Ann Arbor Tango Marathon 2024

AATM 10th Edition!

April 26-29, 2024

Join us for a weekend of tango connection in “the biggest little city…in the middle”! Our marathon is limited to 180 participants, gender balanced and by invitation only.

MARATHON SCHEDULE:

FRI 9 pm – 2 am DJ Lampis

Brunch provided at the venue 12-1pm

SAT 1 pm – 6 pm DJ Kim

SAT 9 pm – 2 am DJ DK

Brunch provided at the venue 12-1pm

SUN 1 pm – 6 pm DJ Milton

Dinner provided at the venue 6-7pm

SUN 7 pm – 12 am+ DJ Jonas

MON 7 pm – 11:30 pm DJ Ula

REGISTRATION:
Registration opens at noon EST on January 27th, 2024

FULL PASSES ONLY – $220

AATM HOSTS:
Yelena, Edmond and A2 community

DJs

Our amazing DJs for 2024!

KimNYC

Kim was initially drawn to tango by the music, before she fell in love with the dance. She is curious about the wide range of emotional expression that tango allows for and loves how the music inspires her to connect more deeply to herself and others through that shared experience. As a DJ, she aims to share her passion by creating different moods and vibes with her music; encouraging dancers to explore their own emotional depths while connecting to something greater than themselves. She finds it magical when the music is able to enter into the embrace and flow through the couple. Kim currently co-hosts and DJs at a weekly milonga, Gallo Ciego, and a weekly practica, Tuesday Practica, in New York City.

JonasSan Francisco

Tango found Jonas in 2007, unexpectedly awakening the dancer within him that he didn’t realize existed. He was lucky to find his life partner Xiaomin through tango, and together they regularly teach and host classes and events in the San Francisco Bay Area where they live. Now DJing for over a decade, Jonas has had repeat invitations to DJ at events across the US and internationally. In 2023 he highlighted most recently at the Ann Arbor Tango Marathon, the Beijing Tango Marathon, Tangamente in SF, and the Taipei Tango Weekend, and is excited to return to dance and DJ at AATM’s 10th Anniversary!

MiltonBoston

Milton “El Gallo” embodies exuberance, romanticism, mischievous charm, technical finesse, dynamic artistry, and the ability to weave magic into every event moment. His aim is to forge deep connections with the audience, carefully curating songs, tandas, and cortinas to set the perfect mood. Expect a balanced assortment of musical flavors and anticipate a meticulously crafted musical journey that will inspire, keep you dancing, and leave you thoroughly satisfied.

Based in Boston, he holds the esteemed title of resident DJ of the ever-popular Milonga Nueva and his music has resonated throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.
PC Irina Novak

UlaUK/Poland

Ula, from Poland, is now based in the UK. She started DJing in 2011 and since then she’s been a host and a dj at various milongas and events in Poland, Germany, United States and the UK. Music has always been important for her as a means of transmitting emotions, taking us on a journey, building atmosphere and connecting. She plays the music that moves her as a dancer: intimate, dreamy, energetic, joyful, elegant. The greatest joy for her is seeing people’s expressions -through their dance and on their faces- evoke the same energy with which she cultivates and delivers her selection. The core of her set is usually based on the Golden Age orchestras.

DKSanta Fe

Davin Quinn has been a tango dancer since 2006, a DJ since 2012, and an avid collector of tango music on vinyl and shellac since 2014. He loves tracking down near-mint records from around the world and sharing the musical subtleties hiding in their grooves with dancers. He also loves taking the party to the next level with irresistible club and dance hits for cortinas! Davin has DJ’d at the Albuquerque Tango Festival, LA Tango Marathon, International Tango Summit, Las Vegas All-You-Can-Tango Marathon, DC Tango Holiday, Southern California Tango Championship, and the All-Vinyl Marathon De Oro in Krakow, Poland. He is thrilled to be joining the DJ team for the 10th anniversary of the Ann Arbor Tango Marathon!
PC Shesha Marvin

LampisLos Angeles

Lampis has been fascinated by tango and continuously tries to expand his understanding of this complex art form. Playing the right tanda at the right time is critical for an emotionally fulfilling evening of dancing and he aims to achieve exactly that with his music selections. Lampis focuses on traditional music that keeps the dancers on the floor until the very end of the milonga. He has DJed in multiple events all over the world in the past sixteen years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Registration and Refund Policy

REGISTRATION:

Cost: Full Passes Only – $220 per person
No walk-ins allowed
Role-balanced event
Registration is limited to 180 people.

REFUND POLICY:

Through March 31, 2024: Full refund minus $25 USD (admin fee) or full credit towards AATM 2025
From April 1, 2024: No refund
No pass transfers allowed
All refund requests must be made via email to a2tangomarathon@gmail.com.

What is the Code of Conduct?

No forms of harassment or assault will be tolerated. We want to provide a safe and inclusive event for everyone. Anyone who violates this policy is subject to immediate ejection.
To provide a safe and enjoyable dance space, please respect the tango etiquette of cabeceo and prioritize safely entering and dancing on the floor.

What is the COVID Protocol?

Tests are recommended, NOT required.
Masks are optional, NOT required.

What is the Venue?

DANCING:

Concourse Hall (Friday – Sunday)

4531 Concourse Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Pittsfield Union Grange (Monday Night Only)

3337 Ann Arbor Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

PARKING:
Free Parking at Venue

How do I get there?

TRANSPORTATION:

Flight to Ann Arbor. The main airport, Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), is 25 miles east of Ann Arbor. These are the main ways to travel between Ann Arbor and DTW:

Bus: Michigan Flyer is $15 one way ($25 round trip) between DTW and Ann Arbor. It will drop you off at Blake Transit Center.
Uber / Lyft: DTW to Ann Arbor is usually around $40-$50.
Private shuttle: You can see some listings here.

Bus to Ann Arbor. If you are traveling from the Midwest (e.g., Chicago, Cleveland), taking a bus, like MegaBus could a reasonable option.

Train to Ann Arbor. If you are traveling from Chicago, taking the Amtrak train could be a reasonable option.

Where do I stay?

LODGING:
Please use the Ride sharing and Hosting Group to coordinate with others.

In this area below, there are many hotels to pick from.

Where can I eat?

DINING:

We will be providing brunch on Saturday and a light brunch and dinner on Sunday.

Ann Arbor has many options for dining and you can find recommendations from Yelp, Eater, and BuzzFeed. Unfortunately, you will need access to a vehicle and/or rideshare apps.

In addition to the links above, here is a list of Ann Arbor restaurants that are nearer to the venue:

American

Black Rock Bar and Grill, 3776 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Outback Steakhouse, 3173 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Ricewood, 1928 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Zingerman’s Bakehouse, 3711 Plaza Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Chinese

Bao Boys, 1928 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Lan City Hand Pulled Noodles, 2612 Washtenaw Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
PF Chang’s, 720 Briarwood Cir, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Yee Siang Dumplings, 4837 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Indian / Tibetan

Everest Sherpa, 2803 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Desi Ruchulu Indian Cuisine, 3022 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Japanese

Godaiko, 3105 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Momo Sushi, 895 W Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Korean

Arirang, 3135 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Seoul Garde, 3125 Boardwalk Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Middle Eastern / Mediterranean

Ahmos Gyros & Deli, 4001 Stone School Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Mediterrano, 2900 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Zamaan Cafe, 865 W Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Vietnamese

Dalat, 2216 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
V Kitchen, 883 W Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Thai

Thai Spoon, 4119 Stone School Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Tuptim Thai, 4896 Washtenaw Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Contact Us!

Write to us with any questions you may have!

a2tangomarathon@gmail.com