Spoleto Tango Festival 2026
Spoleto Tango is a tradition that began in 2005. This event is highlighted by the much anticipated Tango at the Beach on Folly Beach, SC.
Hosted by: Dragon Productions, LLC
Located at: Ballroom Dance Charleston, 2408 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414
Meet Our DJ s and Instructors
DJ Koichiro Suzuki (Pittsburgh)
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 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.
Meet Our Vendors...
Winged Lion Jewelry by Sergey Zhiboedov
We truly love the process of creating our artworks. Our home is full of artistic pieces we've done - watercolor and oil paintings, wood carvings and mosaic mirrors, papier mâché puppets and painted windows. Art is something that makes us happy, it's our way of enjoying life at its fullest. We sincerely hope you'll share our pleasure by owning our artworks - hand-pulled prints and jewelry. Enjoy them for years to come!
Drawings by Natalia Moroz
Prepare to be captivated by the stunning creations of talented artists Sergey and Natalia, whose unique blend of jewelry and artistic drawings promises to elevate your personal style. Their exquisite pieces are not just accessories; they are expressions of creativity that reflect a deep passion for craftsmanship and design.
Get ready to pamper yourself with these amazing creations that not only enhance your look but also tell a story. Each item from Sergey and Natalia is a testament to their dedication to artistry and quality, making them perfect gifts for yourself or loved ones who appreciate the finer things in life.