Tea & Tango

Start from the Contemporary tangos of the 90s & 00s, stop by the revolutionary Tango Nuevo of the 70s and get transported back to the Golden Era of the 30s, 40s, and 50s

For all comfort levels, skill levels and the diverse backgrounds in the cultural melting pot of the Silicon Valley

Practica are designed for beginners where they are encouraged and supported to get ready for Milongas. Also a great place for high level dancers to practice opposite roles or improve their craft

Yuri Liberzon is an internationally acclaimed classical guitarist, recording artist, and educator known for his exceptional musicality and technical mastery. Born in Russia and raised in Israel, Yuri studied under legendary guitarists Manuel Barrueco and Benjamin Verdery at the Peabody Conservatory and Yale University. A recipient of the ‘Alien of Extraordinary Ability’ designation, he has performed at prestigious venues like the 92nd Street Y in New York and collaborated with renowned musicians. With five albums, including releases on the Naxos label, and published transcriptions of Scarlatti and Bach, Yuri is also a dedicated professor at California State University, Stanislaus.

Alexander Zeyliger, grew up immersed in 1930s and ‘40s records, honing his musical talent. Studying voice, piano, and clarinet in Leningrad, he pursued a Physics degree at Caltech while deeply involved in its Glee Club. Under mentors Frieda Bernstein and Eugene Brancoveanu, he mastered classical singing. Discovering Argentine tango, he delved into singing and playing the bandoneon, attending the Tango Music Institute at Reed College and Stowe Tango Music Festival. Today, he leads multiple tango groups in the Bay Area.

La Orquesta de Fusión Tango, also known as . L.O.F.T. is a volunteer orchestra for the San Francisco Bay Tango community comprised of some very talented local musicians.

They love to perform the tango dance community. Many of them are tango dancers themselves.

L.O.F.T. is directed by flutist, and arranger, Melissa Bowman