About Us
The Tango Festival will aim to provide an International meeting place for tango lovers of every level from throughout the world where by each and everyone will have a chance to meet with other tango lovers from different part of the world, to participate in the workshops or lessons, to enjoy the spectacular performances of the Argentinean Tango Masters, as well as enjoying Bali to the full.
The ultimate aim is to juxtapose the two beautiful cultures, Indonesian and Argentinean, each enhancing the charisma of the other country. This year, 10th Tango in Paradise, as a theme, we choose a traditional dance “Kecak” and fabric with traditional Bali.
Traditional dancer from Bali – will collaborate with the tango dancers at the festival. We know it is a difficult task for them, but nevertheless we would like to give the collaboration a chance. This year we invite world name Tango Masters Leandro Oliver (Argentina) and Juan Cupini y Virginia Vasconi (Argentina), to conduct the lessons and to perform together with Javier Rodriguez y Moira Castellano (Argentina), Leandro Palou y Maria Tsiatsiani (Argentina), Johana Copes (Argentina) – the judges of The Indonesia Championship Prelimenaries. They will collaborate with Balinese dancers in the Gala Show directed by David Alejandro Palo (Argentina). We are pretty sure they will produce magical dance pieces between them.
The famous International Tango DJ – Dani Vilarino (Argentina), Odeyssus Dada (South Korea) and Randa Pramasha Chrisye (Indonesia) will spin the music to companying the tango lovers in expressing their desire on the dance floor. The guest dancers – Alejandro y Lucia (Argentina – Japan), Anthony Miller y Jacqueline Simpson (Australia), Pali y Marcelo Delgado (Thailand – Argentina), Miguel Angel y Yanela Olivera (Argentina), Luis Squichchiarini y Evgenia Samoilova (Russia), Emanuel y Midori (Argentina) and Marcky De Guzman y Luz Ocampo (Phillipines) and Doreen Kantika (Indonesia).
Bali Island is commonly referred to as The Island Of Thousands Temples, The Island of Gods, and Bali Dwipa. Bali also several small islands that are included in the province of Bali, including the island of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan Island, Nusa Ceningan island, Serangan Island and Menjangan Island. The stunning beaches are probably the most obvious reason to visit this tropical paradise in Indonesia archipelago. Each beach has its own charm, from soft white sand and limestone cliffs to extreme water sports and diving. The other unique experience in Bali are: yoga, Balinese Cooking Lesson, Bali Perfume class, Thermal Spa & Hot Springs, and many more to make your stay in Bali enjoyable.
Ratih Soe Kosasie
A former Top Model Indonesia in 1985, graduated in Business Administration from Brawijaya University in 1987 and has 2nd degree in Interior Design from The American College in London in 1995.
In 2008 become a Tango Dancer
travels all over the world to train and perform in many Tango Festival. In 2018, She dance Rumba, collaboration with the number 1 in the world professional Latin Dancer – Stefano Di Fillipo. In 2011 she was invited by The Indonesian Embassy in Argentina in culture mission to do Tango Performance in Buenos Aires.
She formed of Tango Lovers in Jakarta
In 2008, organizing many Tango events, inviting Tango Maestros from Buenos Aires. Started in 2012 until now, organize Tango in Paradise for Humanity in Bali. The prestigious and unique Tango Festival of a mixed culture and tradition, enhancing two beautiful countries – Indonesia and Argentina.
expresses Connection, Passion and Style
Through Tango movements, she expresses Connection, Passion and Style – “Tango & Kebaya, prefect synergy”
Tiara Josodirdjo
Graduated from Menlo College California and earned a certificate of a special study in Administration and Management from Harvard University.
founded Tiara Josodirdjo & Associates
In late 1990, Tiara founded Tiara Josodirdjo & Associates as a wedding organizer for socialites public figure, top model government and many other high network individuals.
Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih
In 2012, She produce a musical performance “Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih” and later on “Khatulistiwa”.
founder of ZigZag Indonesia
In 2015, She is a founder of ZigZag Indonesia is a corporate event management where one of a service is handling International Meeting and Conference as such Overseas Private Investment Corporation in 2017.