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ABOUT US

Dear Tango Family, you are cordially invited to the 8th edition of the Southern California Tango Championship and Festival, the grandest international tango event in the United States! Mark your calendars, March 27th -30th, 2025 and get ready to experience the thrill of competition, the wonderment of learning, and the magic of new embraces! The organizer of SCTC, Yuli B, along with her dedicated team, will once again work relentlessly to bring back this unforgettable event and offer up tango delights like never before. From world renown maestros, incredible milongas and performances, international Dj’s, to a heart stopping competition. This dynamic event has something special for everyone… we strive to continue to evolve and bring to you an event that is unforgettable.

Our mission stands strong: to unite people and communities through the shared passion for Argentine Tango music and dance… in each other’s embrace we are one, and it is in our differences that we bring out the beauty of this dance!

FESTIVAL ORGANIZATION TEAM

YULIANA BASMAJYAN

Founder & Chief Executive Organizer

DION MUCCIACITO

Co-organizer

MIMI HIRSCH

Master of Ceremonies

DANILO MADDALENA

Competition Supervisor

AMANDA DIGARLI

Competition Coordinator

JONAS AQUINO

Competition DJ

MONIKA UFNAL

Social Media Manager

GORAN NIKSIC

IT Consultant

MONIKA UFNAL

Photographer

DON AN

Competition & Performance Videographer

BRICK ROBBINS

Sound Engineer & Lighting Designer

COUNT GLOVER

Lighting Designer

FAY WOODWARD

Event Designer

DAGNY MILLER

Event Social Media

MELODY FLORES

Event Manager

JOAN SHUM

Design Team

ARPI AZLVYAN

Graphic Designer