El Gotan: A Downtown Tango Class and Milonga

El Gotán (Lunfardo for tango) is a twice-monthly Argentine Tango milonga held upstairs at Sarasota’s historic Gator Club.

Events typically take place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month

### Schedule

🕖 7:00–8:00 PM – All-levels Argentine Tango class
🕗 8:00 PM–Midnight (or later) – Milonga

The milonga takes place upstairs, creating an intimate, tucked-away atmosphere. A full bar is available throughout the night.

### Pricing

• 7:00 PM Group Class: $15
• 8:00 PM Milonga: $15
• $20 Both

First time at El Gotán? Enjoy 50% off "BOTH" on your first visit.
Students: Milonga is $5 with valid student ID.

Contact:
Zavio Javier
WhatsApp: (941) 822-3997
Facebook.com/DanceFeverSarasota

### The Space

Established in 1913, the Gator Club’s exposed brick, hardwood floors, and upstairs hideaway feel echo tango’s urban roots—social, intimate, and lived-in. Like tango itself, the space feels timeless without being frozen in time.

### Music

The music centers on the Golden Era of Argentine Tango, complemented by select modern orchestras that respect the tradition. Music is curated by rotating guest DJs.

### What Is a Milonga?

In Argentina, a milonga is not a performance or a class—it’s a social gathering where tango lives. People come to listen, dance, observe, talk, and connect.
For those new to tango, a milonga can be loosely understood as something similar to a “Tango Lounge” in American terms:
a relaxed social environment with music, conversation, and dancing unfolding naturally over time.
This description is meant only as a translation—not a redefinition.
El Gotán is a traditional milonga, with respect for tango’s music, etiquette, and embrace.

### The Intention

El Gotán is intentionally beginner-friendly and held in a public downtown space to introduce more people to Argentine Tango in a natural, respectful way.

• New and curious dancers are welcome
• Experienced dancers are encouraged to invite and include
• Etiquette is honored and modeled gently
• Tradition is shared, not diluted

This is not about exclusivity or hierarchy—it’s about transmission.

### Location & Parking

📍 Gator Club – Upstairs
🚗 Street parking nearby
🚗 Public garage at 111 S. Pineapple Avenue

Hosted by Zavio & Nicolette
El Gotán — tango, as it lives.