{10 years Puerto del Tango} Festival

Our group, Puerto del Tango, completes 10 years since its foundation!

The best way to celebrate our anniversary is to organize a festival dedicated to this splendid occasion!

We are expecting everyone who loves tango to attend our festival from 20^th  to 24^th of May in Volos, Greece in order to

meet,  dance,  learn and remember!

Scroll down to check the program and prices of our festival and register your participation by sending an e mail to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We are looking forward to see everyone!

PROGRAM

Wednesday 20^th of  May

18:30

Opening speech by Professor Christos Loukos (Professor at University of Crete)

Subject: Reflections on the History of Tango

Saratsi Auditorium, Papastratou building, University of Thessaly

Remark: After the speech is completed, there will be a small gathering accompanied by tango music and dancing.

Thursday, MAY 21^st

22:00

Opening Milonga of the Festival

Filippou Cafe Classique, Argonauton 63, Seaside part of Volos

                   dj: Despina Georgiadou

Friday, MAY 22^nd

15: 00-16: 30

Technique for Leaders and Followers (Cavaliers & Chicas)

by Panagiotis Karampoulas & Maria Mantziou

 Venue: Tsalapata complex, Multi- purpose Hall,

Zachou-Pagason-   Gianitson-Lahana streets

Tsalapata complex: https://goo.gl/maps/Rx2XO

22:00

Grande Milonga

dj: Raphael Saltas

Venue: Tsalapata complex, Multi- purpose Hall, Zachou-Pagason-   Gianitson-Lahana streets

Show by:  Panagiotis Karampoulas & Maria Mantziou

                 Haris Sioufas & Naima Gerasopoulos

                  Grigoris Tsitses & Nadia Chronidou

Saturday,    MAY 23^rd

workshops with: Omar Quiroga & Veronica Palacios

14:00: Arrival

14:30 - 16:00: Tango, musical potentials through embrace and connection, suggestions and tips for improving social tango

16: 15 - 17:45: Tango movements, which are different in rhythm as well as melody and how can they be connected

18:00 - 19:30: Technique, leaders and followers (Cavaliers & Chicas)  (all levels),understanding the basic strengths that the body needs to dance tango (partners are not necessary).

22:30

[10 years-Birthday] Grande Milonga Saturday

Venue: Tsalapata complex, Multi- purpose Hall, Zachou-Pagason-   Gianitson-Lahana street  https://goo.gl/maps/Rx2XO

Show by: Omar Quiroga & Veronica Palacios

                  Constantinos Bagropoulos & Metaxenia Karachaliou

                  Vaios Papageorgiou &  Marie Temponera

Sunday, MAY 24^th

Workshops by: Omar Quiroga and Veronica Palacios

arrival: 11:30

12:00 - 13:30: Milonga lisa and traspie, musicality, reaction, speed

13:45 - 15:15: Synchronized movements for the couple, understanding the spin / twist of the body.

Workshops by: Constantinos Bagropoulos and Metaxenia Karachaliou

15:45 - 17:15: Connecting arms, directions, cruzada. (Intermediate level)

17: 30-19: 00 Giros contra giros with sacadas, enrosques, rulos y cembradas.   Cadenas for waltz. (Advanced level)

20:00 - 23:00     Closing Milonga

dj: Thodoris Zisis

“Avra” tavern,
Anavros beach

Workshop Prices and packages

In our festival, eight workshops will be held lasting 1.5 hour each.

Maestros: Omar Quiroga & Veronica Palacios

                              Constantine Bagropoulos & Silky Karachaliou

                          Panagiotis Karaboulas & Maria Mantziou

Prices and packages for courses and milongas are:

We would like to invite everyone to live the experience of getting in touch with the advantages of our city

         Volos is located in the heart of Greece. It adorns the central and eastern part of the country, as it is located four hours away from Athens and two hours and a half from Thessaloniki. Because of its geographic location in the cove of Pagasitikos bay, as well as, in conjunction with beautiful mountain Pelion, it is well-known as one of the most beautiful destinations in Greece.

         The greatest asset of our city is, probably, the combination of the sea breeze with the view of the Mountain of Centaurs. There is no doubt that every visitor would love to take a walk in the famous port of Volos, which is surrounded by beautiful cafes and traditional taverns that serve tsipouro, the most popular drink in town. Plenty of them would love to offer some intervals of rest (tango breaks) from the workshops and the happenings of the festival.

You would have the opportunity to organize excursions to the picturesque villages of Portaria and Makrinitsa which are within driving distance of 15 minutes from the city of Volos  (see HERE routes).

Special prices

Come celebrate with us the 10 years’ festival of Puerto del Tango,

Purchase as soon as possible the distinctive bracelet of the festival,

and take the advantage of having special offers at various spots of our city

We would like to suggest some restaurants where you can get special prices,

as you are in the list of our guests

• Filippou Cafe Classique (20% off with the bracelet display)

              "Cafe"

Information: Filippou Cafe Clasique is located in the port of Volos, within seven minutes walking distance from the recommended hotels.

Address: 63, Argonauts street

• 4 seasons (20% off with the bracelet display)

       "Cafe - Bar for wine"

Info: 4 Seasons is located in centre of Volos within five minutes from walking distance from the recommended hotels.

Address: T. Oikonomaki – Spyridi street

• Arte Libre Galleria (20% off with the bracelet display)

      "Coffee, Wine bar, Gallery"

Information: Arte Libre Galleria is located in the Tsalapata complex, opposite the venue of the Festival

Address: Pagason & Zachos street (Tsalapata Complex)

• Ouzo Therapy (15% off with the bracelet display)

"Ouzo - Tsipouro Restaurants"

Information: Ouzo Therapy is located in one of the most central streets of Volos, Ermou Street,within five minutes walking distance from the recommended hotels.

Address: 230, Ermou street

Stay tuned

There are more surprises for everyone 

REMEMBER , WE ARE WAITING EVERYONE TO DANCE IN THE MILONGAS AND PARTICIPATE IN  TANGO LESSONS

WE ARE CELEBRATING OUR ANNIVERSARY WITH YOU!

Just before Christmas and on Christmas we welcome to Volos Alejandro Palaiologos & Ivón Carolina in a unique 2-day seminars and to a wonderful show!
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1505637993056821About the couple:

Alexander Paleologos and Yvonne Carolina started dancing together before a year and a half. Each of them separately, was engaged with tango as well as its culture for several years. They dedicated plenty of their time to courses or seminars with dance professionals.
The last six years, Alexander has devoted significant time for the development of Tango. In 2012 he took part in the National contest of Tango Acropolis in Athens, reaching the final of the competition.
Ten years ago, Yvonne started to occupy with Tango by taking classes in Argentina, which is the origin of the dance and she also gave presentations at milongas in Buenos Aires, Turkey and Athens. In 2012, she took part in the National contest of Tango Acropolis winning the first place in the category of Tango Salon.
As they were sharing the same ideas and goals, Alexander and Yvonne became a dance couple. As a dance couple they have been taught by leading maestros of tango such as: Silvio Lavia, Juan Martin Carrara & Stefania Colina, Julio Balmaceda, Carlos & Rosa Perez, Vanesa Villalba & Facundo Piñero. etc.
They have given presentations in various milongas in Athens and elsewhere in Greece by teaching seminars of Tango Salon. Their aim is their personal development in dancing as well as the comprehension of tango culture, tango music and tango dance.

The 2-day program:

Saturday, December 20 | Milonga with show by Alexander & Ivón at Filippou cafe classique

Starts at 21:3O

Sunday, December 21 | Seminars by Alexander & Ivón

Starts at 12:OO

Thematic courses:

12:3Ο - 14:ΟΟ Foundations & Structures of Tango Salon (all levels): Connection, Communication between the couple. Hug - Walking - Pauses - alternative for Change Direction. Tips and information on how to adapt and use the space of the milonga.

14:15 - 15:15 Technique of men | women (all levels)

15:45 - 17:15 Giro Milonguero (Beginners - Advanced): Basic principles for giro. Giro milonguero to open and close embrace in sequences (sequencias), combined with adornos woman.

17:3Ο - 19:ΟΟ Milonga: Introduction to Milonga. Fundamentals, expression and combination of steps to start dancing milonga.