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More photos after June 12. We document each Fuega for the next one.
Friday, June 12, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Second public Fuega Dance · Milonga Alternative
Downside Up · 12820 N 19th Ave, Phoenix
This is the second public Fuega Dance. A milonga alternative — tango and related dancing to music outside the traditional tango canon. Jazz, soul, rock, edgy contemporary. DJ set curated around 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.
The Crescendo · 45 Minutes
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.
Fuega Dance — June 12, 2026 · by Brady Hugins
63 tracks across 21 tandas + 20 cortinas · mood-arc curated, cross-genre tango alternative · cortinas between tandas (played 30-60s live).
The Spotify player fills in as the set goes live — the full 83-track setlist is below.
Friday, June 12, 2026 · 7:30–11:30 PM
Downside Up, 12820 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029 · Inside, climate-controlled
All-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 at the door. Cash or card. $5 off with flowers — any kind, any quantity.
Non-alcoholic mocktails, kava, adaptogenic elixirs, and food from Downside Up. Purchase at the bar.
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.
Moments
More photos after June 12. We document each Fuega for the next one.
The Vibe
Tonight’s full setlist is above. Want to hear something specific? Drop it below — we weave attendee picks into every Fuega.
🎵 Want to hear something specific?
Reply with a song · we add a few to every Fuega · the floor is yours.
🎶 Request a song →🌹 Special thanks
Want yours next time? Drop a track. See all contributors at /fuega/credits/.
The Venue
Phoenix non-alcoholic night café. Ground floor entry, indoor + outdoor space, mocktails + kava + adaptogenic elixirs at the bar.
RSVP helps us plan staffing + mixers. Pay at the door.
David Liu runs Sunday Tango in Mesa, weekly at 12:30 PM. Proper tango instruction + practice time. Good preparation for Fuega if you're new.
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