11/12/2025
Thank You, Abrazos Family 💜
Our hearts are full after an unforgettable weekend of connection, learning, and celebration. Abrazos Tango Festival 2025 was a true labor of love, and it came to life because of you—our community.
To our incredible maestros Vanesa Villalba & Facundo Piñero & Sebastián Bolivar- thank you for your artistry, generosity, and the inspiration you shared in every class and performance.
To our wonderful DJs Cigdem Tanik, Robin Thomas, and Gabriel Gaumond- thank you for filling every tanda with magic and keeping us dancing late into the night.
To our event manager Melody, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure everything ran smoothly, and to our team of dedicated volunteers who showed up with open hearts and helping hands- we could not have done this without you.
A very special thank you to Diane Ramo for her incredible support in organizing our sponsors.
Thank you to Jennifer, Sarah, and Irakly for your amazing photo and media support! Jan Tzuo for your beautiful prints that captured the spirit of Abrazos, and Peter Trewin for ensuring we had crystal-clear sound all weekend long. Thank you Kim Dai for your beautiful lighting design!
To our sponsors, vendors Bloch & Studio Aliz, and local partners who made the weekend even more special- thank you for believing in our vision and supporting the tango community in New York. Special thank you to SoCal Tango Championship & Festival 2026, 7th Holiday Tango Weekend 2025, Motown Tango Marathon, Tango On The Rocks, San Antonio Tango Festival for your generous pass invitations to our raffle winners! Just a reminder to those who won to reach out to us if you didn’t get your pass.
And finally, a heartfelt thank you to Starry Night Tango for helping us kick off the festival with such beauty and joy. Your showcase made the Opening Night unforgettable.
And to every dancer who joined us- thank you for bringing your energy, warmth, and love of tango to the embrace. You are the reason this festival exists.
💫 Save the Date:
We can’t wait to welcome you back for Abrazos Tango Festival 2026: November 13–15, 2026 (the second weekend of November).
Mark your calendars! We’re already dreaming up something extraordinary.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Mariela Franganillo & Dagny Arizona Miller
Organizers, Abrazos Tango Festival