Ivan Talanin – bandoneon,
Andrey Zubenko – violin,
Gleb Izotov – double bass,
Anton Zagarov – piano.
The orchestra Tango en Vivo is a united team of professional, charismatic musicians, created by the talented bandoneonist Ivan Talanin. Ivan is the first professional bandoneon teacher in Russia. In late 2015, Ivan founded his own tango ensemble, Tango En Vivo, and in less than a year, the orchestra successfully established itself with its beloved audience, released its first album, and even won the hearts of tango enthusiasts in sunny Argentina!
The orchestra’s touring geography is incredibly vast: from Argentina to Australia, including countries across Europe, as well as China, Korea, Cuba, Singapore, Israel, and the USA. Original arrangements and the musicians' virtuosic performances make their concerts unforgettable! Www.ivantalanin.com
World Championship judge, dancer, teacher, and choreographer of Argentine tango with over 30 years of experience.
He has performed with renowned partners such as Alejandra Mantinian, Milena Plebs, Carolina Bonaventura, and Fatima Vitale. In Buenos Aires, Demián teaches regular classes at iconic clubs such as Grisel, El Beso, Marabu, La Viruta, Escuela Mundial de Tango, and more.
Demián has traveled worldwide with theatrical productions, workshops, and shows, sharing the culture of his native Buenos Aires. He has taught his beloved dance in Australia, Canada, Uruguay, Lebanon, Russia, Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Brazil, and throughout Europe.
At the Black Sea Milonga Festival, Demián will serve as the head judge for official and open categories of the championship, lead classes, and perform a show with Elizaveta Tavrovskaya.
We are honored and delighted to welcome Demián Garcia to Sochi for the first time!
A few facts about this well-known pair from Turkey’s tango community:
Founders of Tangoperest club in Istanbul
Finalists of the Turkey Championship
Lived in Argentina for over six months
They performed at many Buenos Aires milongas: La del Centro Milonga, La Rosa Milonga, Milonga La Cachila, Friulana, Turbia, Tango Camargo
Dilara Öz и Abdullah Çitil enjoy both social tango and stage tango. Their style is a blend of tradition and modernity, history and innovation, timeless and new.
At the festival, Dilara Öz и Abdullah Çitil will be judges for the Social Cup category of the championship.
We are thrilled to welcome our Turkish friends to Sochi before their tour in Europe and the USA!
World Vice-Champion in Tango Salon
Winner of the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Championship
Javier Diaz is a teacher and dancer with 28 years of experience in Argentine tango and the founder of the Puro Tango studio in Stavropol.
His style is marked by elegance and a flawless adherence to the traditions of classic Argentine tango. Javier has studied with world-renowned tango masters such as Pupi Castello, Carlos Gavito, Gerardo Portalea, Julio Cordi, and El Chino Perico.
At the festival, Javier will lead classes and perform a show with Evgenia Samoilova. He will also serve as a judge for the official and open categories of the championship.
European Champion in Tango Escenario
Multiple finalist of the World Championship in Tango de Pista and Tango Escenario categories. Champion of the 3rd Tango Istanbul Cup in Tango Escenario and runner-up in Tango de Pista. Absolute champion in both official categories, Tango de Pista and Tango Escenario, in the European Championship qualifiers.
Evgenia is also the Vice-Champion of Russia in Tango Salon and Tango Escenario, as well as an organizer and judge of major tango tournaments. She is one of the founders of the tango clothing and footwear brand Diosa.
At the festival, Evgenia will perform with Javier Diaz and serve as a judge for the official and open categories of the championship.
Organizer of the "Milonga Black Sea" festival and founder of the Sochi Tango Academy www.sochitango.ru
Previously she were the teacher at La Milonga and Planetango clubs in Moscow.
Elizaveta is a European Championship finalist and the Tango de Pista Champion of Turkey. She has performed at renowned Buenos Aires milongas such as Parakultural, Maldita, Floreal, and Porteño y Bailarin. Elizaveta has also danced with orchestras like La Disarliana, Solo Tango, Tango en Vivo, Tango Nuevo, and Primavera, accompanied by some of today’s most popular tango singers, Chino Laborde and Roberto Minondi.
At the festival, Elizaveta will perform with Demián García.
Representative of the Mundial de Tango Buenos Aires in Russia. Organizer of the "Milonga of Russia" Championship, the qualifying stage for the Tango World Cup in Buenos Aires. Founder and longstanding leader of Russia's first and largest Argentine tango clubs, La Milonga and Planetango.
At the "Milonga Black Sea" festival, Alexander will serve as a judge for the championship's Social Cup category.
All-in (per person) !Your special international discount from organizer is -50$! — 260$ 210$ (Includes all classes, milongas, unlimited championship categories for one block: open, social)
Festival Full Pass (per person) !Your special international discount from organizer is -50$! — 160$ 110$ (Includes all classes, milongas, and one championship category as a gift!)
Championship Full Pass (per person) — 160$ (Unlimited championship categories for one block: official, open, social)
All Classes !Your special international discount from organizer is -50$! — 115$ 65$ (9 master classes + pre-party and after-party milongas included as a gift!)
All Milongas — 50$ (4 milongas)
All Milongas with a Table Seat (includes champagne, light snacks) — 75$All-in (per person) !Your special international discount from organizer is -50$! — 315$ 265$ (Includes all classes, milongas, unlimited championship categories for one block: open, social)
Festival Full Pass (per person) !Your special international discount from organizer is -50$! — 190$ 140$ (Includes all classes, milongas, and one championship category as a gift!)
Championship Full Pass (per person) — 190$ (Unlimited championship categories for one block: official, open, social)
All Classes !Your special international discount from organizer is -50$! — 135$ 85$ (9 master classes + pre-party and after-party milongas included as a gift!)
All Milongas — 60$ (4 milongas)
All Milongas with a Table Seat (includes champagne, light snacks) — 80$Demián García and Elizaveta Tavrovskaya (90 mins) — 21$
All-in (per person) !Your special international discount from organizer is -50$! — 370$ 320$ (Includes all classes, milongas, unlimited championship categories for one block: open, social)
Festival Full Pass (per person) !Your special international discount from organizer is -50$! — 220$ 170$ (Includes all classes, milongas, and one championship category as a gift!)
Championship Full Pass (per person) — 220$ (Unlimited championship categories for one block: official, open, social)
All Classes !Your special international discount from organizer is -50$! — was 160$ — NOW 110$ (9 master classes + pre-party and after-party milongas included as a gift!)
All Milongas — 70$ (4 milongas)
All Milongas with a Table Seat (includes champagne, light snacks) — 85$Demián García and Elizaveta Tavrovskaya (90 mins) — 24$