Katia Diamond
Based in San Diego, Katia Diamond has been dancing since the age of five, with National and World titles across American Rhythm, American Smooth, and Argentine Tango. In 2024 she made history as the first female Tango leader to reach the finals at the ATUSA National Competition, and she continues to compete at the highest levels, most recently as a finalist at the 2025 European Tango Championships and Vice Champion at the 2026 SoCal Tango Championships.
Katia is the founder of San Diego Tango Academy and creator of Tango Barre, a specialized technique class blending ballet barre training with Argentine Tango. She is also owner of Milonga Magnifica and Milonga Nova, and has taught and performed across the USA, Mexico, South America, and Asia alongside renowned dancers including Fernanda Ghi, Pancho Martinez Pey, and Miriam Larici.
At the Las Vegas Tango Festival, Katia will be judging the Tango Barre category and leading a specialized Tango Barre workshop, bringing her competitive expertise and technical training methodology to the festival's community.
Diego Santana & Giselle Bobolis
International Tango teachers, performers, and organizers based in Miami.
Originally from Uruguay and Argentina, they have taught and performed at festivals in Barcelona, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, and more.
They are the directors of Tango in Miami and creators of the legendary Diego’s Milonga, active for over 20 years and recognized as one of Miami’s most established Tango communities.
Their teaching combines musicality, technique, body awareness, connection, and artistic expression for both social and performance dancers.
Jhonathan & Suly Pachón
With more than a decade of experience in Argentine Tango, Jhonathan & Suly have participated in major festivals and championships across Latin America and internationally.
They proudly represented Colombia at the Tango World Championship in Buenos Aires (2018, 2022 & 2024), reaching the semifinals in 2022.
Their career includes invitations as instructors at Cancún Tango Festival, Costa Rica Tango Festival, and multiple editions of Colombia Tango Festival, along with tours and performances in the United States, Chile, Ecuador, and Mexico.
Recognized for their artistic and pedagogical work, they continue inspiring dancers through their innovative style and strong presence on international Tango stages.
