Hobart Tango Encuentro

October 30th - November 1st 2026

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Jenny & Vince Merlo

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 30th - November 1st 2026, 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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Gala Night

Welcoming Night

Friday 30th Oct 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 31st Oct 7pm

A special evening at the Hobart Town Hall, dance the night away in one of the most prestigious dance halls in Australia with some of the best music specially arranged by our DJ.

Matinee Milonga

Sunday 1st Nov 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 1st Nov 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 Rushdy Kamel

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"Rushdy started his tango journey in 2018. From the beginning, he was fascinated by the richness and depth of the golden age music. He enjoys digging deep into the golden age recordings to understand the special flavour of each tango orchestra. He has been sharing his love for tango music by DJing at local and interstate Milongas."

Dj Fabian Conca

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"Fabian Conca 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

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"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 Chris Hart

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"Chris Hart is the Northern Territory's homegrown Tango DJ and a long standing member of the Darwin tango community. He has been the resident TDJ for Northern Tango since the first regular monthly milonga in 2010 and currently DJs the End of Month and Mid Month Milongas in Darwin. Chris plays mostly Golden Era tango, with a light mix of guardia vieja and post Golden Era recordings, aiming to create a balanced and welcoming dance floor, with a focus on musicality and danceability. He is pleased to be joining this year's Hobart Tango Encuentro hopes to contribute to a warm, enjoyable milonga experience."

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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.

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Hobart Town Hall, Gala Night, Saturday Milonga

Andrew & Adrienne Gill

Gala Night Saturday Milonga at The Hobart Town Hall in Macquarie Street.

Polish Club Hobart, Friday and Sunday Milongas

Andrew & Adrienne Gill

All Workshops, Friday 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 .

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Registration

To register click on the following link. REGISTER HERE

Registration
Early bird discount finished by July 31st.

Jenny & Vince Merlo Mob.(+61) 0477 505 901 info@tangoencuentro.com.au

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