TWO TO TANGO: A Romantic Dining + Dancing Experience
February 14, 6:00 PM
The Mark Restaurant
Dine and dance at The Mark for an exclusive Valentine’s Day treat! Featuring 3 courses of carefully crafted cuisine coupled with the finest wine, guests will be invited to dine while enjoying live music. Finish your night off by being swept off your feet while learning the Tango! Only 36 tickets available.
ABOUT THE CLASS
The TWO TO TANGO class is open to amateurs and novices alike. Kern County dance educator, Marilyn Stone and Jason Page, will teach the Tango!
EVENT ITINERARY
6:00-6:30 Registration + Cocktail Hour
6:30-7:30 Dinner
7:45-8:15 Dance Class
8:30 Open Dance + Mingle Session
EVENT COST
KDA Member Couple $100* / KD Non-Member Couple $110*
KDA Member Single $50* / KDA Non-Member Single $60*
Not a KDA Member? JOIN HERE
BOTTLE SERVICE PRE-ORDER
Show some love and pre-order a bottle of wine or champagne to be ready the moment you arrive! Pre-order bottles are available to TWO TO TANGO guests for a 10% discount.
Bottle Options + Price:
Cakebread – Chardonnay, $58.50
Charles Krug – Sauvignon Blanc, $36
Veuve Clicquot – Brut, $99
Lanson Black Label – Brut, $50.40
Grey Wolf – Cabernet, $36
Carlson – Pinot Noir, $54
Additional bottles of wine + champagne available for purchase on Valentine’s Day for a 10%, please contact The Mark Restaurant.
CUISINE
The Mark Restaurant is serving up a carefully crafted cuisine. Choose from the following options:
Starters
Wedge Salad or Soup du Jour
Entree
8oz Filet Mignon- Garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables & a red wine demi-glace
Pan Roasted Salmon Filet- Herbed rice and seasonal vegetables
Sage & Maple Fried Chicken- Mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables & a pan gravy sauce
Vegan Paella- Saffron infused rice with a vegetable medley seasoned with herbs and roasted garlic
Dessert
Seasonal Cheesecake with fresh sauces
OR
Warm Chocolate Cake with vanilla ice cream
*Ticket price includes 1 free drink, dinner + desert, and dance class.
ABOUT MARILYN STONE, Tango Teacher
Marilyn is passionate about teaching and sharing the joy of dance with others. She has performed and choreographed professionally in the states and overseas since the age of 19. Locally, she has worked (or continues to work) with organizations such as CSUB, BHS, Civic Dance Center, and NOR Recreation. She will be performing in “Dancing At The Stars” again this year on April 12th and 13th.
For the last year and half, Marilyn has trained with USA Argentine Tango Champion Marcelo Molina and has recently started teaching her own Tango classes here in Bakersfield. Checkout Tango Bakersfield on Facebook for more info. You can also go to Ballroom Bakersfield for info on ballroom classes.
ABOUT JASON PAGE, Tango Assistant Teacher
Jason is somewhat of a mild-mannered professor. By day he teaches economics at Bakersfield College and by night he becomes the student and takes a variety of classes at several different studios in town. Jason takes on the role of Assistant Teacher for Marilyn’s Tango classes and is happy to be assisting her for this special Valentine event.
EVENT FAQ
What to wear?
- You want to dress up for your night on the town, but it’s also important to feel comfortable dancing.
- Comfortable shoes that won’t fall off. You’ll be on your feet, and you’ll be busting a move! Wearing heels? An ankle strap is helpful.
- Clothes that don’t impede your movement. Can you move your arms? Can you move your legs? Can you carry a cocktail?
Do I have to have prior dance experience?
- No- not to worry! We are all beginners at something, and we want you to have fun!
Single vs. Couple?
- No partner? No problem! There will be plenty of people to dance with.
- You can bring a dance partner or mix and mingle- everyone is welcome.