We are thrilled to invite you to the 2025 Philadelphia Tango Festival, celebrating Aníbal Troilo, one of the most beloved tango musicians in history. Our festival offers a wide range of activities, including workshops (beginner through advanced), live music lectures, practicas, milongas, social activities, a concert, and more. Each year, we choose a theme to guide our exploration and bring together extraordinary artists–dancers and musicians–who can help us go deeper in our understanding of, and appreciation for, tango. We are so excited for this year’s festival, and hope you’ll consider joining us over Memorial Day Weekend for inspiration, connection, learning and lots and lots of fun!

Schedule

Saturday 24, 2025

Ballroom

12-1:15 pm: TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP - Points of connection with the ground. When and how we use these different points. The use of joints. The push from the standing leg. The weight of our body. (All levels) - Corina

1:30-2:45 pm: INES & CORINA SEMINAR: Un Homenaje a Anibal Troilo (Workshop #1 of 4): General technique for partnering: communication, embrace, points of contact, the use of the embrace. Note: Seminar students are strongly encouraged to take the preceding all-levels technique workshop with Corina. The seminar will build on its concepts.

3-4:15 pm: INES & CORINA SEMINAR: Un Homenaje a Anibal Troilo (Workshop #2 of 4): Rhythmic tangos: interpretation tool, sharp and/or fast movements. How to prepare our bodies to change the quality and dynamics. 

4:30-5:45 pm: WORKSHOP - Suspensions and accent combinations for giros and sacadas. (Int. & Up) - Martin & Maurizio

8-9 pm: CONCERT - Pianist Emiliano Messiez, Bandoneonist Shinjoo Cho & Violinist Sami Merdinian.

9:30 pm-4 am: MILONGA with DJ Gustavo Rember. LIVE MUSIC by the Tipica Messiez. Performance by Martin & Maurizio 

Middle Hall

1:30-2:45 pm: BEGINNER WORKSHOP (Workshop #1 of 4) - Ignacio & Meredith

3-4:15 pm: WORKSHOP - Marcato Mastery: Choreographing Stunning Sacadas and Boleos with Rhythmical Power (Int. and Up) - Andres

6-7:45 pm: PRACTICA with DJ Mary Carmel Etienne

Cafe

Café Open: 11:30 am-10 pm

4:30-5:30 pm: MATE HOUR (Free to anyone with a festival pass)

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