Author Archives: tangobunny

I went to my second Zamba class today at pm with Hernan the professional folkloric/tango dancer. Today was focus on using the scarf. It was not easy–This technique looks simple when done by a master such as my teacher–but when … Continue reading →

I am not sure why it’s a holiday time–but it”s Carnival they say- no school today and shops are closed-many anyway–same last 2 days. So Sat eve I went with Yvonne to shop for some party foods–planning her b-day party … Continue reading →

Tonite I saw Denise at the milonga–she is from Portlalnd–here for 2 yrs-is 9 months into it–got an apt leased for the 2 yrs. We’ll have lunch Friday.Today I gave a party for Yvonne-(she helped)-her 50th! She’s from Venezuela and … Continue reading →

Oh yes–Sabado–Saturday-So yesterday Yvonne moved in–I met her at the milonga at Villa Malcomb Thursday night–there werfe four of us ladies–Susanna and I planned to take class and do milonga but picked up Yvonne at the class and another lovely … Continue reading →

Strike One: Monday night class and milonga at Villa Malcomb. I took a taxi and was overcharged. Never mind, it evens out at strike 3. I was late and the class was underway. I didn’t recognize Herman for a few … Continue reading →

German said “She’s Italian,I heard her talk.”  He would know–he now speaks Italian, which he said was easy for him, Spanish, French, English and some Croatian too! OMG! All that and he’s a musician–plays drums, vibraphone and I dunno what … Continue reading →

It occurred to her, after some waiting and some Malbec, that this visit may not be so much about dancing-but, perhaps, about everything but dancing. German was to come and they’d go to Viva La Pepa-but somehow wires crossed and … Continue reading →

Tonite German(Herman) came to collect me and we walked to a nearby place for beers and some milanesa. Yummy. I love this guy–he’s 27-a musician, plays a number of instruments, travels the world teaching dance, also djs. Love this guy–and … Continue reading →

I’m very grateful for mileage plans -thanks Alaska-but mileage tickets can be hard on the body! This time it was three flights and 27 hrs point to point-Portland to BsAs via Las Vegas and Mexico City. Only two flights is … Continue reading →