TangoAires Festival Xanthi 2019 – 5th Edition
25-27 January 2019 (Xanthi)
The TangoAires Festival Xanthi 2019 – 5th Edition took place on 25–27 January 2019 in Xanthi, Greece, and became another warm and memorable chapter in the story of our community events. Built around the heart of social Argentine Tango, this festival brought dancers together through seminars, milongas, and shared moments that stayed alive far beyond the last tanda.
Our guest teachers for this edition were Lucas Gauto and Naima Gerasopoulou. Below you can watch video highlights from their show, and explore a rich photo gallery with moments from the seminars and the milongas of the festival.
Guest Teachers: Lucas Gauto & Naima Gerasopoulou
Naima Gerasopoulou discovered dance at a very young age, starting with classical ballet and rhythmic gymnastics at a competitive level, while also exploring different styles over the years. When she first encountered tango, however, she fully dedicated herself to it.
In 2014, she won 1st place at Tango Acropolis (Mediterranean & Eastern Tango Championship) in the category Tango de Pista. Since then, she has performed and taught in major events in Greece and abroad, sharing the stage and the dancefloor with some of the most respected names in the international tango scene.
Lucas Gauto started dancing tango at the age of 9 in Córdoba, Argentina. Over the years, he achieved important distinctions, including 3rd place at the World Tango Championship in Buenos Aires in the category Tango Pista, and 1st place at the Metropolitano Buenos Aires in the categories Vals and Milongueros del Mundo.
He has taught in tango schools and milongas in Córdoba and Buenos Aires, including La Viruta, and has danced in some of the most iconic milongas and festivals in Argentina and Europe alongside outstanding Argentine maestros.
Their journey as a couple began in August 2015 in Argentina. Together, they achieved 9th place in 2017 and 17th place in 2018 at the Mundial del Tango in Buenos Aires in the category Tango Pista. They have also performed in major theatres in Greece, including Pallas and Herodion.
Their teaching and dance are rooted in a deep understanding of tango, body awareness in movement, and a sincere respect for the culture and traditions of Argentine Tango.
Update: The couple continued gaining international recognition, winning 4th place at the Mundial de Tango 2019.
Seminars & Milongas
The festival included tango seminars focused on technique, connection and musicality, as well as milongas where dancers could relax, enjoy the music and turn the learning into real social dancing.
For us, tango is not only something you study, it’s something you live. And the dancefloor is where everything becomes real.
Show Video & Highlights
Watch moments from the performance of Lucas Gauto & Naima Gerasopoulou, presented during the festival.
Photo Gallery – Seminars & Milongas
Explore the photo album with memories from the seminars and the milongas of the event.
Explore More TangoAires Events
If you’d like to continue exploring our tango journey, you can discover more TangoAires events, from our large international festivals and marathons to smaller weekend editions and special projects.
Festivals
Explore the rest of the TangoAires Festivals, each one with its own guests, atmosphere and memories:
TangoAires Marathons
Our TangoAires Marathons are our flagship international events, focused on social dancing and community:
1st TangoAires Marathon (link)
2nd TangoAires Marathon (link)
3rd TangoAires Marathon (link)
4th TangoAires Marathon (link)
Festivalito, Tango Weekends & Other Activities
For smaller formats and local tango gatherings:
Tango Action (Projects & Social Events)
Discover Tango Action, our social initiatives where tango becomes a living community experience:
New to TangoAires? Start here
Αν γνωρίζεις τώρα την κοινότητά μας, μπορείς να διαβάσεις περισσότερα για τη φιλοσοφία, την ιστορία και τη δράση μας στην πόλη:
Useful external links
If you’d like to learn more about Argentine Tango and its cultural significance:
Για όσους θέλουν να μάθουν περισσότερα γύρω από την ιστορία και την παγκόσμια παρουσία του Argentine Tango: