Milonga
Black Sea

Festival and Championship in Sochi
March 6–9, 2025!

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Elizaveta Tavrovskaya
Organizer
MAESTROS
  • Tango en Vivo

    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

  • Demián García
    (Argentina)

    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!

  • Dilara Öz и Abdullah Çitil
    (Türkiye)

    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!

  • Javier Diaz
    (Argentina)

    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.

  • Evgenia Samoilova
    (Russia)

    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.

  • Elizaveta Tavrovskaya
    (Russia)

    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.

  • Alexander Vistgof
    (Russia)

    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.


Categories of Participation
Championship Regulations
Schedule
Schedule
Schedule
March 6th, Thursday
From 13:00 to 17:00 — Masterclasses
Location: Gorkogo 56, Cosmos Hotel, 1st floor.

13:00-14:00 — Dilara Öz и Abdullah Çitil: "Creating a universal dance based on the embrace, from the perspective of functionality, emotion, and style."

14:15-15:15 — Javier Diaz and Evgenia Samoilova: "Linear sequence with dynamic changes for advancing through the ronda when the music asks you to move elegantly and simply."

15:30-17:00 — Demián García and Elizaveta Tavrovskaya: "Tango: subtle and energetic movements for both roles. Advanced combinations exploring the diverse qualities of movement."

From 20:00 to 01:00 — Pre-party Milonga, Maestro's Welcome Ronda
Location: Vinogradnaya 53, Resort "Raduga" ("Vacations in Sochi," gatehouse 2, entrance from Pirogova St. 11, building on the right side of the entrance, 2nd floor).
March 7th, Friday
From 13:00 to 17:00 — Masterclasses
Location: Gorkogo 56, Cosmos Hotel, 1st floor.

13:00-14:00 — Dilara Öz и Abdullah Çitil: "Enrich your tango in close embrace with circular gancho in both roles."

14:15-15:15 — Javier Diaz and Evgenia Samoilova: "Simple variations of steps, turns, and barridas for dancing in a limited space."

15:30-17:00 — Demián García and Elizaveta Tavrovskaya: "Milonga with traspié, turns in milonga."

From 20:00 to 02:00 — Grand Milonga 1, Show of 3 Maestro Couples
Location: Vinogradnaya 53, Resort "Raduga" ("Vacations in Sochi," gatehouse 2, entrance from Pirogova St. 11, building on the right side of the entrance, 2nd floor).
March 8th, Saturday
From 12:00 to 16:00 — Masterclasses
Location: Gorkogo 56, Cosmos Hotel, 1st floor.

12:00-13:00 — Abdula & Dilyara: "Musicality — the changing dynamics of structure."

13:15-14:15 — Javier & Evgenia: "Combinations in close embrace in the milonguero style."

14:30-16:00 — Demian & Elizaveta: "Waltz: special musical interpretation - 1,2,3,1; turns, counter-turns, and rhythmic combinations with the effect of the milonguero volcada."

From 20:00 to 02:00 — Grand Milonga 2, Orchestra Tango en Vivo, Dance couples from Argentina, Turkey, and Russia!
Location: Vinogradnaya 53, Resort "Raduga" ("Vacations in Sochi," gatehouse 2, entrance from Pirogova St. 11, building on the right side of the entrance, 2nd floor).
March 9th, Sunday
11:00-19:00 — Championship
Location: Vinogradnaya 53, Resort "Raduga" ("Vacations in Sochi," gatehouse 2, entrance from Pirogova St. 11, building on the right side of the entrance, 2nd floor).

19:00-23:00 — Afterparty Milonga
Location: Gorkogo 56, Cosmos Hotel, 1st floor.
March 6th, Thursday
From 13:00 to 17:00 — Masterclasses
Location: Gorkogo 56, Cosmos Hotel, 1st floor.

13:00-14:00 — Dilara Öz и Abdullah Çitil: "Creating a universal dance based on the embrace, from the perspective of functionality, emotion, and style."

14:15-15:15 — Javier Diaz and Evgenia Samoilova: "Linear sequence with dynamic changes for advancing through the ronda when the music asks you to move elegantly and simply."

15:30-17:00 — Demián García and Elizaveta Tavrovskaya: "Tango: subtle and energetic movements for both roles. Advanced combinations exploring the diverse qualities of movement."

From 20:00 to 01:00 — Pre-party Milonga, Maestro's Welcome Ronda
Location: Vinogradnaya 53, Resort "Raduga" ("Vacations in Sochi," gatehouse 2, entrance from Pirogova St. 11, building on the right side of the entrance, 2nd floor).
March 7th, Friday
From 13:00 to 17:00 — Masterclasses
Location: Gorkogo 56, Cosmos Hotel, 1st floor.

13:00-14:00 — Dilara Öz и Abdullah Çitil: "Enrich your tango in close embrace with circular gancho in both roles."

14:15-15:15 — Javier Diaz and Evgenia Samoilova: "Simple variations of steps, turns, and barridas for dancing in a limited space."

15:30-17:00 — Demián García and Elizaveta Tavrovskaya: "Milonga with traspié, turns in milonga."

From 20:00 to 02:00 — Grand Milonga 1, Show of 3 Maestro Couples
Location: Vinogradnaya 53, Resort "Raduga" ("Vacations in Sochi," gatehouse 2, entrance from Pirogova St. 11, building on the right side of the entrance, 2nd floor).
March 8th, Saturday
From 12:00 to 16:00 — Masterclasses
Location: Gorkogo 56, Cosmos Hotel, 1st floor.

12:00-13:00 — Abdula & Dilyara: "Musicality — the changing dynamics of structure."

13:15-14:15 — Javier & Evgenia: "Combinations in close embrace in the milonguero style."

14:30-16:00 — Demian & Elizaveta: "Waltz: special musical interpretation - 1,2,3,1; turns, counter-turns, and rhythmic combinations with the effect of the milonguero volcada."

From 20:00 to 02:00 — Grand Milonga 2, Orchestra Tango en Vivo, Dance couples from Argentina, Turkey, and Russia!
Location: Vinogradnaya 53, Resort "Raduga" ("Vacations in Sochi," gatehouse 2, entrance from Pirogova St. 11, building on the right side of the entrance, 2nd floor).
March 9th, Sunday
11:00-19:00 — Championship
Location: Vinogradnaya 53, Resort "Raduga" ("Vacations in Sochi," gatehouse 2, entrance from Pirogova St. 11, building on the right side of the entrance, 2nd floor).

19:00-23:00 — Afterparty Milonga
Location: Gorkogo 56, Cosmos Hotel, 1st floor.
Prices
Prices
prices

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$


March 6 (Thu): 20:00-1:00 - Pre-Party Milonga, Maestros' Welcome Ronda — 11$
March 7 (Fri): 20:00-2:00 - Grand Milonga 1, Show of Three Maestros Pairs — 16$
March 8 (Sat): 20:00-2:00 - Grand Milonga 2, Tango en Vivo Orchestra, Dance Pairs from Argentina, Turkey, and Russia! — 16$
March 9 (Sun):
11:00-19:00 - Championship — 3$
19:00-23:00 - Afterparty Milonga* — 7$
*Free entry for championship participants.

Masterclasses:
Dilara Öz и Abdullah Çitil (60 mins) — 11$
Javier Diaz and Evgenia Samoilova (60 mins) — 13$
Demián García and Elizaveta Tavrovskaya (90 mins) — 18$

Registration for Milongas and Master Classes

Black Sea Milonga Championship and Festival

Registraition Form

If you would like to register on the championship, please contact Elizaveta Tavrovskaya via the link

To attend lessons and milongas, please continue filling out the form

Role in Tango
FULL PASS FESTIVAL-CHAMPIONSHIP
Registration Period Prices: Early Registration until 6.12/Pre-registration from 7.12/Regular Registration from 7.02
MILONGAS OF THE FESTIVAL-CHAMPIONSHIP
*Afterparty milonga for championship participants - Free. Registration Period Prices: Early Registration (until 6.12)/Pre-registration (from 7.12)/Regular Registration (from 7.02)
MASTER CLASSES OF THE FESTIVAL-CHAMPIONSHIP
Registration Period Prices: Early Birds Registration (until 6.12)/Pre-registration (from 7.12)/Regular Registration (from 7.02)
REGISTRATION FOR INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
Please mark who you would like to have individual lessons with. We will contact you to confirm the date and time of the lesson. The number of individual lesson spots with the Maestros is limited!
Spectator ticket without a seat — 3$/4$/5$ Registration Period Prices: Early Registration (until 6.12)/Pre-registration (from 7.12)/Regular Registration (from 7.02 and at the door)
8$/9$/11$ Includes (champagne, light snacks) Registration Period Prices: Early Registration (until 6.12)/Pre-registration (from 7.12)/Regular Registration (from 7.02 and at the door)
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PLACE for
Milongas (March 6–8) and Championship:
Raduga Resort 53 Vinogradnaya St., Sochi

Masterclasses (March 6–8) and Afterparty Milonga (March 9):
Gorkogo St. 56, Cosmos Hotel, 1st floor
Results
Results
Winners of the Official Categories (Champions of the Southern Federal District - 2024):
  • Tango de Pista: Artyom Lukyanenkov & Elena Maslova
  • Tango Escenario: Ilya Vinogradov & Oksana Martsenyuk
  • Tango Vals: Dmitry Silchenko & Tatyana Murseeva
  • Milonga: Artyom Lukyanenkov & Elena Maslova
  • Salon Multi-Style: Artyom Lukyanenkov & Elena Maslova
  • Tango Milonguero: Irina Oleynikova & Artyom Lukyanenkov
  • Milonguero Solo: Mark Voronov, Yulia Babaeva
  • Tango Nuevo: Olga Mikhailyuk & Vitaliy Vyshlov
  • Music of Miguel Caló Orchestra: Irina Oleynikova & Artyom Lukyanenkov
  • Music of Osvaldo Pugliese Orchestra: Irina Oleynikova & Artyom Lukyanenkov
  • Music of Juan D'Arienzo Orchestra: Artyom Lukyanenkov & Elena Maslova
Social Cup - Up to 3 Years of Study, Escenario:
  • Marina Gerasimenko & Ildar Yakhin
Winners of the Most Popular Open Categories for All Regions:
  • Tango de Pista: Maria Makarenko & Alexander Desyatov
  • Tango Vals: Alexander Kaminsky & Irina Smerdova
According to the head judge, A. Vistgof, winners of the official categories in Tango de Pista, Tango Escenario, and Milonguero Solo (female) are eligible to start from the semifinals in the Milonga of Russia.
Detailed results:
https://lifeis.dance/competitions/results/?id=337

Photo Gallery
Complete photo archives are available here:
https://disk.yandex.ru/d/-_4ztdxVNQAGSg
Photos from March 9!

Order your favorite photos here:
https://inrays.dance/

Photos by Yulia Babaeva are available here:
https://disk.yandex.ru/d/Yk19gDaT0CQ5CA

Photo Gallery
Complete photo archives are available here:
https://disk.yandex.ru/d/-_4ztdxVNQAGSg
Photos from March 9!

Order your favorite photos here:
https://inrays.dance/

Photos by Yulia Babaeva are available here:
https://disk.yandex.ru/d/Yk19gDaT0CQ5CA
Contacts:
Organizer — Elizaveta
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