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Spoleto Tango 2025
May 23 @ 7:00 PM - May 25 @ 10:00 PM

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 zbroom1@gmail.com
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
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

