Las Naifas
Monthly Matinee milonga
Come to our monthly gathering at Norse Hall, an iconic venue steeped in tango history and charm!
Kick-start your journey into the realm of tango with a fun introductory class led by the talented Elizabeth Wartluft. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned dancer, this class promises to ignite your passion for tango and set you on a thrilling dance adventure!
With the finest DJs in town on deck, a lovely evening dancing together is guaranteed .
Las Naifas organizers: Luisa Zini Fortuna and Elizabeth Wartluft
Event: Las Naifas Matinee Milonga
When: Every second Friday of the month
5:30-6:30 pm Argentine Tango intro class taught by Elizabeth Wartluft
6:30-9:30 pm Milonga – DJ (check the list of DJs for the year here)
Where: Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave, Portland OR
NOTE: Norse Hall bar is open during and after the event.
Teachers I am promoting in 2026
Luciana will be back in Portland the last weekend of April, bringing her incredible energy along with invaluable insights and tips to elevate your dancing.
This year, Matias Soto won’t be joining her, but Luciana will partner with Alex Krebs for two outstanding advanced workshops not to be missed. They will also perform together at Milonga Berretin.
We’re all very much looking forward to her visit!
Registration for her workshops is now open—be sure to sign up early so you don’t miss the opportunity to learn from her!
She will arrive in Portland on April 21 and leaves on May 1, 2026. There will be plenty of time to book her for privates.
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April 25-26, 2026
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Monday April 27, 2026
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Luciana Valle -schedule of classes – 2026
Luciana Valle - Portland, OR - 2026Schedule of Workshops, Pricing...
Kara will be visiting Portland during the month of May and teaching workshops on the weekend of May 23-24,2026.
She will also teach a special workshop for women on Monday May 25, 2026 that will help follower improve their dance making it more graceful and creative.
Registration for Kara’s workshops will open on April 23, 20026 —be sure to sign up early so you don’t miss the opportunity to learn from her!
She will arrive in Portland on May 8 and leaves on June 1, 2026. There will be plenty of time to book her for privates.
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May 23-25, 2026
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Kara Wenham-schedule of classes – 2026
Tango week with Kara Wenham from Berlin, Germany. Workshops May...
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Oliver Kolker Bio
Oliver Kolker is an Argentine tango dancer, actor, and filmmaker deeply connected to the world...
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Oliver Kolker
Visiting from Buenos Aires, Argentina
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June 6 – 8, 2026!
Oliver Kolker embodies the elegance and intensity of traditional Argentine tango, bringing authenticity and emotion to his performances.
He will be teaching 4 1Tango and Milonga workshops at Tango Berretin on Saturday April 26.
Oliver is also a acclaimed actor and director and will preview his latest movie on Sunday April 27, 2025 at The Loft at 8th Avenue.
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Rino and Graziella Bio
Rino and Graziella live and teach tango in Catania Italy. They regularly visit the US...
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Graziella and Rino Bring Their Dynamic Teaching Style from Catania, Italy to Portland OR for a Weekend of Tango Workshops.
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July 10-13, 2026!
They are a young and energetic couple with a large experience in teaching couple dances.
They will also teach intro classes at Las Naifas and Tango Berretin.
They will perform @ Tango Berretin on Saturday July 12, 2025 and Rino will be the DJ for the evening, bringing a European Sicilian flavor in his musical choices.
Other activities
I manage the Portland Tango Website.
I founded a nonprofit organization to help the Portland tango community.