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Relive the Magic 

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August 20–23, 2026 · Monterey, California. Four days of milongas, workshops, coastal hikes and ocean sunsets — relive our very first marathon through our favorite moments.

WITH GRATITUDE 

Our Photographers

Tina Lai, Chris Barbour and Afshin — thank you for capturing the true essence of our very first Escape to Tango Monterey Bay Marathon: the joy, the friendships, the hugs, the laughter, the beautiful dancing, and all those little moments of connection that made the weekend so special. Your photos tell the story of our marathon in a way words simply cannot.

Tina Lai · Chris Barbour · Afshin

Carmel Plaza Milonga

Where the magic began — our Thursday welcome mixer & dinner at Carmel Plaza, with DJ Tim Raben setting the mood for four days of tango ahead.

Beach Milonga — Window on the Bay

Friday afternoon, dancing right on the sand with Monterey Bay as our ballroom — an afternoon nobody wanted to end.

Three Nights on the Dance Floor

Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at the Hyatt Regency ballroom — the milongas that kept us dancing until 2 AM, night after night.

What Our Dancers Are Saying

Rebecca Ann

“Reflecting on the fantastic weekend spent at Escape to Tango Monterey Bay, with deep gratitude to Irina and Charles, the many volunteers, the melodic DJ’s, my open and talented dance partners, and my tango sisters, both long standing and new. Thank you and cheers!”

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