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💖 We are super happy and excited to announce the 12th International Tango Festival 👑 EL ABRAZO DE RIGA * LA PRIMAVERA 2026 that will take place on March 19-22, 2026, in Riga, Latvia👑
EXCELLENT COMPOSITION OF ART, BEAUTY, TANGO AND FRIENDSHIP
FEATURING
👑 Explosive couple of Grand Maestros - legendary HORACIO PEBETE GODOY & MARICEL GIACOMINI (ARG) with A SET of WORKSHOPS and SHOWs at Thursday Pre-Party and in GRAND MILONGA on Saturday Night, and the legendary Buena Onda Virutera Pebete DJ Set!
👑and for the first time in our region - Argentine tango orchestra SEXTETO CRISTAL playing live!
EXCITING NEWS!
👑 We are also happy to announce that ALL Festival events - both Night AND Day Milongas AND Workshops will take place in the elegant Art Nouveau VENUE - RĪGAS LATVIEŠU BIEDRĪBAS NAMS - super centrally located, exquisite interiors, high ceilings, parquet floors - pure excitement!
FOUR COUPLES OF SPECIAL GUESTS
- the explosive new generation tango couple - Nana Urigaeva (GE) & Demetrio Scafaria (ITA) coming with an amazing show on Friday Night, a set of workshops and Nana' s DJ set! Can't wait!
- several times multichampions of various prestigeous tango competitions since 2016 - Carlos & Brigita Rodriguez (ARG/LT) with a spectacular show on Friday Night, also a part of Tango Baltic Open Cup Jury
- with EXCLUSIVE SEMINAR for everyone wishing to dance more & better “Wanted: The Art of Being Invited” by Elena Zlygosteva & Andrés Vilks (LV)
- Show on Sunday Night milonga - Gvido Kampāns & Natalia Ya (LV)
TWO! LIVE TANGO CONCERT MILONGAS
💯 High energy & amazing drive - SEXTETO CRISTAL Live Concert Grand Milonga on Saturday night
💯 TALLINN TANGO TRIO (Regina Udod (double bass), Kaspar Uljas (bandoneon), and Samuel Bezerra (piano)) (EE) - Friday Night
International DJ team at DAY and NIGHT milongas
- Horacio Pebete Godoy (ARG)
- Nana Urigaeva (GE)
- Septymo (ITA)
- Jörg Haubner (DEU)
- Regina Vovk (LV)
- Zhanara Abidova (LV)
TANGO SHOES & CLOTH POP-UP STORES
💯 Long waited Regina Tango Shoes Mega Pop-Up Store with probably the best tango shoes in the world
💯 Info on other brands to follow.
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
J-C Tango (FRA), Jörg Haubner (GER), Ivars Bivalovs (LV), Inga Šlēziņa (LV)
TANGO BALTIC OPEN CUP on March 20, 2025, more info soon.
More than 45 hours of great tango and warm embraces at elegant excuisite venue of Rīgas Latviešu biedrības nams, perfect dancefloors and you all, our dear friends tangueros from all over the world!
RISE & SHINE! - TANGO BALTIC OPEN CUP 2026,
set to take place on March 20, 2026 in Riga, Latvia.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN here https://www.tangobalticopencup.com/.
Building on the successful and celebrated contest of 2024, this much-anticipated event continues to be AIMED AT PROMOTING CONTINUOUS LEARNING and development while bringing together talented ALL ARGENTINE TANGO DANCERS from the Baltics and neighboring countries to compete in
SIX EXCITING CATEGORIES:
Tango de Pista, Tango de Pista Rising Stars, Tango de Pista Seniors, Vals, Milonga and Milongero
The competition will be judged by a DISTINGUISHED PANEL OF JUDGES, - led by the Head of the Jury - HORACIO PEBETE GODOY (ARG) and - featuring experienced and highly respected in the industry tango professionals - MARICEL GIACOMINI (ARG), ARIEL RAMIREZ (ARG), CARLOS RODRIGUZE (ARG) and BRIGITA RODRIGUEZ (LT).
We are committed to ensuring that the judging process is impartial, fair and of the highest standard possible.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
* You can be a DEVELOPING DANCER with UP TO 2 YEARS of learning and dancing - to participate in Tango de Pista Rising Stars Category.
* You can be EXPERIENCED DANCER - to participate in various categories, in couples or without a partner.
* You can choose to participate in Tango de Pista Seniors in couple, if both partners at the date of competition are 60 years old or older.
Regardless of your experience or geographical region you are welcome to join this emerging event!
OFFICIAL RULES & REGULATIONS & REGISTRATION, please, see TANGO BALTIC OPEN CUP 2026 official website https://www.tangobalticopencup.com/.
* The Tango Baltic Open Cup is organized by the Team of EXPERIENCED TANGO EVENT ORGANIZERS, El Abrazo de Riga, and provides a platform for emerging talent, established performers and dance enthusiasts to come together and celebrate the art of tango.
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