Free Movie Screening; Matinee Milonga

Come join us and dance with us! Our goal is to create a welcoming, affirming, and fun dance space where all levels can participate.

Before the milonga,
1:00-3:00pm, please enjoy a
free screening of the documentary - Tango Negro, The African Roots of Tango.

Tango Negro, The African Roots of Tango by Angolan filmmaker Dom Pedro explores the expression of Tango’s Africanness and the contribution of African cultures in the creation of the tango. Tango was a reflection of the social life of the slaves that were taken to South America—including Argentina and Uruguay—mostly from central Africa, particularly from the former Kongo Kingdom. Director Dom Pedro reveals the depth of the footprints of the African music on the tango, through this rich movie combining musical performances and interviews from many tango fans and historians in Latin America and Europe, including the renowned Argentinean pianist Juan Carlos Cáceres.

Matinee Milonga
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Host(s): Jonathan Fernandes

3pm Dancing w/ DJ Amanda Garley

Community Mixer Tanda @ 4:30pm

February 9, 2025
La Cosecha
1280 4th Street NE, Washington DC 20002

Parking in La Cosecha Parking Garage is free for the first 3 hours and $15 thereafter.

Cost:
Movie : Free
Milonga: $15; (Included in our “125 Day Challenge”)
Non dancing Family & Friends are welcome and need not pay admission.
Bring your own bottle for water (we are green).

La Cosecha is a contemporary market celebrating Latin American culture and conversation through authentic flavors, art, and heritage.