Por el Amor al Tango - Salt Spring Island

10/13/2026

Meet-in-the-Middle Milonga!
Where: Crofton Community Centre, 8104 Musgrave St., Crofton
When: Sunday, October 18th 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Who: Our DJ for October is David Gurr
Cost: $20

Crofton Community Centre has a superb and huge wooden dance floor, good sound, a supercharged air conditioning system, and a view of the harbour if you care to look. We are delighted to welcome David Gurr as our DJ for our October Meet-in-the-Middle Milonga!

David Gurr says: "In January 2027 it will be 30 years since what Diane calls “the Church of Tango” first snared me into its embrace. I only stayed past Lesson 1 because of the music. I bought a CD at A&B Sound: Mi Buenos Aires Querida, with Daniel Barenboim playing Astor Piazzolla. Everything about music is subjective. For the little it’s worth, in my Tango musical catechism I believe:
----Rhythm is the engine
----but Melody is the lifeblood.
----There should be room to breathe between selections.
----Cortinas should not be danceable.
-----Repeat: Melody is the lifeblood.
For 30 years it has kept me dancing with wonderfully kind women -- and forging a legion of line-of-dance friendships. Muchas gracias to you all.”

10/12/2026

Meet-in-the-Middle Milonga!
Where: Crofton Community Centre, 8104 Musgrave St., Crofton
When: Sunday, October 18th 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Who: Our DJ for October is David Gurr
Cost: $20

Crofton Community Centre has a superb and huge wooden dance floor, good sound, a supercharged air conditioning system, and a view of the harbour if you care to look. We are delighted to welcome David Gurr as our DJ for our October Meet-in-the-Middle Milonga!

David Gurr says: "In January 2027 it will be 30 years since what Diane calls “the Church of Tango” first snared me into its embrace. I only stayed past Lesson 1 because of the music. I bought a CD at A&B Sound: Mi Buenos Aires Querida, with Daniel Barenboim playing Astor Piazzolla. Everything about music is subjective. For the little it’s worth, in my Tango musical catechism I believe:
----Rhythm is the engine -- but Melody is the lifeblood.
----There should be room to breathe between selections.
----Cortinas should not be danceable.
----Repeat: Melody is the lifeblood.
For 30 years it has kept me dancing with wonderfully kind women -- and forging a legion of line-of-dance friendships. Muchas gracias to you all.”

10/02/2026

Danny has been teaching since 2015. Never a natural dancer, he uses an engineering mindset to break down the concepts of flow, dynamism, and feeling, into their embodied movement components. He knows what it is to struggle with "moves", and focuses instead on creating effective partnership in the dance for more mutual freedom. Moves happen when we release the body into relaxed movement, and pay attention to timing, flow, and especially to each other!
Danny specializes in close embrace and Estilo Milonguero tango, but enjoys working in all embrace styles and sizes.

October pre Milonga class:
Flying in Circles--Using Rebound and Momentum in Circular Vals Movement in Close and Open Embrace.

09/12/2026

Meet-in-the-Middle Milonga!
Where: Crofton Community Centre, 8104 Musgrave St., Crofton
When: Sunday, September 20th 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Monthly every 3rd Sunday afternoon (except December)
Who: Our DJ for September is Keith Beldam
(Future DJs: October David Gurr, November Yves Mayrand)
Cost: $20

Crofton Community Centre has a superb and huge wooden dance floor, supercharged air conditioning, good sound system, and a view of the harbour if you care to look. We are delighted to welcome Keith Beldam as our DJ for our September milonga.

Keith's biography: "Keith’s introduction to Argentine tango began in 2001, thanks to the encouragement of Michael Young and Beatrix Satzinger. They persuaded Keith to join their Salt Spring class for tango lessons, which proved to be a pivotal moment in his career in Argentine tango. Following this initial experience, Keith became their teaching assistant in Mexico, further deepening his connection to the art of tango.

From 2002 to 2007, Keith made annual trips to Buenos Aires, spending three months each year immersed in studying and dancing tango. During his early visits, his first instructor in Argentina was Eduardo Saucedo, and in 2005, he had the opportunity to study with the renowned Carlos Gavito.

In 2005, while in Buenos Aires, Keith received a special invitation to step inside the DJ booth at Club Gricel. This experience marked the beginning of his exploration into the world of tango music. Guided by Carlos Gavito’s inspiration, Keith developed a deep appreciation for the history of tango music and learned how to curate tandas that enhance dancers’ enjoyment and understanding.

If you have attended a milonga DJ’ed by Keith, you will be familiar with several of his signature elements: Keith has a particular fondness for the Golden Years of tango music. He is renowned for his themed cortinas, adding a distinctive flair to each event. Milongas led by Keith traditionally conclude with two versions of "La Comparsita"—because, in his words, one simply isn’t enough."

08/21/2026

Tango Group Salt Spring Island
Hi everyone,
We welcome you to join us for our September 12th milonga at All Saints By-the-Sea from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. September's returning guest DJ is Helen Prince. $20/person.

Shannon and Shane will generously host a potluck dinner after the milonga, at their home at 134 Douglas Road. Shane will pick up your potluck dinner offerings at the church parking lot between 3:30 and 4:00. Rideshare if possible. Kindly park only on the right hand side of Douglas Rd, and do not block the neighbours' driveways. Walk down the gravel driveway, pass by the blue house, and continue down to the white and black house. Walk around or through the garden to the designated dinner and dance area. Saltspring's David Wooten will DJ the potluck dance.

Please don't hesitate to reach out for more information.
See you on the dance floor!

Darlene Jacuk
Contact person for
Por el Amor al Tango
33 - 107 Atkins Road
Salt Spring Island, BC
778-808-0843
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08/07/2026

Meet-in-the-Middle Milonga!
Where: Crofton Community Centre, 8104 Musgrave St., Crofton
When: Sunday, August 16th 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Monthly every 3rd Sunday afternoon (except December)
Who: Our DJ for August is John Fowler
Future DJs TBA
Cost: $20

Crofton Community Centre has a superb and huge wooden dance floor, supercharged air conditioning, and a view of the harbour if you care to look. We are delighted to welcome John Fowler as our DJ for our second milonga.

John Fowler says: "Linda and I first became seduced by Tango while visiting my Argentinian cousin in Buenos Aires, about 20 years ago.
I love the classic recordings from the 30s and 40s and the timing of the music, and I particularly try to understand and appreciate the poetry of the lyrics.
We have danced Tango in many countries worldwide, from much of South America to China, Europe and Australia. A lovely way to meet people from many cultures.

07/25/2026

Hi everyone,
Our next Saltspring milonga has two days of offerings:
Friday evening Follower Technique Class with Lya in the lower hall of All Saints By-the-Sea 7:00-8:30pm. Price is $25, and pre-registration is requested.
Saturday pre-milonga class with Lya, 2:45-3:45. Price is $20. Following the class is our monthly milonga with Steve Morgan as DJ. 4:00-7:00. Milonga price is $20.

Private lessons are available with Lya during Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Contact Darlene for more information. Cell: 778-808-0843 or Email [email protected]

And that's not an end to the fun...
Shannon and Shane are hosting a post-milonga potluck dinner and dance at their home at 134 Douglas Road. Steve Morgan will be DJing at the outdoor dance/potluck event. If you'd like to attend, kindly bring a generous dish to share with the milonga attendees. Shane will be at the church parking lot to pick up both cold or hot dishes prior to the milonga. As always, kindly park on Douglas Road, not at the house. Park on the right-hand side of the road, and do not block the neighbours' driveways. Walk down past the blue house on the right, and carry on down to Shannon and Shane's white and black house. Walk down around the garden to the oceanside event.

See you on the dance floor!

Darlene Jacuk
Contact person for
Por el Amor al Tango
33 - 107 Atkins Road
Salt Spring Island, BC
778-808-0843

06/28/2026