Victoria Tango Marathon

Dan Boccia

The music is what first drew Dan to tango in 2000, and today the music continues to inspire him. He has been dancing and DJing at festivals and marathons throughout North America since 2001 and through these experiences has a deep appreciation for what fuels the dancers.  Dan enjoys interacting with the crowd to inform his selections, which are improvised in the moment, sometimes song by song. He creates an atmosphere in which the dancers can rely on the music and focus their energy on dancing.
We are grateful for Dan’s enthusiasm and contribution to our little Marathon since the very beginning ; it’s a real pleasure to welcoming him back to our DJ line up for a third time.

Olga Bogatova

Olga is a San Francisco-based DJ and has played music at tango events in Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, Seattle, Houston, Vancouver, and more! DJ’ing has opened new doors for her to connect with the community and celebrate the joy of tango.

With her DJ’ing she aims to evoke various moods and create depth and intensity in her sets. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of musical genres, Olga combines vibrant, emotionally resonant tandas that flow in harmony and take dancers on a journey. She loves to keep everyone dancing until the lights go out!

We are happy to welcome Olga back to the Victoria Tango Marathon for a second time!

Tara Tp

Tara was intrigued and fascinated by golden era tango music with its depth, layers, and intricacy right from the beginning. Having DJed in  marathon, festivals, and encuentros as well as local communities all over the world, Tara has honed her enormous passion for tango music and DJing. She understands and attends to the flow of energy and emotions of the dance floor, with balance of energy and sweetness, focusing on connecting with the dancers and also on the connection between the dancers. Her love for the music is often expressed through playing air instruments at milongas!

Rebecca Rorick Smith

Rebecca’s Tango journey began in 1999 while pursuing her BFA at the University of Oregon. 22 years later and her feet have never stopped dancing!! From 2000 Rebecca has lived and taught within numerous communities in the USA, and around the world. Now, after 5 years teaching in Berlin, she is settled back in Portland, OR. As a teacher Rebecca has always believed in the transformative process of learning Tango and is fueled by the metamorphosis of a student. As a Traditional Tango DJ she strives to bring a warm atmosphere to any Milonga and maybe pull a heart-string now and again. Her focus is on continuity within and between tandas with a wide-ranging appreciation of old and new.