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 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