Philadelphia Argentine Tango School Gator Tango Festivalito (Gainesville, Florida)

Gator Tango Festivalito (Gainesville, Florida)

Dates
Friday 06/12/2026 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Friday 06/12/2026 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday 06/13/2026 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Saturday 06/13/2026 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Saturday 06/13/2026 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday 06/13/2026 9:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Sunday 06/14/2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday 06/14/2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sunday 06/14/2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Pricing
$320.00 Gator Festivalito: Full Pass
$100.00 Gator Festivalito: Friday Pass
$190.00 Gator Festivalito: Saturday Pass
$60.00 Gator Festivalito: Sunday Pass
$85.00 Gator Festivalito: Musicality Workshop + Live Music Milonga + Show
$55.00 Gator Festivalito: Single Workshop (Tango / Musicality)
$45.00 Gator Festivalito: Live Music Milonga + Show
$35.00 Gator Festivalito: House Concert
$30.00 Gator Festivalito: Empanada Workshop

Update 6/12: It all starts today! In order to finish our organizational work, we are closing pre-registration now. But you are welcome to pay for passes and/or individual events at the door. Venmo and cash are the preferred payment options. If absolutely necessary, you can also pay by credit card.

Passes:

Full Pass: $320
Musicality Workshop + Milonga + Show: $85
Friday Pass: $100
Saturday Pass: $190
Sunday Pass: $60

Single Events:
Single workshop (dance / musicality): $55
Milonga: $45
Empanada Workshop: $30
Concert: $35

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Join us for a weekend of learning, dancing and incredible music during the first-ever Gator Tango Festivalito in Gainesville, Florida. The weekend features vocalist Juan Villarreal & guitarist Patricio Crom, who will be in Florida for the first time! In addition to a live music milonga and house concert, we'll enjoy tango workshops and a special workshop on tango musicality for dancers. We'll learn how to make Argentine-style empanadas and take a plunge in the famed Cold Springs. Don't miss this intimate, warm and amazing "festivalito." Register today to save your spot!

ARTISTS
Musicians Juan Villarreal & Patricio Crom
Dancers Andres Amarilla, Ignacio Ondartz & Meredith Klein
Organizer Miha Kim

SCHEDULE

Friday, June 12 (Alchemy Club)
5:30 pm: Registration & Dance Floor Open: Free Practica and Meet & Greet
6:30-7:45 pm: Milonga Workshop: All The Traspies You Need for Milonga Happiness (Intermediate) - Meredith & Ignacio
8-9:30 pm: Tango Workshop: Smart Floor Craft - Dancing Well in a Crowded Milonga (Intermediate) - Andres & Meredith

Saturday, June 13 (Alchemy Club)
2-3:15 pm: Tango Workshop: One Structure for Tango, Vals, and Milonga (Intermediate) - Andres & Meredith

3:30-4:45 pm: Tango Workshop: Cross-System for Better Navigation and Longer Phrases (Intermediate) - Andres & Meredith

BREAK

7:30-9 pm: Musicality Workshop for Tango Dancers: "What the H*** is Tango Musicality?" (All levels) - Juan & Pato
9 pm-12 am: Milonga with LIVE MUSIC by Juan Villarreal & Patricio Crom, DJ Ignacio Ondartz and a SHOW by Andres & Meredith

Sunday, June 14

10 am-2 pm: Excursion to Ichetucknee Springs (We'll help with transportation for visitors. Extra fee for those who want to canoe or kayak.) Meet at Alchemy Club at 10 am to leave for the excursion (or let us know if you are going to meet us at the Springs.)

BREAK

La Peña Villarreal Crom (Private Location to be sent to registrants)
5-6:30 pm: Workshop: How to Make Argentine Empanadas - Juan & Pato
7-8:30 pm: Concert by Juan Villarreal & Patricio Crom with Empanadas & Wine

Discounts:
Teens: 50% off with the code GatorT
Full-time students age 30 or younger: 20% off with the code GatorStu

Questions? Want to schedule private lessons?
Contact Miha Kim at 773-720-9876

The Gator Tango Festivalito is organized by Gainesville Tango. Thanks to the Philadelphia Argentine Tango School for lending us their registration system. For technical questions about the registration system, you can contact Meredith Klein at 617-291-3798.