El Contrapunto – Queer & Open Role Milonga Berlin

Where embraces matter and stereotypes are optional. A milonga for queer and open role dancers as well as everyone who enjoys a relaxed atmosphere.

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Next dates

Our next milongas: February 17, March 1 2025

We start with a class at 7 pm and enjoy the milonga from 8 pm to 1 am. Find our flyers below – we update them as soon as we can.

Upcoming milonga

***DJ Maria August***

I built my tandas with the same care I put into co-organizing our marathon and milongas. While honoring our beloved Golden Age, I gently blend in some interpretations by modern orchestras. Another goal I have is to include more songs featuring female singers and promote musical diversity in other ways, while being mindful not to overwhelm dancers with unfamiliar tracks. My selections often have an energetic touch, but always with the goal of creating a welcoming atmosphere for dancers of all backgrounds and skill levels. I have a particular fondness for Demare, Fresedo, duets with two singers, and valses, which you might notice sprinkled throughout the evening.

***Class: Gökçe Ceren Haznedar & Maria August***

Class in both roles for beginners, refreshers & fresh role switchers. Come as are and be comfortable, we are looking forward to meet you.

The class will be level independent. You don’t need to come with a partner.

Maria is based in Berlin, where she co-organizes and djs at the milongas El Contrapunto & La Luna Improvisada, as well as the Contrapunto Marathon. Her tango journey started in a self-organized group, where everyone learned both roles. In her teaching, she carries on this spirit of mutual respect and freedom to be ourselves.

***Regenbogenkino – a new venue for tango***

On other days, a space for cinema, concerts and swing dancing. Regenbogenkino is part of Regenbogenfabrik (rainbow factory), a children’s, cultural and neighborhood center in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Squatted in 1981, it still forms part of the housing and tenant movement and is committed to building and maintaining self-managed, collective and emancipatory structures from below.

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