NEXUS - All Alt Tango Weekend

Nexus: An All Alternative Tango Weekend is a weekend of connection, creativity, and incredible music.

Whether you're an experienced alt tanguere or just curious about dancing tango to music beyond the traditional, Nexus is a welcoming weekend you won't want to miss.

Weekend Schedule

🌈 Friday – Pride Glow Night

DJ Kella (Eugene)
Live Music by Azalea Jane (Portland)

• 7:00–8:00 PM – Class with Sandy Ninh & Steve Carruthers (All Levels): Soltadas
• 8:00 PM–12:00 AM – Pride Glow Milonga 

Kick off the weekend with a colorful evening of dancing, community, and music. Wear your brightest colors or glow accessories and help light up the dance floor!

💫 Saturday Afternoon

DJ Michelle Badion (Seattle): 1-3 PM
DJ Cave E (Eric Arthur - Portland): 3-5 PM

• 12:00–1:00 PM – Class with Sandy Ninh & Steve Carruthers (Beyond Beginners): Colgadas
• 1:00–5:00 PM – Practica

Spend the afternoon exploring new movement concepts in class, then stay to practice, experiment, and connect with fellow dancers in a relaxed setting.

✨ Saturday Evening

DJ Rob Montango (Missoula)
Live Music by Ciao Felicia (Portland)

• 7:00 PM–12:00 AM – Evening Milonga

Our signature Saturday night celebration features an unforgettable alternative set, plus a special live performance by Ciao Felicia.

DJ Erik O'Banion (Portland)
Live Music by Noah Brenner (Eugene) 

• 12:00 AM–3:00 AM – Late Night Milonga

For those who still have the dance bug (and aren't ready to call it a night!), keep the energy going with our late-night session.

🥂 Sunday Brunch & Farewell Milonga

DJ James Valentino (Detroit)

• 10:00 AM–12:00 PM – Community Brunch
• 12:00–4:00 PM – Farewell Milonga

Wrap up the weekend with good food, great conversations, and one last afternoon of dancing together before heading home.

WEEKEND PASS PRICING

🎟️ Early Bird: $180 (Save $40!)
🎟️ Regular: $220

**Single-event passes will be released closer to the event, space permitting.

Volunteers: Hold off on purchasing your tickets. Email us at info@tangonexus.com and we'll get you our volunteer sign up form!

Hosted by Q Tango-Tango Nexus & Friends
Q Tango – Tango Nexus events are POC & LGBTQIA safer spaces. This means bigotry, discrimination, harassment, or hateful behavior of any kind is not tolerated. If you experience or witness anything that feels unsafe or concerning, please let a member of the Q Tango – Tango Nexus team know. Thank you for helping us keep our dance community welcoming, respectful, and inclusive for everyone!