July 7th - 10th, 2022

Yes, Tomás is coming back to Missoula and Potomac this summer!

We'll have workshops and milongas, food, camping and dancing.. and all in Potomac! (At Lori & Patrick's house and at the Community Center)

Come and hang out with us in Potomac all weekend! We'll have an outdoor kitchen set up, along with shared meals/Potluck options. We'll have our outdoor heated shower accessible 24/7! We have lots of place for folks to camp and to bring their campers too! Spend time on the river between events and there will even be craft projects: Silk screeened T-shirts and another mystery project. (Directions to Lori & Patrick's house.)

Camping Options:

Camp at Second Chance - We will have an outdoor kitchen, some shared meals, and an out door shower.
We have some accomodation at Second chance. (Treehouse, Bower, a couple beds...) If interested; Contact Patrick.
Park your camper or RV at Second chance. To make sure there's room: Contact Patrick.
Rent a local BnB in or near Potomac!
Camp on the Blackfoot River!
Stay in Missoula at a hotel or with a friend!

Wednesday, July 6th - 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Regular weekly practica. - Facilatated by Tomás
Tomás will offer some guidance on "How to make your practice count!"
Come dance with your friends, practice, and get ready for the weekend!

Location: At Amy Ragsdale's dance studio - 1042 Monroe St. - Missoula.
The studio is behind the main house. Follow the path to the left and behind the house.
PARKING: You MUST park in the Greenough park parking lot. DO NOT park on the street since street parking is reserved for residents.

Thursday, July 7th - 6:30 to 7:30 PM

Everything you wanted to know about tango but didn't know to ask. - by Tomás
Missoula Tango is pleased to offer this fun 60-minute multimedia presentation that will take you throuugh the countless aspects of this fascinating cultural phenomenon. If you're curious about tango, just starting and want to know more, or already experience, this will be a fun, informative presentation.

Printable Weekend Schedule.

Venue changes!

Unfortunately, the Community Center in Potomac is not currently safe for us to use due to some structural problems!

So, we will be holding the classes on Saturday and Sunday at the West Side Theater in Missoula at 1200 Shakespeare St., Ste. 2. All the other events will be at our home in Potomac (Second Chance) including the class Friday night and all the milongas.

Friday, July 8th

Campers are welcome to arrive at Second Chance in Potomac anytime after lunch.

5:00 - Potluck dinner! Here's the food list - add your name!.. You're also welcome to use the outdoor kitchen and do individual foods too.

6:30 pm to 7:45 pm - (Second Chance

Workshop 1 - Unusual Combinations of classic moves for stellar navigation - All levels

8:30 pm to 12:00 (?) pm - (Second Chance)
Opening milonga! DJ - Nora Harris (90/10 trad/alt)

Saturday, July 9th

Shared Brunch - Here's the food list - add your name!.

1:00 pm to 2:15 pm - - (West Side Theater - Missoula)

Workshop 2 - Recalibrate your pivots!

2:45 pm to 4:00 pm - (West Side Theater)

Workshop 3 - Create your own dance: learn how to use shape, height, and dynamics.

Swimming/Relaxing before dinner!

4:00 pm to 7:00 pm - open practica at the yurt

7:00 PM - (Second Chance)

Potluck Dinner at Patrick & Lori’s
Here's the food list - add your name!.

9:00 pm to 1:00 am (??) - (Second Chance)

Saturday evening Milonga/social dance. DJ - Lucia Petkovic (Boise) (90/10 Trad/alt)

Milonga Snacks - Here's the food list - add your name!.

After hours dancing at the Yurt? - (Second Chance)

If there's interest!

Sunday, July 10th

Shared Brunch - Here's the food list - add your name!.

1:00 pm to 2:15 pm - (West Side Theater)

Workshop 4 - Classic floor-Play: barridas, trabas, empujadas. - Intermediate/Advanced

2:45 pm to 4:00 pm - (West Side Theater)

Workshop 5 - Surprise! Amagues, rebotes, and rewinds. - Intermediate/Advanced

Swimming/Relaxing before dinner!

7:00 PM - (Second Chance)

Potluck BBQ at Patrick & Lori’s

Here's the food list - add your name!.

Dancing in the Yurt as late as we want to go!

DJ - Guadalupe Rodriguez (90/10 trad/alt)

Camping, resting, playing, lounging...

Monday, July 11th

Still at Second Chance.

Brunch - Here's the food list - add your name!.

More dancing in the Yurt? Sure!

Other activities: floating, fishing, hiking… perhaps a craft activity too!

Some private lessons with Tomás are available. Contact Patrick.

Can you help with setup and logistics? Click here and add your name!

Can you host some out of town guests? Contact Patrick.

Online registration.

We're only charging for Tomás' Workshops.
Please contribute food and/or funds for other milongas and activities at Second Chance.

You're also welcome to mail in your registration to:

Patrick Marsolek - PO Box 942, Bonner MT 59823

Whole weekend, all workshops - $110

Whole Weekend, all workshops - Student Rate - $60

Individual Workshop - $25

Individual Workshop - Student Rate - $15

Saturday Milonga - By Donation at the door!

All events at Second Chance - Donations Welcome!

And some photos from previous years: