"Hola Ashvin,
We also had a great time. FYI, and by sheer coincidence, my wife listened to Ojos Negros, all day long and from different orquestras.
Your musica last night was truly exceptional. And we said just that to Fernando and Mimi when they both asked us as we were leaving. And to add to the evening, you played Ojos Negros as we were leaving! My wife was ecstatic.
FYI, a highly experienced DJ once told us that a good DJ has a feel for what the dancers want to hear. We have a specific story along these lines, but that's for another day. For the moment, it was remarkable that you played the song my wife had been listening to all day. Guau! (Wow in English)"
"ashvin ...thank you so much! we had a lot of fun...hope to be back soon!!"
Oscar Casas - Argentine Tango Teacher (10/1/11 - Facebook)
"Gracias amigo por darnos un trato digno y amigable. Nos encanto tu milonga y la manera de organizarlos. Ademas te digo que la musica que pasaste fue fabulosa. Un abrazo y hasta la proxima."
"Thank you friend for treating us with dignity and hospitality. We loved your milonga and the manner of its organization. Additionally, I want to tell you that the music you played was fabulous. A hug and until the next time."
Anne's Scouting Tour (Blog) - 6/25/11
"This was a fun milonga in the upstairs hall with pergo floor. The food was diced watermelon and cantaloupe, sliced cheese, sliced cold cuts, and some homemade Indian food of a rice dish and shredded green beans. The flavor of the Indian food was delicious in its depth and complexity, and the heat was spanked down to more westernized palettes. There was also a selection of wines for those who wanted to imbibe. The milonga was nicely crowded, but not obnoxiously so, and Ashvin did a very good job with the DJing so it turned out to be a very elegant, sweet evening. There was no crazed dancing, and floorcraft was reasonable (most people apologized when they bumped into someone). Interestingly, folks came from all around -- the South Bay, Marin, the East Bay and San Francisco, and it was interesting to hear their reasons for not going to more local-to-them milongas (or the ever-popular All Nighter). The volunteers at this event were especially great, as I was again amazed at how the two magical water pitchers never ran dry, despite the large, thirsty crowd and warm conditions."
"Thank you so much Ashvin!! We had a great time doing the class in Oakland, we loved your venue and the crowd was very inspiring!
We’ll definitely stay in touch for our next visit to the Bay Area."
"Hi Ashvin,
I would like to provide both you and Sandra feedback as to last nights milonga at Lake Merritt. This was the first time I attended this milonga, and I was totally impressed with the professionalism in which the venue was carried out. I could sense that the motivation was there to make this a successful milonga. Let me be specific:
Dance Instruction - Mayumi provided comprehensive instruction regarding the dance figures she wanted us to learn. This started out by a progression of more and more difficult body movements which allowed the individual to initially experience what was to be achieved. As a result, I believe everybody was able successfully accomplish the dance figure. She did a terrific job.
Music - I realize that the appreciation of music is of personal taste. But you did an excellent job of selecting the music to be danced to, and it was well diversified (tango, milonga, and vals) for the enjoyment of the participants.
Food - Like the above comments regarding music, your food and drink was well diversified to please the palate of all the participants.
Atmosphere - It's very difficult beat to beat the ambiance that LMDC projects in terms of the architecture, dance floor, and roominess. This building certainly has character.
Bottomline - Keep up the good work."
