DJs

Born in Rosario, Argentina, Mariano’s love of music and movement as self-expression began with studies in music theory and contemporary and latin dance. As a teenager, Mariano was introduced to tango through the milongas of Rosario, which gave him a deep sense of the traditions of tango as expression of culture. Today, Mariano’s teaching style focuses on honoring and preserving these traditions of the dance, as well as developing techniques for organic movement. As a musician himself, Mariano integrates musicality into even the most basic class, with emphasis on connection and improvisation. He believes it is necessary to educate and train the body in order to be able to express the music - teaching dance as a universal language available for everyone to communicate, create, and have fun. 

Mariano has over 15 years of professional experience teaching, performing and organizing tango events. He has studied in Argentina and the United States with masters such as Roberto Maiolo, Diego Baldanza, Pablo Villarraza, Jorge Torres, and Gustavo Naveira, among others.

Mariano currently organizes the “Miami Sunshine Tango festival”, Florida Tango Weekend, also teaches and DJ’s at milongas in Miami, and all over Florida. In addition, Mariano has brought world-class tango dancers and musicians to the South Florida community such as Sexteto Milonguero, Cachivache, Orchestra La Juan D’Arienzo, La Romantica Milonguera, Miguel

Angel Zotto, Los Totis, Sebastian Achaval and Roxana Suarez, Facundo Piñero and Vanesa Villalba, Gustavo Naveira and Giselle Anne, among many others...

TANGO DJ

Mariano has DJ’d for over 15 years for milongas, practicas and festivals. He is constantly researching and digging around in the archives of tango music for new inspiration. As a DJ, Mariano’s main concern is always to keep people dancing. As a dancer himself, for Mariano, DJ’ing is a dynamic relationship with the dancers and unique every time - requiring the DJ to be perceptive of mood, skill level, and flexible with the music. For this reason, Mariano never prepares a list of tandas. Every tanda and cortina is a response to the energy of the dancers.

In addition to DJ’ing in milongas in Miami, Mariano has been invited to DJ in Buenos Aires, Rosario, and throughout the United States (San Diego, Los Angeles, Tampa, Gulfport, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Houston, Chicago, Austin, New York, New Orleans,Dallas, Hawaii) and at festivals including Fantasy Festival (Miami), Florida Tango Festival (Ft Lauderdale), Red Carpet Tango (Las Vegas), One City Tango Marathon (Newport News, VA), UTF Festival (Tampa), Tango Gypsy Marathon (Detroit),the Honolulu Tango Marathon (Honolulu),Tampa Festathon,Crown Jewel Tango Festivalito, Windy City Tango Festival(Chicago), Holliday Tango Weekend (Dallas)among others...

“I want to re-create the excitement of why people in the old days were so crazy to dance this music.” - Mariano Bejarano

Ken Broom is a seasoned Argentine tango DJ with more than 15 years of experience crafting musical journeys designed specifically for social dancers. Known for his dancer-focused approach, Ken curates elegant, flowing tandas of tango, vals, and milonga that honor the Golden Age tradition while thoughtfully incorporating contemporary and alternative selections when the moment calls for it. His sets emphasize musicality, floor energy, and the subtle emotional arc that keeps a milonga vibrant from the first tanda to the last.

Since 2004, Ken has been deeply involved in the tango community as a DJ, event organizer, and audio professional. His musical programming reflects a strong knowledge of tango orchestras, singers, and rhythmic styles, allowing him to build tandas that inspire connection, expression, and full dance floors. Dancers appreciate his sensitivity to the room—balancing lyrical and rhythmic tandas, shaping the evening’s momentum, and creating an inviting atmosphere for dancers of all levels.

Ken has been a featured guest DJ at many respected tango events, including Spoleto Tango on the Beach (2006–present), Queen City Tango Marathon (2018–present), Las Carolinas Tango Marathons, SouthEast Tango Festival, Milonga La Pantera, Columbia’s Mad Hot Tango Marathon, Columbia’s Argentine Tango Regional, and Charlotte’s Candlelight Alternative Milonga, among many community milongas and private events across the Southeast. In 2026, Ken also contributed his musical expertise to Argentine Tango – The SHOW at the College of Charleston, an arts event celebrating tango performance and culture.

Beyond the DJ booth, Ken and his wife Zenaida have played a significant role in growing tango communities through event production. Together they have produced beloved dance experiences including the Spoleto Tango Festival(Charleston, SC), Tango by the Lake (Columbia, SC), and The Columbia Tango Marathon. In 2022 they founded Dragon Productions LLC, a full-service production company providing event planning as well as professional audio, video, and theatrical lighting.

Whether curating a traditional milonga with classic Golden Age tandas or shaping the musical arc of a tango marathon, Ken brings professionalism, musical depth, and a genuine love for Argentine tango to every dance floor he serves.

Sandra Sam, a PhD in forensic art authentication and provenance researcher, brings her meticulous attention to detail to the art of tango. Traveling the globe to share her passion for music and dance, she curates harmonized tandas that inspire and captivate dancers everywhere.

Jae is the founder of Tango Utopia in the greater Raleigh/Durham area.  She is recognized as one of the premier teachers, dancers and DJ's as well as the organizer of the monthly Milonga Utopia and the weekly practicas.

As a DJ, Jae loves the challenge of keeping dancers on the floor to the very last tanda.  Her sensitivity to the energy of a milonga influences her music selection. Her music library is focused on the traditional masters and this is also reflected in her musical choices. She has been invited to DJ at festivals, milongas, marathons and encuentros around the US and Europe.

Lenore is a lifelong dancer, but it was in 2017 that she discovered Argentine tango. It quickly became a primary focus and passion in her life. Always striving to grow while finding beauty in the process, the music, and the dance, Lenore also enjoys training, teaching, competing, and performing. 

In 2019, Lenore had the opportunity to study the music of milonga with Horacio Godoy through a workshop series. She continued to deepen her knowledge of tango music, its history and structure through a series of seminars on tango orchestras conducted by Hernan Prieto in 2020. In 2024, she made her DJ debut and since then has had the pleasure of deejaying in Ann Arbor, Detroit, and throughout the midwest. Lenore enjoys the process of crafting tandas and thoughtfully choosing cortinas that lead dancers on a journey and create memorable moments in every milonga.