YOUR 2025 DJS in Hanmer
Deb Waltenberg - Christchurch
Debs became a DJ from her love of tango music and dance, she is a regular DJ at the Casa Republica Milonga in Christchurch and has been a DJ for several overseas teachers and other tango events. Her passion for tango music grew from her trips to Buenos Aires both dancing and listening to the beauty of tango at the traditional milonga halls. As a tango dancer she likes to feel emotion on all levels, so when she DJs she loves to see the tango orchestras and singers work their magic on the dancers. "My preference is for the more traditional orchestras and of course I have my favourites but I'm very mindful of playing music for all tango dancers. For me when I DJ I try to take the dancers on a journey so I look forward to you joining me in Hanmer at the Fri night milonga where we can share the journey together."
Peter Jackson - Auckland
“I’ve been dancing tango for about 20 years, and my passion for its music grew alongside my dancing. I've now been DJing at various tango events for the past 15 years, curating tandas that are both pleasurable and danceable. I try to select tracks that flow seamlessly, often testing them first by prancing around the kitchen.
My hope and reward is seeing dancers lose themselves in the music and enjoying it as much as I do.” We look forward to welcoming Peter to DJ at his first Winter Tango!
Belinda Glasby- Wellington
TDj La Chévere
Belinda’s Dj journey began in Darwin when she was part of the Northerntango community. After 2014, she gained further skills across several landscapes, including local milongas and marathons in Sweden, Denmark, Sydney, and presently in New Zealand. Her repertoire blends the rich legacy of traditional tango orchestras with the refreshing creativity and arrangements of contemporary ensembles showcasing respect for the tango's heritage. Belinda’s primary ambition as TDj is to captivate her audience with carefully curated selections of danceable tangos, valses and milongas, keeping them away from their seats and ensuring they have an unforgettable experience on the dance floor.
We are very excited to have Belinda DJing Winter Tango on the Saturday night!
Junko Kobayashi - Nelson
Like many tangueras, Junko loves to travel and seek out dance opportunities wherever she goes. When travel became difficult due to the pandemic, she found solace in classic tango music and discovered the pleasure of searching for hidden gems, this led her to start DJ, building on her passion for the tango music. To her, every tanda is a unique and once-in-a-lifetime encounter that cannot be replicated. Have you ever experienced a dreamy tanda where the music, your partner, and you are in perfect harmony? She aims to help you experience more of those magical moments and fun-filled experience as she wraps up Winter Tango at the Sunday morning breakfast milonga!
