The Room
Where the dance happens
Downside Up, from our May visit. Photos from the August 28 dance land here after the night — we document each Fuega for the next one.
Friday, August 28, 2026 · Tango Fusion 6:30 PM · Dance 7:30 PM
A Milonga Alternative · under the Sturgeon Moon
David Liu's Tango Fusion class at 6:30, then the dance at 7:30.
Downside Up · 12820 N 19th Ave, Phoenix
The August public Fuega Dance, under the Sturgeon Moon. A milonga alternative — tango and related dancing to music outside the traditional tango canon. Jazz, soul, rock, edgy contemporary, and alt-tango sets built with David Liu and Sharon Alworth. The DJ picks for danceability, not category.
Come with a partner or come alone. Watch first. Ask someone to dance. The room is built for low-pressure connection — Downside Up is a non-alcoholic night café, which keeps the energy steady.
Hosted by Brady Hugins with Aniessa and Gail, who own and operate Downside Up.
Doors in
The Crescendo
From 10:30 to 11:15 PM, we play the biggest songs of the night.
If someone caught your eye on the floor, this is the moment to bring them a rose or flower.
Bring one if you have one — or just bring the moment.
$5 off entry when you bring flowers. The Fuega tradition.
Friday, August 28, 2026 · Tango Fusion class 6:30 PM · Dance 7:30–11:30 PM
Downside Up, 12820 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029 · Inside, climate-controlled · Get Directions →
📍Open the map to Downside Up →12820 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029All-alternative mix: jazz, soul, rock, edgy contemporary, tango nuevo. Share your tracks via the wishlist below or paper cards on the bar — we play attendee picks all night.
$10 class · $10 dance · $15 both. RSVP free, reserve online, or pay cash/card at the door. $5 off anything with the dance when you bring flowers — any kind, any quantity.
Downside Up serves drinks and food at the bar — grab whatever you like.
Bring dance shoes — soft or heels. Socks and toes are welcome, too. Dance attire optional, milonga-casual welcome.
Lot in front + side street parking on 19th Ave.
The Room
Downside Up, from our May visit. Photos from the August 28 dance land here after the night — we document each Fuega for the next one.
The Vibe
A taste of what the floor sounds like — our Fuega reference set. Every night is curated live from this style.
The Venue
Phoenix non-alcoholic night café. Ground floor entry, indoor + outdoor space, drinks and food at the bar.
Share Music
Drop song titles, artists, or Spotify links. We add submissions to the library and curate dynamic sets — your suggestions shape future Fuega nights.
Submit songs →Or paste a Spotify playlist link — we'll pull the tracks. Multiple songs welcome.
Free signup · we'll send confirmation + reminders. No spam.
Skip the door line — pay ahead via Stripe.
Pay — Dance — $10 Pay — Class — $10 Pay — Class + Dance — $156:30 PM · Before the Dance
An hour of guided Tango Fusion to warm up the floor — David Liu teaches modern musicality with tango steps, so you arrive at 7:30 ready to dance. New dancers welcome; no partner needed.
$10 for the class · $15 for class + dance · arrive by 6:25 PM.
RSVP for the class + danceNo. Come alone — watch first, then ask someone to dance. The floor is built for low-pressure connection.
Yes. David Liu's 6:30 Tango Fusion class warms up the floor for new dancers; no partner needed. New dancers are welcome at the dance, too.
Milonga-casual. Bring dance shoes — soft soles or heels. Socks and bare toes are welcome too.
No — Downside Up is a non-alcoholic night café. Drinks and food are available at the bar.
Yes — if you'd like to help set up, come 30 minutes before the class (6:00 PM).
Bring flowers — any kind, any quantity — and take $5 off anything with the dance. It's the Fuega tradition.