Byron Bay Tango Festival 2026 - A Celebration to Remember
BBTF 2026 unfolded with the kind of magic that reminds us why we dance. This year’s event was elevated by the presence of maestros Andrés Molina and Natacha Lockwood, whose artistry, generosity and depth of teaching set the tone for an unforgettable weekend.
The festival program with day and night milongas, two‑day immersion course and workshops drew dancers from across Australia, New Zealand, UK, New Caledonia, Germany and USA, offering rare insight into technique, musicality and the subtlety of connection. And the closing night? A true explosion of energy. DJ Andrés crafted a high‑voltage musical journey that kept the floor alive far beyond the last tanda.
Behind the scenes, organisers Conrad, Sammi, Glenn and Yulia extend heartfelt gratitude to the incredible support team and to every dancer who joined the celebration. Your enthusiasm, kindness and shared love of tango are what transformed this festival into something truly special.
November 2025
Thank you, E-Tango, for bringing amazing Maxi Cristiani & Ayse Gencalp to Brisbane.
Teaching style of these world-class artists is the perfect blend of precision and warmth — Maxi’s deep technical insight and Ayse’s clarity created reach learning environment.
Something to remember (from Maxi): “Respect the phrases!” and “Stop for a phrase when a singer starts”.
Moonlight Tango Festival September 2025
With Julio Alvares and Silvina Tse we tested our abilities to adapt routine sequences to different rhythms, modify, or interrupt known structures at any time. This is essential for improvisation and adapting your dance to the space, the music, and the partner.
New Zealand Tango Festival, Wellington June 2025
We’ve just wrapped up our eighth trip to the New Zealand Tango Festival — and wow, what a ride! With maestros like Giselle Anne, Carlos Espinoza, Roxana Suarez, Sebastian Arrua, Maria Inés Bogado, Jonny Carvajal, Suyay Quiroga, we dove headfirst into workshops that stretched body and mind. Giselle reminded us that in a giro, followers own the pivot — accelerate to hit the beat! And the milonga immersion? Pure gold. From Carlos we learned “Silence connects” and that in milonga leading begins from the hips, not the hands.
We have been reminded: Tango is movement. It’s not about copying a style – it’s about discovering the comfort and fluidity of movement in our own body.
But it wasn’t just about technique. The festival was a beautiful reunion with old friends and an invitation to connect with new ones. We danced, laughed, learned, and soaked up the spirit of tango as living art—a place where music, creativity, and deep personal bonds converge.
Buenos Aires, Congress International Tango Argentina
CITA 2025
Buenos Aires is a cosmopolitan city that doesn't sleep. Milongas here run to early morning hours. Apart from dancing, sightseeing, and enjoying performances, food and wines, this year we were lucky to learn from international maestros:
Jonathan Saavedra & Clarisa Aragon, Hugo Patin & Celina Rotundo, Leandro Capparelli & Jeannette Erazu, Leandro Paolu & Maria Tsiatsiani, Aoniken Quiroga, Ricardo Calvo & Sandra Messina, Somer Surgit & Jessica Stserbacova,
Carolina del Rivero & Ricardo Biggeri, Brenno Lucas & Fatima Caracoch.
Jonathan and Clarisa
Leandro and Maria
Hugo and Celina
Brenno and Fatima
In September 2024 Brisbane celebrated Argentine Tango culture during a week of Moonlight Tango Festival with hundreds of dancers from Australia and beyond. We were captivated by mesmerizing performances and cherished the opportunity to learn from the maestros Silvina Tse & Julio Alvares, and Noelia Hurtado & Facundo de la Cruz. Those memories will dance in our hearts forever.
Rio Rhythmics 30th Anniversary Celebration
27 July 2024
20th Edition of New Zealand Tango Festival
This year we were spoiled by live performances and learning opportunities from 5 couples of top world maestros, including 2023 Tango World Cup champions in the Tango Pista category Suyay and Jonny:
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Michael Nadtochi & Elvira Lambo
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Maria Tsiatsiani and Leandro Palou
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Carlitos Espinoza & Augustina Piaggio
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Suyay Quiroga & Jonny Carvajal
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Leonel Di Cocco & Ornella Simonetto
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Michael and Elvira carefully craft immersions and workshops to suite the audience. Amazing ability to explain elements and concepts. And private lesson was a must.
Suyay and Jonny shared their unique experience, techniques and phylosophy of tango.
Byron Bay Tango Festival 3 - 5 May 2024
A break away tango retreat, Byron Bay TF is something we look forward to every year. This year we immersed in learning with maestros Bruno Tombari and Rocio Lequio. The couple is not only amazing dancers, but also very fine teachers. They have fantastic teaching technique and playfully explain the most complex concepts. We were fascinated with the high-level workshops and one on one lessons on musicality and fluidity of tango.
So happy to be back in this magic place.
Little tango holiday with old and new friends. The stunning beauty of the country, music and tango venues, local food and wines, what not to love?
Summer Workshops with Rio Rhythmics Dance Academy
Thank you to all tango friends who attended our first series of workshops. It was so much fun and we loved all your genuine feedback. One thing we forgot - to take the pictures! (mental note for the next time)
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Top End Tango Marathon
Darwin September 2023
The first tango festival in Darwin and a great success! Huge thank you to the organisers and the friendly Darwin tango community. Such a joy meeting old friends and making new ones.
The week was packed with milongas, shared yummy meals, tango conversations, exploring national parks, swimming in the waterfalls, sunset dinners (on the boat!), and a crocodile encounter. We want to come back next year!
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New Zealand Tango Festival
July 2023
This year Wellington welcomed us with beautiful weather and fantastic opportunities to learn from internalional maestros, including amazing Michael Nadtochi and Evlira Lambo!
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Hobart Summer Tango
2023
Hobart treated us with an exquisite tango experience and mind-blowingly beautiful dance venues.
Amazing country, reach in natural beauty, food, and wines, what more can you wish for?
BASH 2022
25-27 November
Bundanoon
Big warm thank you to the organisers of this year's Buenos Aires in the Southern Highlands (BASH), the host and the fellow co-habitants of the impromptu Tango House, the star musicians, and all the tango community that made this weekend so magical.
Canberra Tango Community did an amazing job hosting TISP 2022. This is the first time we’ve danced together at the elegant Albert Hall, hidden in the forest. Meeting old friends, dancing with the long-time favorites and discovering exciting new tango partners, walking around Canberra, visiting splash-colored Floriade – all of this was a unique tango and life experience. Tango is coming back – strong and beautiful.
Tango in the Spring
Canberra September 2022
30 June 2022
Tango festivals, marathons, encuentros… we all have been missing them in the last two locked down years. Now, tango is coming back strongly and we are lucky to pack our bags for our favourite Australian festivals
Byron Bay Tango Festival (BBTF), Sept 2 - 4 2022, featuring amazing international maestros Leo Di Cocco and Carolina Giannini: https://www.tangonut.com/byron-bay-tango-festival-2022
Tango in the Spring (TISP), Canberra ACT, Sept 30 - Oct 3 2022: https://tangointhespring.org.au/
Buenos Aires in the Southern Highlands (BASH), Bundanoon NSW, Nov 25 - 27 2022: https://www.facebook.com/BuenosAiresintheSouthernHighlands/
Also, Brisbane is now hosting its first Moonlight Tango Winter Festival (MTWF), August 12 - 14: https://www.moonlighttango.org/mtwf
Come and join us at this fabulous tango escapes!
Share your tango moments
5 JUNE 2022
The most beautiful moments happen, sometimes unexpectedly, when you share your passion for tango.
We are listening!
20 MAY 2022
It looks like traffic conditions are toughening in Brisbane, making it difficult to get to the class by 6 pm.
We are moving the Tango Introduction class to 6:30 pm to make it easier for you!
A launch of our Dance Studio
18 APRIL 2022
It has been quite a journey.
After months of hard work, we have converted a dark room with an uneven lino floor and blank walls into a bright studio with mirrors, an inviting dance floor, and impeccable white walls that await to see people having a fantastic time.
Our studio launch is on 30 April and classes commence on 5 May.
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