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Tango Festival Thesaloniki 2025

May 23-25

We are bringing together the best music, dance, and passion for an event you simply cannot miss.

3 Days & 3 Nights
of Unforgettable Tango Magic!

5 Unique Milongas

6 World-ClassDJ Set

2 Nights of Live Orchestra

9 Hours of Master Classes

Program and Events

MILONGAS

Dancers from around the world, top DJs, breathtaking shows — all meeting in Thessaloniki’s unforgettable milongas. Be part of the magic.

Friday, May 23

Milonga – starting 21:30

TDj Horia Pop (Romania)

Shows by:
Alejandro Larenas & Marisol Morales (Argentina),
Claudio Cardona & Vito Muñoz (Spain & France)

Saturday, May 24

Afternoon Milonga: 17:30-21:30

TDj Babis Pappas

Grand Milonga: 22:00-03:00

Live Orchestra:
ROMANTICA MILONGUERA (Argentina)

Show by:
Fausto Carpino & Stephanie Fesneau (Italy & France)

TDj Fortuna Del Prete (Italy)

Sunday May 25

Noon Milonga 13:00-17:00

TDj set Claudio y Vito (Spain)

Grand Milonga: 21:30-02:00

Live Orchestra:
ROMANTICA MILONGUERA (Argentina)

Show by:
“Baile de los maestros“

TDj Alexia Mourtidou (Greece)

SEMINARS

by Fausto y Stephanie

Friday, May 23

17:30-19:00 Connection

Creation and interpretation of the guide from our point of view (Int/Adv).

19.30-21.00 Rhythmic

Combinations for Milonga (Int/Adv)

Saturday, May 24

14.00-15.30 Music Basics

Change of dynamics, pauses, lead and interpretation (Int/Adv)

16.00-17.30

Turns and contra-turn in close embrace (Adv)

Sunday May 25

17.00-18.30

Tango Salon combinations (Int/Adv)

19.00-20.30

Rhythmical turns for Vals (Int/Adv)

Experience RomanTica Milonguera
LIVE ORCHESTRA

Meet them live in our Grand Milongas on Saturday and Sunday

MEET OUR MAESTROS

Internationally acclaimed tango maestros bring their passion, elegance, and expertise to the stage with exclusive seminars and captivating shows.

Fausto Carpino & Stephanie Fesneau

World-class dancers. Passionate teachers. Pure tango energy.

Dancing together since 2011, Fausto Carpino (Italy) & Stephanie Fesneau (France) have taught in 31+ countries and 115+ cities.

What to Expect:

9 hours of workshops
Inspiring nightly performances
A unique blend of natural movement, connection, and musical elegance

Alejandro Larenas & Marisol Morales

Exploration. Expression. Evolution in Tango.

Dancing together since 2004, Alejandro & Marisol are a professional couple known for their deep understanding of tango — from its roots to its future. Their dance is a unique blend of tradition and innovation, rich in musicality, precision, and emotion.

Their Dance Philosophy:

Motivated by curiosity and a passion for learning
Focused on improvisation, structure, and musical expression
A mix of classic tango and bold creativity
Technique that serves comfort and communication in the embrace

Claudio Cardona & Vito Muñoz

World-class dancers. Passionate teachers. Pure tango energy.

It is a big honor for us to present them at El Deseo Tango Festival Salonica 2025.

Over 15 years ago, Vito & Claudio began their tango journey together by creating the iconic milonga La Covacha in Madrid — now a landmark in the Spanish tango community.

Their dance partnership was born from this success, and today, with 120+ festivals under their belt, they continue to inspire dancers around the world.

Different styles, one heart.
True friends. True tango

OUR FESTIVAL TDJs

Renowned TDJs set the mood with carefully curated sets, bringing the soul of tango to every tanda at the festival.

TDJ Fortuna Del Prete

Saturday Grand Milonga – Napoli energy, pure emotion.

A powerful presence in the European tango scene, Fortuna brings the magic of classic milongas to life. Every set is nostalgia, improvisation, and soul.

TDJ Alexia Mourtidou

From Thessaloniki with love — and surprise!

Alexia’s music is all elegance and energy, with a Golden Age heart and the spirit of mischief. Expect tradition, expect twists — expect to dance!

TDJs Vito Muñoz & Claudio Cardona

Partners in dance. Masters of music.

From founding the iconic La Covacha in Madrid to performing in over 120 festivals, Vito & Claudio are a duo known for their deep tango knowledge, clear teaching, and unmatched musical intuition.

As TDJs, their sets are a perfect blend of experience, rhythm, and feeling—crafted to keep the milonga alive and dancers inspired.

TDJ Horia Pop

15 years. Countless festivals. One deep love: the music.

From collector to DJ, Horia brings a rich journey through European tango culture to every set. His tandas blend tradition and emotion with vibrant rhythm — crafted to move your feet and touch your heart.

TDJ Babis Pappas

Fueling the dance floor with rhythm and fire!

Get ready for a night of unstoppable tandas with Greece’s own Babis Pappas. Classic meets modern in his electrifying sets that keep the energy sky-high!

Feel the music, live the moment.

Book your spot now.

We invite you to immerse yourself in five (both afternoon and night) spectacular milongas, where dancers from around the world come together to embrace the essence of tango.

Enjoy mesmerizing performances and lessons from world-class maestros, two enchanting nights of live music by Orchestra Romantica Milonguera (first time in Greece), 5 exciting DJ sets and many surprises!

Expect warm embraces, joyful tandas, and a celebration of the tango spirit in its purest form.

Set in Thessaloniki, a vibrant city where history, sea breeze, and nightlife meet.

The Visual Storytellers

Behind every embrace, every step, and every smile, there’s a story waiting to be captured.

Meet Alkyoni – The Eye Behind El Deseo

Tango dancer, artist, and photographer, Alkyoni (aka Poison Tango) captures the soul of tango in every frame.

With a background in painting and a heart in the embrace, she tells stories through light, shadow, and movement.

At El Deseo 2025, she’ll be there — catching your smiles, your sweat, your magic. Dance. Feel. She’ll capture it.

Visuals by Alexis Kadoglou

With his signature style that blends movement, emotion, and art, Alexis turns tango into cinematic poetry.

We’re proud to have Alexis Kadoglou, acclaimed tango filmmaker, shaping the visual identity of El Deseo Tango Festival 2025.

Every step. Every glance. Every story — through his lens.
Stay tuned for the magic.

Tango Boutique

Style Meets Passion

Discover a curated selection of fashion, footwear, and beauty crafted especially for tango lovers. From elegant dresses to handcrafted shoes and refined accessories, everything you need to express your tango identity is here.

Explore the boutique, meet the creators, and take home a piece of the tango lifestyle.

MEET OUR SPONSORS

ORGANISERS

and OUR TEAM

As the music fades and memories linger, El Deseo Tango Festival invites you to carry the passion, connection, and rhythm into your everyday life. Let the spirit of tango continue to inspire and move you.

Join us for an unforgettable journey of dance and connection.