Ornella Simonetto & Leo Di Coco
Workshops, Shows & Special Events
We’re looking forward to welcoming Ornella Simonetto & Leo Di Coco! The young dance couple from Buenos Aires is at EMBRACE for the 4th time, following an invitation from Tango Rouge and Tangoloft.
Ornella is a Tango World Championship finalist (2021–2024, podium 2024) and an internationally respected DJ, known for her exceptional musical sensitivity and deep understanding of the dance floor.
Leo, dancing tango since 2003, brings influences from classical, jazz, and contemporary dance into a precise, grounded, and dynamic movement language.
Returning to Berlin for the fourth time, they are known not only as captivating performers, but also as generous and inspiring teachers. Their workshops combine clarity, musical depth, and warmth — making high-level tango accessible and alive.
Early booking recommended — limited spots available.
FESTIVAL PROGRAM
Thursday · May 21
20:30–1 Uhr: Milonga Jueves Underground
Friday · May 22
21-2 Uhr: Milonga Big Times @ Tangoloft Berlin
Performance by Ornella Simonetto & Leo Di Cocco
after 23:00
>Tangoloft, Pfuelstraße 5, 10997 Berlin
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Saturday · May 23 · La Catedral Berlin
13–14:30 Uhr / Workshop 1:
Dynamic Turns – Sacadas in Crowded Spaces
Axis control, dissociation, and compact turns for precise sacadas.
Navigate busy milongas with clarity and confident floorcraft.
Dynamic Turns – Sacadas in Crowded Spaces
Axis control, dissociation, and compact turns for precise sacadas.
Navigate busy milongas with clarity and confident floorcraft.
15–16:30 / Workshop 2:
The Dialogue of Instruments – Di Sarli vs. Pugliese
Adapting walk, embrace, and energy between lyrical elegance and dramatic intensity.
Musical phrasing, pauses, and expressive dynamics.
The Dialogue of Instruments – Di Sarli vs. Pugliese
Adapting walk, embrace, and energy between lyrical elegance and dramatic intensity.
Musical phrasing, pauses, and expressive dynamics.
>La Catedral, Kaiser-Friedrich-Straße 87, 10585 Berlin
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17– 22 Uhr Milonga La Catedral
DJ: Teté (Paris)
DJ: Teté (Paris)
Performance (19): Ornella Simonetto & Leo Di Cocco
>La Catedral, Kaiser-Friedrich-Straße 87, 10585 Berlin
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Sunday · May 24 · La Catedral Berlin
13:00 – 14:30 Uhr / Workshop 3:
Organic Connection – Creative Roles
Elastic resistance, shared listening, and improvisation.
Leading and following as a living dialogue.
Organic Connection – Creative Roles
Elastic resistance, shared listening, and improvisation.
Leading and following as a living dialogue.
15:00 – 16:30 Uhr / Workshop 4:
Linear & Circular Effects – Boleos and Ganchos
Mechanics, timing, and safe technique for dynamic boleos and precise ganchos — respecting the ronda.
Linear & Circular Effects – Boleos and Ganchos
Mechanics, timing, and safe technique for dynamic boleos and precise ganchos — respecting the ronda.
>La Catedral, Kaiser-Friedrich-Straße 87, 10585 Berlin
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PRICES
- Single Workshop (90 min)
30 € regular · 25 € reduced - Day Pass (2 workshops)
55 € regular · 50 € reduced - Full Workshop Pass (4 workshops)
105 € regular · 95 € reduced
REGISTRATION
leo.ornella.berlin@gmail.com
Limited spots available.