Demetrio & Nana, since meeting in 2024, have been captivating audiences across Europe and Asia with their performances.
Nana, a rising star in the European tango scene, Nana’s journey began in ballroom dance and sports - she’s a European Karate Champion. She later fell in love with tango and quickly became both a teacher and a sought-after DJ, invited to festivals and marathons all across Europe. Her energy, musical sensitivity, and artistry make her a unique presence in tango.
Demetrio is one of Europe’s most active tango teachers and performers, known for his musicality, subtlety, and the joy he brings to the dance floor. He has enchanted dancers across Europe and Asia. Since 2017 Demetrio has been based in London, teaching at leading tango schools while performing internationally.
Nana Urigaeva (GE) & Demetrio Scafaria (ITA)
FRIDAY, March 20
22:00-03:00 * Night Milonga * DJ Septymo (ITA)
* Show: Special Guests - Nana Urigaeva (GE) & Demetrio Scafaria (ITA) * Live Tango Concert: Tango Tallinn Trio (Regina Udod (double bass), Kaspar Uljas (bandoneon), and Samuel Bezerra (piano)) (EE)
SATURDAY, March 21
11:30-14:15 Workshops w Nana Urigaeva (GE) & Demetrio Scafaria (ITA) "DYNAMIC FLOW. Seminar 1" - Muscle Tone & Invisible Lead: Learn how to use muscle tone to add accents, textures, and richness to your dancing (in couples)
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11:30-12:45 * ND1 * 1. Invisible/Internal Lead: Use subtle, internal leading to create moments of independence between leader and follower — ideal for interpreting different layers of the music or specific instruments (in couples)
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13:00-14:15 * ND2 * 2. Ganchos, Boleos & More: adjust dynamics for boleos, smooth repetition of ganchos (with the leader switching legs), play with changes in speed and intensity to add expression. (in couples)
22:00-03:00 * GRAND MILONGA * DJ Nana Urigaeva (GE) * Show: Grand Maestros Horacio Pebete Godoy & Maricel Giacomini (ARG) * Live Tango Orchestra Sets: Sexteto Cristal (http://www.tangocristal.net/)
SUNDAY, March 22
11:30-14:15 Workshops w Nana Urigaeva (GE) & Demetrio Scafaria (ITA) "DYNAMIC FLOW. Seminar 2" – Pivot: The Secret to All Cool Moves: We’ll dive into the technique and awareness behind every movement (in couples)
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11:30-12:45 * ND3 * 1. Change of Direction: Understanding the structure of movement: where it begins and ends, Generating energy without physical tension, Playing with dynamic changes and alterations, Achieving fluid, continuous movement through efficient energy flow. (in couples)
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13:00-14:15 * ND4 * 2. Sacadas: Enrosque with backsacadas, continuous back sacadas for both roles, creative combinations of forward and backward enrosques with Sacadas, all explored in both close embrace and elastic embrace. (in couples)
Gvido Kampāns & Natalia Ya (LV)
Tango teachers at El Abrazo Studio in Riga, Gvido and Natalia are dancing together since 2020.
Gvido brings over a decade of teaching and performing experience, while Natalia contributes her background in choreography and DJing.
Their dance fuses musicality and sensitivity — a space where improvisation is crafted with skill, and where emotion guides movement. They explore, question, and transform with each tanda, creating a living conversation through tango.
SUNDAY, March 22
21:00-02:00 * Night Milonga *
Buena Onda Virutera * DJ Horacio Pebete Godoy (ARG)
Show:
Special Guests - Gvido Kampāns & Natalia Ya (LV)
