Columbia Tango Marathon 2024
The Columbia Tango Marathon began in 2016 as the flagship tango marathon in South Carolina.
located at: The Barn, 680 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia, South Carolina 29169
Meet Our DJ s...
DJ Daniel Arredondo
Born in San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina, Daniel may be credited with bringing authentic Argentine tango to Charlotte, NC, in the year 2000.
His tango and his teaching of the art form is enriched by his background in martial arts, modern dance, folkloric dance, and competitive ballroom dance. In addition, his childhood memories of watching Argentinean tangueros inform his dancing to this day.
Over the years, Daniel has studied with several world-renowned tango dancers including Facundo and Kely Posadas, Pablo Veron, Fabian Salas, Gustavo Naveira, Gloria and Eduardo Arquimbau, Osvaldo Zotto, Lorena Ermocida, Susana Miller, Marcela Duran, Jorge Firpo, Gachi Fernández, Alicia Pons, Oscar Casas, Ana Miguel, Carlitos Espinoza, Horacio Arcidiacono, Alberto Paz, Valorie Hart, Rene Torres, Junko Mori, among others.
Daniel has collaborated in multiple opportunities with the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Education Institute of Charlotte, the Levine Museum of the New South, the Mint Museum, and the Arts and Science Council of Charlotte. He has performed in many national tango events including the Argentine Embassy in Washington DC, Atlanta Tango Exchange, Charlotte Latin Fest, Fiesta del Pueblo in Raleigh, Spoleto Tango Festival in Charleston, Asheville Regional, Fiesta Latina in Asheville, Charlotte French Festival.
Over the past several years Daniel has taught workshops in many cities including Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA; Raleigh, NC; Virginia Beach, VA; Columbia, SC; and Asheville, NC. In collaboration with Madeleine Hackney, PhD, Daniel has co-taught Parkinson’s and Adapted Tango, a continuous education class in the NC Area Health Education Center. He has also DJ’ed in major tango events across the nation.
Daniel hosted an ongoing Monday night class and practica for almost 20 years, Charlotte's longest-running tango event, offering weekly classes for dancers of all levels. Meanwhile, he teaches private lessons, and is the founder of Passion For Tango; an organization dedicated to teaching authentic Argentine Tango.
DJ Ken Broom
Ken Broom is a multi-faceted DJ with more than 15 years experience playing music for dancers. Since 2004, he has been playing Latin dance music (salsa, chacha, bachata, and merengue), Argentine Tango music (traditional as well as nuevo/alternative tandas of tango, vals, and milonga), and Ballroom dance music (International (ballroom and latin) and American (smooth and rhythm)).
Ken has been a guest DJ at Spoleto’s Tango on the Beach (2006 to present), Columbia’s Mad Hot Tango Marathon (2010-2012), Columbia’s Argentine Tango Regional (2014-2015), Charlotte’s Candlelight Alternative Milonga (2016), Queen City Tango Marathon (2018 to present), Dancing with the Stars (9 seasons), Las Carolinas Tango Marathons, SouthEast Tango Festival, and Milonga La Pantera along with numerous private tango events and grand openings
As event organizers, Ken and his wife (Zenaida), have hosted Spoleto Tango Festival (Charleston, SC) 2006-present, Tango by the Lake (Columbia, SC), WinterHeat Salsa Weekend (Columbia, SC), and The Columbia Tango Marathon (Columbia, SC). In 2022, Ken and Zenaida launched Dragon Productions LLC, a company focused on providing event planning, audio, video, and theatrical lighting services.
As an Audio Engineer, Ken has been honored to mix live performances by Alejandro Ziegler Orchestra, Pittsburgh Tango Trio, Osvaldo Barrios, Athens Tango Project, De La Noche, Orquesta MaCuba, and Palmetto Latin 9.
DJ Koichiro Suzuki
Koichiro Suzuki has a Master’s Degree in Music Performance at Duquesne University and has performed Euphonium internationally since 1996. Koichiro incorporates his complex music background and deep understanding of musicality into his DJing. Koichiro DJs regularly in Pittsburgh, PA and has DJed in many other cities in the United States, Argentina, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Europe. Koichiro is the founder of the annual Pittsburgh Tango Fierro Marathon & Pittsburgh Tango Festival in Pittsburgh. In 2022, he was invited to DJ at Toronto Tango Marathon, Austin Spring Tango Festival, Itacha Tango Marathon, Spoleto Tango, Toronto Tango Festival, Windy City Tango Festival, Columbia Tango Marathon, South East Tango Festival. `
DJ John Singletary
John Singletary has been dancing and sharing his passion for tango in his native Durham, North Carolina, since 2006.
Organizing local events for over 10 years in the Research Triangle, John found his appreciation of traditional tango music expressed in its original recordings as well as modern orquestas. From hosting house milongas to DJing hundreds of weekly practicas over the years,
John loves showcasing classic and contemporary tandas and looks to fill the pista from the first to the ultima.
He is honored and thrilled to DJ at the Columbia Tango Marathon!
Amateur Couples Dance Competition...
Amateur Couples Dance Competition
We are very excited to announce and invite all amateur dancers to a Mini Competition, part of the Columbia Tango Marathon 2024!
Showcase your skills and demonstrate your creativity, technique and connection with your partner in a friendly and supportive environment!
Your judges:
Live music from Meridian Tango Group...
Meridian Tango Group
We are excited to announce that Meridian Tango Group will be delighting us with Wonderful Live Music during the Columbia Tango Marathon 2024!
Join us for a great weekend of dancing!
Meet Our Vendors...
Ambiente
We are so happy to announce that Ambiente will be at the Columbia Tango Marathon 2024!
Don't miss trying on a dress or 15! ...
Ask Natalia Kansburg to 'Dress' you and she will perform her wonderful magic on you!
Winged Lion Jewelry
We are excited to announce that Winged Lion Jewelry will be at the Columbia Tango Marathon 2024!
Make sure to check out this beautiful high quality jewelry! Hardly anything compares and you won't be able to resist acquiring a piece or more!
Event Hotels and Lodging...
Hilton Inn Garden Inn & Suites
Hilton Garden Inn Cola Airport - 844-201-6629
110 McSwain Drive
West Columbia, SC 29169
Double Tree by Hilton
Double Tree by Hilton - 803-731-0300
2100 Bush River Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels
Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels - 855-516-1090
1901 Rockland Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites - 803-936-0015
1935 Airport Blvd
Cayce, SC 29033
Sleep Inn Airport
Sleep Inn Airport - 803-926-9260
2208-A Edmund Hwy / Airport Blvd
West Columbia, SC 29170
Restaurants and Eateries...
Restaurants and Eateries
While you are in Columbia for the Columbia Tango Marathon 2024 make sure to check some of the great restaurtants!
COA
https://www.coaagaveria.com/
823A Lady Street
Columbia, SC
California Dreaming
http://californiadreaming.rest/location/Columbia-SC/
401 S Main St
Columbia, SC 39201
Al’s Upstairs
https://www.alsupstairsitalian.com/menu
304 Meeting St
West Columbia, SC 29169
Saluda’s (2nd Floor, above Starbucks)
https://www.saludas.com
751 Saluda Ave
Columbia, SC29205
Blue Marlin
http://www.bluemarlincolumbia.com
1200 Lincoln St
Columbia, SC 29201
Other activities in Columbia, SC...
A beautiful place to explore...
We are looking forward to seeing all of you at the Columbia Tango Marathon 2024!
While you are in Columbia, SC also plan to take some time for other fun activities and exploring:
Columbia Riverfront Park and Historic Columbia Canal
Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden
Lake Murray Park
Saluda Shoals Park
Visit museums and places of interest and more.
More details at link below:
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g54184-Activities...