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Falucho/Chelsea, originally Sept. 17, has been moved to Sept. 24.

"DANCING INTO FALL"
@MILONGA FALUCHO/CHELSEA
MAKE-UP MILONGA

We are having our Monthly Chelsea Milonga no matter what!
Mark your Calendar for Tuesday, September 24th

All Night Dancing with DJ CARLOS QUIROGA
Door opens at 6:00p
Práctica til 7:15p
Milonga 7:15 to 11:30p

Join us for our brief segment “The Meaning of Tango” created in collaboration with JOHN OSBURN and What Tango Means
At the door: OMAR MURAD
Admission only $12 (includes práctica)
Hosted by Renée Rouger

If you are coming to dance beautiful tandas and enjoy a delicious cocktail/drink there is plenty of space available for seating around the dance floor. If instead you would like to reserve a table contact Renée ASAP: renee.rouger@gmail.com or PM in Facebook

ARTE CAFE
191 7th Avenue/Chelsea
Minimum consumption
· One drink at the bar
· $25/person at dining tables
-Italian cuisine-
-No BYOB-



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