ISTANBUL
Sabrina Masso
Rocio Lequio
Indira Hiayes
Natacha Lockwood
Ayelen Urrutia
Zeynep Aktar
Stefano Lopes
Andrés Molina
Olga Kyriakou
Aykut Dokur
Manuel Frantz
Umut Karamollaoğlu
Halil Ertekin
Burcu İris Tekin
"Keep the window open" is more than a slogan—it's an invitation to embrace the ever-evolving essence of tango. Just as a window allows fresh air and sunshine to enter, this festival encourages an open, inclusive spirit where the beauty of tango can flow freely. It symbolizes a dedication to keeping the windows open to creativity, cultural exchange, and the continuous evolution of this captivating dance form.
Since its first year, La Ventana Tango Festival has made it its mission to offer its participants a unique tango experience. One of the most important elements of our festival is our seminars and workshops that delve deeper into Argentine Tango and bring new dimensions in terms of technique, communication and mentality.
In 2025, La Ventana is preparing to offer a large part of its classes in “Seminar” format to enrich this experience even more. La Ventana 2025 is waiting for you with the ideas and new windows opened by our trainers in seminars lasting 2 hours each!
More Seminars
Since its first year, La Ventana has aimed to incorporate ideas and a vision in its classes that open new windows in the minds of its participants. In 2024, our program included 22 workshops and 2 seminars. However, based on feedback from both our maestros and participants, we have revised the 2025 program to include 9 seminars and 5 workshops, allowing selected topics to be explored in greater depth.
Practica with Maestros
Also new this year, participants who have taken at least 2 seminars will have access to a private practice with our entire staff. In the first part of this practice, participants will participate in a Q&A session where they will explore their ideas and thoughts on Tango. In the second part, each couple will teach a simple combination and share their unique interpretation.
More Milongas
One of the feedbacks that made us the happiest was that our milongas felt more like a marathon than a festival. So this year's festival will start on Wednesday evening with additional daytime milongas on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Each milonga will have an open door entrance.
Founded in the location of a historical theatre and music hall from the 70s, Sofitel Istanbul Taksim sits in the heart of the city, with unique views of Taksim Square and the mesmerizing Bosphorus. As past and present converge in unique settings, we welcome you to discover Turkey from the comfort of a 5-star hotel with sea view rooms and suites, an authentic spa, impeccable dining options including a rooftop bar. Stay in central Istanbul and dare to explore.
Welcome to Sofitel Istanbul Taksim, the finer site of sophistication where refined European heritage blends with Turkish culture. Located in the center of Istanbul, at the Taksim Square, our luxurious hotel is very close to the capital's main attractions. Sofitel Istanbul Taksim offers exceptional 5-star experience in Istanbul for leisure, business and exploration. Enjoy your stay in the heart of Istanbul, only minutes from Karakoy, Taksim and Nisantasi areas.
Sofitel Istanbul Taksim is near Taksim Square, one minute walk from the main metro station. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Bosphorus Strait are all within 10 minutes by car.
