1st to 3rd
May 2026
Bookings are now open!
Looking forward to seeing you in a few months!
THE VENUE
KING EDWARD
VII SCHOOL
two dance floors with traditional and
alternative music
Glossop Road, Sheffield. S10 2PW
Our artists
TEACHERS
Bruno & Rocio
Loukas & Georgia
Andres & Natacha
DJs
AliKim
DJ AliKim is based in North Wales where she runs TangoPlay. Musically, she mixes lyrical and emotional with rhythmic, with an emphasis on world music.
Ivo 'El Tano'
Ivo, ‘El Tano’ was born in Verona and since childhood, has been attracted to music while listening and admiring his grandfather playing the accordion.
He was Tango DJ in last 10 years
200 DJ sets in over 70 cities in 18 different countries. He combines high-energy Cortinas, and great change of dynamics between tandas.
David Prime
David offers vibrant sets of traditional tango music, sometimes interspersed with the occasional well-placed alternative tanda. He is well-known for his sets at the Devon Feast, which have delighted dancers with their energy, playfulness and overall relaxed vibe.
Marcelino
Marcelino curates authentic Argentine Tango experiences with deep respect for the music’s tradition and emotion. His sets feature carefully selected golden age orchestras that inspire dancers and keep the floor alive. Having DJed in many countries and at numerous UK milongas, he connects dancers worldwide through passion, rhythm, and culture.
El Negro Flores
El Negro Flores has stood out as a music arranger since 2009 in several European countries, has completed international tours, and has worked as a music arranger for three years at the Academy of Maestro Roberto Herrera in Milan.
Saretta
Saretta keeps dancers engaged and inspired by playing a varied yet coherent set of danceable music, mainly from the golden age. She taps into different moods and keeps a balance between melodic and rhythmic tandas, creating an undulating energy which builds through the set.
DJ Margo and Joe
Margo and Joe will be joining forces to DJ this year’s afterparty, playing off each other to build up energy and end the festival on a high note. They will be selecting their favourite danceable tracks from the golden age and beyond to pull you back onto the dance floor, no matter how tired your feet might be feeling by then!
Chris Storey
Chris is passionate about tango, both DJing and dancing. For the past fifteen years travelling extensively to discover the wonderful language of tango.He plays music for the soul, creating an emotional experience for the dancers.
DJ Neo
DJ Neo studied DJ and Music Production at Manchester School of Electronic Music and has DJ’d in the UK for over 10 years as well as guest DJ in Germany and Spain. His aim is to share his love of music with the people both as a DJ as well as producing his own music.
Added Extras
Tango, body mechanics and the Alexander Technique with Dan
Tango requires poise, balance and an ability to connect. The Alexander Technique can help you release unnecessary tension, to connect to the ground and your partner, so you can express yourself with freedom and poise.
Dan been teaching movement as both a martial arts instructor and Alexander Technique teacher, for over 15 years. During the weekend he will be offering workshops and one-to-one bespoke sessions.
Tango History and Culture seminar with Lucas (free)
Lucas holds a PhD from the University of Sheffield, where his research explores Argentine artistic expressions of the 20th century through the perspective of Cynicism. A key focus of his thesis is tango—its rich history, culture, and significance—which he will share in this interactive seminar.
Movie Night: "AddicTango" (free)
AddicTango is a poetic documentary portraying the experience of tango dancing. Through three different personalities it explores how the combination of intense pleasure, aspiration and frustration evoke obsession with the dance.
Anita Kucserova is a documentary filmmaker from Bratislava, Slovakia, currently based in the Netherlands, where she studied cultural anthropology. She discovered her passion for documentary film in 2014 when she embarked on her fist movie.
Her second film, AddicTango, which she both directed and edited, reflects a subject close to her heart. Tango is a world she inhabits not just as a researcher but also as a devoted dancer.
Dual Role Transitions with Lucas and Melanie
This workshop is designed to explore how we move, communicate, and connect when we embrace both roles. The session invites dancers to experience fluidity—shifting perspectives, exploring transitions with clarity, and discovering new creative possibilities in their dance. It will emphasise awareness, technique, and playful curiosity, giving participants tools to navigate role changes with comfort and confidence.
Lucas and Melanie bring over 20 years of tango experience, shaped by a constant search for fresh, meaningful ways to approach the dance. Their recent journey into the dual-role universe has opened new artistic and pedagogical paths, and they now share this exploration with enthusiasm and depth. Their teaching blends technical precision with openness and experimentation, creating a space where dancers of all levels can expand their understanding of tango beyond traditional boundaries
Programme
Friday 1st May 2026
18:00hs Registration Desk Open
18:30-19:45 Workshops
20:00-midnight Welcoming Milonga
Performance: Loukas and Georgia
DJ Marcelino (main hall) and DJ Chris Storey (alternative)
Saturday 2nd May 2026
10:00hs Registration Desk Open
10:30-16:15 Workshops
13:30-17:30 Afternoon Milonga.
DJ Ivo
19:00-midnight Primavera Milonga
Performance: Bruno and Rocio
Live music with Orchestra Spleen Tango
DJ El Negro Flores (main hall) and DJ Neo (alternative)
Sunday 3rd May 2026
10:30 Registration Desk Open
11:00-15:15 Workshops
12:30-19:00 Milon-longa
Performance: Andres and Natasha
DJ Saretta and David Prime (Main hall) and DJ AliKim (alternative)
20:00-midnight Afterparty Milonga
DJ Margo and Joe
The afterparty will be held at Couch (29 Campo Ln, S1 2EG), just a 20 mins downhill walk or 5 mins by car from the festival venue.
Prices
Prices: Dance pass booked with workshops £90 | Dance pass without workshops £100 | Afterparty £10
Milongas:
Friday evening milonga & performance £25
Saturday afternoon milonga £15
Saturday evening milonga, performance and live music £35
Sunday Milon-longa & performance £30
Afterparty £10
Workshops
1-2 Workshops £20 each
3-4 Workshops £18 each
5 or more Workshops £16 each
Tango History & Culture Talk Free
Movie Night AddicTango Free
Body mechanics workshop £10
