Our DJs
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Having participated in every aspect of Tango community building, Steven is convinced that traditional Argentine Tango music is the core, the life blood of vibrant communities and successful events. Great music urges us to stand up, connect with our partner, and join the living flow of movement on the dance floor.
Through the years Julian has uniquely intertwined his background as a professional musician and knowledge of music in general, to being a tango DJ. Treating each tanda as a miniature opera within itself is what he thinks of while DJing.
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.
Liz strives to give the dancers a balance of rhythm and melody, creating a dramatic range of emotions to swim through.