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Festivalito 25 years el abrazo
October 30th – November 1st 2026
Tangostudio el abrazo is turning 25.
Let’s celebrate with at huge party!
We invited 5 fantastic teachers who will teach 8 exciting workshops and inspire us with their beautiful performances.
We will be hosting 3 milongas with shows – the Saturday Milonga with Live Music from the extraodinary Sexteto Cristal!
Join us and celebrate with us!
Graciela Gonzalez & Ariadna Naveira & Fernando Sanchez
Ariadna & Fernando – Youthful authenticity meets traditional tango
Ariadna and Fernandos tango sparkles with esprit, charme and playfulness. They beam with great musicality and delightful intimacy. They impress with freshness and authenticity of their youth and a technique that combines
tradition and creativity. They transmit all that when they teach. Despite their youth Ariadna and Fernando have a deep understanding of
traditional tango and they have been teaching tango for years in Buenos Aires and on festivals around the world.
Graciela Gonzalez – la leona del tango
began dancing in 1988. Her teachers, now legends of Argentine tango, were Pupi Castello (with whom she danced professionally for 19 years), Pepito Avellaneda, Antonio Todaro, Gustavo Naveira, Juan Bruno, Teté…and many others.
Graciela’s teaching techniques are and always have been innovative. In 1994, she became the first woman to give technique courses for followers in tango. Her courses were always fully booked, and almost all renowned professional dancers attended her “Women’s Technique Seminar.” In 1995, she began teaching technique seminars for leaders, in which leaders could experience and learn how to dance leading impulses clearly and comfortably.
Ariadna & Fernando & Graciela
have been friends for many years. And all three have long been deeply connected to el abrazo. So it was only natural to combine their experience, knowledge, and warmth in el abrazo for joint workshops.
Carolina Giannini & Octavio Fernandez
Carolina and Octaivo are acclaimed for their unique style embodying the perfect fusion of Argentine tango tradition and a contemporary vision. Their dance is a symphony of elegance, precision, and emotion. Impeccable technique and musicality merge with an intimate and profound connection.
As influential teachers, they stand out for their innovative and accessible approach, encouraging their students’ personal growth while respecting the roots of tango and integrating modern tools. Octavio and Carolina inspire dancers worldwide, bringing their art and teaching to international stages and festivals. They are celebrated for preserving the authenticity of tango while propelling it toward new generations.
Sexteto Cristal
Sexteto Cristal keeps the beautiful sound of almost forgotten musical tradition of tango alive. The desire of tangueros for the danceable „classics“ of all time was the first inspiration and horizon of the sextet on the way to create their own style and repertoire.
You can hear the original sound of different orchestras in their interpretation, which mirrors the very special melodious phrasing, dramatic articulation and powerful rhythm of the golden age of tango.
The ensemble is based in Hamburg and Berlin (Germany) and connected to famous singers and tango musicians all over Europe.
Come, listen & dance…
Workshops Programm
Friday, Oct 30th, 18.00–20.00 h
Technique Seminar with Graciela & Ariadna
The Free leg. The basic understanding about our free leg, when is it really free and how to use it without losing our dance and our partner.
Level: all levels
Saturday, Oct 31st, 12.00–13.30 h
Turns for the dance floor
Combinations and Dynamics
Level: intermediate and above
Graciela, Ariadna, Fernando
Saturday, Oct 31st, 12.00–13.30 h
En tus brazos
Technical and aesthetic details of the three most important styles of Tango embraces.
Level: Beginner and intermediate and above
Carolina & Octavio
Saturday, Oct 31st, 14.30–16.00 h
Playing with the rhythm
How to dance different pattern with the music.
Level: intermediate and above
Graciela, Ariadna, Fernando
Saturday, Oct 31st, 14.30–16.00 h
Mastering the Sacada
Control, timing, and structure.
Level: intermediate and above
Carolina & Octavio
Saturday, Oct 31st, 16.30–18.00 h
Vals
Precision in rhythmic play and the two ways to play with contratiempo.
Level: Advanced
Carolina & Octavio
Sunday, Nov 1st, 12.30–14.00 h
Milonga
Steps to have fun!
Level: intermediate and above
Graciela, Ariadna, Fernando
Sunday, Nov 1st, 12.30–14.00 h
Barridas with Effect
Control and creativity in movement.
Level: Advanced
Carolina & Octavio
Terms & Conditions Workshops
All workshops can only be booked with a partner.
The Technique seminar can be booked without a partner
Language during class: English
1 WS: 37 € per person
2 WS: 70 € per person
3 WS: 99 € per person
4 WS: 120 € per person
Technique seminar: 40 € per person
Milongas
We will be hosting 3 wonderful milongas in our beautiful room.
Tickets are limited – So book now and dance with us!
Friday, Oct 30st, 21:00–2.00 h
Welcome-Milonga
DJ: Fernando Sanchez
Show: Graciela Gonzalez & Fernando Sanchez & Octavio Fernandez
Saturday, Oct 31st, 21:00–2.00 h
Birthday-Milonga
DJ: Oliver
Show: Carolina Giannini & Octavio Fernandez, Ariadna Naveira & Fernando Sanchez
Live Musik: Sexteto Cristal
Sunday, Nov 1st, 15:00–20.00 h
Birthday-Café-Milonga
DJ: Octavio Fernandez
Show: Graciela, Ariadna, Fernando, Carolina, Octavio, Tamara, Dörte, Oliver
Terms & Conditions Milongas
Limited Tickets!
Milonga Friday: 20 € per person
Milonga Saturday: 35 € per person
Milonga Sunday: 20 € per person
All-Milonga-Pass: 65 € per person
Hotels
Booking
Book your workshops and Milonga tickets here and celebrate with us together!
Click here for your booking…