend ahead which means more dancing is possible. Enjoy!
From e-tango:
Only 2 weeks before Cecilia and Luciano are here!
Cecilia and Luciano Brisbane workshops May 13 – 18 2026
For all workshop details go to : https://e-tango.com.au/Wordpress/cecilia-and-luciano/
Bookings : Email us or use the booking form to book into workshops and the milonga.
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See you soon…
Lydia
Date Claimers
The latest information on special events, festivals and marathons is in the
Date Claimers section, later in the newsletter.
The calendar:
The TangoNut Calendar is your dance hub with the most up-to-date source of information on social tango dance events.
All the details and any changes to events are put in the online calendar first so check it if you are unsure:
TangoNut
Calendar
Recent calendar news:
- Bookings for Cecilia and Luciano’s visit are open. They are here 13 – 18th May and details of the milonga have been added.
- Details of the next ADT milonga on 9 May have been added.
This week in summary:
Milongas:
Friday 1 May – Love St Milonga
Saturday 2 May – Maleny Social Tango Milonga and Tangomania Milonga
Sunday 3 May – TangoNut Milonga with workshop beforehand by Licia
Monday 4 May – Afternoon Milonga
Tuesday 5 May– Afternoon Tango
Practicas:
Saturday 3 May – Alma de Tango Practicalonga
This week’s Milongas / tango events
Friday 1 May 2026
Love St Milonga
DJ Toanie
7:45 – 11:00pm
A relaxed and enjoyable evening of dance and friendship
10 Love St Spring Hill $15 pp Air-Con
www.e-tango.com.au/Wordpress/milongas-and-practicas-4/
Saturday 2 May 2026
Maleny Social Tango Milonga
Generally, the 1st Saturday of the month
Time: 7:00 – 10:30 pm
Venue: RSL Maleny
Music: Traditional tango
DJ: Erica Fernandez
Polished timber floor, easy parking, central location
Everyone is invited to bring a plate to share for supper
Entry: $10
Tangomania Milonga
When: Come and join the class 6:30pm -7:00pm then practice the steps and enjoy
dancing until 10.30pm.
Cost: $20 cash or card
Where: 42 Matilda St, Burleigh Heads @ the Senior Citizens Centre
Ample parking and air-conditioned
Search for Tangomania in FB or contact Latinmani...@hotmail.com
Sunday 3 May 2026
TangoNut Milonga with workshop beforehand by Licia
Where: Weller’s Hill Bowls Club, 34 Esher St, Tarragindi
Cost: $15 for milonga
When: 2.00 – 6.00pm
Great dance floor, happiest dancers, fun music, air-conditioned
DJ Conrad
Contact Conrad Mob: 0413 348 186
Licia is running a workshop beforehand, come at 12.30pm for 12.45 – 2pm class.
Cost: $30 pp or $50 couple.
Monday 4 May 2026
Dos Mujeres is hosting an Afternoon Milonga at the South Brisbane Sailing Club.
68 Hill End Terrace
West End
Monday 4th May 3pm -7pm.
QLD public holiday.
DJ Juana (Byron Bay) will be there to play the tunes for you.
Afternoon Tea is provided.
$15.00 entry
Everyone is welcome to join us.
Enjoy the river view, stay for the sunset and dance into the evening.
See you there.
Mara, Vikki and Jan Rae xx
Tuesday 5 May 2026
Afternoon Tango at the Sailing Club
Afternoon Tango is on at South Brisbane Sailing Club … Tuesdays 3.30pm until 7pm
68 Hill End Tce, West End.
See you there, Anton.
This week’s Practicas
Saturday 2 May 2026
Alma de Tango Practicalonga
When: 6.00 – 9.30pm
Where: 45 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba
Entry: $10.00 - card payment (contactless, transaction fee applies), cash, bank transfer
Preferred to bring your own dance partner but it is not essential. Everyone is welcome.
BYO drink and food.
Practilonga including an hour solo practice with Jason and Shirley for both Leader and Follower with some tips.
Please note: Alma de Tango Saturday Practicalonga runs Every Saturday unless notified of changes in TangoNut Calendar or newsletter; or through social media in Brisbane Tango group or Alma de Tango page.
Date claimers and recently added events:
Alma de Tango Milonga Saturday 9 May 2026
ADT team & Tangarina Shirley presents to you: Between Two Hearts Milonga Night
Our featured DJ duo, not only partners in music but also in life, will guide us through a night where every tanda becomes a conversation, every pause holds meaning, and every embrace feels a little deeper.
Music by: TDJ Cathy & Jason
Location: ADT Studio 45 Balaclava Street Woolloongabba
Date: Saturday, 9 May
Time: 7:30pm to Late
Light refreshments provided
All levels welcome – come as you are, bring your embrace
Entry $15 (cash or card)
Gala Milonga for Cecilia & Luciano Saturday 16 May 2026
Carson room at Mt Gravatt Bowls Club
It's going to be a great night with:
- Dancing from 7:30 until 11:30 pm
- A captivating performance by our maestros Cecilia and Luciano
- Bar facilities, plus tea & coffee
- Pre-milonga dinner is available up to 8 pm at the club bistro (booking recommended)
- Free parking
Pre-book your seat $35 pp, or $30pp for a group table of 6 or more nominated people
Cecilia and Luciano Brisbane workshops May 13 – 18 2026
For all workshop details go to : https://e-tango.com.au/Wordpress/cecilia-and-luciano/
Bookings : Email us or use the booking form to book into workshops and the milonga.
Sunshine Coast Tango Celebration 12 – 14 June 2026
Friday night, Saturday Afternoon and evening will be at the Millwell Road Community Centre and Sunday afternoon will be at the Toro Bar & Kitchen in Maroochydore.
Registration is open Sunshine Coast Tango Celebration – Sunshine Coast Tango
Moonlight Tango Festival 15 – 20 September 2026
Tickets & info: https://www.moonlighttango.org
Questions: in...@moonlighttango.org
Gala Milongas: Brisbane City Hall
Friday 18 Sept: 6 pm - 11:30 pm
Saturday 19 Sept: 6 pm - 11:30 pm
Sunday 20 Sept: 1pm to 6 pm and 6 pm - 11 pm
…plus workshops and other events
Tickets & info: https://www.moonlighttango.org
Maxi and Ayse in Brisbane 21 – 28 October 2026
Hosted by e-tango
Love St themed milongas in 2026
24 July – Christmas in July
4 September – Spring Fling
30 October – Halloween theme
Dos Mujeres Afternoon Milonga schedule for 2026
Thursday 1 January
Monday 26 January
Friday 3 April
Monday 6 April
Saturday 25 April
Monday 4 May
Wednesday 12 August
Monday 5 October
Thanks Mara and Vicki!
More info and links:
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TNN calendar for details of all the practicas and milongas, throughout the week, up and down the South East coastline at:
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