HEIDELBERG LIVE WEEKEND
MAY 22 – 24, 2026
Two Orchestras. One Pulse. Heidelberg.
We invite you to an exceptional tango weekend in Heidelberg – a unique opportunity to visit the enchanting city of Heidelberg and experience two world-class tango orchestras live on stage on one weekend.
On Friday and Saturday, you will experience
La Juan D’Arienzo – the spectacular 10-men orchestra
El Cachivache Orkesta – the raw, high-energy Tango Punk orchestra
Around these concerts, our DJs create a vibrant weekend with afternoon and evening milongas, plus workshops with Emile Sansour & Simge Yüz in Milonguero style.
Expect a musical firework of tango in Heidelberg.
Only 100 tickets available!
Registration starts on January 8th at 18:00!
MILONGAS
Opening Night – La Juan D’Arienzo Live
Friday, May 22nd, 19:00 – 24:00
Live-Set: 20:30 – 22:00
TDJ TheMan (Bulgaria)
Afternoon Delight – Saturday Daytime Milonga
Saturday, May 23rd, 14:00 – 18:00
DJ: El Vladi (Mannheim) – to be confirmed
Saturday Live Explosion – El Cachivache Orkesta
Saturday, May 23rd, 19:00 – 24:00
Live-Set: 20:30 – 22:00
DJ: Murat Kahriman (Istanbul) – to be confirmed
Sunday Social – Afternoon Milonga
Sunday, May 24th, 14:00 – 18:00
DJ: Mari (Heidelberg/Brasilien)
Farewell Night – The Goodbye Milonga
Sunday, May 24th, 18:00 – 24:00
DJ: Jonas Maria Joma (Cologne)
Milonga-Venue: Goldene Rose, Hegenichstraße 10, 69124 Heidelberg
WORKSHOPS
Milonguero-Nuevo for Social Dance Floors
During the Heidelberg Live Weekend, we invite you to explore the core artistic vision of our school: Milonguero-Nuevo.
We understand Tango as a living, evolving social dance. Our approach merges the intimacy, groundedness, and refined connection of the traditional Milonguero close embrace with the elasticity, dynamic possibilities, and expanded musical interpretation of Tango Nuevo. The result is a compact, contemporary, and highly musical way of dancing—designed specifically for social dance floors.
Throughout the weekend, Emile Sansour and Simge Yüz offer five interconnected workshops dedicated to this fusion.
Workshop Structure
• Friday sets the technical foundation with rhythmic precision.
• Saturday and Sunday feature four progressive workshops that deepen dynamics, musicality, and compact movement concepts within close embrace. These workshops are part of a progressive training concept developed within our school.
(Additional information on “Master Class” available separately.)
Participants may book the full workshop series or individual workshops.
Workshop 1
Rhythmic Accents – Inspired by Juan D’Arienzo
Friday, May 22 | 17:45–19:00
D’Arienzo is known as the “King of the Beat.” In this workshop, we focus on sharp, staccato footwork within close embrace. We work with micro-rebounds and quick weight changes that allow you to hit strong musical accents without disturbing the connection. The emphasis lies on how to create high energy and rhythmic precision while keeping the upper body calm and stable.
Workshop 2
Variety of Turns in Vals – Harmonious and Flowing
Saturday, May 23 | 11:30–12:45
Vals requires continuous flow and circular movement. We explore how an elastic embrace supports smooth, connected turn sequences. The focus is on dissociation, comfortable pivots, and efficient rotation that allow couples to move effortlessly across the floor—even in crowded spaces.
Workshop 3
The “Cachivache” Pulse – Controlled Chaos
Saturday, May 23 | 12:45–14:00
El Cachivache’s music is raw, driving, and powerful. In this workshop, we work with grounding and dynamic contrast: using the floor to create sudden stops, pauses, and changes in intensity. The goal is to translate high energy into clear, controlled movement rather than speed alone.
Workshop 4
Dancing to Mixed Music in Small Spaces
Sunday, May 24 | 11:30–12:45
Neo-Tango, Non-Tango, and complex orchestras often lack a clear walking beat. We focus on suspension, slow motion, and isolated movements to interpret melody and phrasing rather than rhythm alone. This workshop develops adaptability and musical sensitivity in limited space.
Workshop 5
Micro-Nuevo – Alterations & Ganchos in Close Embrace
Sunday, May 24 | 12:45–14:00
In this final workshop, we explore how Nuevo mechanics can be integrated into close embrace. We work with Alterations and Micro-Ganchos, learning how to create internal space within the embrace for leg wraps and direction changes without opening the hold. The emphasis is on timing, precision, and refined internal dissociation.
Workshop-Venue: Goldene Rose, Hegenichstraße 10, 69124 Heidelberg
REGISTRATION
Registration starts on January 8th at 18:00!
Tickets are limited to 100 (50 followers/50 leaders)! We are happy to receive registrations in pairs. No tickets for single milongas!
Heidelberg Live Weekend
including 4 Milongas + Farewell Milonga
100,- Euro per person
The Farewell Milonga
12,- Euro per person (open to the public, at the door)
Workshops
1 Workshop: 25,- Euro / 20,- Euro per person
All Workshops: 100 Euro / 80,- Euro per person
If you cannot attend all milongas, feel free to share the pass with another tango dancer.
Please register using the registration form below. After successful registration you will receive an automatic e-mail with your registration details. Check your mailbox AND your SPAM folder after registering! You will be informed within 7 days whether we can confirm your registration or whether you are on the waiting list.
In order for your registration to be sent, you should definitely check the two boxes at the bottom.
HOTEL TIPS
Hotels in the close surrounding:
Below you find the hotels that are located close to the milonga venue (Hegenichstraße 10, 69124 Heidelberg-Kirchheim).
Leonardo Hotel Heidelberg – a 19-minute walk to the milonga venue
Candlewood Suites Heidelberg – a 19-minute walk to the milonga venue
Boarding Hotel Premium – a 20-minute walk to the milonga venue
Hotels close to Heidelberg Main Station:
A selection of affordable hotels located within a short walking distance of Heidelberg Main Station.