Welcome to Tango Encuentro, the meaning of the word Encuentro in Spanish translates to, a meeting point or gathering, in this case Hobart, Tasmania October 31st - November 2nd, a place for Argentine Tango aficionados to share their passion and dance together socially. Our aim is to bring together tango dancers from across Australia and beyond to enjoy social dancing in a friendly environment and to experience what Argentine Culture has to offer.
Our special guests will be KARINA and FABIAN CONCA who have constantly supported this event.
Join us for three days of Social Dancing and Workshops. Be inspired by our guest DJ's playing a great selection of music from the Golden Age of Tango, that will keep you dancing all night long.
Immerse yourself in this Tango weekend and take the opportunity to meet new Tango friends and reconnect with some old ones and at the same time your chance to explore Hobart, one of the most picturesque cities in the world.
Jenny and Vince Merlo from Tango Milonguero
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Welcoming Night
Friday 31st October 7pm
Welcoming Milonga, come along and meet tango dancers from across Australia and beyond. A perfect way to start the Tango weekend in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Gala Night
Saturday 1st November 7pm
Encuentro and friendships continue for the Argentine Tango aficionados. Let us make the Gala a very special occasion highlighted by an exhibition by Karina and Fabian Conca with special guest Argentinian singer, Marcelo Svirsky.
Matinee Milonga
Sunday 2nd Nobember 1pm
Lets keep dancing in a relaxed atmosphere at our Matinee Milonga at the Polish Club. Following the workshops, building on lasting friendships in a social tango setting.
Twilight Milonga
Sunday 2nd November 7pm
Join us for the last night of Tango Encuentro, bringing to conclusion a spectacular weekend of Tango. Last chance to dance with the locals & interstate visitors.
Dj Jamie Gifford
"Jamie started his tango journey in Canberra in 2008, but really fell in love with tango and tango music during an extended stay in Buenos Aires over several years. It is the music and character of the those downtown BsAs milongas which forms his Tango Home. He started DJing in Europe as a way of keeping his connection to Buenos Aires alive. Jamie is fascinated by the immense variety of golden age tango, how each orchestra has its own unique flavour and how each dancer has their own response to the music that we all know and love. As a DJ, his hope is that the dancers will be able to leave the milonga with something that they did not have when they entered the hall!"
Dj Fabian Conca
"Fabian born & raised in Bs.As, Argentina, amidst a steep family tradition of Tango, a well-known and respected DJ in the tango community has been playing music for the famous Milongas in Sydney, "Tango Entre Amigos" since 2001 and Milonga Pasional since 2018, as well making appearances as a guest DJ in many Milongas and Festivals in Australia and abroad. Fabian has a very defined style, with a combination of a well balance selection of Rhythmic and Melodic tunes from the 1920's through the Golden Age of Tango till the present, a mix of music for all taste that would guarantee to keep you dancing all night long."
Dj Shan Deng
"Shan Deng is an experienced DJ for Argentine Tango. She utilises her musical background to help her put beautiful tandas together. Shan is a well-known dancer, performer and teacher in Hobart, She is known for her musicality and expressive lines. Shan began learning the Argentine Tango in 2009 and fell in love with the dance style straight away, she combines her expertise in music and her experiences in many dance forms to be the most musical dancer on the floor."
Dj Mark Stojani
"Mark has been DJing tango events in Adelaide and beyond since 2003, Mark has evolved and added to his playlists with the aim of creating a unique experience for dancers at each individual event."
workshops
Guest Teachers
Karina and Fabian Tango Conca
Fabian & Karina Conca were born & raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, amidst a steep family tradition
of Tango. They were introduced to tango from an early age & represent a third generation of tango
dancers in their families.
Their dance and teaching has a strong emphasis on elegance while maintaining
a constant connection between the partners, reflecting their tradition and culture, rather than a
sequence of steps.
Karina and Fabian had been teaching and performing for many years with regular appearances in Buenos Aires and different Tango Festivals around the world.
Workshop Topics
WORKSHOP I TANGO
Tango Salon Circular Movements, creating and changing dynamics in the giros.WORKSHOP II MILONGA
Milonga Lisa and Traspie, combining movements, how to alternate between the two styles.WORKSHOP III VALS
Dancing to the flowing rhythm of Vals, exploring figures with elegance, cadence and fluidity of the dance.Program
venues
Polish Club Hobart, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Milongas
All Workshops, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Milongas will be held at the Polish Club Hobart, 22 New Town Rd, New Town
Sunday Matinee Milonga at Polish Club Hobart 22 New Town Rd, New Town .
