La Madrugada Marathon&Festival
We are thrilled to be back with the La Madrugada 2024!
As the La Madrugada team, our top priority is to bring together experienced dancers from around the world under the umbrella of an event, prioritizing the comfort and well-being of the participants.
For this reason, this year we have made several changes. First and foremost, we have chosen Wyndham Grand Levent as the venue for the 2024 event. With its 900m², daylight-filled, high-ceilinged spacious ballroom, we aim to provide the comfort of a milonga. Additionally, its location next to Kanyon Shopping Mall and the Levent metro station right in front of the hotel is intended to provide easy access for you.
Another significant change is that this year we have invited four internationally renowned dance couples to our event. Moreover, these couples will not only enchant us with their shows but will also actively participate in our milongas, dancing with our participants. Each maestro and maestra will perform a piece at the Sunday evening milonga as part of 'La Madrugada vs Social,' and they will be selected from among our valued social dancers through pre-applications.
We are already counting down the days until August! We will be delighted to see you among us. Looking forward to meeting you at dawn!
La Madrugada Team
Maestros&Maestras
Cast
La Madrugada vs Social
Are you ready for a breathtaking new concept?
Sunday night, we will bid farewell to La Madrugada with an unforgettable event. Our maestros will enchant us with their shows throughout the evening, making it a mesmerizing experience on stage!
Among the participants of the La madrugada '24 marathon, we will randomly select our social tango friends, and they will each present one song show with our this year's cast! Reserve your spots now to ensure you don't miss the exciting raffle draw and the spectacular performances at the Sunday night milonga!
Program
Event Venue
Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent
Located on the European side of the ancient city of Istanbul in one of its thriving business districts, the Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent stands as a beacon of wellness and productivity. Guests will discover unparalleled luxury within our doors, from conveniences such as indoor parking and a heliport to a 5,500-square-meter spa, 2,400-square-meter outdoor fitness area, as well as indoor and outdoor pools.
Enjoy the upscale design and contemporary comforts of our 389 rooms and suites, which offer dazzling panoramic views of Istanbul. From our 7,897 square meters of meeting space to our five distinct restaurants, business and leisure travelers will find everything they need for an incomparable stay in Istanbul.
Accomodation
Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent
Room Type: Deluxe
Breakfast, spa and pool use included
Address:
Esentepe Mahallesi
Büyükdere Street
Istanbul, Turkey
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/
We have a special accommodation agreement with the hotel, and detailed information will be shared during the registration process.
Delta Hotel Istanbul Levent
Room Type: Superior
Breakfast included
Address:
Esentepe Mahallesi
Büyükdere Street
Istanbul, Turkey
https://www.marriott.com/
We have a special accommodation agreement with the hotel, and detailed information will be shared during the registration process.
WORKSHOPS
Workshops will be held at Wyndham Grand Levent.
For private lessons you should buy 4 workshop at least.
For booking, please contact us.
(A1) Thursday 15:45-16:45 Sebastian - Maria
Navigation and musicality: elements that will make your dance less stressful during crowded milongas
(A2) Thursday 17:00-18:00 Carlos - Marina
Interesting Proposals for Limited Spaces
We will play with dynamic sequences for social dancing in confined spaces
(E1) Thursday 17:00-18:00 Gaston - Gri
"Our Technique" 1
- Axis and Dissociation
- EL GIRO understanding it as the base from which all the other elements derive.
(A3) Thursday 18:15-19:15 Daniele - Olga
Different forms of close embrace -adapting your embrace throughout different partners - evolving your embrace through your partner
(A4) Thursday 19:30-20:30 Marko - Maja
Cross like a boss
Cross is one of the first figures you learn in tango. We all dance it (a lot) and it wouldn’t hurt to have a few more options. This lesson will not only improve your improvisation skills but also make you feel like a CEO (cross executive officer) while navigating a crowded milonga.
(B1) Friday 14:30-15:30 Mary
Session 1: Tango Mindfulness Introduction
Introduce various Mindfulness tools and mindsets in social tango. Learning through the body’s movements, stillness, and breath, both individually and as partners.
(E2) Friday 14:30-15:30 Gaston - Gri
Musicality - Create your Music
Did you know that your body is a perfect instrument? In this class we will tune your body so you can create your own music.
(B2) Friday 15:45-16:45 Daniele - Olga
Different types of sacadas - studying the structure of different sacadas, explore the infinite possibilities of their use
(B3) Friday 17:00-18:00 Marko - Maja
Milonga Lisa vs. Milonga con Traspié
In this lesson we'll go through two essential ways of dancing milonga. we'll focus both on technical as well as musical differences and suggest a few fun combinations for any occasion.
(B4) Friday 18:15-19:15 Carlos - Marina
Quality of Movement
Three ways to interpret music based on different qualities of movement
(B5) Friday 19:30-20:30 Sebastian - Maria
Secrets of circularity
(C1) Saturday 11:00-12:00 Olga
Women’s technique : Musical interpretation * the Role of the Follower
(C2) Saturday 12:00-13:00 Marko - Maja
Playing with the embrace
In this lesson we would like to show you different intensities of close embrace and how to use them to enrich your dance. Alive and everchanging close embrace is every milonguero’s happy place.
(C3) Saturday 13:15-14:15 Carlos - Marina
Creative Strategies through Musicality
We will discover new strategies through musicality to enhance improvisational skills and avoid falling into monotonous movements.
(E3) Saturday 13:15-14:15 Gaston - Gri
"Our Technique" 2
-We will work with different Sequences, Ganchos and Boleos.
-Let's use the Giro structure to be more creative.
(C4) Saturday 14:30-15:30 Sebastian - Maria
Communication, communication, and communication!
(E4) Saturday 14:30-15:30 Gaston - Gri
"Combinaciones de Abrazo "
- Soltadas
(C5) Saturday 15:45-16:45 Daniele - Olga
Secuencias and musicality - rhythmic and melodic secuencias • see the tango through the traditional steps of old milongueros
(C6) Saturday 17:00-18:00 Marko - Maja
Rebounds for all occasions
This fun repetitive combination of small steps is exactly what you’ve been missing for that perfect interpretation. we'll start with small
rebounds and connect them into a playful sequence. This will create new challenges both for the leader and the follower.
(C7) Saturday 18:15-19:15 Sebastian - Maria
Elements to transform your steps into stunning movements: the secrets of characteristic steps
(C8) Saturday 19:30-20:30 Marko - Maja
D’Arienzo vs. Di Sarli
Here we'll discuss the main technical and musical differences between dancing to two legendary tango orchestras. One is known for its
rhythmical character, the other for its wonderful melodies. We’ll take standard tango elements and show you how to adjust them to express the qualities of these two orchestras.
(D1) Sunday 11:00-12:00 Mary
Session 2: Tango Bliss In Practice
Practical skills to apply the Mindfulness tools and mindset to handle specific situations in social tango. These skills help you to enhance the emotional quality and achieve Tango-Bliss on-demand.
(D2) Sunday 12:00-13:00 Sebastian - Maria
How to turn like Sebastian Jimenez: technical elements for stability and connection
(D3) Sunday 13:15-14:15 Carlos - Marina
Embracing as a Priority
We will delve into the Tango embrace and its different forms to express ourselves through harmonious, beautiful, and practical movements.
(E5) Sunday 13:15-14:15 Gaston - Gri
Free Legs
-Enrosques , Desenrosques y Adornos.
(D4) Sunday 14:30-15:30 Marko - Maja
Sacadas on repeat
Why do just one giro when you can do 42? Add repetitive sacadas and you’ll never want to stop turning. All participants must have solid foundation in giro and sacadas.
(E6) Sunday 14:30-15:30 Gaston - Gri
"Magic Mix"
- Cocktail of Steps, Convinations of Hugs, Full Creativity.
(D5) Sunday 15:45-16:45 Carlos - Marina
One movement, three tangos
(D6) Sunday 17:00-18:00 Sebastian - Maria
Boleos, ganchos, and other movements with the free leg
(D7) Sunday 18:15-19:15 Daniele - Olga
Energy and dynamic - express your tango personality - find your connection with the music
(D8) Sunday 19:30-20:30 Carlos - Marina
Exploration of Sequences and Variations for Variations
Prices
Prices valid until June 15, 2024
Marathon Pass
Including Friday and Saturday All Milongas and Sunday Day Milongas
At our marathon milongas, water, tea, coffee, and fruit will be free of charge
€110
Festival Milongas
Thursday and Sunday Night Milongas
Per/€15
Wyndham Grand Istanbul
Wyndham Grand Istanbul packages including breakfast, spa access, pool usage, and marathon pass.
3 Night Double Room: Per/€570
3 Night Single Room: €870
4 Night Double Room: Per/€720
4 Night Single Room: €1120
Delta Hotel Istanbul
Delta Hotel Istanbul packages including breakfast and marathon pass.
3 Night Double Room: Per/€430
3 Night Single Room: €660
4 Night Double Room: Per/€540
4 Night Single Room: €840
Workshops Prices
Cancellation Policy
100% Refund available until April 8th.
50% Refund available until June 8th.
No refunds will be issued after June 8th.