Spoleto Tango 2025

Spoleto Tango 2025! Presented by Dragon Productions! Enjoy Memorial Day weekend filled with Tango, Spoleto festival and beach in the beautiful and charming city of Charleston, SC! We are excited to offer this weekend with a fantastic staff of artists, instructors, DJs and vendors! INSTRUCTORS: Yesica Esquivel and Ariel Leguizamon - Buenos Aires, Argentina Shelley Brooks and Clint Rauscher - Atlanta, GA DJs: Koichiro Suzuki - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Ken Broom - Columbia, South Carolina Clint Rauscher - Atlanta, Georgia VENDORS: Natalia Kansburg - Ambiente Sergey Zhiboedov - Winged Lion Jewelry Drawings by Natalia Moroz SCHEDULE: _______ FRIDAY 05/23 7:00pm-8:00pm - Class 1 - Yesica and Ariel 8:00pm-12:00am - Welcome Milonga - DJ Clint Rauscher _______ SATURDAY 05/24 1:00pm-2:00pm - Class 2 - Shelley and Clint 2:15pm-3:15pm - Class 3 - Yesica and Ariel 3:30pm-4:30pm - Class 4 - Shelley and Clint 4:30pm-9:00pm - Break 9:00pm-2:00am - Grand Milonga - DJ Koichiro Suzuki - Professional Dance Performances _______ SUNDAY 05/25 12:00pm-1:00pm - Class 5 - Shelley and Clint 1:00pm-4:00pm - Trad/Alt Practica - DJ Ken Broom 4:00pm-6:00pm - Break 6:00pm-10:00pm - Tango on the Beach - DJ Ken Broom WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS: Class 1 - Yesica/Ariel - How to work on disassociation and the axis to find enrosques for both roles. Class 2 - Shelley/Clint - “One Step Forward “ Taking that forward step to create a favorite follower’s sacada. Class 3 - Yesica/Ariel - In-time and double-time sequence for use in Milonga Rhythm. Class 4 - Shelley/Clint - “Crab Walking” Fun with milonga, emphasizing staying in line of dance. Class 5 - Shelley/Clint - “Twists and Turns” Favorite leg wraps “El Pulpo” style! COST: Full Package $150 *** at the door $160 Milonga Pass $60 *** at the door $70 A la Carte Pre-Purchase / At the Door Prices: Friday Welcome Milonga - $20 / $25 Saturday Grand Milonga - $30 / $35 Sunday Practica - $15 / $20 Sunday Tango on the Beach - FREE Single Class - $25 / $30 Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spoleto-tango-2025-tickets-917875328817?aff=oddtdtcreator Note: You may also pay via: Venmo @Zenaida-Broom Zelle [email protected] Credit card, check or cash. Contact Zenaida at 803-530-2774 ABOUT THE VENDORS: Natalia Kansburg will bring her great Collection of Ambiente Clothing! https://www.facebook.com/ambiente183?mibextid=LQQJ4d Sergey Zhiboedov and Natalia Moroz will bring their exquisite Winged Lion Jewelry and wonderful Drawings! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557004272851 WEBSITE: https://dragonproductionsllc.com/spoleto-tango-festival-1 VENUES: Note: All activities will be at Ballroom Dance Charleston (BDC) except Tango on the Beach. Ballroom Dance Charleston (BDC): 2408 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414 Tango on the Beach: On ocean side of The Tides, 1 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439 Parking on street or next door at Folly Pier. Bring refreshments, chair or blanket and sweater or light jacket. Note Folly Beach Regulations: NO alcohol on beach, NO glass containers on beach. HOTELS: West Ashely Inn 2058 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407 Holiday Inn Express Charleston US Hwy 17 & I-526 1943 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407 Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston/West Ashley 678 Citadel Haven Dr, Charleston, SC 29414 TownePlace Suites by Marriott Charleston-West Ashley 805 Orleans Rd, Charleston, SC 29407 Holiday Inn Charleston-Riverview, an IHG Hotel 301 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407 The Inn At Middleton Place, LLC 4290 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414 Summerville area hotels: https://www.priceline.com/relax/in/3000019910/from/20250523/to/20250526/rooms/1/retail/adults/2?SEMSEARCH=CHEAP&refid=PLGOOGLECPC&refclickid=D:cHOTEL14491414600g3148021168181055679766kwd-5189782794|9052825| FOR INFORMATION: Call Zenaida Broom at (803) 530-2774