2024 VENUES
Studio Tango Montréal / Tango Social Club
7755 St-Laurent Boulevard, #200-A&B Montréal QC, H2R 1X1. 514 844 2786
Near Métros de Castelnau and Jarry, on the 55 bus route
Events held at Studio Tango Montreal:
All classes • Wednesday milonga • Thursday milonga • Friday practi-longa • Monday afternoon milonga
Studio Tango Montréal / Tango Social Club is located in the Villeray district of Montreal. Our space boasts two large studios, each with a very distinctive style. The two studios are connected by a passageway that can be opened during larger events, increasing room capacity to over 300. A smaller studio is also available for private classes and small rehearsals.
TWO SPLENDID VENUES FOR OUR GALA-MILONGAS
1) The Sanctuaire Hall of the Monastère (le St-Jax)
1439 Ste-Catherine Street West (Entrance on Bishop Street), Montreal, H3G 1S6
Guy-Concordia Métro station
Our Friday Gala-Milonga will be held in this spectacular downtown location. Le Sanctuaire is the oldest part of the St-Jax Centre, a splendid Gothic Revival-style church that was built in 1864. The first Anglican church in the city and the second oldest structure on Sainte-Catherine Street, the Sanctuaire boasts magnificent wooden ceilings and beautiful stained glass windows. Still used for services on Sundays, St-Jax is also home to a local circus troupe and is used for performances and special events. The hall boasts a superior sound system and magnificent lighting capacities. We used the Sanctuaire for our 2023 Friday and Saturday milongas. We are super happy to be returning this year for the Friday night milonga!
2) The Chapel at Jean-de-Brébeuf College
3200 Chemin de la Côte Ste-Catherine, Montréal, H3T 1C9
metro station Côte-des-Neiges or Bus 129
Our Saturday AND Sunday evening Gala Milongas will take place here
Built in 1927-28, the Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf chapel was designed by Father Félix Martin and constructed under the supervision of architects Dalbé Viau and Alphonse Venne with the collaboration of architect Alphonse Piché, who later completed the project. The design was inspired by the Saint-Apollinaire-le-Neuf church in Ravenna, France. During renovations in 2003-2004, the original columns, friezes, and other architectural details were carefully restored and enhanced. Eight mural works by artist René Derouin were permanently installed to celebrate the college’s 75th anniversary. So beautiful and elegant, we are excited to introduce this new venue for this year's Bailongo!
Please note! The floor of this magnificent room is made of the original ceramic tiles that date back to the 20’s! They are in very good condition (uniform, without cracks). However, as a ceramic surface is harder than most of us are used to, we recommend bringing a pair of “comfortable” shoes for wear during your ‘‘end of evening’’ tandas. Full disclosure: we tried the floor out and found it to be slightly slippery, but it hadn’t been cleaned and was quite dusty that day… we anticipate that it will less slippery during the festival. We will bring powder in case it gets sticky, but we advise everyone to bring shoes that can accommodate all conditions (or to bring along a couple of different pairs!)
GETTING AROUND MONTREAL is quite easy. Our studio is located on a bus route that operates 24 hours a day. The metro stations of Castelnau (on the blue line) and Jarry (orange line) are both just a few steps from our premises. Getting to the city center can take around 30 minutes, depending on the time of day and traffic. Taxis are not very expensive and are easy to hail on the street :-) We also have a bike-renting program (Bixi). Note: Due to traffic and detours, renting a car in Montreal is not recommended.