Hey there! We have finally arrived! We are still accepting couple and single leader passes, and couples for drop in workshops. All are welcome to the milonga, and we encourage you to take the pre milonga musicality workshops!

Some highlights of this weekend include:

  • Wine Tasting Thursday at the Argentine Consulate, mini milonga and meet & greet

  • Workshops in succession so you don’t have to miss out on anything!

  • LIVE MUSIC with the Messiez Trio at our welcome milonga Friday night

  • Performances with the Artists Saturday night

  • Farewell Milonga Sunday night

Master Teachers

  • Gaston Torelli & Gri Montanaro

    The two of them have danced together since 2020, performing in some of the most important venues in Buenos Aires - Parakultural, Kirchner Cultural Center, the Beso milonga, Salón Marabú, La Nacional, and Abrazados al Tango Festival in the province of BA. They are currently working with some of the great tango orchestras – Romantica Milonguera, Tango Bardo, Cachivache, Chino Laborde and more.

  • John Turci-Escobar

    John Turci-Escobar teaches music theory at the University of Texas at Austin. His research focusses on tango music and culture. He has presented at national and international conferences, published on tango topics in scholarly journals, and been interviewed by the BBC. A passionate social dancer and active DJ, John strives to bridge the gap between his academic work and the world of tango dancers. For over a decade, and to both local communities and at national tango events, John has lectured on tango music, lyrics, history, and culture.

  • Ricardo Calvo & Sandra Messina

    They learned with the great tango masters of the 80's, and they have more than 30 years of international experience. Together since 2005, they form a dance partner in a meeting of ideas and knowledge, resulting in a particular dance style that unites traditional tango with their own original creations.

    With techniques extracted from the observation of the dance, they create a revolutionary method of integral education of Tango using a complete and efficient pedagogy, dedicated to the teaching of amateurs and the training of professionals. They share their time between Buenos Aires and Paris, spreading their art; traveling the world participating in international Festivals and Tango shows. In Buenos Aires and abroad they are considered as one of the leading tango couples and have been awarded as ambassadors of the genre. They participate every year as teachers in the CITA International Festival of Buenos Aires.

We are so excited to finally announce the next edition of Abrazos Tango Festival in NYC, April 2024! We have thoughtfully crafted a weekend of workshops and milongas with the world renowned maestros Gaston Torelli & Gri Montanaro, Ricardo Calvo & Sandra Messina, and esteemed musicologist John Turci-Escobar. We worked closely with each teacher to create a progressive program spanning the weekend that represents their style and way of seeing Tango. We chose two different styles and perspectives, and we highly encourage you to take one track each day to take advantage of the progressive nature of the content. Of course, you are welcome to take whichever workshops you would like! By the end of the weekend, our goal is for you to be fully immersed in the world of one pair of these amazing artists.

As you know, we would not have tango without the music! John Turci-Escobar, professor at University of Texas in Austin, created a unique progressive program of musicality workshops that will give you an understanding of tango music, and the tools to express it in the dance.

In the evenings, we have our wonderful DJs from the US and abroad: Rod Relucio from Chicago, Gio Il Fuz from Italy, and Cigdem Tanik from NYC!

We can’t wait to see you in April 2024!

Thank you to our wonderful corporate sponsors!

 FAQs

  • The Festival will be the 4th weekend of April 2024- the 26th through 28th

    Workshops & Milongas:
    Emmanuel-Pierre Antoine Studios
    320 W 37th, 2nd Floor

  • You do not need a partner to sign up for the festival, although it is greatly appreciated. We will role-balance the festival.

    Because of the open nature of the day passes, we will do our best to have assistants balance the classes. We will rotate partners, but you may stay with your own partner if you prefer.

  • Once purchased, a ticket is non refundable. It is transferable to a dancer of the same role, or can be credited to a future Dance Tango NYC event. Thanks for your understanding.

  • Your warm embraces and bright smiles! Beyond that we just ask that you please bring a reusable water bottle to help cut down on plastic cups! There will be a full bar on premise, so please no BYOB.

  • The Invitation

    The invitation to dance comes by way of eye contact. It is a polite, subtle and secret question between the potential partners.

    The leader makes eye contact to gauge the follower´s interest; the follower responds in one of two ways: either with her eyes and a slight nod of the head to indicate she accepts, or with a polite look away that says “no” while it also keeps open the possibility of a future invitation; if the invitation is accepted from a distance, the leader should walk around the dance floor, make a more formal invitation, and introduce himself.

    A tanda is a full set of dances, usually 4; it is broken by a cortina, which is then followed by another tanda, and so on. As a leader, if you are a stranger to a potential dance partner whom you would nonetheless like to ask for a dance, you might eait for the third tango in the tanda, so that you will be obliged only to two dances before the cortina. Similary, as a follower, if you don´t wish to dance full set, avoid eye contact until the third tango of a tanda.

    The Dance

    During the dance, allow your partner to determine the distance of the embrace, and you will look find a mutually comfortable one.

    Never “teach” your partner anything during a milonga!

    When you don´t want another dance, say “thank you” politely.

    Remember you´re dancing for both you partner and you, for your mutual pleasure.

  • Each artist is selected with the utmost care and thought. However, there are sometimes events beyond our control, and we reserve the right to replace artists as needed. 

Any cancellations will be announced as soon as possible, and great care will be taken to bring another amazing artist to work with us in their place.

  • We understand that unforeseen circumstances can sometimes arise, including acts of God or extreme weather conditions, which may necessitate the cancellation of an event. In such cases, our cancellation policy aims to protect both our attendees and the organizers. Please review the following policy:

    Cancellation Decision: The decision to cancel an event due to an act of God or severe weather will be made by the organizers based on the safety and well-being of all participants. This decision will be communicated through appropriate channels (e.g., website, email, social media).

    No Refunds: In the event of cancellation due to an act of God or extreme weather conditions, we regretfully inform you that no refunds will be provided to attendees. This is due to the substantial costs already incurred in planning and organizing the event, which cannot be recovered in such circumstances.

    Rescheduling or Alternative Arrangements: Whenever possible, we will make efforts to reschedule the event or provide alternative arrangements to accommodate the registered attendees. However, this is not guaranteed, and any rescheduling or alternative options will be subject to the availability and feasibility determined by the organizers.

    Communication and Updates: We will strive to keep all registered attendees informed about any potential cancellations or changes through regular updates via email, social media platforms, and our official event website. It is crucial to ensure that you have provided accurate contact information during the registration process.

    Force Majeure: The organizers shall not be held liable for any damages, losses, or inconvenience incurred as a result of an act of God, natural disaster, or extreme weather conditions that necessitates the cancellation of the event.

    We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in adhering to this cancellation policy, as it allows us to continue delivering exceptional events while prioritizing safety and minimizing potential risks.