SEPTEMBER 26-28, 2025 | SAVE THE DATE!

 Born in Rosario, Argentina, Mariano’s  love of music and movement as self-expression began with studies in  music theory and contemporary and Latin dance. As a teenager, he was  introduced to tango through Argentina’s milongas, which gave him a deep  sense of the traditions of tango as expression of culture. Mariano has  over fifteen years of professional experience teaching, performing, Djing and organizing tango events in South Florida including "Miami Sunshine Tango Festival" He currently organizes, teaches and deejays at Miami Tango Club.

He has been invited to DJ in renown milongas in Argentina, including Buenos Aires and Rosario, and throughout the most  famous United States Hawaii.

Born in Mar del Plata, Argentina, Lorena Diez has been a key figure in Miami’s tango scene since 2008—as a DJ, teacher, performer, and organizer. She co-runs Las Pebetas Milonga, Open Air Tango on Lincoln, and Tangology, and has DJed at milongas and festivals across the U.S., Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, and Spain. Her sets reflect a rich understanding of contemporary orchestras and an intuitive connection to the dance floor, shaped by her ongoing ties to Buenos Aires. A strong advocate for equity and inclusion, Lorena promotes gender balance in tango programming and embraces role fluidity in the dance.

In addition to her work as a DJ, Lorena is a tango costume designer under her independent brand, Sur-Real Designs, and the co-founder of  US Tango Foundation.

Jovanka  JoAnn Milivojevic is from the Chicagoland area where she took her early  steps in tango in 2010 and quickly fell in love with the music (Troilo  first captured her heart). She initially honed her skills at small  gatherings and has since DJed many house parties, practicas, and  milongas in Tampa Bay and Chicago. Based in St. Petersburg, Florida,  Jovanka’s experience includes co-hosting the Thanksgiving Tango Weekend  and monthly milongas in St Pete. She DJed internationally at Viva Mexico  Tango Festival in beautiful Ajijic, for which she will play again in  2026. She focuses on traditional Golden Age music to keep dancers  inspired and happy, occasionally painting outside the lines by dipping  into the 1930s and up into the 1950s+… always setting her sites on music  that is heartfelt and playful. 

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, TDJ Alex Sz began his DJ journey in South Florida, where he founded La Tradicional Milonga in Miami and Tres Esquinas Milonga in Hollywood. He has collaborated with numerous milongas across South Florida, New York, Connecticut, and Italy, and has been part of the DJ teams for both editions of the Miami Marathon Milonguera and Tango Showcase. A passionate tango dancer, Alex curates each tanda with intention and sensitivity, always aiming to elevate the experience on the dance floor. He is also a proud collaborator of the US Tango Foundation, supporting inclusive, community-centered tango initiatives, and remains a devoted tanguero on a continuous journey of learning and growth.                        

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