La Nacional. Spanish Benevolent Society of New York since 1868.

For five hundred years, Christians, Jews, and Muslims lived side by side in medieval Iberia, sharing their arts and sciences to create a scintillating, multicultural tradition of music and poetry. Singing in Arabic, Hebrew, and Ladino to reflect this cultural pluralism, the New York Andalus Ensemble presents spiritual texts and songs of love and everyday life in Al-Andalus, emphasizing the expressive quality of the region’s shared tradition even as it respects the individual cultures that comprise it. Meticulous attention is…

Coco Arregui and Juan Pablo Vicente have been hosting tango dances followed by a open-dance milonga at La Nacional each Thursday for the past 15 years. In 2009 the Village Voice awarded them with a “Best of New York” prize as the “best place to watch really good dancers in the city.” Every Thursday Beginners class: 7:00pm-8:00pm Intermediate class: 8:00pm – 9:30pm Open Social Dance: 9:30pm – 2:00am

Come explore vernacular blues dance with our team of fabulous instructors in an exploration of vernacular blues dance!  We offer two concurrent classes: fundamentals and intermediate. The fundamentals level is geared both toward people who have never danced before, and experienced dancers of other styles who want to learn what blues dancing is. Afterwards, receive a discount to stay for our social dance from 9:30pm – 1:30am. All ages $10 for class, $16 for social afterwards For more information: www.fridaynightblues.nyc

Coco Arregui and Juan Pablo Vicente have been hosting tango dances followed by a open-dance milonga at La Nacional each Thursday for the past 15 years. In 2009 the Village Voice awarded them with a “Best of New York” prize as the “best place to watch really good dancers in the city.” Every Thursday Beginners class: 7:00pm-8:00pm Intermediate class: 8:00pm – 9:30pm Open Social Dance: 9:30pm – 2:00am

Coco Arregui and Juan Pablo Vicente have been hosting tango dances followed by a open-dance milonga at La Nacional each Thursday for the past 15 years. In 2009 the Village Voice awarded them with a “Best of New York” prize as the “best place to watch really good dancers in the city.” Every Thursday Beginners class: 7:00pm-8:00pm Intermediate class: 8:00pm – 9:30pm Open Social Dance: 9:30pm – 2:00am

Coco Arregui and Juan Pablo Vicente have been hosting tango dances followed by a open-dance milonga at La Nacional each Thursday for the past 15 years. In 2009 the Village Voice awarded them with a “Best of New York” prize as the “best place to watch really good dancers in the city.” Every Thursday Beginners class: 7:00pm-8:00pm Intermediate class: 8:00pm – 9:30pm Open Social Dance: 9:30pm – 2:00am

A Night in Andalucía is a traditional flamenco show called Tablao. Presented by AlegriasTheatre, guests will experience the best local and international flamenco artists in New York – a night out of true authentic flamenco. Tapas, paella, sangria, wine and beer will be served and can be enjoyed as you watch the performances. Presented every Saturday night – there are two shows scheduled at 8:30 and 10:45. Each show is one hour long. Open seating at 7:30PM. Cover is $22.…

Coco Arregui and Juan Pablo Vicente have been hosting tango dances followed by a open-dance milonga at La Nacional each Thursday for the past 15 years. In 2009 the Village Voice awarded them with a “Best of New York” prize as the “best place to watch really good dancers in the city.” Every Thursday Beginners class: 7:00pm-8:00pm Intermediate class: 8:00pm – 9:30pm Open Social Dance: 9:30pm – 2:00am