Laura Carolina Castañeda

Diana Diaz

Diana Díaz is a dancer and teacher of Argentine rhythms with over 26 years of experience in dance and education. A champion in national and international tango competitions, she is considered a pioneer of tango in Manizales. She has trained with renowned masters, taught workshops in various countries, and has been an instructor in nationally recognized companies such as Danzarte Tango, Código 2x4, and currently, Libelutango. Classes are taught in couple by Diana Diaz and Jonathan García

Andrés Felipe Martínez Cardona

Dancer, teacher and choreographer, with 24 years of artistic experience, specializing in argentine tango. Champion in the categories of tango de pista, milonga and waltz, of the ATUSA (USA), 2024 version. Master in Dance Studies at the International University of La Rioja (UNIR) - Spain.

Mayra Nieto

A dancer from Manizales with extensive national and international experience, she is passionate about tango, with over 20 years of experience. She has participated in competitions, festivals, and events, where she has demonstrated her ability to connect with the audience, express emotions through movement, and her professionalism. She is eager to contribute her creativity and energy to new tango projects. She is a tango professional committed to teaching and promoting this cultural dance. She has had the opportunity to teach students of different levels, fostering both technique and a passion for the dance. Her goal is to create an inspiring and motivating environment that allows her students to develop their own style and confidence on the dance floor.

Vanessa Giraldo

professional tango dancer and instructor with over a decade of international experience. National champion at TANGOVIA – Manizales Fair 2024 and semifinalist at the Buenos Aires Tango World Championship, I’ve brought my art to stages and cruise ships around the world. In my classes, I aim to awaken each dancer’s sensitivity, elegance, and inner strength through connection, musicality, and authentic expression. Discover your power in the embrace and live tango with emotion and authenticity.

Jeison Ravagli

professional tango dancer and instructor with over ten years of experience. National champion at TANGOVIA – Manizales Fair 2024 and semifinalist at the Buenos Aires Tango World Championship, I’ve built an international career performing and teaching on stages, festivals, and cruise ships worldwide. My teaching blends technical precision, stage interpretation, and genuine connection, helping each student refine their style, musicality, and presence. Train with passion, master your technique, and live tango from its essence.

Julian Alfredo

Julián Alfredo Riaño Ojeda is a dancer, teacher, and stage creator with more than twenty years of experience in the performing arts. His background in dance, theater, and pedagogy has shaped a sensitive, rigorous, and creative vision of tango and artistic education. As a performer and choreographer, he has developed original works and participated in national and international festivals in countries such as Spain, France, Portugal, Belgium, Poland, Romania, the Czech Republic, Greece, Serbia, and most recently in Barcelona. His interpretation of tango is marked by expressive intensity, technical precision, and a movement language that balances emotion, improvisation, and poetic form. He has been recognized by the Culture of Medellín secretary in 2024 and 2025 for his contribution to dance. He directs Freetango, a company dedicated to artistic creation and works as a producer. FLUENT IN ENGLISH, he complements his artistic work with writing and cultural management.

Sebastian

SEBASTIÁN HENAO MORALES Professional dancer with 14 years dedicated to teaching Tango. As a member of the Dance Staff at this festival, my goal is not only to teach steps, but to develop connection and complicity with my partner on the dance floor. Experience that supports me: Private Instructor: 14 years of experience Founder: Flor de Tango Foundation (2014–2025) Achievements: • Champion – Manizales es Tango (2015) • 2nd place– World Tango Championship (2016) from Medellín • Semifinalist – Tango Vía Manizales (2025), International Tango Festival from Medellín (2025) Organizer: • La Rulonga – Traditional milonga event in Pereira • La Practilonga – Practice space and social tango gathering in Manizales

Marisol Rivas

A passionate advocate of milonguero style dancing, Marisol has been immersed in the world of Tango since 2005, receiving her training in Buenos Aires. She has performed in numerous shows across Argentina and Colombia and was a finalist in the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires. Now based in Bogotá, she teaches Tango with warmth and precision, while actively organizing milongas and cultural events in collaboration with renowned Argentine and local maestros. Her classes offer a deep dive into the essence of Tango—its technique, emotion, and community.

Mauricio Alberto Galarzo Álvarez

A certified teacher and dancer from the Argentine Tango School, he has over 25 years of experience and is a national champion in ballroom and stage tango. He has participated in the World Tango Championship on several occasions, reaching the semifinals. International career.

Carlos Ochoa

Carlos Ochoa, a tango, milonga, and waltz teacher and dancer from Bogotá with 16 years of experience, is a specialist in ballroom tango, two-time national professional ballroom tango champion, and third-place milonga world champion in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2023. Nationally recognized for his unmistakable traditional tango style—elegant, vibrant, joyful, creative, explosive, and expressive—that conveys a variety of emotions in both his dancing and his tango classes. These qualities make his tango teaching method invaluable for understanding tango not only through movement but also through feeling, enabling you to enjoy and understand the world of tango. Without a doubt, you will enjoy studying and learning from this great Colombian tango teacher and dancer.

Francisco Javier Moreno Sosa

Professional dancer with 10 years of experience in tango dance, spanning the styles of dance floor or ballroom tango, stage tango, vals and milonga. Member and teacher of Bogotá tango companies -El Desbande Tango Company, -Projectango, -Alma de Tango Currently a full-time tango and milonga teacher at different levels at the Tango al Piso school in Bogotá. Annual participant in the Manizales •Tango Festival (Tango Via). •Medellín International Tango Festival. •Colombia Tango Festival (Manizales). My teaching and practice style and method are based on the experience I have gained over the years, based on comfort and skill through technique without neglecting musicality and feeling when embracing, always making personal and couple tango harmonious, flexible, intuitive, and effective.

German Arenas

Graduate in Physical Education, Recreation, and Sports. Professional dancer, instructor, and choreographer of Argentine and Latin rhythms. He began his training in 2010 and is a National Champion of Stage Tango and Pista Tango in Colombia. He has participated in important festivals such as the Colombia Tango Festival and has organized events such as the Campeonato Milonguero Manizales Tango Festival 2022-2023 and the popular Tangovia Feria de Manizales. Internationally, he has participated in events such as the International Tango Festival Mérida, Mexico (2018) and the International Tango Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina (2019).

Miguel Ortega

For over three decades, tango has been my life. As a master, dancer, actor, and choreographer, I have 35+ years in teaching and 30 in dance. My foundation lies in a Bachelor's degree in Performing Arts (Dance & Theatre), always integrating technique, emotion, and interpretation. My tango journey began in Medellín in 1991. Moving to Bogotá in 1998, I was privileged to teach at El Café de Buenos Aires and co-found the city's first milonguero space (2000–2008). In 2013, I launched the ANGELICAL DANCE project, creating the MILONGA ANGELICAL magical hub for dancers, musicians, and tango lovers, featuring shows and taxi dancers. Tango is my school and home, bridging art and emotion. I aim to share this energy and history with you at the festival, so we can continue celebrating life to the rhythm of the 2x4.

Martín González López

I am a professional tango dancer from Manizales. I began dancing at the age of four and have dedicated my life to this art, training in various styles such as tango, milonga, and vals. I have over five years of experience as an instructor, sharing my knowledge with new generations of dancers. In addition, I work as a tango DJ, which has allowed me to deepen my understanding of tango music and its orchestras, experiencing tango not only through dance but also through its musical essence.

Michael Vargas

Michael Vargas - Argentine Tango Dancer and Teacher National competition champion. My mission is to help you find confidence in your axis and connection in the embrace, so you can express your own unique tango. My classes focus on connecting with the music, allowing you to dance with freedom and comfort. Instagram: @michaelvargas_ig

Pedro Miguel Robelto Lopez

I'm Pedro Robelto, a person passionate about tango. I love sharing my sincere embrace with everyone. I have 20 years of experience in the world of dance, a professional Colombian tango dancer, and a participant in the 2025 Tango World Championship. I invite you to experience a magical experience in the warmth of my tango embrace.

Julian Cataño

Julián is a Colombian dancer who, since the age of eight, has found in tango a passion and a heritage that runs through his veins. His childhood was shaped by a family legacy that, generation after generation, has devoted its life to dance. With more than 19 years of experience, he travels the world proudly bringing Colombian tango to festivals, theaters, and stages, where his dance becomes a cultural bridge that connects emotions, identities, and generations. His talent has also shone at home, being a nine-time champion in Colombia (2008–2022), fifth place at the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires (2017), and champion in Quito, Ecuador (2016). Currently, he teaches tango in several Asian countries, adapting his method to multicultural contexts and promoting this dance as an artistic and cultural bridge.

Natalia Castaño

Colombian dancer and instructor with 15 years of experience in dance, and National Tango de Pista Champion 2022. Throughout her career, she has participated in festivals, tours, and productions both nationally and internationally, developing solid stage and teaching experience. Specialized in tango, she has taught classes and workshops in various countries across Asia, Europe, and Latin America, sharing the cultural and human richness of this dance. Her pedagogical work focuses on social dance, where connection, listening, and communication between partners form the foundation of learning.

Oscar Eduardo Garcia Largo

Professional tango, milonga, Latin, salsa, bachata and contemporary dancer. He started dancing when he was seven years old. It has more than 18 years of experience. He has 11 years of experience as a teacher transmitting his knowledge to the new generations.

Laura Carolina Castañeda

Tango professional dancer with a trajectory of more than twenty years dedicated to this art. National Champion in the years 2007 and 2014, and winner of fourth place in the World Championship Milongueros del Mundo in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I have participated in outstanding plays and in various representative events of the Milonguera community in cities such as Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Bucaramanga, and in stages of Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Suly pachon

Dancer and Instructor with over a decade of experience in tango, participating in national and international festivals and competitions. She has represented Colombia in the World Tango Championship in Buenos Aires (2018, 2022, and 2024), achieving semifinalist status in 2022. Her career includes invitations as an instructor at the Cancun Tango Festival (Mexico), Costa Rica Tango Festival, and multiple editions of the Colombia Tango Festival. She has also performed in tours and shows in Chile, Ecuador, and Mexico, and has served as a judge at events like Expofest Latino in Cundinamarca. Recognized for her pedagogical and artistic work, she has promoted dance training processes and has become a leading figure in tango in Colombia, standing out for her innovative approach and representing the country on prestigious international stages.

Jhonathan Pachon Giraldo

Tango Dancer and Instructor with over a decade of experience, participating in national and international festivals and competitions. He has represented Colombia in the World Tango Championship in Buenos Aires (2018, 2022, and 2024), achieving semifinalist status in 2022. His career includes invitations as an instructor at the Cancun Tango Festival (Mexico), Costa Rica Tango Festival, and multiple editions of the Colombia Tango Festival. He has also performed in tours and shows in Chile, Ecuador, and Mexico, and has served as a judge at events like Expofest Latino in Cundinamarca. Recognized for his pedagogical and artistic work, he has promoted dance training processes and has become a leading figure in tango in Colombia, standing out for his innovative approach and representing the country on prestigious international stages.

Viviana moreno

I am a professional dancer of Argentine rhythms with more than 19 years of experience in the art of movement. My journey as a national and international champion has been a continuous dance between passion and the pursuit of authenticity. In my teaching, I am inspired by the power of the feminine role —or the follower—, highlighting its vital presence within the embrace and the connection that gives meaning to every dancing couple.

Paula Andrea Betancur

Professional dancer and Tango instructor, National Tango, Milonga, and Vals champion in 2024, I have participated in various national Tango festivals and was a semifinalist in the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires in 2025. Currently, I am part of the management team at the Tango academy Codigo2x4 in Manizales, where classes are offered for children, youth, and adults at all levels. My teaching is based on body awareness, strengthening sensitivity for both roles, musical connection, partner connection, and each person's inner connection, all applied to social dance.

David Ospina

David Ospina Londoño Instructor, dancer and choreographer in Tango 1st Place Tango Salon International Championship of Tango and Milonga City Cali 2010 1st Place in Stage Tango and 2nd Place in Tango Salon International Tango Festival 2010 City of Bogotá 1st Place Stage Tango TangoVia Manizales Fair 2011 1st Place Stage Tango 1st Place Stage Milonga 1st Place Tango Salon Proam Tango World Championships 2011 Medellín Finalist Tango Salon and Stage Tango Festival and World Tango Buenos Aires - Argentina 2011 1st Place Salon Tango and Stage Tango 2nd Place III International Tango Festival City Bogotá 2012 Tango Salon Finalist Festival and World Tango Championships Buenos Aires - Argentina 2012 1st Place Tango Salon VIII International Tango Championship City Cali 2013

Leonardo Enrique Bedoya

Professional Tango Dancer from Bogotá; current based in Buenos Aires as a dancer, teacher of Tango Milonguero and Tango de Pista style. Current organizator in different milongas in Buenos Aires. I developed my Tango teaching methods with "Encuentro Tango" in Bogotá since 2022, also in "Colombia Tango Festival" since 2018. I focused my teaching techniques on the needs of each person, applying Biomechanical and functional movements from different movement technics. I am focused to help every student to connect their dance with their body, their expression across their embrace with the partner, and find effective tools to perform and enjoy Tango. Formed with masters from Colombia and Argentina since 2012, now with certifications from "Centro de Estudios del Tango de Buenos Aires (CETBA)" - Argentina. Recently representing Bogotá and Buenos Aires in Festival Mundial de Tango de Buenos Aires 2024, 2025. Also, been semifinalist in Campeonato metropolitano de Buenos Aires 2025.

Nelson Nay Gallego Grajales

Nelson Nay Gallego is a dancer and dance theater therapist with over 30 years of experience, recognized for his work as a trainer of dancers and milongueros, as well as being one of the main promoters of tango in the city of Manizales and throughout Colombia. His talent has earned him numerous achievements, including multiple championships in national festivals, the title of champion at the Valparaíso Festival in Chile in 2018 in both Tango Salon and Stage Tango categories, and seventh place at the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the Tango Salon category, establishing him as a prominent representative of tango on the international stage.

Alexander Sossa

Over 20 years of experience in Tango Salón and Milonguero style ✨ 11-time finalist at the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 🌍 International judge, leading workshops, performing shows, and participating in competitions across Asia, Europe, the United States, and Latin America and more… His specialty: sensitivity and a comfortable, gentle embrace.

Douglass Stevens Risso

Tango dancer with 16 years of experience *Ballroom Tango Champion at Tangovia Manizales 2015 *Jury, Manizales is Tango 2016 *5th Place, Ballroom Tango, World Tango Championship, Buenos Aires, Argentina 2016 *5th Place, Waltz, Metropolitan City Dance Championship, Buenos Aires, Argentina 2018 *Ballroom Tango Champion, City of Ibagué 2018 **Runner-up in Milonga and 3rd Place in Tango, Medellín, Colombia 2018 *Judges and Official DJ of Tangovia, Manizales Dance Championship, Colombia 2019 *4th Place, Waltz, 5th Place, Milongueros of the World, and 6th Place, Milonga, Metropolitan Championship, Buenos Aires, Argentina. *Organizer of La Milonga Del Ensueño for 15 years in Bogotá *He has been studying in Buenos Aires for 10 years, one month a year. *National Champion of Salon Tango, 2020, Manizales, Colombia. *Milonga Runner-up, TangoVia Manizales, 2023 • Milonga de Pista Champion, 2025, Tango Via Manizales, Runner-up, Salon Tango

Mauricio Valencia

Tango dancer since 1991, with over 20 years dedicated to teaching tango. ✓ Member of the group La Peña del Tango – Manizales 1998-2006 ✓ National Tango Champion 2007 ✓ Member of the Tango Vivo Salsa Viva Company 2008-2011 and 2012-2013 ✓ DJ at La Matraca Cultural Center in Cali – Colombia 2011-2016 ✓ Pedagogy of Art with an emphasis on Dance 2016 ✓ Tango Musicalization Seminar certified by the Argentine Institute of Tango 2020 ✓ Musicality Course for Tango Dancers in Orchestral Styles by musician and dancer Marcelo Pérez from Córdoba, Argentina 2020 ✓ Musicality Course for Tango Dancers in Waltz and Milonga by musician and dancer Marcelo Pérez from Córdoba, Argentina 2021 ✓ 14th place in the World Milongueros Championship, Buenos Aires 2022. *Organizer: La Milonga de Mauricio in Cali. *Dance partner: Paola Ortega.

Felipe Sánchez

With over 20 years dedicated to the art of Argentine tango, I’ve built my life around the connection between movement, music, and emotion. From the elegance of the tango to the rhythm of milonga and the flow of the Argentine waltz, dance has taken me across stages and cultures. Today, I share that same passion with those who wish to experience tango not just as a dance, but as a language of the soul.

Gamadiel Parra

My career as a dancer spans 20 years, teaching style: basic social tango. Champion of the 2025 Medellin International Tango Festival, the Che Tango choreography group. Participation in 5 international tango festivals in Medellin, participation in 4 versions of Tango Vía at the Manizales Fair, and seminars at the Gabriela Elias World School of Tango, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Passion for art and dance.

Cristhian López

Teacher, choreographer, and professional ballroom dancer with over 30 years of experience in the field of tango dance. He has participated in numerous national and international dance shows, sharing the stage with Miguel Angel Zotto and Soledad Rivero. He has won several national champions in the ballroom and stage tango categories. He won fifth place at the 2004 World Tango Championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the ballroom tango category. Ninth place at the 2005 World Tango Championships in the stage tango category. He has served as a judge for dance competitions in Cali and Manizales. He coaches dance couples in the city. As a choreographer, he has achieved podium positions. He has performed dance exhibitions with renowned figures such as Diana Giraldo, World Tango Champion, Ornella Simonetto, and Analia Centurión. He currently runs his own dance school in Cali: Dinastía Caleña, a school for dancers.

Hebert Suarez

My experience as an instructor allows me to learn from others and discover their tango in a fraternal embrace. I believe that if you can walk, you can dance tango, so I share each student's unique gait so they can interpret the tango fluidly, organically, and unpretentiously.

Jonathan García

Jhonatan García is a Colombian professional dancer with 24 years of experience. His artistic journey began at age 10 as a salsa soloist and later expanded to ballet, contemporary dance, tango, and Caribbean rhythms. Since discovering tango in 2001, he has represented Colombia at festivals such as ValparaTango (Chile), Perú es Tango (Lima), and TangoDoBrazil (Brazil), as well as on tours across Mexico and the United States, offering workshops and performances. He has been part of renowned companies including AstroTango, Tango Embrujo, Tango Vivo, and ApuroTango. As assistant choreographer, he contributed to productions like Morfosis: The History of Tango and The Fifth Element. Twice a finalist at the World Tango Championship in Buenos Aires, he has also performed aboard Regent Seven Seas and Oceania Cruises. Classes are taught in couple by Diana Díaz and Jhonatan García.

Alfredo Hernández Gálviz

I am a tango instructor with over 20 years of experience. I have worked at institutions such as the University of Caldas, the Autonomous University, and the Catholic University of Manizales, as well as with the Manizales City Hall in the Cultural Centers program. I currently work as an instructor at the Manizales Sports Secretariat.

Deivid Santiago Morales Hernández

I'm 26 years old and I've been dancing tango since I was 15. This art has accompanied me for more than half of my life and has allowed me to grow, travel and meet wonderful people who share the same passion. I have trained in several academies in Manizales and I have participated in national and international competitions, becoming a finalist in several of them. Today, as part of the Colombia Tango Festival, I share my experience with those who want to feel tango beyond the step: from the connection, the emotion and the musicality.

Harold Valencia

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Mayi Yulie Yepes Arboleda

Mayi Yepes began her dance training at the age of 8, developing into an authentic, entrepreneurial, sensual, and elegant dancer. She was World Vice-Champion in the Milongueros del Mundo category in 2023 at the Metropolitan Tango Festival held annually in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and a World Tango Championship semifinalist. In 2025, she became a two-time champion in the Tango de Pista and Milonga de Pista categories at the Medellín International Tango Festival. She has also been a three-time consecutive National Champion at the Manizales Tango Vía Fair, winning the Tango, Milonga, and Vals de Pista categories. She currently organizes and directs the MYC Tango Festival, and is the creator and organizer of Buena Junta, La Inefable, and Milonga en lo de Sandiego. Her classes focus on developing body awareness while providing the technical tools each student needs to understand the character of every tango and connect deeply with both the music and their partner.

Hernan Camilo Bernal Varela

Camilo Bernal Varela Tango Performer, Dancer, and Teacher I am a passionate tango performer and teacher with a solid track record since 2013, alongside my partner Mayi Yepes. We have traveled the world sharing our passion through classes and performances on various stages. Notable Achievements: - World Runner-Up at Milongueros del Mundo 2023, Buenos Aires. - Multiple-time Champion in Tango de Pista, Milonga de Pista, and Vals de Pista in national competitions and a standout in international competitions. My classes foster body awareness and provide technical tools so that students can connect deeply with the music and emotion of tango. Currently, I am the Organizer and Director of the MYC Tango Festival in Medellín, which celebrates tango culture, and the creator of prestigious milongas in Medellín such as Buena Junta, La Inefable Milonga, and Milonga en lo de Sandiego. Co-creator of the well-known dance shoe brand, Decoro Shoes.

Diana Diaz

Diana Díaz is a dancer and teacher of Argentine rhythms with over 26 years of experience in dance and education. A champion in national and international tango competitions, she is considered a pioneer of tango in Manizales. She has trained with renowned masters, taught workshops in various countries, and has been an instructor in nationally recognized companies such as Danzarte Tango, Código 2x4, and currently, Libelutango. Classes are taught in couple by Diana Diaz and Jonathan García

Andrés Felipe Martínez Cardona

Dancer, teacher and choreographer, with 24 years of artistic experience, specializing in argentine tango. Champion in the categories of tango de pista, milonga and waltz, of the ATUSA (USA), 2024 version. Master in Dance Studies at the International University of La Rioja (UNIR) - Spain.

Mayra Nieto

A dancer from Manizales with extensive national and international experience, she is passionate about tango, with over 20 years of experience. She has participated in competitions, festivals, and events, where she has demonstrated her ability to connect with the audience, express emotions through movement, and her professionalism. She is eager to contribute her creativity and energy to new tango projects. She is a tango professional committed to teaching and promoting this cultural dance. She has had the opportunity to teach students of different levels, fostering both technique and a passion for the dance. Her goal is to create an inspiring and motivating environment that allows her students to develop their own style and confidence on the dance floor.

Vanessa Giraldo

professional tango dancer and instructor with over a decade of international experience. National champion at TANGOVIA – Manizales Fair 2024 and semifinalist at the Buenos Aires Tango World Championship, I’ve brought my art to stages and cruise ships around the world. In my classes, I aim to awaken each dancer’s sensitivity, elegance, and inner strength through connection, musicality, and authentic expression. Discover your power in the embrace and live tango with emotion and authenticity.

Jeison Ravagli

professional tango dancer and instructor with over ten years of experience. National champion at TANGOVIA – Manizales Fair 2024 and semifinalist at the Buenos Aires Tango World Championship, I’ve built an international career performing and teaching on stages, festivals, and cruise ships worldwide. My teaching blends technical precision, stage interpretation, and genuine connection, helping each student refine their style, musicality, and presence. Train with passion, master your technique, and live tango from its essence.

Julian Alfredo

Julián Alfredo Riaño Ojeda is a dancer, teacher, and stage creator with more than twenty years of experience in the performing arts. His background in dance, theater, and pedagogy has shaped a sensitive, rigorous, and creative vision of tango and artistic education. As a performer and choreographer, he has developed original works and participated in national and international festivals in countries such as Spain, France, Portugal, Belgium, Poland, Romania, the Czech Republic, Greece, Serbia, and most recently in Barcelona. His interpretation of tango is marked by expressive intensity, technical precision, and a movement language that balances emotion, improvisation, and poetic form. He has been recognized by the Culture of Medellín secretary in 2024 and 2025 for his contribution to dance. He directs Freetango, a company dedicated to artistic creation and works as a producer. FLUENT IN ENGLISH, he complements his artistic work with writing and cultural management.

Sebastian

SEBASTIÁN HENAO MORALES Professional dancer with 14 years dedicated to teaching Tango. As a member of the Dance Staff at this festival, my goal is not only to teach steps, but to develop connection and complicity with my partner on the dance floor. Experience that supports me: Private Instructor: 14 years of experience Founder: Flor de Tango Foundation (2014–2025) Achievements: • Champion – Manizales es Tango (2015) • 2nd place– World Tango Championship (2016) from Medellín • Semifinalist – Tango Vía Manizales (2025), International Tango Festival from Medellín (2025) Organizer: • La Rulonga – Traditional milonga event in Pereira • La Practilonga – Practice space and social tango gathering in Manizales

Marisol Rivas

A passionate advocate of milonguero style dancing, Marisol has been immersed in the world of Tango since 2005, receiving her training in Buenos Aires. She has performed in numerous shows across Argentina and Colombia and was a finalist in the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires. Now based in Bogotá, she teaches Tango with warmth and precision, while actively organizing milongas and cultural events in collaboration with renowned Argentine and local maestros. Her classes offer a deep dive into the essence of Tango—its technique, emotion, and community.

Mauricio Alberto Galarzo Álvarez

A certified teacher and dancer from the Argentine Tango School, he has over 25 years of experience and is a national champion in ballroom and stage tango. He has participated in the World Tango Championship on several occasions, reaching the semifinals. International career.

Carlos Ochoa

Carlos Ochoa, a tango, milonga, and waltz teacher and dancer from Bogotá with 16 years of experience, is a specialist in ballroom tango, two-time national professional ballroom tango champion, and third-place milonga world champion in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2023. Nationally recognized for his unmistakable traditional tango style—elegant, vibrant, joyful, creative, explosive, and expressive—that conveys a variety of emotions in both his dancing and his tango classes. These qualities make his tango teaching method invaluable for understanding tango not only through movement but also through feeling, enabling you to enjoy and understand the world of tango. Without a doubt, you will enjoy studying and learning from this great Colombian tango teacher and dancer.

Francisco Javier Moreno Sosa

Professional dancer with 10 years of experience in tango dance, spanning the styles of dance floor or ballroom tango, stage tango, vals and milonga. Member and teacher of Bogotá tango companies -El Desbande Tango Company, -Projectango, -Alma de Tango Currently a full-time tango and milonga teacher at different levels at the Tango al Piso school in Bogotá. Annual participant in the Manizales •Tango Festival (Tango Via). •Medellín International Tango Festival. •Colombia Tango Festival (Manizales). My teaching and practice style and method are based on the experience I have gained over the years, based on comfort and skill through technique without neglecting musicality and feeling when embracing, always making personal and couple tango harmonious, flexible, intuitive, and effective.

German Arenas

Graduate in Physical Education, Recreation, and Sports. Professional dancer, instructor, and choreographer of Argentine and Latin rhythms. He began his training in 2010 and is a National Champion of Stage Tango and Pista Tango in Colombia. He has participated in important festivals such as the Colombia Tango Festival and has organized events such as the Campeonato Milonguero Manizales Tango Festival 2022-2023 and the popular Tangovia Feria de Manizales. Internationally, he has participated in events such as the International Tango Festival Mérida, Mexico (2018) and the International Tango Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina (2019).

Miguel Ortega

For over three decades, tango has been my life. As a master, dancer, actor, and choreographer, I have 35+ years in teaching and 30 in dance. My foundation lies in a Bachelor's degree in Performing Arts (Dance & Theatre), always integrating technique, emotion, and interpretation. My tango journey began in Medellín in 1991. Moving to Bogotá in 1998, I was privileged to teach at El Café de Buenos Aires and co-found the city's first milonguero space (2000–2008). In 2013, I launched the ANGELICAL DANCE project, creating the MILONGA ANGELICAL magical hub for dancers, musicians, and tango lovers, featuring shows and taxi dancers. Tango is my school and home, bridging art and emotion. I aim to share this energy and history with you at the festival, so we can continue celebrating life to the rhythm of the 2x4.

Martín González López

I am a professional tango dancer from Manizales. I began dancing at the age of four and have dedicated my life to this art, training in various styles such as tango, milonga, and vals. I have over five years of experience as an instructor, sharing my knowledge with new generations of dancers. In addition, I work as a tango DJ, which has allowed me to deepen my understanding of tango music and its orchestras, experiencing tango not only through dance but also through its musical essence.

Michael Vargas

Michael Vargas - Argentine Tango Dancer and Teacher National competition champion. My mission is to help you find confidence in your axis and connection in the embrace, so you can express your own unique tango. My classes focus on connecting with the music, allowing you to dance with freedom and comfort. Instagram: @michaelvargas_ig

Pedro Miguel Robelto Lopez

I'm Pedro Robelto, a person passionate about tango. I love sharing my sincere embrace with everyone. I have 20 years of experience in the world of dance, a professional Colombian tango dancer, and a participant in the 2025 Tango World Championship. I invite you to experience a magical experience in the warmth of my tango embrace.

Julian Cataño

Julián is a Colombian dancer who, since the age of eight, has found in tango a passion and a heritage that runs through his veins. His childhood was shaped by a family legacy that, generation after generation, has devoted its life to dance. With more than 19 years of experience, he travels the world proudly bringing Colombian tango to festivals, theaters, and stages, where his dance becomes a cultural bridge that connects emotions, identities, and generations. His talent has also shone at home, being a nine-time champion in Colombia (2008–2022), fifth place at the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires (2017), and champion in Quito, Ecuador (2016). Currently, he teaches tango in several Asian countries, adapting his method to multicultural contexts and promoting this dance as an artistic and cultural bridge.

Natalia Castaño

Colombian dancer and instructor with 15 years of experience in dance, and National Tango de Pista Champion 2022. Throughout her career, she has participated in festivals, tours, and productions both nationally and internationally, developing solid stage and teaching experience. Specialized in tango, she has taught classes and workshops in various countries across Asia, Europe, and Latin America, sharing the cultural and human richness of this dance. Her pedagogical work focuses on social dance, where connection, listening, and communication between partners form the foundation of learning.

Oscar Eduardo Garcia Largo

Professional tango, milonga, Latin, salsa, bachata and contemporary dancer. He started dancing when he was seven years old. It has more than 18 years of experience. He has 11 years of experience as a teacher transmitting his knowledge to the new generations.

Laura Carolina Castañeda

Tango professional dancer with a trajectory of more than twenty years dedicated to this art. National Champion in the years 2007 and 2014, and winner of fourth place in the World Championship Milongueros del Mundo in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I have participated in outstanding plays and in various representative events of the Milonguera community in cities such as Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Bucaramanga, and in stages of Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Suly pachon

Dancer and Instructor with over a decade of experience in tango, participating in national and international festivals and competitions. She has represented Colombia in the World Tango Championship in Buenos Aires (2018, 2022, and 2024), achieving semifinalist status in 2022. Her career includes invitations as an instructor at the Cancun Tango Festival (Mexico), Costa Rica Tango Festival, and multiple editions of the Colombia Tango Festival. She has also performed in tours and shows in Chile, Ecuador, and Mexico, and has served as a judge at events like Expofest Latino in Cundinamarca. Recognized for her pedagogical and artistic work, she has promoted dance training processes and has become a leading figure in tango in Colombia, standing out for her innovative approach and representing the country on prestigious international stages.

Jhonathan Pachon Giraldo

Tango Dancer and Instructor with over a decade of experience, participating in national and international festivals and competitions. He has represented Colombia in the World Tango Championship in Buenos Aires (2018, 2022, and 2024), achieving semifinalist status in 2022. His career includes invitations as an instructor at the Cancun Tango Festival (Mexico), Costa Rica Tango Festival, and multiple editions of the Colombia Tango Festival. He has also performed in tours and shows in Chile, Ecuador, and Mexico, and has served as a judge at events like Expofest Latino in Cundinamarca. Recognized for his pedagogical and artistic work, he has promoted dance training processes and has become a leading figure in tango in Colombia, standing out for his innovative approach and representing the country on prestigious international stages.

Viviana moreno

I am a professional dancer of Argentine rhythms with more than 19 years of experience in the art of movement. My journey as a national and international champion has been a continuous dance between passion and the pursuit of authenticity. In my teaching, I am inspired by the power of the feminine role —or the follower—, highlighting its vital presence within the embrace and the connection that gives meaning to every dancing couple.

Paula Andrea Betancur

Professional dancer and Tango instructor, National Tango, Milonga, and Vals champion in 2024, I have participated in various national Tango festivals and was a semifinalist in the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires in 2025. Currently, I am part of the management team at the Tango academy Codigo2x4 in Manizales, where classes are offered for children, youth, and adults at all levels. My teaching is based on body awareness, strengthening sensitivity for both roles, musical connection, partner connection, and each person's inner connection, all applied to social dance.

David Ospina

David Ospina Londoño Instructor, dancer and choreographer in Tango 1st Place Tango Salon International Championship of Tango and Milonga City Cali 2010 1st Place in Stage Tango and 2nd Place in Tango Salon International Tango Festival 2010 City of Bogotá 1st Place Stage Tango TangoVia Manizales Fair 2011 1st Place Stage Tango 1st Place Stage Milonga 1st Place Tango Salon Proam Tango World Championships 2011 Medellín Finalist Tango Salon and Stage Tango Festival and World Tango Buenos Aires - Argentina 2011 1st Place Salon Tango and Stage Tango 2nd Place III International Tango Festival City Bogotá 2012 Tango Salon Finalist Festival and World Tango Championships Buenos Aires - Argentina 2012 1st Place Tango Salon VIII International Tango Championship City Cali 2013

Leonardo Enrique Bedoya

Professional Tango Dancer from Bogotá; current based in Buenos Aires as a dancer, teacher of Tango Milonguero and Tango de Pista style. Current organizator in different milongas in Buenos Aires. I developed my Tango teaching methods with "Encuentro Tango" in Bogotá since 2022, also in "Colombia Tango Festival" since 2018. I focused my teaching techniques on the needs of each person, applying Biomechanical and functional movements from different movement technics. I am focused to help every student to connect their dance with their body, their expression across their embrace with the partner, and find effective tools to perform and enjoy Tango. Formed with masters from Colombia and Argentina since 2012, now with certifications from "Centro de Estudios del Tango de Buenos Aires (CETBA)" - Argentina. Recently representing Bogotá and Buenos Aires in Festival Mundial de Tango de Buenos Aires 2024, 2025. Also, been semifinalist in Campeonato metropolitano de Buenos Aires 2025.

Nelson Nay Gallego Grajales

Nelson Nay Gallego is a dancer and dance theater therapist with over 30 years of experience, recognized for his work as a trainer of dancers and milongueros, as well as being one of the main promoters of tango in the city of Manizales and throughout Colombia. His talent has earned him numerous achievements, including multiple championships in national festivals, the title of champion at the Valparaíso Festival in Chile in 2018 in both Tango Salon and Stage Tango categories, and seventh place at the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the Tango Salon category, establishing him as a prominent representative of tango on the international stage.

Alexander Sossa

Over 20 years of experience in Tango Salón and Milonguero style ✨ 11-time finalist at the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 🌍 International judge, leading workshops, performing shows, and participating in competitions across Asia, Europe, the United States, and Latin America and more… His specialty: sensitivity and a comfortable, gentle embrace.

Douglass Stevens Risso

Tango dancer with 16 years of experience *Ballroom Tango Champion at Tangovia Manizales 2015 *Jury, Manizales is Tango 2016 *5th Place, Ballroom Tango, World Tango Championship, Buenos Aires, Argentina 2016 *5th Place, Waltz, Metropolitan City Dance Championship, Buenos Aires, Argentina 2018 *Ballroom Tango Champion, City of Ibagué 2018 **Runner-up in Milonga and 3rd Place in Tango, Medellín, Colombia 2018 *Judges and Official DJ of Tangovia, Manizales Dance Championship, Colombia 2019 *4th Place, Waltz, 5th Place, Milongueros of the World, and 6th Place, Milonga, Metropolitan Championship, Buenos Aires, Argentina. *Organizer of La Milonga Del Ensueño for 15 years in Bogotá *He has been studying in Buenos Aires for 10 years, one month a year. *National Champion of Salon Tango, 2020, Manizales, Colombia. *Milonga Runner-up, TangoVia Manizales, 2023 • Milonga de Pista Champion, 2025, Tango Via Manizales, Runner-up, Salon Tango

Mauricio Valencia

Tango dancer since 1991, with over 20 years dedicated to teaching tango. ✓ Member of the group La Peña del Tango – Manizales 1998-2006 ✓ National Tango Champion 2007 ✓ Member of the Tango Vivo Salsa Viva Company 2008-2011 and 2012-2013 ✓ DJ at La Matraca Cultural Center in Cali – Colombia 2011-2016 ✓ Pedagogy of Art with an emphasis on Dance 2016 ✓ Tango Musicalization Seminar certified by the Argentine Institute of Tango 2020 ✓ Musicality Course for Tango Dancers in Orchestral Styles by musician and dancer Marcelo Pérez from Córdoba, Argentina 2020 ✓ Musicality Course for Tango Dancers in Waltz and Milonga by musician and dancer Marcelo Pérez from Córdoba, Argentina 2021 ✓ 14th place in the World Milongueros Championship, Buenos Aires 2022. *Organizer: La Milonga de Mauricio in Cali. *Dance partner: Paola Ortega.

Felipe Sánchez

With over 20 years dedicated to the art of Argentine tango, I’ve built my life around the connection between movement, music, and emotion. From the elegance of the tango to the rhythm of milonga and the flow of the Argentine waltz, dance has taken me across stages and cultures. Today, I share that same passion with those who wish to experience tango not just as a dance, but as a language of the soul.

Gamadiel Parra

My career as a dancer spans 20 years, teaching style: basic social tango. Champion of the 2025 Medellin International Tango Festival, the Che Tango choreography group. Participation in 5 international tango festivals in Medellin, participation in 4 versions of Tango Vía at the Manizales Fair, and seminars at the Gabriela Elias World School of Tango, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Passion for art and dance.

Cristhian López

Teacher, choreographer, and professional ballroom dancer with over 30 years of experience in the field of tango dance. He has participated in numerous national and international dance shows, sharing the stage with Miguel Angel Zotto and Soledad Rivero. He has won several national champions in the ballroom and stage tango categories. He won fifth place at the 2004 World Tango Championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the ballroom tango category. Ninth place at the 2005 World Tango Championships in the stage tango category. He has served as a judge for dance competitions in Cali and Manizales. He coaches dance couples in the city. As a choreographer, he has achieved podium positions. He has performed dance exhibitions with renowned figures such as Diana Giraldo, World Tango Champion, Ornella Simonetto, and Analia Centurión. He currently runs his own dance school in Cali: Dinastía Caleña, a school for dancers.

Hebert Suarez

My experience as an instructor allows me to learn from others and discover their tango in a fraternal embrace. I believe that if you can walk, you can dance tango, so I share each student's unique gait so they can interpret the tango fluidly, organically, and unpretentiously.

Jonathan García

Jhonatan García is a Colombian professional dancer with 24 years of experience. His artistic journey began at age 10 as a salsa soloist and later expanded to ballet, contemporary dance, tango, and Caribbean rhythms. Since discovering tango in 2001, he has represented Colombia at festivals such as ValparaTango (Chile), Perú es Tango (Lima), and TangoDoBrazil (Brazil), as well as on tours across Mexico and the United States, offering workshops and performances. He has been part of renowned companies including AstroTango, Tango Embrujo, Tango Vivo, and ApuroTango. As assistant choreographer, he contributed to productions like Morfosis: The History of Tango and The Fifth Element. Twice a finalist at the World Tango Championship in Buenos Aires, he has also performed aboard Regent Seven Seas and Oceania Cruises. Classes are taught in couple by Diana Díaz and Jhonatan García.

Alfredo Hernández Gálviz

I am a tango instructor with over 20 years of experience. I have worked at institutions such as the University of Caldas, the Autonomous University, and the Catholic University of Manizales, as well as with the Manizales City Hall in the Cultural Centers program. I currently work as an instructor at the Manizales Sports Secretariat.

Deivid Santiago Morales Hernández

I'm 26 years old and I've been dancing tango since I was 15. This art has accompanied me for more than half of my life and has allowed me to grow, travel and meet wonderful people who share the same passion. I have trained in several academies in Manizales and I have participated in national and international competitions, becoming a finalist in several of them. Today, as part of the Colombia Tango Festival, I share my experience with those who want to feel tango beyond the step: from the connection, the emotion and the musicality.

Harold Valencia

Sergio Gil gomez

Mayi Yulie Yepes Arboleda

Mayi Yepes began her dance training at the age of 8, developing into an authentic, entrepreneurial, sensual, and elegant dancer. She was World Vice-Champion in the Milongueros del Mundo category in 2023 at the Metropolitan Tango Festival held annually in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and a World Tango Championship semifinalist. In 2025, she became a two-time champion in the Tango de Pista and Milonga de Pista categories at the Medellín International Tango Festival. She has also been a three-time consecutive National Champion at the Manizales Tango Vía Fair, winning the Tango, Milonga, and Vals de Pista categories. She currently organizes and directs the MYC Tango Festival, and is the creator and organizer of Buena Junta, La Inefable, and Milonga en lo de Sandiego. Her classes focus on developing body awareness while providing the technical tools each student needs to understand the character of every tango and connect deeply with both the music and their partner.

Hernan Camilo Bernal Varela

Camilo Bernal Varela Tango Performer, Dancer, and Teacher I am a passionate tango performer and teacher with a solid track record since 2013, alongside my partner Mayi Yepes. We have traveled the world sharing our passion through classes and performances on various stages. Notable Achievements: - World Runner-Up at Milongueros del Mundo 2023, Buenos Aires. - Multiple-time Champion in Tango de Pista, Milonga de Pista, and Vals de Pista in national competitions and a standout in international competitions. My classes foster body awareness and provide technical tools so that students can connect deeply with the music and emotion of tango. Currently, I am the Organizer and Director of the MYC Tango Festival in Medellín, which celebrates tango culture, and the creator of prestigious milongas in Medellín such as Buena Junta, La Inefable Milonga, and Milonga en lo de Sandiego. Co-creator of the well-known dance shoe brand, Decoro Shoes.

jorgenel@gmail.com

I have devoted 40 years to tango. My parents are excellent dancers of the Argentinian Melody. My father was a shoe manufacturer, and for that reason I keep the love for tango, and for shoemaking, deep inside.

Fran Zisko

Bogotá-born dancer who discovered tango in 2018 in Tandil, Buenos Aires Province. His style centers on shared enjoyment and partner care, seeing tango as a sensitive dialogue between two trusting bodies. With a popular and authentic Rioplatense style, he embodies connection, improvisation, and emotion. At the Colombia Tango Festival 2024, he earned third place in the taxidancers championship, honoring his warmth and commitment to a human, intimate tango full of shared pleasure in every embrace

Ramiro Mateus

Bilingual, architect by profession, full-time milonguero, and contestant at several tango salón competitions. Milonguero at several countries around the world, Switzerland, France, Argentina, Mexico, Cuba, Brasil, and least but not last U.S.A, where I danced in Chicago,IL,Miami,FL, New york,NY, Portland,OR, Hartford,CT, Trumbull,CT,St.Louis, MO,Columbia,MO.

NATHALI ALONDRA LOPEZ CORREA

My passion for dancing began more than 20 years ago. I started dancing professionally and participated in various competitions, winning the Tangovia Feria de Manizales, among others. In recent years, I have devoted myself more to being a milonguera, to social dancing and enjoying it immensely.

Jorge Orlando Pérez Rodríguez

Tango, Colombian folklore, and salsa dancer. I have been participating in milongas, workshops, and cultural events centered around tango for 15 years. I also competed in the 2025 Milonguero Championship organized by the Danzango Academy.

Cristhian Mauricio López Parra

Teacher, choreographer, and professional ballroom dancer with over 30 years of experience in the field of tango dance. He has participated in numerous national and international dance shows, sharing the stage with Miguel Angel Zotto and Soledad Rivero. He has won several national champions in the ballroom and stage tango categories. He won fifth place at the 2004 World Tango Championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the ballroom tango category. Ninth place at the 2005 World Tango Championships in the stage tango category. He has served as a judge for dance competitions in Cali and Manizales. He coaches dance couples in the city. As a choreographer, he has achieved podium positions. He has performed dance exhibitions with renowned figures such as Diana Giraldo, World Tango Champion, Ornella Simonetto, and Analia Centurión. He currently runs his own dance school in Cali: Dinastía Caleña, a school for dancers.

Juan Felipe Franky

With more than 15 years of experience in the world of dance, I’ve had the privilege of being part of renowned companies such as Soho and El Desbande. My passion for tango led me to Argentina, where I had the opportunity to study with the renowned Olga Becio. Throughout my career, I’ve shared my knowledge as a teacher at institutions such as Idartes and Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano. I’m currently continuing to refine my art alongside maestro John Galindo.

Claudia giraldo

My name is Claudia Giraldo. I have been dedicated to tango for eight years, a journey that has taken me to study and refine my dance in Buenos Aires on two occasions. I have just returned from an intensive period of practice and training there. In 2019, I won the Amateur Tango de Salón Championship at the Manizales Fair, and I currently teach at the University of Caldas and at La Calle del Tango. Tango is my way of life a bridge between art, emotion, and culture.

Alan Martin Heredia

Hello, I am from Córdoba Argentina, 37 years, I have been dancing for just over 20 years, in national tango festivals and international festivals in more than 20 countries, I trained in Córdoba capital and then in Buenos Aires, I like to share tango in all its facets so I am predisposed to be part of this beautiful experience.

Gloria Maria Jiménez

I have been dedicated to dancing Argentine rhythms for 20 years. My training has been with Colombian and Argentine teachers. I have participated in tango festivals and in tango companies such as Danzarte and Código 2x4.

Mauricio Valencia

Tango dancer since 1991, with over 20 years dedicated to teaching tango. ✓ Member of the group La Peña del Tango – Manizales 1998-2006 ✓ National Tango Champion 2007 ✓ Member of the Tango Vivo Salsa Viva Company 2008-2011 and 2012-2013 ✓ DJ at La Matraca Cultural Center in Cali – Colombia 2011-2016 ✓ Pedagogy of Art with an emphasis on Dance 2016 ✓ Tango Musicalization Seminar certified by the Argentine Institute of Tango 2020 ✓ Musicality Course for Tango Dancers in Orchestral Styles by musician and dancer Marcelo Pérez from Córdoba, Argentina 2020 ✓ Musicality Course for Tango Dancers in Waltz and Milonga by musician and dancer Marcelo Pérez from Córdoba, Argentina 2021. ✓ 14th place in the World Milongueros Championship, Buenos Aires 2022. *Organizer: La Milonga de Mauricio in Cali. *Dance partner: Paola Ortega

Hugo Alexander Arias

Dancer and milonguero from the city of Manizales, with more than 25 years of dancing

Santiago Zuluaga Ocampo

Hello, I am Santiago Zuluaga Ocampo, I am from Manizales, I have been in the world of tango for 6 years, learning, perfecting and embracing the tango technique, since the beginning my dance partner is my cousin, with whom a very nice learning and progress process has been consolidated in this beautiful world, I master English as a second language and Spanish as my native language.

Sara Perez

I have 15 years of experience in the world of tango, a career that has allowed me to train as a comprehensive dancer and passionate about this art. Throughout this time, I have had the opportunity to perfect my technical and scenic skills, participating in various presentations, training processes that have enriched my artistic path and different skills in the country, having very satisfactory results. I have been in 3 high-level companies and I am currently part of the chetango international company.

Ana Sandoval

Professional dancer, instructor, and cultural manager with 13 years of experience in Tango. National Champion in Milonga Escenario and 2nd place in Tango de Escenario. She has performed the dance on national and international stages and is currently the Artistic Director of the Nuna Kallpa Foundation and a dancer with the Tango Vivo Company. -National Champion – Milonga Escenario (2017) -2nd place – Tango de Escenario (2017) -Semifinalist – World Tango Championship (2019, 2022) -Third Place – Milonga & Tango Escenario (Manizales, 2019) -2nd Place – Milonga Escenario (Manizales, 2020)

ALIRIO CASTELLANOS

Jorge

Alfredo Hernández Gálviz

Frederick Mayorga

“The only thing that matters to me in tango is fully enjoying the connection with the other person, even if I don’t really know you. I embrace you the way I do when we dance; for me, the most important thing will always be enjoying this borderless language.

jorgenel@gmail.com

I have devoted 40 years to tango. My parents are excellent dancers of the Argentinian Melody. My father was a shoe manufacturer, and for that reason I keep the love for tango, and for shoemaking, deep inside.

Fran Zisko

Bogotá-born dancer who discovered tango in 2018 in Tandil, Buenos Aires Province. His style centers on shared enjoyment and partner care, seeing tango as a sensitive dialogue between two trusting bodies. With a popular and authentic Rioplatense style, he embodies connection, improvisation, and emotion. At the Colombia Tango Festival 2024, he earned third place in the taxidancers championship, honoring his warmth and commitment to a human, intimate tango full of shared pleasure in every embrace

Ramiro Mateus

Bilingual, architect by profession, full-time milonguero, and contestant at several tango salón competitions. Milonguero at several countries around the world, Switzerland, France, Argentina, Mexico, Cuba, Brasil, and least but not last U.S.A, where I danced in Chicago,IL,Miami,FL, New york,NY, Portland,OR, Hartford,CT, Trumbull,CT,St.Louis, MO,Columbia,MO.

NATHALI ALONDRA LOPEZ CORREA

My passion for dancing began more than 20 years ago. I started dancing professionally and participated in various competitions, winning the Tangovia Feria de Manizales, among others. In recent years, I have devoted myself more to being a milonguera, to social dancing and enjoying it immensely.

Jorge Orlando Pérez Rodríguez

Tango, Colombian folklore, and salsa dancer. I have been participating in milongas, workshops, and cultural events centered around tango for 15 years. I also competed in the 2025 Milonguero Championship organized by the Danzango Academy.

Cristhian Mauricio López Parra

Teacher, choreographer, and professional ballroom dancer with over 30 years of experience in the field of tango dance. He has participated in numerous national and international dance shows, sharing the stage with Miguel Angel Zotto and Soledad Rivero. He has won several national champions in the ballroom and stage tango categories. He won fifth place at the 2004 World Tango Championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the ballroom tango category. Ninth place at the 2005 World Tango Championships in the stage tango category. He has served as a judge for dance competitions in Cali and Manizales. He coaches dance couples in the city. As a choreographer, he has achieved podium positions. He has performed dance exhibitions with renowned figures such as Diana Giraldo, World Tango Champion, Ornella Simonetto, and Analia Centurión. He currently runs his own dance school in Cali: Dinastía Caleña, a school for dancers.

Juan Felipe Franky

With more than 15 years of experience in the world of dance, I’ve had the privilege of being part of renowned companies such as Soho and El Desbande. My passion for tango led me to Argentina, where I had the opportunity to study with the renowned Olga Becio. Throughout my career, I’ve shared my knowledge as a teacher at institutions such as Idartes and Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano. I’m currently continuing to refine my art alongside maestro John Galindo.

Claudia giraldo

My name is Claudia Giraldo. I have been dedicated to tango for eight years, a journey that has taken me to study and refine my dance in Buenos Aires on two occasions. I have just returned from an intensive period of practice and training there. In 2019, I won the Amateur Tango de Salón Championship at the Manizales Fair, and I currently teach at the University of Caldas and at La Calle del Tango. Tango is my way of life a bridge between art, emotion, and culture.

Alan Martin Heredia

Hello, I am from Córdoba Argentina, 37 years, I have been dancing for just over 20 years, in national tango festivals and international festivals in more than 20 countries, I trained in Córdoba capital and then in Buenos Aires, I like to share tango in all its facets so I am predisposed to be part of this beautiful experience.

Gloria Maria Jiménez

I have been dedicated to dancing Argentine rhythms for 20 years. My training has been with Colombian and Argentine teachers. I have participated in tango festivals and in tango companies such as Danzarte and Código 2x4.

Mauricio Valencia

Tango dancer since 1991, with over 20 years dedicated to teaching tango. ✓ Member of the group La Peña del Tango – Manizales 1998-2006 ✓ National Tango Champion 2007 ✓ Member of the Tango Vivo Salsa Viva Company 2008-2011 and 2012-2013 ✓ DJ at La Matraca Cultural Center in Cali – Colombia 2011-2016 ✓ Pedagogy of Art with an emphasis on Dance 2016 ✓ Tango Musicalization Seminar certified by the Argentine Institute of Tango 2020 ✓ Musicality Course for Tango Dancers in Orchestral Styles by musician and dancer Marcelo Pérez from Córdoba, Argentina 2020 ✓ Musicality Course for Tango Dancers in Waltz and Milonga by musician and dancer Marcelo Pérez from Córdoba, Argentina 2021. ✓ 14th place in the World Milongueros Championship, Buenos Aires 2022. *Organizer: La Milonga de Mauricio in Cali. *Dance partner: Paola Ortega

Hugo Alexander Arias

Dancer and milonguero from the city of Manizales, with more than 25 years of dancing

Santiago Zuluaga Ocampo

Hello, I am Santiago Zuluaga Ocampo, I am from Manizales, I have been in the world of tango for 6 years, learning, perfecting and embracing the tango technique, since the beginning my dance partner is my cousin, with whom a very nice learning and progress process has been consolidated in this beautiful world, I master English as a second language and Spanish as my native language.

Sara Perez

I have 15 years of experience in the world of tango, a career that has allowed me to train as a comprehensive dancer and passionate about this art. Throughout this time, I have had the opportunity to perfect my technical and scenic skills, participating in various presentations, training processes that have enriched my artistic path and different skills in the country, having very satisfactory results. I have been in 3 high-level companies and I am currently part of the chetango international company.

Ana Sandoval

Professional dancer, instructor, and cultural manager with 13 years of experience in Tango. National Champion in Milonga Escenario and 2nd place in Tango de Escenario. She has performed the dance on national and international stages and is currently the Artistic Director of the Nuna Kallpa Foundation and a dancer with the Tango Vivo Company. -National Champion – Milonga Escenario (2017) -2nd place – Tango de Escenario (2017) -Semifinalist – World Tango Championship (2019, 2022) -Third Place – Milonga & Tango Escenario (Manizales, 2019) -2nd Place – Milonga Escenario (Manizales, 2020)

ALIRIO CASTELLANOS

Jorge

Alfredo Hernández Gálviz

Frederick Mayorga

“The only thing that matters to me in tango is fully enjoying the connection with the other person, even if I don’t really know you. I embrace you the way I do when we dance; for me, the most important thing will always be enjoying this borderless language.