Portland Tango Festival
October 11-15, 2018
22nd Edition
With the incredible line up of teachers we were able to put together, we are planning an amazing Portland Tango Festival 2018. We are aiming for a truly unique experience together augmented by the friendliness of the Portland tango community, don't miss this unique Festival.
Los Totis, for the first time in Portland, are becoming one of the most sought couple of dancers and teachers. Their dance is characterized by the precision and quality of their movements, and the elegance and preservation of the purest and most essential tango. Together with the same passion, they traveled a long road to become what they are now an amazing dance couple known for its strength, maturity and defined tango style.
Oliver and Kat will pair up to teach at the Portland Tango Festival 2018. They both lived in New York in the same period and danced together many times. Now she lives in Berlin and Oliver in Buenos Aires and they will meet in Portland to pass to us part of their passion for the amazing dance that tango is.
We are very happy to have the Alex Krebs Orchestra playing at the Grand Ballroom on Saturday night!
The Alex Krebs Orchestra has been playing for dancers at milongas and tango festivals for over 16 years. Its sole focus is on playing tango music for dancing.
Here is the initial list of DJs that will be with us providing the best of tango selections for your most amazing dances. More to come, stay tuned.
Avik, Is a great Dj, Tango dancer and teacher, besides being a scientist, what a combination. Avik participated to the Portland Tango festival a couple of years ago and we enjoyed his work so much that we decided to have him back!
Alyssa strives to play accessible and energizing music to help dancers connect to the music, their partner, and the floor of fellow dancers. Alyssa is delighted to be DJ’ing at this year’s Portland Tango Festival, a homecoming to her first tango community.
Amy Zhou understands that good music is essential for a memorable evening of dancing. She plays tandas that respond to the energy of the milonga and inspire dancers to connect with one another. She was with us at the Portland Tango Festival 2017 and we are happy to have her back.
Dan Boccia's style of Djing is really unique. His ability to read the mood of the crowd drives his musical choices transforming a dancing night into a magical experience of the senses. An aficionado of the the Portland Tango Festival, we are happy to have Dan with us for the 22nd edition of the Festival.
Felipe Martinez is a very well known and extremely appreciated tango DJ. We are very happy he decided to come and join us for the 22nd edition of the Portland Tango Festival. We will surely have amazing dances at the sound of his musical choices.
We recommend booking soon, as hotels in Portland fill up quickly in October. Please see below for some great discounts on hotels close to the Norse Hall venue.
Another great option is to look for AirBnB hosts. Use this Facebook group to connect with other festival attendees to share rooms, rides and meals.
Planning your trip to the Portland Tango Festival? Travel Portland has a wealth of information about getting to the city, getting around the city and having an awesome time once you're here. We highly recommend it. www.travelportland.com
2 blocks from the Norse Hall.
To book your room at the special discounted 10% off rate:
Go to: jupiterhotel.com
Note: The discount comes from the best available rate - you will see that the current best available rate is crossed off in red and the discounted rate is listed below in black
From the hotel: The Jupiter Hotel is located in the heart of the city and offers a uniquely Portland experience. Our mid-century hotel with a modern twist offers complimentary wireless internet, complimentary Water Ave Coffee every morning, unique wall art murals in each room and full chalkboard doors to unleash your inner artists. The Doug Fir Restaurant and Lounge is located on property and is considered one of the tastiest places in Portland for breakfast and happy hours. Please note that on some weekends we do have a two-night minimum stay. We suggest reserving as soon as possible. We look forward to having you!
2 blocks from the Norse Hall
Please mention the Portland Tango Festival for these special rates:
King Size bed - Sunday thru Thursday is $93+tax, Friday & Saturday $95+tax
2 Queen beds for 2 people - Sunday thru Thursday is $99+tax, Friday & Saturday $101+tax. There is an additional charge of $5+tax for each extra person with a maximum of 4 people.
1 Queen & 1 Twin bed for 2 people - Sunday thru Thursday is $96+tax, Friday & Saturday $98+tax. There is an additional charge of $5+tax for the 3rd person with a maximum of 3 people.
Call direct to make your reservation: (503) 234-8411
Mention Portland Tango Festival 2017 to get these special group rates:
MORE TO COME
Chicho and Juana are recognized worldwide as one of the most amazing and creative tango couple. As dance partners since 2007, they form a unique duo in the artistic and pedagogical sense.
Their dance is beyond styles. Their perfect technique allows them to effortlessly express their souls through the elegance of their moves at the call of the beat. It is not enough to say that they dance to the music. Probably the music dances them.