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La Practilonga del 418

Name: La Practilonga del 418
Start: 2027-01-22T19:00:00-08:00
End: 2027-01-22T23:00:00-08:00
Location: The 418 Project (Large Theater)

The 418 Project welcomes new and experienced Tango dancers for a night of practice dance and traditional Tango music.

Session Date & Time

Jan 22 2027 (Friday)

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Location

The 418 Project

In the: Large Theater

Free - Donations Accepted

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About This Event

Hosted by Yuki and Aaron

A Practilonga is a place to dance Tango as if you were in a regular milonga, following the same rules and etiquette of a traditional milonga, but also open to experimentation, asking questions, and a less formal dress code.

Whether you're attending your very first tango event or you've been dancing for years, dancers of all experience levels are warmly welcome. Come to dance, practice, connect with the community, and enjoy an evening of traditional Argentine tango.

Tango Class 7PM-8PM

Dancing 8PM-11PM

Traditional tango music by DJ Yuki.

Cash donations welcomed at the door.

The 418 Project complies with all local health regulations.

Event Producer

Resident Artist

Aaron

Aaron Anaya is an Argentine Tango instructor and community host at The 418 Project. Together with dance partner Yuki Chavez, Aaron leads weekly classes and community practilongas designed to make Argentine Tango accessible, expressive, and fun for everyone. Grounded in the core fundamentals of posture, connection, and musicality, Aaron’s teaching demystifies the dance and invites students to discover tango as a living, improvisational dialogue built on presence and connection.

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Instagram page UCSC Tangroupe

Visiting The 418 Project: What to Expect

House guidelines to ensure a welcoming, inclusive space for everyone

We are committed to a safe, welcoming environment where everyone is treated with cultural and personal respect across all backgrounds and identities. We hold the highest standards for consent—in movement, touch, and conversation. Always check in first, honor boundaries, and ensure that consent is clear, voluntary, and ongoing.

As a community-run non-profit collective with a small staff, we cannot clean everything after every event. Please help us care for the space by picking up after yourself, placing recycling and compost in the bins provided, and treating every room with kindness so it remains welcoming for the next gathering.

We have a filtered water bottle refill station on-site, so feel free to bring a refillable bottle. All restrooms are all-gender, ADA-accessible, and located conveniently on the ground floor.

To ensure everyone can breathe and move comfortably—especially community members with chemical sensitivities and asthma—The 418 Project is a low-fragrance space. Please refrain from applying perfumes, scented colognes, or strongly scented lotions before attending.

As an artist-driven non-profit collective, we believe movement and art should be accessible to all regardless of financial circumstances. Many events feature sliding scale tickets, and we offer work-trade opportunities for community members who wish to volunteer in exchange for admission.

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Plan Your Visit

Venue & Accessibility

The 418 Project is located in downtown Santa Cruz. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming space for all dancers, artists, and community members.

Address: 155 S. River St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Accessibility: Ground floor entrances & all-gender accessible restrooms

Parking: On-street parking & nearby River Street public garage

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