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Welcome to the 2023 Gavito Tango Festival
The 2023 Gavito Tango Festival will take place October 5th through 8th at the extraordinary Historic Biltmore Hotel in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. This luxurious venue will transport you to a world of Hollywood glamour where you will be dancing in the same rooms that hosted the original 1930s Oscar’s ceremonies. We are thrilled to provide the international tango community with seminars and performances by world-renowned artists, and traditional and alternative milongas with top-tier DJs.
Your World-Class Maestros are:
- Marcela Duran & Pablo Moyano
- Gustavo Naveira & Giselle Anne
- Javier Rodriguez & Moira Castellano
- Lorena Ermocida & Pancho Martinez Pey
- Facundo de la Cruz & Noelia Hurtado
- Carlos Espinoza & Agustina Piaggio
Let’s create an unforgettable experience filled with tango, friendship, joy and laughter! READ MORE
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GTF Perks
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Access to All Events
With over 30 events (Workshops, Practicas, & Milongas) spanning four days, you’ll have plenty to keep you entertained and dancing!
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Learn from all the Maestros
You’ll have the opportunity to reserve your spot in any workshop by any of our Maestros. Choose from 30 workshops.
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LIVE Performances and Music
Live music performed by ROMO – AGRI – MESSIEZ TRIO, performances by our Maestros, a Folklore Performance, and tributes to tango legends
For the love of tango
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Milongas
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Ballrooms: traditional & neo/alt music
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Workshops
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Live Music Performances
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Tangueros & Tangueras from around the world
Events
Schedule
Registration Desk
Registration Desk will be open
- 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Please remember to have your proof of a negative COVID-19 test and ID ready.
1:00pm to 6:15pm
October 5th
Workshops with World-Class Maestros
Experience the magic of this captivating dance as we help you explore and enrich your passion for Argentine Tango in progressive workshops with maestros:
- Marcela Duran & Pablo Moyano
- Gustavo Naveira & Giselle Anne
- Javier Rodriguez & Moira Castellano
- Lorena Ermocida & Pancho Martinez Pey
- Facundo de la Cruz & Noelia Hurtado
- Carlos Espinoza & Agustina Piaggio
9:00pm to 3:00am
October 5th
Welcome Milonga in The Crystal Ballroom
A beautiful tradtional music milonga with a warm and friendly atmosphere welcomes you to Gavito Tango Festival.
- Special live musical tribute to AnĂbal Troilo (Pichuco)
- Live Music Duet by Horacio Romo – Pablo Agri
- DJ Avik Basu (Michigan)
- Opening Ronda by all Maestros
Registration Desk
Registration will be open:
- 10 am – 2 pm
- 3 pm – 4 pm
- 7 pm – 11:30 pm
Please remember to have your proof of a negative COVID-19 test and ID ready.
Noon to 3:15pm
October 6th
Day 2: 6 Workshops with World-Class Maestros
Experience the magic of this captivating dance as we help you explore and enrich your passion for Argentine Tango in progressive workshops with maestros:
- Marcela Duran & Pablo Moyano
- Gustavo Naveira & Giselle Anne
- Javier Rodriguez & Moira Castellano
- Lorena Ermocida & Pancho Martinez Pey
- Facundo de la Cruz & Noelia Hurtado
- Carlos Espinoza & Agustina Piaggio
Noon to 2:00pm
October 6th
Outdoor Traditional Mini-Milonga
Practice your learning and connect with the beautiful music of DJ Vincent Wong of Los Angeles.
3:00pm to 6:00pm
October 6th
Traditional Tango Milonga in The Crystal Ballroom
A warm and welcoming space to practice and dance, with DJ Alex Krebs of Portland.
7:30pm to 8:30pm
October 6th
LIVE IN CONCERT
ROMO – AGRI – MESSIEZ TRIO
This is a concert for listening only, without dancing
This is a concert for listening only, without dancing
9:00pm to 5:00am
October 6th
Traditional Milonga with a Live Musical Tribute to Ruben Juarez
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live performances and beautiful traditional music.
Live Music: ROMO – AGRI – MESSIEZ TRIO
DJ Robin Thomas (New York)
Performances by:
Javier Rodriguez & Moira Castellano, Facundo De La Cruz & Noelia Hurtado
9:00pm to 3:00am
October 6th
Alternative Neotango Milonga in The Heinsbergen Ballroom
Alternative music milonga in a friendly, inviting and creative environment. DJ Alison Bradley of Los Angeles/Berlin has been roaming the world collecting the latest neotango tunes from around the world for your dancing pleasure.
Registration Desk
Registration will be open:
- 11 am – 3 pm
- 4 pm – 5 pm
- 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Please remember to have your proof of a negative COVID-19 test and ID ready.
Noon to 3:15pm
October 7th
Day 3: 6 Workshops with World-Class Maestros
Experience the magic of this captivating dance as we help you explore and enrich your passion for Argentine Tango in progressive workshops with maestros:
- Marcela Duran & Pablo Moyano
- Gustavo Naveira & Giselle Anne
- Javier Rodriguez & Moira Castellano
- Lorena Ermocida & Pancho Martinez Pey
- Facundo de la Cruz & Noelia Hurtado
- Carlos Espinoza & Agustina Piaggio
Noon to 2:00pm
October 7th
Outdoor Traditional Mini-Milonga
Practice your learning and connect with the beautiful music of DJ Kristen Vick of Los Angeles.
4:00pm to 7:00pm
October 7th
Traditional Tango Milonga in The Crystal Ballroom
A warm and welcoming space to practice and dance, with DJ Melina Mistral of Montreal.
9:00pm to 9:30pm
October 7th
LIVE FOLKLORE SHOW
Gaucho, Chacarera & More…
9:30pm to 5:00am
October 7th
Traditional Milonga with a Live Musical Tribute to Carlos Gavito
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live performances and beautiful traditional music.
Live Trio Music by Romo-Agri-Messiez
DJ El Pibe from Los Angeles
Performances by Marcela Duran & Pablo Moyano, Lorena Ermocida & Pancho Martinez Pey
9:30pm to 3:00am
October 7th
Alternative Neotango Milonga in The Heinsbergen Ballroom
Alternative music milonga in a friendly, inviting and creative environment. DJ Michael McCarrell will share the latest music from the Los Angeles neotango community.
Registration Desk
Registration will be open:
- 11 am – 3 pm
- 4 pm – 5 pm
- 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Please remember to have your proof of a negative COVID-19 test and ID ready.
Noon to 3:30pm
October 8th
Day 4: 5 Workshops with World-Class Maestros
Experience the magic of this captivating dance as we help you explore and enrich your passion for Argentine Tango in progressive workshops with maestros:
- Marcela Duran & Pablo Moyano
- Gustavo Naveira & Giselle Anne
- Javier Rodriguez & Moira Castellano
- Lorena Ermocida & Pancho Martinez Pey
- Facundo de la Cruz & Noelia Hurtado
- Carlos Espinoza & Agustina Piaggio
Noon to 2:00pm
October 8th
Outdoor Traditional Mini-Milonga
Practice your learning and connect with the beautiful music of DJ Aaron of San Diego.
4:00pm to 7:00pm
October 8th
Traditional Tango Milonga in The Crystal Ballroom
A warm and welcoming space to practice and dance, with DJ Sabah of San Diego.
9:00pm to 5:00am
October 8th
Traditional Milonga with a Live Musical Tribute to Astor Piazzolla
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live performances and beautiful traditional music.
Live Trio Music by Trio- Romo – Agri – Messiez
DJ Ornella Simonetto from Buenos Aires, Argentina
Performances by Gustavo Naveira & Giselle Anne, Carlos Espinoza & Agustina Piaggio
9:00pm to 3:00am
October 8th
Alternative Neotango Milonga in The Heinsbergen Ballroom
Alternative music milonga in a friendly, inviting and creative environment. DJ Lila Grace will bless us with a heavenly music mix and keep us dancing all night long.
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