Joe's Tango podcast: Recent Episodes
Joe Yang
This podcast is for Argentine tango students who are starting to fall in love with the dance. We feature interviews with internationally renown tango instructors, event organizers, and musicians...all with the goal of gaining deeper insights into the dance. Tango is a lifelong journey, and the knowledge we gain from these conversations is designed to help challenge and motivate those seeking to improve.
Hey followers! Want to dance more at milongas? Then you don't want to miss this episode.My returning guest today is tango author and personality Dimitris Bronowski...Links to the book, HOW TO DANCE MORE IN MILONGAS: English version:https://thecurioustanguero.com/how-to-dance-more-in-milongas-book/Spanish: https://thecurioustanguero.com/como-bailar-mas-en-una-milonga-el-libro/A fun tango newsletter full of tango tips and typos:thecurioustanguero.comResources for shy tangueras, tango checklists for events, gifts for your sweaty partner and more: thecurioustanguero.com/wwwdresourcesOnline course here:https://thecurioustanguero.com/complete-wwd-course-wr To get free access, simply subscribe to thecurioustanguero.com newsletter and respond to the first email saying you heard the podcast and want access to the course.
Are you dissatisfied with your tango abilities? You should be! So, what can we do about it?
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Ever step onto the dance floor and suddenly forget everything? Is that really a problem?
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What do beginners and great dancers have in common?
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Feeling overwhelmed at a milonga? Is your tango falling apart because your brain is a scattered mess? Today we're going to overcome that feeling of being overwhelmed...
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At a milonga, are you taking advantage of the time while you're sitting out? Yes, you CAN work on your tango even while you're not dancing...
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One of the major keys to improving tango involves patience. But how do we actually practice it?
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Do you worry that your tango skills don't stack up compared to the other dancers in the room? Keep listening! I'm going to talk about a shift in attitude that'll help...
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During a milonga, we all know that giving corrective feedback to our partners is bad etiquette. But NOT HELPING does a more good than we may realize... _____
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Are you new to tango, and want to start looking good on the dance floor? Then this episode is for you, and it won't take up too much of your time!
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New to tango? Need some quick but helpful advice on interpreting music? This episode is for you!
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Sometimes, it pays to be reckless!
My guest today is based in Albuquerque, NM - she's a renown teacher, dancer, DJ, organizer, and photographer.
Let's meet Simona Faro...
More on Simona here: Website: https://abqopentango.wixsite.com/website Website: https://amilonga.wixsite.com/website Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albuquerqueopentango/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amilongas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABQOpenTango Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amilongas
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My guest today is a creative professional from outside the world of Argentine Tango, and she offers some useful insights that can benefit tangueros of any level...
Let's meet Tatyana Kot...
More on Tatyana here: Website: http://actresstatyanakot.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actresstatyanakot/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actresstatyana.kot
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As you know, creating tango music involves more than just playing notes on an instrument. And doing it well involves a deep sense of curiosity. Let's hear from one of tango world's most prominent musicians...
Let's meet Shinjoo Cho...
More on Shinjoo here:
Website: http://shinjoocho.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shinjoo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinjoocho/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/oscuroquintet/videos
Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K_4DC6SOP8
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While at a milonga, do you ever find yourself noticing small details? Do they intrigue you for some odd reason? What if there was purpose and meaning behind those observations?
My guest today has some interesting insights on that very subject!
She is an avid tango dancer based in New Mexico. And she's also an internationally renown photographer, singer/songwriter, poet, and author.
Let's meet Magdalena Lily McCarson...
More on Magdalena here: Get her latest book, entitled TANGO: AN ASSEMBLAGE OF IMPOSSIBLE LOVES: https://casaurracapress.com/bookstore/p/tango
Her photography website: https://www.magdalenalilyportraiture.com/
Her fine art website: https://www.magdalenalilymccarson.com/
Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedsnewmexico/
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Do we want to improve our tango? TRY HARDER. But why is putting more effort sometimes counterproductive?
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When you're at a milonga, does your brain get scrambled the moment you're about to start dancing? Hopefully this short episode will help you deal with that...
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Joe's Tango Podcast: Why is tango always difficult?
Learning more tango steps isn't making the dance easier. So, what to do?
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Internationally renown harmonica virtuoso Joe Powers returns! He shares his thoughts on keeping things fresh, taking the plunge on embracing one's passion, and regaining momentum after a long period of rest...
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When it comes to improving our tango, have we considered our own life experiences as useful resources to draw upon?
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If you sometimes waver on whether or not you're enjoying your tango journey, this episode is meant to offer some encouragement and perspective.
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My guest for this episode is a professional visual artist based in Seattle, WA. She is highly accomplished, having won many awards, and regularly has her work shown in galleries and exhibitions all over the country, and internationally as well. And as you can imagine, discovering Argentine Tango opened up many other creative opportunities for her. So how exactly does tango affect a visual artist? Let's find out!
Let's meet Willow Bader...
More on Willow here: Website: www.willowbader.com
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Private lessons are a great idea! But are they worth it? Here are 3 tips to get the most out your tango investment...
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Joe's Tango Podcast: Are we too opinionated?
Do you notice that we tango dancers have a reputation for being VERY opinionated? And is that actually a good thing?
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Beyond practicing, what else makes can improve our tango?
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Why is tango "so hard?" Check out this episode where my guest offers some interesting insights on this question.
This week I'm joined by a tanguero who's been dancing for well over two decades. In the 90s, he studied with original cast members from Forever Tango, and also worked with a number of other masters including the great Carlos Gavito.
Today, he’s based in Connecticut, where he helped establish the Tango Sueño Academy. For over 12 years he's been organizing classes and events in the Greenwich, New Haven, and Hartford metropolitan areas. And he also helps run the annual Connecticut Tango Festival. On top of that, he makes regular trips to Buenos Aires to further his tango dancing and teaching techniques.
Let’s meet Gem Duras...
More on Gem here: Website: https://www.tangosueno.com/
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If you're new to tango, you'll probably feel your heart racing the moment you show up to your first few milongas. Or if you're a shy person like me, going to a milonga in a new place might make you a little nervous. If you can relate to that, then keep listening.
If you're new to tango and struggling, or trying to convince someone to start tango, then this episode is for you.
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My guest today is originally from Buenos Aires, but is now based in San Pedro, California. She started dancing tango in 2004, and almost immediately fell in love with it! Soon after that, she found herself dedicating more and more of her time studying and sharing tango.
In 2009, she opened her own studio where she teaches classes and hosts weekly milongas. On top of that, she organizes regular tango/sightseeing tours to Buenos Aires!
Let's meet Silvia Askenazi...
More on Silvia here:
Website: https://www.tangosanpedro.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LATANGUERA Tango tours (FB): https://www.facebook.com/tangoadventureinbuenosaires Tango tours website: https://thetangoadventure.com/
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First impressions are powerful, but they don't tell the whole story. This is especially true when it comes to meeting new dancers...
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Most tango dancers don't immediately define tango as a dance. Why is that? Listen on to find out!
My guest today is the cofounder and managing partner of Ultimate Tango, a tango academy based in Medford, MA. She's a teacher, blogger, and tango philosopher.
Let's meet Anita Flejter...
More on Anita here:
Website: ultimatetango.com
Link to TANGO SECRETS SUMMIT (Jan. 18 - 20, 2022): https://tangosecretssummit.online/general-admissions?utm_medium=Joe+Podcast&utm_source=Joe+Podcast
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Having trouble understanding the concept of tango "connection?" Maybe thinking about ice cream can help... _____
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How do we keep our cool when unexpected things pop up?
Here are 3 things you need to remember - Think of it as a handy mental organizer that will keep the panic at bay...
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Harmonica virtuoso Joe Powers returns!
We talk about finding hidden opportunities in difficult circumstances, and how packing light holds value even when we're not traveling...
More on Joe here: Website: joepowers.com
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If you're worried about the future of tango in your community, and wondering what you can do, then you definitely want to listen to this episode.
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Believe it or not, disruptions to our routines are useful in testing our level of commitment to dreams and ambitions...
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Working hard and grinding through practice sessions will help your tango...until it doesn't! Listen on to find out why!
My guests today are internationally renown tango instructors and performers based in Buenos Aires. They teach at the famed Estudio Dinzel, which is the longest consistently running studio in the city.
They will be helping to organize the upcoming Festival Estudio Dinzel, which takes place from September 10 through the 12th, 2021.
And special thanks to my friend Paul Beard for helping to connect me with today's guests!
More on Fransley and Laura here: Facebook (Fransley): https://www.facebook.com/fransley.marcel.1 Facebook (Laura): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=681772107 Festival Estudio Dinzel: https://www.facebook.com/Dinzel.Internacional.Cartelera
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Whenever we attend a milonga, those old childhood fears of not fitting in still haunt us sometimes. It's ok to admit it!
But sometimes we try too hard, and end up with the very result we were trying to avoid.
So here's a personal "what not to do" story that turned out to be a valuable learning experience...
Hopefully it'll help you as well!
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Are you having trouble figuring out just how hard you ought to be working in order to improve your tango?
Then keep listening, because I have some answers for you.
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Many of you are working hard towards important life goals - And you may be wondering if you're on the right path or not. If that sounds like you, then you won't want to miss this episode! Keep in mind that we often don't follow a predictable, pre-determined path to success.
My guest today is an internationally renown musician, who has performed and recorded all over the globe. He is a bandoneon player, arranger, and composer based in New York City.
At various tango festivals and milongas, he has performed with many groups, including Los Chantas Tango Quartet, Hector Del Curto's Eternal Tango Orchestra, The Astoria Tango Orchestra (under the direction of Daniel Binelli), and many others.
Let's meet David Hodges...
More on David here:
Website: http://www.nytangomusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Los-Chantas-Tango-NYC-117116415039373 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dwhodges01 _____
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This week I had a fun conversation about teaching styles, the many facets of learning tango, and how culture influences our perspectives.
My guest today is originally from Córdoba, Argentina, but is currently based in Paris, France. In addition to tango, he's also well versed in Argentinean Folk dancing.
While growing up, he trained in various dance schools in Buenos Aires and Córdoba. He has also been a part of several dance companies, and has taught and performed internationally.
Let's meet Maximiliano Colussi...
More on Maxi here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maximiliano.colussi.9
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/max_tangofolk_arg/
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I've got some useful dancing tips for you today. They'll add some nice dynamism to your dancing, and best of all, they're simple to understand!
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We're all running on tight schedules, and we don't have time for everything.
But there are SOME things we should always make time for. Why does tango dancing make the list?
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My guest today is a renown tango DJ based in Germany. He's also a language teacher, and a journalist.
We had a fun chat about his dance journey, and his experiences with tango music...
Let's meet DJ Shahram...
More on DJ Shahram here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dj_shahram/
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The COVID pandemic has been a crazy time! Although it might be too early to reflect, let's consider the value of having gone through such an ordeal.
In the future, let's remember to think about the ways in which we've emerged stronger...
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You know, when it comes to improving our tango, it may seem counterintuitive to deliberately slow down. But every now and then, it's the smart thing to do.
Why? Listen on to find out...
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If you don't feel like your tango is progressing quickly enough, then this episode is for you!
It's a short one, so I'll be making the point rather quickly - hope it helps!
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If you’re looking for insights on how to promote events or how get new people into tango, this episode is for you...
My guest today is originally from Greece, but is now located in Portugal. An online marketing expert, he's the former CEO of Open Circles Academy, the fastest growing business training company in the Netherlands.
In terms of tango, he's been extremely busy over the last few years. He wrote the bookTango Tips by the Maestros, which became the #1 Amazon bestseller in the dance category.
Today's guest also published the book Tangofulness, which is now the most translated tango book in the world.
And more recently, he's one of the masterminds behind the Tango Partner app, which has over 100,000 downloads, and counting.
Let's meet Dimitris Bronowski...
More on Dimitris here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dimitrisbronowski
Tango Partner app: https://tangopartner.com/
Tango Tips for Maestros: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084WYJ9Q1/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1
Tangofulness: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C5NL1T6/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
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Most of us have gone a long time without dancing, and it's miserable! But life went on, and and maybe we THINK we've grown accustomed to being away from tango.
But don't let misery be your new normal!
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In today's episode, we catch up with Tango cellist Maxfield Wollam-Fisher. We touch upon a bunch of themes, and talk about how the pandemic may actually lead to a dramatic wave of creativity with respect to tango music...
More on Max here: Da Capo Tango: https://www.facebook.com/DaCapoTango/ Arco & Aire: https://www.facebook.com/arcoaire/ Bienvenido al tango: https://www.facebook.com/Bienvenidoaltango/
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As we've heard many times, we'll always go back to that walk, right? But there's a detail about movement that's very easy to miss - don't let it slip your mind!
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Many of us are devoted to our careers. But a number of us will feel the need to open a new chapter in our lives, and set off on a vastly different path. Facing such a moment can be scary. And if that thought hits close to home, then this episode's for you!
My guests today have a very interesting story. They were both professional ballroom dancers who had won both US and World Championship titles.
But after 20 + years of dancing, which involved strenuous training and multiple competitions, they decided it was time to make a huge life change.
They dove deep into the world of coffee roasting, and ended up building a coffee business. And in 2018, they officially launched Dancing Ox Coffee Roasters. Their coffee, which is mainly dance-themed, is available online, and also in cafes, restaurants, and bars all around the US. And yes, they do make a tango-themed coffee, in case you were wondering.
Let's meet Lauren Schelfhaudt and Jean Paulovich...
More on Lauren and Jean (and Dancing Ox) here: Website: https://www.dancingoxcoffee.com/
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A lot of you out there are pursuing goals. They might not be earth-shattering or grandiose...but they are personal and very close to your heart. And I'm betting that many of you are struggling with these goals, and may be at a crossroads where you're thinking of giving them up.
Hopefully, today's episode will inspire you to keep going!
My guest today is a mechanical engineer with advanced degrees from Carnegie Mellon University and MIT. But since her childhood, she has had a passion for music. And instead of giving up her passion, she always found a way to make room for it despite all the demands of school, work, and life.
As luck would have it, her interest in music brought her to tango, and eventually she became a bandoneon player and singer! How amazing is that?
Let's meet Chih-Yu Chao...
More on Chih-Yu here... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chihyuchaomusic/
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My guest today is a bandoneón player, arranger, composer, and director. A graduate of the Orquesta Escuela de Tango de Buenos Aires, he is also a professor of musical composition at the Universidad Nacional de Cordoba in Argentina. He has studied and performed with a multitude of tango music masters, including Emilio Balcarce, Nestor Marconi, Raul Garello, Osvaldo Requena, and many others.
He is the first bandoneón of the Orquesta Provincial de Música Ciudadana de Córdoba, and has been featured as its guest conductor.
He has recorded over 50 albums, and regularly holds master classes and lectures all over the world.
Let's meet Pablo Jaurena...
More on Pablo here: Bandcamp: https://pablojaurena.bandcamp.com/ Trio MJC website: https://www.triomjc.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/44VpT4l8RQoMviMCSdkY6n?si=WzeiQImsQ5CmTL0_GNEK2g Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvsRniVnGCM1WF3YsQiXWJA
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My guest today is an internationally acclaimed dancer and teacher based in Buenos Aires. She has well over 20 years of experience, a huge following, and is known for her knowledge of traditional milonguero-style tango.
Let's meet Monica Paz...
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There's a mistake we tango students tend to make, regardless of experience level. It's pretty hard to avoid, but let me help you solve it!
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The answers to many of our tango questions are simple to understand...yet challenging to follow through on. Let's keep that in mind as we get into today's episode.
My guest is originally from Buenos Aires, but is now based in Los Angeles, CA. She is a former ballet and flamenco dancer, but lucky for us she stuck with tango because she ended up pioneering much of LA's tango scene.
In 1993 she produced and designed the live Las Vegas show, "Viva Tango," which involved 37 artists, musicians, dancers, and singers. She has also been involved with a number of other prominent tango shows, and has worked with dozens of internationally acclaimed figures in the world of tango.
As a promoter, she really helped spark tango's growth in southern California by bringing in a number of famous guest instructors, such as Carlos Gavito, Marcela Duran, Osvaldo Zotto, Natalia Hills, and many, many others!
On top of that, today's guest has been an instructor in Glendale, CA since 2002. She also established a major line of tango apparel, as well as her own line of tango shoes.
Let's meet Yolanda Rossi...
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When it comes time to make a big change in life, or to take serious action towards personal improvement - do you have trouble figuring out where to go? Then stick around! Because we're going to talk a bit about that.
My guest today has been dancing all her life. She has a background in jazz, hip-hop, and ballroom. But while on a two month trip to South America, she discovered tango while touring Buenos Aires. From there, she delved more deeply into the dance, studying with a number of masters. And even when work and school took her to places like Los Angeles and Australia, she kept up with tango.
Today, she runs the dance school Strictly-Tango in Columbus, Ohio. She teaches tango, and also hosts milongas. And she also runs a very cool online shop, where you can find all sorts of wonderful tango-themed apparel.
Let's meet Amie Cressie....
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Much of this episode centers on the many facets of tango performance, and there are a lot nice little insights that you'll find encouraging.
Today's guests are originally from Argentina, and are now based in Miami, Florida. They're seasoned performers, having toured the globe with some of the most prominent tango masters in the world. Today, they run the Tango Times Dance Company where they teach a variety of classes, and produce and choreograph a number of original tango shows.
Let's meet Roxana Garber and Oscar Caballero...
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I bet a lot of you out there listening are in a difficult place right now. Perhaps there are emotional, financial, or life-purpose issues that are keeping you up at night.
If so, this episode is for you!
My guest is a tango instructor, event organizer, and life coach. She's originally from the Ukraine, and started off with dance and music at the age of four. In 1979, she came to the US.
Now based in Los Angeles, she teaches Argentine Tango at the 3rd Street Dance Studio, and she also organizes tango classes at the Aerospace Corporation and the Agape International Spiritual Center. She is also involved in a number of huge tango events in the LA area, including the LA Tango Marathon, Milonga@LAX, and Tango Experience. In 2019, she was one of the finalists in the SoCal Tango Championships.
Let's meet Ilona Glinarsky...
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If you're serious about your tango, and feel really comfortable with your skills... then there's something wrong!
But it's not hard to get yourself back on the path. Have a listen to this short episode...
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Afraid you're too old to pursue a new life adventure, or that it's somehow "too late" to make a change? Today's episode should spark some much-needed encouragement!
Let's meet Carlos Libedinsky, founder of Narcotango...
More on Carlos here: Website: https://www.carloslibedinsky.com.ar/ Narcotango Website: http://www.narcotango.com.ar/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3KfWvVTnUOkZIEoLPpfzim?si=gaDGgF6SR_msa9QIOtNZ7A
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For this short episode, I'm going to save you a lot of trouble and frustration when it comes to learning tango. It won't take long, I promise! And even if you end up being familiar with the point I make, it never hurts to reinforce encouraging advice, right?
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This episode is related to a blog post I published earlier this week: https://healthytango.com/too-close
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My guests today are based in beautiful San Antonio, Texas. They have taught and performed all over the south and central portions of the Lone Star State.
They have traveled internationally to study with a number of renown tango masters, and are known for their extensive knowledge of tango technique and fundamentals.
Let’s meet Angela Avila and Roy Montejano...
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My guests today are based in the Washington, DC area. They each have been active dancers for well over 20 years, and have taught all over the US. They are also co-owners of Annapolis Tango, where they teach classes and organize events whenever they're not traveling.
Let's meet Rachel Moon and J. Abling...
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My guest today is originally from Stuttgart, Germany but is currently based in Buenos Aires. He is an internationally renown bandoneon player, a music arranger, composer, and teacher. He's studied with a number of tango masters including Julio Pane, Pablo Mainetti, Horacio Romo, and Osvaldo Montes. And he also studied composition at the Conservatorio Lopez Buchardo.
Since relocating to Buenos Aires in 2003, he has become a prominent presence in the tango music scene there.
Let's meet Bernardo Fingas...
More on Bernardo here... His music albums: https://bernardofingas.bandcamp.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBernardo9999 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bernardotango Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernardofingas/ Website: http://www.bernardofingas.com/
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My guest today is based in Los Angeles, CA. By day he's a psychotherapist, but by night he's a tango dancer, teacher, and organizer. As a response to COVID-19, he cofounded Earth Virtual Milonga, along with its parent organization SoTango.world.
Utilizing the connective power of the internet and simple software, he has helped organize a number of elaborate virtual tango events that have brought together international DJs and dancers alike. Looking ahead into 2021, he continues to work hard uniting tango aficionados from all over the globe.
Let's meet Ardeshir Ravanshenas...
More on Ardeshir and SoTango here:
Website: https://www.sotango.world/ Ardeshir's bio: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/daniel-ardeshir-ravanshenas-venice-ca/184240
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My guest today is another talented violinist. Among her myriad achievements, she has recorded with the Buffalo Tango Orkestra, La Martino Orquesta Tipica, and the Ann Arbor Camerata. She has also served as the concertmaster of the University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra. In 2019, she lived in Buenos Aires on a Fulbright Scholarship studying Tango and other types of national music. And as of now (Fall 2020), she is pursuing her Masters in Contemporary Performance at the Manhattan School of Music.
Let's meet Teagan Faran...
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My guest today is a violinist, who's had a life-long love of music, dance, and theater. She is a published poet, and a founding member of the tango ensemble Ruta 7. Currently, she is a professor of English at Centennial College in Toronto, Canada.
Let's meet Aparna Halpé...
More on Aparna here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aparna.halpe Solidaridad Tango: https://www.facebook.com/groups/solidaridadtango Hearts of Tango Documentary: https://www.facebook.com/heartsoftango
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Some quick thoughts on the barriers that hold back our tango. It's simpler than we think...
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My guest today is a tango dancer, instructor, and performer. Based in New York City, she's a classically trained ballet dancer and small business owner. She is the proprietor of Cumparsita, where she designs her own tango clothing and accessories.
Let's meet Dagny Miller...
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dagny.miller Instagram (Tango & personal) : https://www.instagram.com/Dagnyarizona/ Instagram (Cumparsitastyle): https://www.instagram.com/Cumparsitastyle/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPfQH7c_cNARfmUCVCKJ3Q
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My guest today is a seasoned tango dancer, instructor and entrepreneur. She is also the creator of An Ageless Life - This is a program directed at women 50 and older, inspiring them to embrace positive mindsets for healthy living.
Let's meet Diana Devi...
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dianadevitango/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anagelesslife/ Website: https://anagelesslife.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-devi-a6111728/
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It's great to be interviewing people again!
My guest today is based out of London. A huge tango aficionado, she is also a professional relationship coach. And recently, she began teaching tango as well.
Let's meet Ieva Kelpsaite...
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Generally, it's good to be humble. But as tango students, we often conflate humbleness with being timid. What to do?
Listen and find out!
Soon I'll be going back to the usual show format of interviewing exciting guests. Stay tuned!
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We're working on our tango and we want to get better. So, we practice, right? It's good to practice.
I practice, I've blogged numerous time about practicing - I tell my students to practice...
But practice isn't enough. Why?
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When it comes to learning tango, there's a lot of technical stuff to keep track of: The structure of the walk, the structure of the embrace, foot placement, etc.
But does ANY of that help bring out the smooth, fluid movement that completes the dance?
Have a listen and find out!
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Our default mode while learning tango should always be to take action...as opposed to thinking and planning.
Why?
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It's great to be back - I've been away for a few weeks because my wife gave birth to our first baby last August. Things have been super busy but I'm back now.
My guest today is based in Portland, Oregon. He's an internationally acclaimed harmonica virtuoso, and has traveled the globe performing live tango music to the delight of many tango fans.
Let's welcome back Joe Powers...
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It's a crushing feeling to invest so much time and effort into tango, only to feel that we're "good but not great." It's tough to realize that we've hit a plateau and can't advance any further.
What are we missing?
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My guest today has been dancing for most of his life. As a child he started off with ballroom, then eventually discovered Argentine Tango in 1996.
In December of that year, he hosted the first Tango Workshop in Cleveland, OH. For over two decades, he has built tango communities and started the careers of several now-world famous instructors.
Having performed on stage and on Television, today's guest is also a prominent Tango DJ. He has brought his skills to events in Las Vegas, Ann Arbor, Washington DC, Detroit, Cincinnati, Columbus, Pittsburgh, and Toronto.
Let's meet Timmy Tango...
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Practicing on our own is important, but is searching for new exercises always a good thing?
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My guest today is an internationally renown bandoneon player, composer, and arranger. She's originally from Denmark, but is now based in Buenos Aires.
Having studied with many great maestros, such as Carlos Corales, Juan José Mosalini, and Julián Peralta, today's guest currently plays with several tango groups you might have heard of: Orquesta Típica Andariega, Sexteto Andiamo, and the all-women group Las Malevas.
She also helps run the Buenos Aires Tango Lab, an organization that educates young people about tango history, dance and music. They set up workshops, concerts, and youth programs that offer a fun, in-depth look at tango culture.
Let's meet Stine Engen...
More on Stine here: Website (Orquesta Tipica Andariega): https://www.andariegatango.com.ar/ Website (Sexteto Andiamo): https://www.sextetoandiamo.com/ Las Malevas group: https://www.facebook.com/lasmalevasdetango/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stine.engen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stineengen_/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7rXr1NU2bYK9ENOG-jqi9g
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With me for this episode are two friends of the show, Heyni Solera and Maxfield Wollam Fisher. We'll be talking about lessons in tango (and life) that have to learn, and continue to re-learn...
More about Max: Bienvenido al Tango radio show: https://www.radiofreeamerica.com/show/bienvenido-al-tango-1-takoma-radio Da Capo Tango: https://www.facebook.com/DaCapoTango/
More about Heyni: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heynisolera/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heyni.solera Arco&Aire: https://www.facebook.com/arcoaire/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJraCLNu932rfzhKWTwO8A?view_as=subscriber&fbclid=IwAR294UNfHSxPtiLv9uKVth_BB-z08RpwyyXMRq7cWbL0m_W4rxBfweuiNK0
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My guests today are an internationally acclaimed couple based in Mexico. With over 25 years of experience, they've taught, performed, and competed all over the world.
They've choreographed numerous shows, and appeared in multiple TV programs and commercials. They've also performed for heads of state and royalty, including the King of Jordan.
They're also well-known for organizing the famous Tango Maya Fest in Cancún, Mexico.
Let's meet Alejandra Orozco and Luciano Brigante...
More and Alejandra and Luciano here...
Website: https://www.tangobrigante.com.mx/ Facebook (general): https://www.facebook.com/LucianoandAlejandra/ Facebook (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/tangobriganteonlymembers/ Tango Maya Festival: https://en.tangomayafest.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangobrigante/
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We love being in our "tango zone," while dancing. And we wish we could be there more often.
We should! But don't make the mistake of believing that you can only do so while dancing. I'll show you how!
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My guest today is an internationally renowned tango instructor. She is based in both the US and Russia, but grew up in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
She's been dancing all her life, and studied a variety of genres. She graduated from the State Dance Academy of Tashkent, and became a principal dancer with the Alisher Navoi Theater of Opera and Ballet.
Lucky for us, she discovered Argentine Tango and became fascinated with its creative nature. Her years of rigorous dance study has given her deep insight into understanding body mechanics and movement, all of which comes through with her teaching and dancing.
Let's meet Eleonora Kalganova...
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My guest today is an accomplished tango dancer, and visual artist. He started off as an illustrator and cartoonist. His comic strip, Dumbbells, was published in several magazines throughout North America.
And in 1999, a trip to Buenos Aires marked a major turning point in his artistic vision. He would shift away from the commercial side of creating art, and delve deeper into the world of galleries and private collections.
Inspired by the spirit of Argentinean culture and history, his later works have gained international popularity.
Let's meet W Hudson...
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My guest today is not only a huge tango aficionado, she is also a world renown business strategy coach.
She specializes in helping small business owners and entrepreneurs, and is the author of the upcoming book SUCCESS IS A DANCE.
Let's meet Katia Ravé...
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For today's show, I have a returning guest. He was one of the first people I interviewed for this podcast back in 2017, and I'm thrilled to have him back again.
He's been dancing professionally since 1998, starting out as a ballroom dancer. Then, he fell in love with Argentine Tango.
He established City Style Tango, a dynamic studio located just outside Detroit, Michigan. He's a choreographer, teacher, event organizer, and competitor.
I honestly don't know where he gets the energy to do all that AND travel to tango festivals. But I'm glad I was able to catch up with him and have him back on the show!
Let's welcome back James Valentino...
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My guest today is a tango teacher and performer based in beautiful Westchester, NY.
She has traveled and performed internationally, and is also an award winning filmmaker and photographer. For over a decade, she has been running her own studio, specializing in boudoir photography...
Let's meet Julia Juliati...
More on Julia here: Photography website: https://juliati.com/ Tango website: https://www.inlovewithtango.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julia.juliati Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH9uZ2YitFWFSsiaIzpVdEQ
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Welcome to our second multi-guest show!
We'll be hearing from four world-class musicians: Pianist Sumi Lee (San Francisco CA), bandoneon player Alex Krebs (Portland, OR), bass player Pablo Lanouguere (NYC), and cellist Maxfield Wollam-Fisher (Washington DC).
We had a fun and informative talk about contemporary tango music, and we learn a bit about their personal experiences...
More about Sumi: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sumileepianist Website: http://www.sumilee.com
More about Alex: Website: http://www.tangoberretin.com/
More about Pablo: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planouguere Website: https://www.pablolanouguere.com/
More about Max: Bienvenido al Tango radio show: https://www.radiofreeamerica.com/show/bienvenido-al-tango-1-takoma-radio Da Capo Tango: https://www.facebook.com/DaCapoTango/ Arco&Aire: https://www.facebook.com/arcoaire/
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My guest today started studying tango way back in the 90s, just as the "Tango Renaissance" was taking off.
He studied with a number of masters, and became part of the revolution that would later become known as Tango Nuevo. For over a decade, he's been honing his well-known teaching method and is regularly sought after to teach at workshops and festivals all over the world.
Let's meet Marcelo "El Chino" Gutierrez...
More on Marcelo here... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enca5791
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDC3chcPLks&fbclid=IwAR2u_gIGPdfaMyCHMzhmzKkVCeumpGV5ygzYu40ZoUnxgRAk3SAstR2IX0A
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Welcome to our first multi-guest show! Today we have three world-class musicians: Maxfield Wollam-Fisher (cello), Heyni Solera (bandoneon), and Stratos Achlatis (singer).
We have a very fun and inspiring talk about the evolution of modern tango music, and strategies on how to accomplish big goals...
More about Max: Bienvenido al Tango radio show: https://www.radiofreeamerica.com/show/bienvenido-al-tango-1-takoma-radio Da Capo Tango: https://www.facebook.com/DaCapoTango/
More about Heyni: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heynisolera/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heyni.solera Arco&Aire: https://www.facebook.com/arcoaire/
More on Stratos: Website: http://lospeoresdeltango.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lospeoresdeltango/
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My guest today is an internationally renown guitarist, and started playing at age 14. While attending college, he studied in Argentina and discovered tango.
For the next 20 years, he traveled back and forth between New York and Buenos Aires, learning everything he could about tango. Eventually, he started his own group and began creating his own original compositions.
After having studied with many masters, my guest today relocated to Buenos Aires. Among his many accomplishments, in 2018 he was chosen to perform (both as a soloist and with his group) at the Guitarras del Mundo Festival, which is the premiere guitar festival in Argentina.
Today, he continues creating music, and tours the world giving performances and lectures.
Let's meet Adam Tully...
More on Adam here: Website: https://www.adamtully.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/adamtullyguitar Instagram: https://instagram.com/adamtullyguitar Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=adamtullyguitar Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rA1SteUhWwXybLgyWHhTJ
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It's tough being in a slump, whether it happens naturally or if it's imposed on us through external circumstances.
What to do?
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Thanks for listening!
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My guest today is quite a world traveler. She has a strong background in Modern dance, Contact Improv, Blues, and Swing. And she is also a classically trained singer.
In 2006, she fell in love with Argentine Tango! She was so taken in by tango that she spent several years in Buenos Aires studying the dance, and developing her tango singing skills as well.
She has taught and performed all over the world, and is currently based in California, in the Bay Area...
Let's meet Mira Barakat...
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My guest today is a tango singer, and leader of the band Los Peores Del Tango. Originally from Greece, he is currently based in New York City. He has performed for the Contemporary Opera of Athens, and has studied with a number of renown singers. He has also performed in concerts all over Europe and the US.
In 2010 he relocated to New York, where he established the Tango bands Tango Mediterraneo and Los Peores Del Tango. He was also the lead singer for Da Capo Tango in Washington, DC.
Let's meet Stratos Achlatis...
More on Stratos here: Website: http://lospeoresdeltango.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lospeoresdeltango/
My guest today is a good friend of the show - He's a highly accomplished tango musician (a cellist to be exact) and continues making an impact in the world of tango music!
More on Max here: Da Capo Tango: https://www.facebook.com/DaCapoTango/ Arco & Aire: https://www.facebook.com/arcoaire/ Bienvenido al tango: https://www.facebook.com/Bienvenidoaltango/
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My guest today is based in Tucson Arizona, and runs the Tucson Tango School. In addition to Argentine tango, she has an extensive background in Ballroom, Latin, Swing, and Country & Western. She's also a massage therapist, which is pretty awesome!
Let's meet Kate Rosalik...
More on Kate here: Website: https://www.katedmassageandmovement.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangowithkateandlevi/
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As of this episode (late March 2020), much of the world is staying in because of the COVID-19 virus pandemic.
But regardless of whether or not there's a pandemic, we'll face circumstances that keep us away from tango. What are some ways for us to maintain our tango fix? Online classes? Practicing technique? Making up our own exercises?
Hopefully you get some encouragement from this short episode!
Try my fun online instructional series here: https://healthytango.com/tango-figures-technique/online-tango/
My guest today is based in Toronto, Canada. Ever since she was little, she's been fascinated with studying movement. She has a background in ballet, and also has experience with Greek folk dancing, martial arts, and various sports.
She has studied with a multitude of tango masters, and continues honing her knowledge of body awareness, technique, and connection.
Let's meet Chrisa Assis...
More on Chrisa here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisa.assis Website: Bautanz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisa_assis/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuFlahLQPTMONLqjNV_qkjw
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Today I'll share some thoughts about patience, and how it fits in with your tango. Hope it helps! Thanks for listening!
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My guests today are pianist Winnie Cheung and Ben Bogart of the duo BEN AND WINNIE.
Winnie has a Doctorate in Musical composition from the Eastman School of Music, and a BA from the University of Chicago. She discovered Tango dancing in 2014, and very shortly after that, found herself diving into the musical world of tango.
In 2015 she formed the duo Tamango with violinist Julia Shannon. In 2016, she became the pianist for the renowned group, Cuarteto Tanguero. She tours internationally to perform, and is also a soloist.
Ben Bogart is the co-director and founder of. Cuarteto Tanguero. He is also the group's bandoneon player.
Ben studied classical music at UC Santa Cruz and jazz at Berklee College of Music before traveling to Argentina to pursue a 2-year certificate at the esteemed Orquesta Escuela de Tango Emilio Balcarce in Buenos Aires. He spent a total of 6 years in Argentina, and studied with the top bandoneón players and tango musicians there.
Currently, Ben and Winnie are making waves with their Tiny Footprint Tango Tour. With an energetic and expressive style, they've been wowing tango fans with their broad repertoire of sounds ranging from the 1920s through the Golden Age...
More on Ben and Winnie here: https://moretango.org/ben-winnie/joe/
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My guests today are from the Washington, DC area, and have been immersed in the tango world for over a decade.
As dedicated students of tango, they’ve attended numerous festivals and marathons. Their experiences afforded them the opportunity to observe and experience dozens of teaching styles, and they’ve accumulated a plethora of knowledge to help tango novices get the most from their first festival adventures.
Let’s meet Liz Sanger and Enrique Bravo-Escobar...
Today I'll share a few words about gaining confidence in our tango dancing, and how we often go about it the wrong way. The episode is short and to-the-point, and hopefully it'll help push you where you need to go. Thanks for listening!
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My guests today are world renown dancers, instructors, and choreographers. They have a background in a variety of other dance genres, such as ballet, Flamenco, Argentine Folkloric dance, and even ice skating. They have been invited to perform alongside prestigious tango orchestras, including Color Tango, La Juan D'Arienzo, Tango Bardo, and many others.
They have performed in festivals, shows, and other venues all over North & South America, Europe, and Asia.
Let's meet Hugo Patyn and Celina Rotundo...
More on Hugo & Celina here: Website: https://hugoandcelina.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HugoyCelinatango/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hugopatyn/ Celina's tango clothing line: https://www.instagram.com/celinarotundo/
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Today's short episode is going to be about some things you should NEVER do while dancing!
I know this a huge topic, so it might seem weird that it’s a short episode. But for this episode, I'll focus on just two things that we should never do. And if we remember NOT to do them, tango will be much more enjoyable!
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So are you thinking of entering a tango competition? My guest today won the Argentine Tango USA Championship in the Salon category back in 2017, and she might have some good advice for us. She's based in Las Vegas, Nevada where she teaches and is working hard to build up the tango community there.
Let's meet Ana Thomas...
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anathomastango/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anathomasity/
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My guest today started his tango career in Montreal, Canada. Having studied with a number of masters, he has spent a lot of time exploring, in-depth, many different styles of tango dancing, and has developed his own.
Known for being highly energetic and creative, my guest today has gained international acclaim as an instructor and performer. His has now relocated to Washington, DC, and is in the process of setting up a new tango school.
Let's meet Gabriel "El Huracán"...
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My guest today is an internationally acclaimed tango pianist, arranger, and composer. He started studying classical music in early childhood, and in 2005, he won 1st prize at the “Bienal Juvenil” National Competition for Young Artists.
From there, he performed for several years, and collaborated with a number of high profile orchestras in Argentina. Upon discovering tango, today’s guest was awarded with the Orquesta Escuela de Tango scholarship, and joined the ensemble under the leadership of the legendary Emilio Balcarce.
As a tango musician, he performed in over 1000 concerts in Europe, North America, and Asia.
In 2015, he won the prestigious Gardel prize for Best Tango Album by a New Artist with his album Tangos Para Piano. He has performed and collaborated with legendary tango musicians, including a decade composing and arranging with Victor Lavallén, who was Osvaldo Pugliese’s arranger.
There are a ton of other accomplishments I could list, but I’ll probably kill my wrists if I keep typing them.
But needless to say, my guest today is a titan in the world of tango music, and I’m really excited to have him on the show!
Let's meet Pablo Estigarribia...
More on Pablo here: Website: https://www.pabloestigarribia.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7qOKkxiEeZ51AelceoHgID Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrPabloestigarribia/videos?view_as=subscriber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pabloestigarribiaok/
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My guest today is a tango musician and composer. He was born and raised in Moscow, and started playing piano at the age of 7. He then relocated to San Francisco, and picked up the accordion. During that time, he studied with Peter DiBono, San Francisco’s most celebrated accordionist.
After becoming interested in Tango, today’s guest then took to playing the bandoneon, and went on to study with great musicians such as Ville Hitula and Hector Del Curto.
Nowadays, he keeps busy as the leader of the tango group Tangonero. He is also part of the Stowe Tango Music Festival Orchestra, and in 2018, he entered the Che Bandoneon International Competition and won the Bronze Medal.
Let’s meet Alex Roitman...
More on Alex here: Website: www.tangonero.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tangonero/
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My guest today is an amazing guitarist. He fell in love with the instrument at a young age, and went on to get his Bachelors in Music Performance from SUNY Fredonia. From there, he was awarded a full scholarship to the Arizona State University Graduate School of Music, where he got his Masters Degree in Classical Guitar Performance.
Throughout the 90s, he collaborated with several Grammy Award winners, and had some of his music featured on national television programs. In addition to having performed as a soloist all over the US with various orchestras, today’s guest has also taught multiple music courses at community colleges in Phoenix, Arizona, and Eugene, Oregon.
Eventually he discovered tango dancing, which would become another creative addition to his musical expertise. His rendition of Milonga del Ayer, released in 2005, became a huge hit in tango communities all over the world. Many thanks go out to Homer Ladas and Chicho Frumboli for helping to promote the song! And after more than a decade, the tune remains well known among dancers and DJs.
Let’s meet Craig Einhorn...
More on Craig here: Website: www.unicornguitar.com CD Baby: https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/CraigEinhorn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/einhornguitarrista
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My guest today is a dancer, a teacher, a former opera singer, a bandoneon player, and tango orchestra leader...and wears many OTHER hats in the world of tango.
He is the organizer of QTango, a non-profit group that organizes festivals which feature live music. But the live groups aren’t just for enjoyment during the milongas - they are a central learning component of the workshops as well.
Let’s meet Erskine Maytorena...
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My guest today has been a DJ since 2005, and is also an instructor. Based in Boulder, CO, she is regularly invited to DJ at a number of major festivals. And as you can imagine, she has an impressive collection of both traditional and alternative music.
Let's meet Tara Fortier...
Don't miss these events where she'll be DJ'ing!
New year’s San Diego Tango Festival: https://www.sandiegotangofestival.com/
Spring break in Mexico! http://sanmigueltangofestival.com/
Spring Austin Tango Festival: https://austinspringtango.com/
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My guest today is a guitarist with a career that spans over five decades. He has embraced a number of genres, including flamenco, classical, jazz, pop, and of course, Tango.
Based in Minneapolis, he has toured internationally and developed a passion for world music. If you're ever in the Minneapolis area with the aim of dancing to live music, you can hear his group, Rogue Tango, perform almost every Sunday evening at the Loring Bar & Restaurant.
Let's meet Scott Mateo Davies...
More on Mateo here: Website: https://scottmateo.com/ Rogue Tango FB: https://www.facebook.com/roguetangogroup/
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For today's short episode, I share some thoughts on side hobbies. High achieving people like yourselves - regardless of your tango experience - tend to pick up other interests. This tendency is good, and maybe important for tango development...
We'll be back next time with another fun interview!
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Today's guest is a renown professor of educational psychology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Although she started tango as a way to relax, her "professor brain" remained very active during her learning experiences. Last weekend she sat down with me to share some thoughts on tango from a learning sciences perspective...
Let's meet Dr. Martina Rau
More on Dr. Rau here:
Website: https://website.education.wisc.edu/rau-lab/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/raulaboratory/ Article on the myth of "learning styles": https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360131516302482
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My guest today is a tango teacher, performer, and DJ. She grew up surrounded by the sound of tango music, and in her twenties she was inspired to pursue tango dancing. She has worked with a number of famous masters, and with a strong background in yoga and pilates, she has also gained a deep understanding of body kinesthetics and body awareness.
She has taught at dozens of festivals and workshops around the globe, and she organizes immersive tango tours in Buenos Aires.
Let's meet Maria Olivera...
More on Maria here: Website: http://www.tangomaria.com
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My guest today is a musician, producer and founder of the highly renowned group Tanghetto. He started experimenting with creating new tango sounds by blending the traditional with modern electronic synthesizers.
And through that experimentation, he has achieved world-wide recognition, three Latin Grammy nominations, and went on to win numerous awards...
Let's meet Max Masri of Tanghetto...
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Today's guest is a tango dancer, teacher, DJ, and band leader. He's a former opera singer, and has traveled the world to teach and build tango communities. He has a very adventurous life, and it was great to catch up with him.
Let's meet Julian Ingram...
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My guest today is a dancer, DJ, and organizer of the renown Loca Tango Marathon outside Boston. Originally from South Korea, he's also a professional chef, and literally brings a unique flavor to his tango events.
Let's meet James Oh...
More on James here: Website: https://www.locatangoproject.com/
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My guest today is both a dancer and a writer. Originally from Los Angeles, she has spent a considerable amount of time living in France and Mexico. She also spent 11 years living in Buenos Aires, where she immersed herself in the dance scene... and as you can imagine, spent a lot of time dancing, learning, and teaching tango. In 2006, she was a finalist in the Buenos Aires Tango Championships.
As a writer, she's published articles on dance, books, travel, and international culture. Her works have appeared in magazines, professional journals, and anthologies, including Solamente en San Miguel and Chicken Soup for the Soul: Reboot Your Life.
Her two published books include Arabesque: Dancing on the Edge in Los Angeles, and The Church of Tango: a Memoir. Her third book, which completes her memoir trilogy, is called Intoxicating Tango: My Years in Buenos Aires. It is finished, and will be released in November 2019.
Let's meet Cherie Magnus...
More on Cherie here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriemagnus1/
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Cherie-Magnus/e/B0073S5SKO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1571157763&sr=8-1
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My guests today are both professional dancers and musicians. One is a violinist, and the other a pianist. They studied music at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, Austria, then immersed themselves in tango dance training in Buenos Aires.
In 2013, they won 1st prize and the Viewers' Choice Award at the International Open Tango Salon Championship in Budapest, Hungary.
They have toured the world to teach and perform, and at this moment in time, they are the only couple in the world that dances tango and plays tango music professionally.
Let's meet Ludmila Srnkova and Pablo Fernandez Gomez...
More on Ludmila and Pablo here: Website: pabloyludmila.com Website: universitango.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pabloyludmilatango/
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My guest for this episode is a professional pianist from Buenos Aires. He started his professional tango journey several years ago, when he decided to form a quartet. From there, things started moving pretty quickly.
Within a relatively short period of time, he found himself forming a 10 person, full-blown award winning tango orchestra that you might have heard of, called Romantica Milonguera.
Let’s meet Tomás Regolo of Romantica Milonguera...
More on Romantica Milonguera here: Website: http://bit.ly/2OgXUN5 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/romanticamilonguera/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYpV2hkhnmlVZKtOT9dCbew
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My guests for today's short episode are Helena Fernandez and Claudio Villagra, also known as Los Villagra.
Helena has been dancing since age three and also has a strong background in classical ballet, jazz, ballroom, samba, and Flamenco. Lucky for us, she has devoted much of her near 30 years of experience to Argentine Tango. She has taught and performed all over the world, in stage productions and on television. An experienced competitor, she made it to semi-final rounds in Tango World Championship events in Greece, Italy, and San Francisco.
She also holds a degree in physiotherapy, and specializes in helping patients with neurological disorders.
Claudio's tango history begins with his grandfather, Hector Contreras, who mentored him early in his tango career. He has also studied with a number of renown tango masters, and performed in many famous venues, such as the Walter Kerr and Marquis Theaters on Broadway (where he performed for two years), The Olympia Music Hall in Paris, Teatro Colón, Luna Park, Teatro Astral, Teatro Nacional Cervantes in Buenos Aires. and the National Auditorium and Fine Arts Theater in Mexico.
In addition to having worked with many famous tango orchestras and experience as a choreographer, Claudio has twice served as a final round judge at the World Tango Championships in Buenos Aires.
These two are a formidable team, and currently operate their tango school out of Lisbon, Portugal.
Let's meet Los Villagra...
More on Claudio & Helena here: Website: https://www.losvillagratangoinfo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losvillagra.tangostudio/
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My guest today is well known as a tango teacher, event organizer, historian, and actor. In 2000, he opened Porteño y Bailarin, a very popular tango venue in Buenos Aires and has brought in numerous tango masters and musicians. In September of 2019, he was a juror at the World Tango Championship Festival, and was the first to have the 2017 world champions perform at his milonga.
Today's guest was a close friend of the late Carlos Gavito. Some of you may know that Carlos Gavito was the lead performer in the show "Forever Tango," and one of the tango world's most celebrated dancers.
A legend in his own right, today's guest is a highly sought-after living encyclopedia of tango history, dance knowledge, and philosophy.
Let's meet Carlos Stasi...
More on Carlos here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juancarlos.stasi.33 Website: https://stasitango.com/
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My guest today is originally from Uruguay, and discovered tango for the first time in 2002. Ever since then, it's been hard to keep him off the dance floor. He's been teaching since 2004, and has traveled to numerous festivals to teach and learn, and has studied under many world-class instructors. Now based in Miami, his dancing and teaching styles are a creative blend of traditional and new tango.
He has worked for several dance companies, productions and shows, including Enamorados del Tango, Miami Contemporary Dance, Brasilian Carnaval, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the 15th International Tango Festival in Montevideo, Uruguay, and many others.
Let's meet Diego Santana...
More on Diego here: Website: https://www.diegosantanatango.com
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My guest today has been dancing tango for over 30 years. In the 80s, she was one of the first Europeans to study Tango in Buenos Aires. In 1986, she opened one of the first tango studios in Berlin.
Famous for being not only a tango dancer and teacher, today's guest is also highly respected for her skills in teacher training. Every year she travels to dozens of cities all over the world to give workshops, and also organizes a variety of intensive tango retreats.
Let's meet Brigitta Winkler...
More on Brigitta here: Website: http://www.brigittatango.de/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangomujerretreats/
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Originally from Argentina, today's guest has been living in the US since 1980 and is currently based in New York City. He is a world renown bassist, composer, and music producer. Also Grammy-Award Winner, he is widely recognized as one of the leading authorities on traditional and contemporary tango.
He has recorded and performed with a number of other well-known musicians, including Pablo Ziegler, Raul Juarena, Yo-Yo Ma, Shakira, Lalo Schifrin, the New World Symphony, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and many others. Today's guest is also an active researcher and educator, producing programs for the Lincoln Center Institute, Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concerts, and Arts Connection in New York City. On top of that, he has been a guest lecturer at universities such as Yale, Harvard, and UCLA. His contributions to the world of tango have been nothing short of amazing, and it's an honor to have him on the show.
Let's meet Pablo Aslan...
More on Pablo here: Website: http://www.pabloaslan.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AvantangoMedia
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My guest today has been dancing tango for over a decade. Having spent several years in Buenos Aires, he's studied and analyzed a number of different styles. He's focused on social dancing, and is known for placing a lot of his teaching focus on movement and technique. Currently, he's managing the well-known Oxygen Tango group in Los Angeles...
Let's meet Dave Lampson...
More on Dave here: Oxygen Tango website: https://www.oxygentango.com/dave Oxygen Tango FB page: https://www.facebook.com/oxygentango/
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My guest today is Martin Enos, a highly accomplished dancer and instructor in the Washington, DC area. He is currently in medical school at Michigan State University.
More on Martin here: To contact Martin, go to tangomercurio.com - they'll help you get in touch!
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Robert is a dedicated organizer in the LA area, and hosts the popular Tango Mio milonga. We had a fun conversation about his personal tango journey, strategies on running a successful milonga, and his thoughts on community.
More on Robert here: His Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Twinkie.Defense
His notes on Tango organizing: https://www.facebook.com/notes/robert-le/notes-in-regards-to-tango-organizing/10159277002735297/
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So, do we choose tango or does tango choose us? My guests today certainly feel that tango discovered them. It happened in 2013, and very quickly, they fell in love this dance. Before they knew it, they were deep into studying, and have received guidance from many renown tangueros.
They have traveled internationally to hone their craft, and are presently based in Eastern Kansas where they teach and organize events.
Let's meet Kirill Miniaev & Sophia Miniaeva...
More on Kirill & Sophia here:
Website: https://tangomatiz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangonuance/
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My guest today has been teaching and performing tango for over 20 years. He has earned a number of international awards and prizes, and has received worldwide recognition for his dedication to developing tango workshops and events outside of Argentina. He has performed at a number of prestigious tango institutions, such as The Argentine Academy of Tango, Cambalache International Tango Festival, Caminito Tango Show, Club Sunderland, and many others. He has given classes, seminars, and performances in multiple countries such as Turkey, Holland, Germany, Italy, and Latvia. In 2013, he relocated to Los Angeles, CA, where he continues to teach and perform.
This episode will feature Daniel Arias, who will be joining us with his wife, Laura Mingo. Unfortunately, my Spanish is a little rusty today so I'm very grateful for Laura's assistance in translating. We'll also hear from Laura, who is a very well known tango organizer in the LA area, as well as a tango photographer.
More on Daniel here: Website: https://danielariastango.com/
More on Laura here: Laura's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/lauramingo297 La milonguita FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1408654296107512/ Mingotography FB page: https://www.facebook.com/MingotographyInc/
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My guest today started dancing at age 3. During her childhood, she took up ballet, modern, jazz, and tap. Her passion for dance continued to evolve, and she would go on to spend several eventful years as a professional ballroom dancer. She won a good number of championships, and retired from competition in 2003 (the same year she earned her PhD). A few years later, she relocated to Seattle, Washington.
Although she had experience with Argentine Tango at various moments in her life, it took some time to develop a passion for that dance. When that happened, she found herself making multiple trips to Buenos Aires. While in BA, she not only immersed herself in studying the dance, but also came away with a number of eye-opening experiences.
Today, she is a professor in the Department of Dance at the University of Washington in Seattle, where she teaches studio and academic classes. As an educator, she specializes in cross-cultural topics involving dance, and has published numerous articles and books on tango, ballroom, salsa, rumba, and swing. And she has a lot of other exciting ideas in the pipeline...
Let's meet Juliet McMains...
More on Juliet here: Website: www.julietmcmains.com U of Washington page: https://dance.washington.edu/people/juliet-mcmains
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Harmonica virtuoso Joe Powers was back in town, so I thought it'd be a good time to catch up with him and record a spontaneous episode. We discuss some tango topics that we didn't cover last time, such as the additional skill sets necessary to be a successful musician, work ethic, and how to not be a total prick once you become famous.
More on Joe Powers here: Website: www.joepowers.com
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My guest today is originally from Russia, but is now located in Washington, DC. With a professional background in interior design, she discovered Argentine Tango in 2010 while attending a Weekend Bootcamp program with Tango Mercurio. Soon after that experience, she started assisting with instruction. Eventually, she became a teacher, and today she serves as Tango Mercurio's Executive Director & Events Program Manager.
Let's meet Masha Abapolnikova...
More on Masha and Tango Mercurio here: Website
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I'm on the road again this week and will be traveling again next week; I will have more guests lined up for you in the very near future.
For this short entry, I'd like to share some thoughts about struggling...
Thanks for listening!
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My guest today is one of the most experienced tango professionals in NYC. She has taught extensively at the NYU Undergraduate Drama Program at Playwrights Horizons Theater School, the Lee Strasberg Professional Theater Program in New York, the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and many others.
But long before moving to the big apple, today's guest trained as a modern dancer and received a degree in Performance/Choreography from the California Institute of the Arts. She's lent her expertise all over the US as a choreographer for musicals, operas, plays, and films. Of course, she eventually crossed paths with Argentine Tango, and developed a passion for that particular dance. At the Sandra Cameron Dance Center, one of New York's top ballroom dance studios, she joined the teaching staff and was the director of both the Argentine Tango and Salsa programs. She is the founder of the Jeni Breen Tango Academy, located in downtown Manhattan, where she continues to spread the love of tango.
Let's meet Jeni Breen...
More on Jeni here: Website: https://jenibreentangoacademy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeniBreenTangoAcademy/
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My guests today are Marcos Questas and Ruta Maria. Based in the Los Angeles area, they have been dancing pretty much all their lives.
Marcos is a 3rd generation tango dancer from Buenos Aires, and has a distinguished career performing on stage at a number of famous venues, including El Viejo Almacen, Argentina Tango & Pampa, and many others. He also appeared on the show Grandes Valores del Tango, which is a nationally televised program in Argentina. Marcos also worked on the staff of Argentina's presidential Committee of Entertainment, and has performed for official presidential events and for visiting dignitaries. From 2000 - 2005 he has produced the Las Vegas Tango Festival, choreographed dance pieces for the Latin Grammys, and a number of other high-profile projects.
Ruta has a distinguished history as a ballet dancer. She has experience as a principal dancer for the Nevada Ballet Theater, Bolshoi's first International Exchange, the Jacksonville Ballet, Ballet West, and Cirque du Soleil's Mystere. Later on, she discovered Argentine Tango, and has performed and taught at the Tango Mundo Festival, the Boulder Tango Festival, the Las Vegas Tango Experience, as well as the Argentine Tango USA Championships.
They're also excited to organize the International Tango Summit, a massive project encompassing all types of tango competition genres, specialized workshops, and teacher training.
More on Marcos and Ruta here: International Tango Summit: https://www.internationaltangosummit.com/ Website: https://www.marcosrutatango.com/
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My guest today is the founder and CEO of TangoTunes.com As you may know, Tango Tunes operates out of Vienna, Austria and Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is dedicated to preserving tango music. Through a painstaking process, the team over at Tango Tunes digitizes tango music from vinyl and shellac records, and enhances the sound quality. The results are superior quality recordings of our favorite tango songs, and for a very reasonable fee, they are made available for download.
Since 2013, TangoTunes has successfully transferred about 1000 songs from vinyl, and 5000 from shellacs. The company continues working hard today, and their product catalog is always expanding...
Let’s meet Christian Xell...
More on Christian here: Website www.tangotunes.com
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It'll be a short episode today, and sorry for the late update. So what exactly does it mean to avoid being "defensive" in our learning? And what's a better approach to improving our tango?
Hope this bit of advice is helpful to you!
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My guest today is an internationally renown dancer and teacher. He is the co-founder of the LA Tango Academy, and although he's been teaching tango for over 20 years, he's been immersed in artistic expression since childhood. He has a background in theater, music, and a variety of other dance forms. On top of that, he also has extensive training as a gymnast. He's traveled all over the globe to dance, teach, and study tango, and is working hard to push his dancing even further.
Let's meet Jaimes Friedgen...
More on James here: Website: https://www.8thstyletango.com/
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My guests today are Daniela Pucci and Luis Bianchi. They first met in 2005, and lived in NYC from 2006 - 2012. In 2012 they made the big decision to relocate to Buenos Aires. There, they set up Tango Oasis, which is their studio and guest house. Since then, they have traveled to over 90 cities in 4 continents to teach at workshops and various festivals. Some of their more notable appearances include the esteemed Ostertango in Switzerland, Phantastango in Germany, and the Copenhagen Tango Festival.
More on Daniela and Luis here...
Website: www.danielayluis.com
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My guest today is an internationally renowned DJ based in San Francisco, CA. He has DJ'd at a number of big-name festivals, marathons, and events, including the Taiwan Tango Marathon, The Southern California Tango Championship, The San Diego Tango Festival, the Austin Spring Festival, and many others. If you live in or ever visited the San Francisco Area, you'll see him DJ'ing at many of the popular venues there.
Let's meet Jonas Aquino...
More on Jonas here: sflovestango.com www.jonastango.com
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My guest today is a native of Rosario, Argentina. In 1998 she moved to NYC to study at the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance, and she is now located in San Francisco, CA.
She started dancing at age 6, and has a background in a variety of dance genres, including ballet, contemporary, flamenco, afro-haitian dances, and many others. In addition to being heavily involved with Argentine Tango, today's guest is also a staff teacher for the Youth Program at ODC (Oberlin Dance Collective), and is also a staff member at the renowned Cazadero Performing Arts Family Camp.
Let's Meet Andrea Fuchilieri...
More on Andrea here: www.andreafuchilieri.com www.triogarufa.com
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My guest today has been dancing all her life, having started at the age of 6 with the world-famous San Francisco School of Ballet. She has experience with jazz, modern, competitive ballroom, flamenco, hula, and theater dance.
Having participated in many productions, spent spent years touring with a number of famous musical artists, including Liza Minelli. She's been reviewed by the NY Times as a choreographer for off-broadway productions, and she also helped choreograph live-televised events, such as Miss Universe, Miss USA, and Miss Teen USA. On top of that, today's guest has appeared in major network TV programs, Films, commercials, and fashion magazines.
Of course, along the way, she discovered Argentine Tango and has participated in events and workshops all over the world.
Let's meet Michelle Lamb...
Michelle will be teaching at the Windy City Tango Festival in Chicago - You can find out about her here: https://312movement.com/p/michelle-damian/?portfolioCats=23
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My guest today has been passionate about dance all her life. After falling in love with tango, and through years of struggle, adventure, and grit, she realized her goal of dancing and teaching professionally. Based in Montreal, she holds a number of regular classes, and organizes a number of popular tango events as well.
Let's meet Corinne Krikorian...
More on Corinne here: Website: http://www.tangobellanima.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corinne.krikorian
Today's guest is a Tango DJ based in Charlotte, NC. He is also a master craftsman, and designs mobile dance floors that have garnered praise from tangueros everywhere. He and his wife started the renown Queen City Tango Marathon, and we'll hear the interesting story of how that came about.
Let's meet Mark Mindel...
More on Mark and the Queen City Tango Marathon: Website here: https://queencitytangomarathon.com/
My guest today is Mark Word. He's a clinical social worker who's passionate about helping victims of psychological trauma. Much of his experience also stems from the military, where he functioned as a Behavioral Health officer with the 101st Airborne Division. Before falling in love with tango, Mark was a professional musician, spent a number of years living in Europe, and also developed a passion for languages.
Mark combines his expertise as a mental health professional with tango to explore the healing effects of tango, and has some fascinating answers for us...
More on Mark here: Blog: https://tango-therapist.blogspot.com/
My guest today is a Tango DJ who also happens to be a sound engineer. As you can imagine, he's very particular about sound quality. He makes his own high quality transfers from shellacs whenever he can obtain them. He DJ's at the Magic Roundabout Milongas, located near Bristol in the UK...
Let's meet Paul Strudwick...
More on Paul here: Website: www.magicroundabout.eu Facebook group, The Tango now playing in my head is... https://www.facebook.com/groups/156671661018682/
Hey everyone, Joe here. If you're relatively new to tango festivals and have plans to attend one soon, this short episode is for you!
Listen on for some tips to help you get the most out of your experience...
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My guests today are Sophia Daly and Jose Luis Fernandez-Garcia (aka El Kronox). Sophia has been dancing all her life, having started at age 3. She has a strong background in jazz, tap, modern, ballet, and hip-hop. Today, she is a company member of Ballet Edge Detroit. Sophia eventually discovered Argentine Tango, and brings her vast training in other dances to enhance her teaching and performing.
Jose has been dancing for well over a decade, and also has a background in Martial Arts. Originally from Malaga, Spain, he came to the US in 1998 and began teaching Spanish at the University of Michigan.
Sophia and Jose have been teaching together since 2015, have performed at a number of venues, and organize weekly classes & milongas in Ann Arbor.
More on Sophia & Jose here: Website: https://www.sophiatango.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/argentinetango2/ Donate here to support Joe's Tango Podcast: http://bit.ly/2T4woBP
My guest today began his Tango journey while he was a student at Arizona State University. Later, he would become an influential presence with the ASU Tango Club, where he now teaches regular classes and guides the next generation of young dancers.
Let's meet Marco Antonio Licon...
More on Marco here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mlicon Email: mlicon@asu.edu Tango resources in Arizona: www.tangoarizona.com Donate here to support Joe's Tango Podcast: http://bit.ly/2T4woBP
My guest today is a bandoneon player, pianist, and hard-core tango scholar. She's really enthusiastic about promoting contemporary tango music, and encourages us to explore that rich and largely-untapped world.
At the time of this recording, my guest is very close to finishing her Masters Degree in Ethnomusicology at the University of Maryland. In the DC area, she's been part of the tango group Da Capo Tango, where she is one of two bandoneon players. She has traveled extensively, and studied and played with some of the top bandoneon players today.
Let's meet Heyni Solera...
More on Heyni here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heynisolera/ Music of Diego Schissi: https://youtu.be/b8ob9BsXzH4 Donate here to support Joe's Tango Podcast: http://bit.ly/2T4woBP
Episode 086: Learning experiences, perpetual challenges - Rebecca Shulman
My guest today has been a full-time tango dancer for over two decades. But she developed her passion for dance during her childhood when she started studying classical ballet.
She has taught at a number of festivals around the world, has been the mastermind behind a number of tango events, and co-founded the all-female dance company, Tango Mujer. Based in New York City, she taught every level of tango at Dance Manhattan from 1994 - 2014. Internationally renowned as one of the foremost experts in tango, she has collaborated with a number of other world-class instructors and is widely sought out for her clear instructional style, and extensive insights on technique.
Let’s meet Rebecca Shulman...
More on Rebecca here: Website: www.rebeccatango.com Donate here to support Joe's Tango Podcast: http://bit.ly/2T4woBP
My guest today was born in Iran, but grew up in Africa and Russia. For quite a while, she was based in Portland, Oregon where she taught regular tango classes and workshops.
Today, she is based in Los Angeles. In addition to being a tango instructor, she’s also an accomplished visual artist. We’re going to hear about how she combines movement and art, as well as her other exciting new tango projects.
Let’s meet Yelizaveta Nersesova....
More on Yelizaveta here: Website: www.nersesova.com Website: https://www.sotango.world/ Donate here to support Joe's Tango Podcast: http://bit.ly/2T4woBP
My guest today is the founder of the Rose City Tango Academy in Portland, OR. She's been dancing all her life, having started her training at the age of 3. She studied ballet, modern, and many other styles. Eventually, she happened upon Argentine Tango.
In 2011 she began teaching tango in Seattle. Then she spent 3 years pretty much living on the road, traveling to teach, perform, and DJ in the US, Europe, and Argentina. After relocating to Portland, she started the Rose City Tango Academy where she is committed to creating a supportive, challenging, and nurturing atmosphere for tango enthusiasts.
Let's meet Liz Hutchinson...
More on Liz here: Website: www.rosecitytangoacademy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosecitytango/
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My guests today are Carlos and Maureen Urrego; they are the 2018 USA Argentine Tango Champions, and they have a number of other championships and awards to their name.
They have taught and performed all over the US, in Colombia, and in Buenos Aires. And they've also produced several shows, such as Seasons of Tango and Midsummer Night Tango Cabaret.
More on Carlos & Maureen here: Website: https://www.carlosandmaureen.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlosandmaureen/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlosmariourregogaviria/ Useful tango site: www.todotango.com
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My guest today is Jim Chow; he is the owner of Belltown Dance Studio in Seattle, WA.
Jim established the studio back in 2005, but he's been a passionate dancer all his life. He's familiar with a variety of dances, but salsa is his specialty so it should come as no surprise that he's Belltown's head salsa instructor. Belltown Studio is home to a number of other dance genres, including Argentine Tango.
So why interview a studio owner? Well, studio owners provide venue space for tango classes and milongas - In many cases, we tango folks wouldn't be able to do what we do without people like Jim. But I also thought it'd be fun to hear about the challenges, the behind-the-scenes action, and the highs and lows of running a dance studio...
More on Jim here:
Website: https://belltowndancestudio.com/
My guests today are Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda based in San Francisco, CA. They have taught all over the world, and are known for their clear and enthusiastic teaching style.
They teach regularly at several venues in the Bay Area, such as Milonga Genesis, the Great Northern, The Beat over in Berkeley, and the Stanford Tango Club. They are also organizers of the renown San Francisco Tango Marathon.
Felipe has also DJ’d at a number of big-name events, including festivals and milongas in Portland, Denver, Washington DC, Fort Bragg, New York, Singapore, Taipei, Hong Kong, and many others.
More on Felipe and Ayano here:
Website: www.felipetango.com Felipe's Facebook page: http://www.felipetango.com/ Ayano's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ayano.yoneda.73
Happy 2019!
My guests have brought up a lot of interesting insights over the year; here are some reflections I'd like to share...
My guest today is an amazing tango dancer known for her technique and grace - As an instructor, she's known for her patience and attention to detail. She also has a strong background in ballroom dance, and is a frequent participant in numerous performances and showcases.
Let's meet Erin Rea...
More on Erin here: https://www.facebook.com/erinreadance
My guests today are John Miller and Jesica Cutler, both of whom are based in Colorado. John has been dancing since the age of 18. He eventually happened upon tango, and started teaching full time in 2009. He is also a very well known DJ, and has played over 1500 milongas and practicas at multiple festivals.
Jesica is a massage therapist, and in addition to tango, she teaches Lindy Hop and Blues. Much of her teaching style is focused on body mechanics, and helping students gain greater body awareness.
They have been working together since 2012, and have taught at festivals in Denver, Salt Lake City, and in Mexico.
More on John and Jesica here...
Website: www.tangoontherocks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnJesicaTango/ Table-top tango video: https://youtu.be/lmcQUkac4zo
For today's show, I'm happy to welcome back Iona May Italia - also known as the Terpsichoral Tango Addict. She has traveled the globe dancing and teaching tango, and has documented her observations and thoughts in a blog that is very well-known in tango circles.
I had the opportunity to speak with Iona back in Episode 40, and it was a lot of fun. On that show, if you remember, she mentioned that she was working on a book - well, that book is now complete, and has been released. It is called, Our Tango World, Volume 1: Learning and Community.
More on Iona here:
Purchase her book here (US customers): https://amzn.to/2rAOgs6
Purchase her book here (Outside US): http://bit.ly/2Cg8DRw
Connect with Iona on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terpsichoral.tangoaddict
My guest today is an Argentine Tango dancer and performer. She's also a choreographer, and an actress. She started dancing at the age of 5, and has a background in ballet, Israeli folk dancing, jazz, latin, and contemporary. At age 16, she performed at the Teatro San Martín, which is one of the most most prominent theaters in Argentina. She has performed in productions at the Spanish Repertory Theatre, and in New York, she was nominated for two ACE Awards for best dramatic actress. Over the years, she has appeared in a number of musicals, plays, films, and TV programs.
In 2009, she rediscovered her love of tango and is now based in San Diego, CA. She teaches tango classes several times a week, with a heavy focus on understanding body mechanics. She often teaches technique through the use of the Feldendkrais Method; the goal of which is to help her students gain more body awareness. Throughout the year, she also travels to teach at various festivals.
Let's meet Patricia Becker...
More on Patricia here: Website: https://www.decirtango.com/
My guest today has been dancing tango for over 20 years, and is also a well-known DJ. He DJs regularly in Tucson, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe, but makes the rounds at various tango festivals all over the world.
Let's meet Paul Akmajian...
More on Paul here: Website: www.tangopaul.com Tango music resource: www.tangotunes.com
For this episode, we're doing things a little differently and it'll be a treat if you're really into tango music; we’re going to focus on the inner workings of a tango music group. My guests are Maxfield Wollam-Fisher and Brett Lemley. They are part of Da Capo Tango Ensemble, based in Washington, DC. It's another fun, eye-opening conversation...
More on Da Capo Tango Ensemble here: FB page: https://www.facebook.com/DaCapoTango/
Tango Mercurio community orchestra: Website: http://tangomercurio.org/orchestra/ FB page: https://www.facebook.com/TMCOdc/
Max's radio show Website: https://takomaradio.org/shows/#/15499
My guest today started his tango journey in Portland, Oregon back in 2000. In 2014 he moved to Boston, and went on a tour that took him throughout the US, as well as China and Taiwan.
In 2016, he and his then-partner Tilly Kimm won the US Tango de Pista Championships. As of 2018, he is based in Chicago and continues traveling to give workshops and to teach at various festivals.
Let's meet Adam Cornett...
More on Adam here: Website: https://www.tangowithadam.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.cornett3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam_cornett/
My guest today has spent her life immersed in art. While living in New York City, she has worked as an interior designer, writer, dancer, performance artist, and rock musician.
In 1999, she and her husband, Alberto Paz, moved to New Orleans, where she helped establish the Argentine Tango scene there. In 2002 they created the New Orleans Tango Festival. In 2009, they won the 3rd annual U.S.A. Salon Style Tango Championship. They also co-authored the book Gotta Tango, and both have been influential in the development of salon Tango in the US. Sadly, Alberto passed away in 2014, but she continues contributing to the tango community in New Orleans, hosting classes and milongas, as well as supporting other local tango events.
Let's meet Valorie Hart...
More on Valorie here: FB page: https://www.facebook.com/valorie.hart
Episode 072: Something interesting for the rest of my life - Avik Basu
My guest today is a Tango teacher and DJ with international acclaim. He started his TANGO journey back in 2002, and has studied with a number of renown teachers such as Gustavo Naveira, Susana Miller, Alex Krebs, and Robin Thomas. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, today's guest considers himself an eternal student and is always working to move his tango forward.
Let's meet Avik Basu...
More on Avik here: www.a2tango.com
My guests today are Damian Lobato and Sarah Chung. They are currently based in Philadelphia, PA where they teach a number of classes and host events every week.
Sarah is known for her expressive musicality, and is very much about having her students establish a strong foundation in basic technique.
Damian was born and raised in Argentina, and began dancing in 1991. A former dentist, he decided to pursue tango full time in 2000. Since then, he has taught and performed in multiple countries.
More on Damian and Sarah here: http://damianandsarahtango.com/index.html
My guest today is the director of the Philadelphia Argentine Tango School. She started dancing tango in 1999, and as tango inevitably took over her life, she eventually left her job and moved to Buenos Aires where she stayed for 3 years.
In 2006 she began working with Andrés Amarilla, and since then she has traveled the world teaching and performing.
Today's guest is also the director of the Philly Tango Fest, and hosts the radio show Tango Stories.
Let's meet Meredith Klein...
More on Meredith here: www.philadelphiatangoschool.com
My guest today grew up around creative arts and performance. She frequently travels throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and Buenos Aires to teach, and she has worked incredibly hard to build up tango communities in Boston and Western Massachusetts.
She has studied with a number of world famous tango instructors, and is also a well-known DJ. She has participated in and helped organize numerous festivals and marathons, including regular tango tours in Buenos Aires.
Let's meet Veronika Kruta...
More on Veronika here: www.vktango.com
My guest today is a central figure in the Eugene, Oregon tango community. She fell in love with tango back in 1999, and in addition to organizing classes and events, hosts learning tours in Buenos Aires.
Today's guest is not only a tango instructor, but also a writer, and filmmaker.
Let's meet Marisela Rizik...
More on Marisela here: Website: https://www.mariselarizik.com/
My guests today are Tommy Smith and Christian Wheelihan, who are based in beautiful Boise, Idaho.
Tommy started tango back in 2012, and soon it became an obsession. Today, he is a tango instructor, DJ, and organizer. With a background in math and engineering, Tommy is an instructor who approaches the dance with an organized, analytic method. He also teaches regular DJ workhops, and has DJ'd at Montana's Tango Uprising, the Salt Lake City Tango Festival, Tango on the Rocks, and several others.
Christian discovered tango along with Tommy, whom she teaches with. As a professional therapist, she brings a positive, relaxed vibe. She connects easily with students, and adds an invaluable personal touch to their classes. Together, she and Tommy teach in several locations around Boise, including the student tango club at Boise State University.
More on Christian and Tommy here: Website: www.tangoboise.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boisetangocoop/
My guest is Simona Zaino. Although she's originally from Italy, she's based in Dublin, Ireland. In 2004 she and her dance partner, Hernan Catvin, established Compadrito Tango, where they teach multiple tango classes and host a number of events. Simona has taught and performed all over Europe, the US, and New Zealand. She's also collaborated on a huge number of events, including acting and choreographing the opera Maria De Buenos Aires, which was staged at the Cork Opera House. In addition to appearing in television and radio programs, and having performed in a multitude of dance and music festivals, she also founded the International Tango Festival in Ireland, a yearly non-profit event that draws world-class tango pros, musicians, and tango aficionados from all over the world.
More on Simona here: Website: https://www.tangofever.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangofever
My guest today is based in the Netherlands. He is the founder of El Corte, a world-renown tango center located in the city of Nijmegen. With a background in dance education, he studied at the Rotterdam Conservatory and started teaching tango in 1987.
El corte has grown tremendously, and sees roughly 25,000 tango students a year.
Today’s guest is also an internationally famous tango instructor and teacher, and as you can imagine, he has a packed travel schedule. He spends several weekends every month - nearly half the year - flying around the globe teaching tango.
More on Eric here: www.elcorte.com
My guest today is Robert McKenney. He's the general manager of Convergence Dance and Body Center in St. Louis, MO, and also an instructor there. And if the name of that studio sounds familiar, it's because several months ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing Robert's mom, Roxanne Maier.
Robert grew up around dancing, and started studying it at age 16. He has also studied with a number of tango masters, including Gustavo Naveira, Pablo Inza, Mariana Montes, Daniel Trenner, and many others. He has taught and performed all over the US and Argentina, and is also a very popular Tango DJ.
More on Robert here:
https://www.convergencedbc.com/
My guests today are Nico Tapia and Stephie Berg, based in Phoenix, AZ. They met in 2013, and have been working together ever since. Well versed in a variety of tango dance styles, they have taught and performed all over the world. In 2014, they won the US Tango Championship. They are still active in competition, and have also gone on to train other US Tango Championship finalists.
More on Nico and Stephie here:
Website: https://www.nicoandstephie.com/ Website: https://nicoandstephie.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicoandstephie/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeAHya7_jd6LE3mXMG07Low
My guest today began her tango career in Portland, Oregon. She has danced and taught all over the world, and spent a total of two years living and breathing tango in Buenos Aires.
Now based in San Francisco, she continues to teach and organize events. A highly versatile follower and leader, today's guest is known for instructing her students how to connect with the music and adapt to a variety of social tango styles.
Let's meet Jennifer Olson...
More on Jennifer here: Website: tangojennifer.weebly.com
My guest today has been dancing tango for well over two decades, and he's taught and performed all over the world. Having studied with a variety of different maestros and being familiar with many different styles of tango, he is known for focusing much of his teaching around perfecting one's axis. He's originally from Australia, but is currently based in Poland.
Let's meet Damian Thompson...
More on Damian here:
Website: www.jeditango.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damianthompson.tango
My guest today is originally from Buenos Aires, but is now based in Chicago, Illinois. He's been teaching and performing for over a decade, having studied with a variety of tango maestros. He and his partner have been invited to teach at a number of major festivals in North America, and was once part of the exclusive staff of La Viruta (the most famous milonga in Buenos Aires). And I should add that he's also a phenomenal DJ.
With a very clear and personable teaching style, he's very well-known for his method of easily communicating important tango fundamentals.
Let's meet Hernan Prieto...
More on Hernan and his partner Daniela here: https://www.danielayhernan.net/
My guests today are internationally recognized instructors. Originally from Buenos Aires, they are now based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They have taught at various workshops and festivals in multiple cities, and are known for their clear teaching style and explanation of body mechanics. They have a desire to build confidence in their students, and seek to expand tango wherever they travel.
Let's meet Pablo Rodriguez and Eva Garlez...
More on Pablo and Eva here:
Website: www.bienmilonguero.com Website: www.evaypablo.com
My guest today is an internationally renowned dancer and teacher who started dancing tango at the age of 12. Born and raised in Colombia, he's now based in Columbia, South Carolina.
He graduated from the National School of Argentine Tango in Buenos Aires, and has been a tango professional since he was 18. He has performed with Mariano Mores, one of the most famous tango orchestras in the world, and has also toured with the Washington DC-based orchestra Quintango. Today's guest has been teaching and performing in the US since 1995, and helped establish Argentine Tango in much of the southeast.
Let's meet Harby Gonzales...
Website: http://www.emeraldballroomsc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harby.gonzalez Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EmeraldBallroomSC
My guest today is one of Seattle's most experienced dance instructors. She's been teaching full time there for over 20 years, and was one of the first Tango teachers to be established in the area. In addition to Argentine Tango, she also specializes in Salsa and West Coast Swing. She's well versed not only with social dancing, but also with performance and choreography.
Let's meet Michelle Badion...
More on Michelle here: Website: http://www.michellebadion.com/
My guest today is an internationally acclaimed tango instructor and performer. He's also a writer, and author of the ebook Tango FAQs and Facts Book.
Although he was born in Greece, he is now based out of Toronto, Canada. He has an extensive academic background in ergophysiology and biochemistry, and much of his research is dance related. In 2003, he was nominated with the "unique research and best poster presentation award" during the International Congress of Physical Education and Sport (ICPES).
But long before his days in academia, today's guest has been dancing since he was a teenager, and also has a solid background in Latin and Ballroom dance. It wouldn't be long before he'd fell in love with tango, and he started his professional career in 2006.
Let's meet Pablito Greco...
More on Pablito here: Website: www.pablitogreco.com His Ebook: https://apple.co/2JqB8fq
My guest has a musical background as a guitarrist - And he's also a major presence in the London tango scene as an instructor and organizer. On Wednesday evenings, he's known for hosting the popular Tango Bridge milonga, which - as you can guess from the title - is right next to the famous London Bridge. Among his many projects, he's busy exploring and teaching Canyengue, which is widely known as a predecessor to the modern tango which we dance today.
Let's meet Antonio Riva...
More on Antonio here:
Website: www.tangobridge.co.uk Website: www.tangoconnectme.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TangoBridge/
My guest today is based out of Seattle, WA and has been teaching tango at the Belltown Studio there since 2012. After falling in love with tango, he pursued this passion and trained with a number of well-known professionals. He has taught and performed internationally at many cultural events and milongas.
Let's meet Koa Hons...
More on Koa here:
Website: www.koatango.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Koatango/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koatango/
Although she was born and raised in Moscow, Russia, my guest today is based out of Paris, France. She is one of the founding members of the group TANGO MON AMOUR, where she assumes the role of instructor as well as art director.
She has a strong background in classical ballet and modern dance, as well as yoga, pilates, and gyrotronics. And as you can imagine, her teaching method is grounded heavily in understanding body mechanics. She has taught and performed in over a dozen countries, is fluent in 7 languages, and is also a very well-known blogger. Many of you listening have come across her book, entitled WHY TANGO, which is a collection of her many essays.
More on Veronica here: Website: www.verotango.com
Tango Mon Amour: www.tangomonamour.com
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Tango-learning-dancing-argentino-ebook/dp/B0154ODIEQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1528796754&sr=8-1&keywords=why+tango+veronica+toumanova
My guest today is Christy Coté, a highly respected teacher in the US and Argentina. In addition to teaching, she's also a well-known performer and choreographer. Christy has been featured at CITA, the annual tango congress in Buenos Aires, and in 2012 she was the first ever American judge for the Official USA Argentine Tango Championships.
Christy has a huge list of accomplishments, including international performance tours, appearances in various magazine articles and television programs, and since 2007 her popular Tango Boot Camps have attracted literally thousands of students.
More on Christy here: www.christycote.com
Today's guest is an instructor and organizer based out of Naples, Florida, but was born and raised in Buenos Aires. He has trained with a number of masters, including Carlos Hidalgo, Celia Blanco, Gustavo Naveira, Fabian Salas, and many others. In addition to tango, he has also trained in Graham Contemporary Dance and Parallelism Dance Technique at The National School of Dance in Buenos Aires.
Like several other interviewees on this program, today's guest taught at the renowned CITA (Congreso International Del Tango Argentino) in 2015. Also in 2015, our guest performed and also choreographed dance sequences for the Opera Tango Show "Maria de Buenos Aires" and "Opera Tango," which took place at the Wang Opera Center in Naples.
Let's meet Pablo Repun...
More on Pablo here:
Website: http://www.pablorepuntango.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/repuntango Short film, 9 Tango: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgyMNrpH24M
My guest today is Jake Spatz. He began dancing tango in 2001 in Brooklyn, NY, and has been teaching regularly in Washington, DC, since 2005. He currently runs the popular Eastern Market milonga on Thursdays, where he has been the house teacher and a regular DJ for twelve years. Since 2010, he has taught for the student tango club at the University of Maryland.
Jake's work in tango has led to performances for the Washington Performing Arts Society, where he led a small troupe that opened for Broadway legend Chita Rivera; and he has been featured as a dancer at Disney World, two television commercials, and a full-length stage play. As a dancer and DJ, Jake has been featured at the Philadelphia Tango Festival, Tango De Los Muertos, the New Year's Marathon in Providence, and numerous "big weekend" events around the East Coast, including a milonga thrown by actor Robert Duvall.
In addition to dancing, teaching, and DJing, Jake's tango interests have included translation and literary research. He edited the book In Strangers' Arms by Beatriz Dujovne (McFarland, 2011), and has translated the lyrics of more than 80 tango songs.
More on Jake here: Website: TangoDC.com In Stranger's Arms: https://amzn.to/2LQ7GSJ
My guest today is Atakan Ekiz, who's based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. He is part of the DF Dance Studio, which his wife Maria Ivanova founded in 2008. The studio specializes in a huge variety of dances, employs many dancers, and since its inception, it has become one of the largest and most dynamic dance schools in Salt Lake City. Atakan began his tango training in Turkey, and joined a dance group that he traveled with for several years. On top of that, he is a graduate research assistant at the Huntsman Cancer Research Institute. Today, he is known as one of the top dancers and instructors in the state.
More on Atakan here: Website: https://www.dfdancestudio.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dfdancestudio/
If you're curious to hear about Joe Yang, the creator of this podcast, this episode's for you...
More on Joe here: http://www.wisconsintango.com
Joe's web cartoon projects: http://www.sealcomics.com
My guest today is based near Austin, Texas, and started out as a ballroom dancer. He had been involved with ballroom for well over 20 years before discovering Argentine Tango. Once he got a taste of tango, he was hooked. His pursuit of tango learning has taken him to several countries, and he eventually started a tango school known as Tango Tribe.
Let's meet David Phillips...
More on David here:
Website: http://www.tangotribe.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangotribe
Personal Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/david.phillips.austin
My guest today is a professional cellist based out of Washington, DC. He performs with the group Da Capo Tango, which brings a lot of great energy to the DC tango scene. He also arranges the group's music. He studied at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, and went on to get his masters at the University of Wisconsin School of Music.
In 2014, he organized the Mad City Live Tango Festival, which integrated tango instruction by Homer and Cristina Ladas with the live music group Cuarteto Tanguero. He has performed with tango music legends such as Julian Peralto, Pablo Ziegler, Pablo Aslan, and many others.
Let's meet Maxfield Wollam-Fisher...
Download Da Capo Tango's beautiful rendition of "La Viruta" http://bit.ly/2FUOGhO
More on Max here: Da Capo Tango FB page: https://www.facebook.com/DaCapoTango/ Radio show (Bienvenido al tango) https://Takomaradio.org Tanguero workshop: http://workshop.moretango.org
Today we're going to be talking about the Tango for Musicians workshop over at Reed College in Portland, OR. The program is in its 6th year, and to date, it's the biggest one of its kind in North America. At this workshop, tango musicians meet up, they take workshops in composition, arranging, they trade ideas, stories, there are performances of course...and all sorts of other great things.
We'll hear from Professor Morgan Luker, who is an ethnomusicologist. The focus of his research is contemporary music in Buenos Aires. Morgan is also the author of the book The Tango Machine. He is part of the faculty of the Tango for Musicians workshop, and he'll have a lot of neat information for us.
We'll also hear from Kim Gumbel of Vespertine Works. Kim is an independent operator specializing in artist management, arts administration, and consulting. Since 2007, Kim has been working with artists, helping them come up with strategies on how to organize and execute big events.
Info on program:
Website: http://www.reed.edu/tango
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/tangoformusiciansatreedcollege
Vespertine works: https://www.vespertineworks.com/
Today's guest is a central figure in the New Orleans Tango community. By day, she's a pediatric anesthesiologist at the New Orleans Children's Hospital. And on top of that, she is the organizer of the renowned New Orleans Tango Festival. So how does one go from a tango enthusiast to a full blown festival organizer? We'll find out!
Let's meet Lorena Dumas-Guntner...
More on the New Orleans Tango Festival here: Website: http://www.nolatangofestival.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/278207076039363/
My guests today are salón and stage tango dancers with over 20 years of experience. Based out of Chile, in 2007 they placed 2nd in the World Argentine Tango Championships, and in 2008 they won 1st place in the TAFISA World Tango Championships in Busan, South Korea. They have traveled all over the world to teach, and it's great to have them on the show today.
Let's meet Maximiliano Alvarado and Paloma Berríos...
More on Max and Paloma here: Website: https://www.palomaymaximiliano.cl/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paloymaxitango/?ref=bookmarks
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcBrMc45nsT2JVc4wM-0-g
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/palomaymaximiliano/
My guest today has been dancing since the age of five! She started out studying ballet and classical Spanish dances, and later developed a strong background in contemporary dance and contact improv. She started studying tango back in 1994 with Luis Solanas and Cecilia Troncoso, founders of the renowned escuela de Tango La Viruta. She's worked with a number of influential tango dancers, including Natalia Games, Graciela Gonzalez, Chicho Frumboli, Fabian Salas, and Lucia Mazer...to name just a few. She's part of the generation of dancers that changed the teaching structure of tango, digging deep into studying movement technique and musical expression.
She teaches tango at festivals, dance schools, and in communities all around the world, and has also taught at the CITA (Congreso International de Tango Argentino), which, to date, is the largest tango festival in the world.
Let's meet Carla Marano...
More on Carla here: Her website: http://www.carlamaranotango.com/ On Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/carla.marano1 And here: https://www.facebook.com/marano.carla
Today's guest is a bandoneon player who's been based out of Minneapolis, MN since 1994. He started playing tango music back in 1987, and secretly nurtured this passion for a long time...Then in 2001, he created the quartet Mandragora Tango. Today, he remains active in the music world of tango, and is full of interesting tango facts. Let's meet Bob Barnes...
More on Bob here: Website: www.mandragoratango.com
My guest today is a well-known tango instructor, and writer. Although she lives in Argentina, she is quite the traveler, and is currently dancing her way through India. For many hard-core tango fans, she is known as the creator of the renown tango blog: TERPSICHORAL TANGO ADDICT.
More on Iona here: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terpsichoral.tangoaddict
To get on the mailing list about her book: iona.italia@gmail.com
Support her tango writing endeavors on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ionaitalia
My guest today is based out of Asheville, NC. Her tango journey began back in 1997, but she also has an in-depth background in a variety of other dance disciplines. On top of that, she also has a background in gymnastics and theater. As a tango instructor and performer, she holds classes and organizes events in the Asheville area, and regularly travels throughout the southeastern United States to teach at other communities. To continue developing skills in creativity and connection, she makes annual trips to Buenos Aires to study with world renowned teachers.
Let's meet Karen Jaffe...
More on Karen here:
Website: http://tangogypsies.com/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199852827204269/
My guests today are not only accomplished tango dancers and instructors, but each also possesses a strong musical background. They have traveled extensively, and are very well known in their hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Let's meet Koichiro "Chewy" Suzuki and Yulia Zhukoff...
More on Chewy & Yulia here:
Website: http://www.pghtango.com/
Info on Pittsburgh Tango week: http://www.pghtango.com/tango-festival/
Today's guest started off as a professional composer before discovering tango. He is now a highly accomplished tango musician, composer, and teacher. Although he's originally from Kansas City, MO, he's now based in Berlin, Germany where he's an instructor at Mala Junta Berlin, Tango Tanzen Macht Schön, and Nou Tango Berlin. He has taught and performed internationally, in countries including the US, Argentina, Poland, the Netherlands, Kenya, Russia, and many others.
Let's meet dancer/teacher/bandoneon player Korey Ireland...
More on Korey here:
http://www.communitytangoorchestra.org/ http://www.tangomusicfordancers.com
My guests today are based in Chicago, IL. They are a very popular pair who dedicate their time as both teachers and organizers. They also make regular visits to Buenos Aires, where they've become well-known regulars at the local tango scenes there. And over the course of multiple visits, they've come away with a lot of knowledge about Tango music and history. In 2017 they competed in the USA Argentine Tango Championships, and came away as finalists.
Let's meet Lena & Oleg Mashkovich...
More and Oleg and Lena here:
Website: http://www.tangounaemocion.com Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/LenayOlegTango Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/TangodesignCo/ Los Besos Milonguita Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/361491437231469/
My guest today has been a competitive and social dancer since 1985. She has an extensive background in ballroom and swing, and has well over a decade of competitive experience. After retiring from competition, she opened the Convergence Dance and Body Center in St. Louis, Missouri. And shortly after that, she discovered Argentine Tango. She makes regular trips to Buenos Aires, and has studied with a number of well known tango masters, such Chicho Frumboli, Susanna Miller, Alicia Pons, and many others. In addition to to being a central figure in the St. Louis tango community, she has also taught at Tangofest and Valentango, which are two of the biggest tango festivals in North America.
So what does the title of this podcast, "I want to dance with you, NOT your teacher," mean? Listen to find out.
Let's meet Roxanne Maier...
More on Roxanne here:
Website: http://www.convergencedbc.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConvergenceDBC/
My guests today became enamored with tango back in 1997. And since then, they have become some of the most influential and creative tango instructors in the world. They are well known for their highly engaging teaching style, their amazing ability to improvise, and their incredible generosity.
Let's meet Homer and Cristina Ladas...
More on Homer and Cristina here: Website: http://theorganictangoschool.org/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tangostudent Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Organic-Tango-School-197399703635836/
Today's guest is Max Kepler, who started off as a classically trained dancer at age three! It was only a matter of time before Argentine tango would come into the picture. Max has been a part of several large tango communities on the West Coast, and is currently based in Seattle, WA.
Since 2001, Max has been providing a wide variety of classes to students of all ages and levels, and I hope you enjoy our interview.
More on Max here:
Website: http://www.dancekepler.com Website: http://www.queerseattletango.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/518503851526087/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxkepler/
Today's guest is a tango guitarist and dancer from Argentina. He's got a bit of a technical background, and holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. He helped develop audio technology for big name companies such as Gibson Guitar and Silicon Graphics. As a dancer, he was part of the dancing cast in the 2011 show Tango Fatal, directed by Forever Tango lead dancer Jorge Torres. As a musician, he's known as the co-founder of the internationally renown group, Trio Garufa.
More on Guillermo here: Website: tangoguitar.com Website: triogarufa.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrioGarufa/
Today's guest is an author and a speaker - She's also a tango instructor known for her deeply kinesthetic approach to the dance and the exploration of connection. She is also known for devoting time to teaching tango to those with mobility problems. With an extensive background in a variety of subjects, she has also taught language, mathematics, and gymnastics. She's quite the traveler as well - shuttling between Buenos Aires, and her home town of Seattle, Washington. Let's meet Gabriela Condrea...
More on Gabriela here: website: http://www.tangoisabouttheconnection.com
Today's guest is an accomplished tango dancer, teacher, and violinist. With his multi-faceted background, he has developed a teaching style that maximizes body awareness and musicality. As a musician, he has been a part of the Academic Orchestra of Teatro Colon de Buenos Aires, Orquesta tipica imperial, and he also helped co-found the internationally renowned tango group Sexteto Milonguero. He has played at more than 40 milongas and festivals in Buenos Aires alone, and at over 100 in other parts of the world. Let's meet Mariano Laplume...
More on Mariano here: Website: http://www.maralmariano.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariano.laplume
Today's special guest is a world renown tango instructor and DJ. A mainstay of the New York City tango scene, he has taught in multiple cities in the US and abroad. He's known for his humor, and very down-to-earth teaching method. But what's his backstory? What fascinating nuggets of information does he have to share?
Let's meet Robin Thomas, and find out...
More on Robin here: Website: http://robinthomastango.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinthomastango
Today's special guest is not only deeply involved with Tango, but she's also an author and life coach. Her work as a coach for women has been featured in more than 100 media outlets, such as CNN, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BBC, and many others. She is also quite the traveler, spending her time in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Oakland, CA, and Providence, Rhode Island. Let's meet Sasha Cagen...
More on Sasha here: https://sashacagen.com/
Today's special guest is a musician with a very eclectic background. He began studying classical piano at age five, and in 1988 he moved to San Francisco to further his studies. In 2003 he relocated to Amsterdam. His musical experience ranges from classical to punk, to rock, and even avant garde!
He has toured all around the US and Europe, and in Buenos Aires he honed his tango skills. He's played with several famous tango groups, including Strictly Tango, Tango #9, Trasnoche, and countless others. He also publishes music books through his company Delf Music. Let's meet Mark Wyman...
More on Mark here: www.harmonk.com
Today's special guest had a successful career as a competitive ballroom dancer before getting into Argentine Tango. She has been certified by the American Council of Exercise as a personal trainer, and she is an assistant professor at the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. She is also a research health scientist at the Atlanta VA Rehabilitation R&D Center of Excellence. Her research has been covered by the New York Times, Scientific American, NPR, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, among others. Currently, she is a researcher working intensely on rehabilitative and treatment strategies for individuals with Parkinsons Disease. So what does Argentine Tango have to do with Parkinsons Disease? Listen to the interview to find out! Let's meet Dr. Madeleine Hackney...
More information about Madeleine and her research here:
http://movementdisorderstraining.com/ http://www.varrd.emory.edu/people/madeleine-hackney/
Today's special guest started off as an architect. But today, he's better known as the director and lead singer of OTROS AIRES, one of the most popular and influential modern tango bands. With a career spanning over 14 years, he has released 5 studio albums, a live album, and a documentary film. He and his group have toured through Europe as well as North and South America, performing in well over 200 cities. Their band's Youtube channel boasts over a million visitors, and the've got thousands of Facebook followers. Their music has been featured on shows such as "Dancing with the Stars" in the US, and "Strictly Come Dancing" in the UK. And I bet you've heard their music at many milongas as well!
Let's meet Miguel Di Genova...
More on Miguel and Otros Aires here:
https://www.otrosaires.com/ https://www.facebook.com/otrosairestango/
Today's special guest began teaching tango in Berlin, Germany back in 2002. In 2005 she was invited to teach in New York City, and eventually relocated to North America. She travels regularly, and in addition to teaching, she's also a DJ. To date, she has taught in over 40 cities worldwide. Let's meet Vania Rey...
More on Vania here: Website: https://vaniatango.com
Today's guests are a prominent couple based out of New York City. They have studied and danced all over the world, and they're known for their humor and very playful creativity. Let's meet Adam Ashton Hoopengardner and Ciko Tanik...
More on Adam and Ciko:
Website: https://www.adamandcikotango.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7356334726/
Today's guests have been dancing tango ever since they were teenagers! Eventually, they took the leap and became full-time tango instructors. As they worked tirelessly on their craft, they've gained international acclaim as both teachers and competitive performers.
Let's meet Liz and Yannick Vanhove...
More on Liz and Yannick: Website: http://www.liz-yannick.com/
Today's guests are Kara Wenham and Dominic Bridge. Kara was first introduced to tango in 2000, coming from a professional background in acting and theater. She has taught all around the globe, and has spent many years living in Buenos Aires, She is now based out of Berlin, Germany.
Dominic specializes in social tango dancing - he's been a full time tango dancer since 2007, and he's also taught and performed internationally. He is the founder of PDX Tango in his home city of Portland, Oregon.
As of this recording in the fall of 2017, Kara and Dominic have only recently begun working together professionally - so we're catching them at a very exciting time!
More on Kara & Dominic: https://www.facebook.com/kara.wenham https://www.facebook.com/dominic.bridge1 http://pdxtango.com/
Today's special guest is a central figure in European Tango scenes. He is based out of Paris, France, and is a well known teacher, organizer, and DJ... and he is the guitarist of the group Cuarteto Belgrano. Let's meet Stepháne Koch, aka El Turquito...
More on El Turquito here:
http://www.turquito.com
Our guest today started off as contemporary dancer who later discovered Argentine Tango whlie working on her MFA in Dance and Choreography. She taught tango at Arizona State University for 11 years, and during that time she introduced more that 1500 students to the dance.
She has held tango classes all over the US, Europe, and in Buenos Aires. With a teaching style that emphasizes technique and body biomechanics, she authored THE TANGO WORKBOOK 1ST EDITION in 2015. It's a book designed for beginning tango students, based on her years of teaching at ASU. Let's meet Daniela Borgialli...
More on Daniela here: Website: http://www.accesstango.com
Today's guest is a Tango teacher and performer with over 20 years of experience. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, his style is known for being rooted in Argentine traditions. He has performed in the most respected tango clubs in BA during the tango renaissance, and has taught in the most well-known tango academies there as well. A true artist and ambassador of tango, we are very lucky to have him on the podcast. Let's meet Tomás Howlin....
More on Tomas: Website: http://www.tomastango.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomas.howlin
Today's guest is an internationally renown harmonica virtuoso, who's made quite a splash with a variety of music genres, such as Jazz, Classical, Blues, Pop, Hip hop, Latin, and many others. Of course, he is widely known as a tango musician.
In 2008, he was the winner of the Belgian Crystal Harmonica Award in the Classical Division. He has taught and performed all over the world - he's appeared on TV and radio, and on the tango side of things, he has collaborated with a number of masters and music groups, such as Tanghetto, Narcotango, Color Tango, Otros Aires, and he's shared the bill with the legendary Alberto Podesta as well. Let's meet Joe Powers
More on Joe here: http://www.joepowers.com
Today's special guest has been teaching worldwide since 1998. He also directs a tango sextet, and is a well-known bandoneon player. His studio, Tango Berretin, is located in the great city of Portland, Oregon. Let's meet Alex Krebs...
Today's guest is an internationally renown tango instructor and performer. She has trained closely with tango masters Chicho Frumboli, Lucia Mazer, Gustavo Naveira, Julio Balmaceda, Corina de la Rosa, among others. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, she also has a background in ballet and contact improvisation. In 2000, she moved to New York City, where she directed the Argentine Tango program at the Sandra Cameron Dance Center. She has taught at numerous tango festivals, including Portland Valentango, Chicago Tango Week, the New York City Summer Tango Festival, CITA (Congreso Internacional de Tango Argentino), DC Tango Sutra, and there are many more on that list. As a performer, she has toured with several high-profile tango shows, including "Romance de Tango," by Leonardo Paz, and "Tango Glamour," which was directed by world-renown pianist Polly Ferman. Let's meet Mariana Galassi...
More on Mariana: Website: http://www.marianagalassi.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariana.galassi.3
Today's guest is an instructor and organizer in Lincoln, Nebraska. Seeing that her local tango community needed growth, she took some bold steps to generate interest by organizing more social events and bringing in big-name dancers to conduct workshops. On top of that, she also managed to create a tango class at Southeast Community College. After making steady progress, she's become a major player in the Nebraska tango scene, and continues to hold regular classes and events. Let's meet Candi Woods...
More about Candi here: https://www.facebook.com/tangovaliente/
And tango in Nebraska: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lincolnargentinetango/
Today's guest is a central figure in the Minneapolis Tango community, and is one of the founders of the Argentine Tango Club at the University of Minnesota. She's been dancing ever since she was a child, having studied jazz, classical ballet, and ballroom. After moving to the US from the Netherlands and starting a family, she eventually fell in love with Argentine Tango. Immersing herself in learning the dance, she embarked on a life-long adventure that has taken her all over the world. In 2016 she was invited to teach at CITA (Congreso Internacional de Tango Argentino), which is arguably the most prominent tango event in the world, and the longest running tango conference in Buenos Aires. Presently, she teaches at Dance Life Ballroom studio in Minneapolis, and she is heavily involved with innovating the tango learning process. Let's meet meet Sabine Ibes...
More information on Sabine:
Website: http://www.tangoandi.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangoinminneapolis/
Episode 012: Know what you want from tango - Micaela Barrett & Alberto Ramos
Today's guests are Micaela Colleen Barrett and Alberto Ramos Cordero, from the Cleveland Tango School in Cleveland, Ohio. Micaela has a very artistic background with experience in painting, graphic design, theater, Tai-Chi, and other forms of creative expression. She first came into the world of Argentine tango as a teenager, and in time, became enamored with the dance.
Alberto has trained at the Mark Morris Dance Company in Brooklyn, he's taught at the Hunter College Tango Club, and the YOU SHOULD BE DANCING studio in NYC. In Puerto Rico, he has taught alongside instructors and performers of Y ENTONCES TANGO.
More about Micaela & Alberto, and links to where you can help donate to hurricane relief:
Website: http://www.clevelandtango.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ClevelandTangoSchool/
Ramos Family hurricane relief fund: http://bit.ly/2yIjpvZ
Hurricane Maria relief: http://rdcrss.org/2hwC0XM
Ben Bogart is the co-director and founder of the tango group, Cuarteto Tanguero. He is also the group's bandoneon player. Ben studied classical music at UC Santa Cruz and jazz at Berklee College of Music before traveling to Argentina to pursue a 2-year certificate at the esteemed Orquesta Escuela de Tango Emilio Balcarce in Buenos Aires. He spent a total of 6 years in Argentina, and studied with the top bandoneón players and tango musicians there. Ben has also performed with multiple grammy award winners, and has been featured as a bandoneón soloist with the Cincinnati Opera, the Dallas Chamber Orchestra, the Lexington Philharmonic, and many others.
More information on Ben here: http://www.cuartetotanguero.com https://www.facebook.com/cuartetotanguero/
Our guests today have been mesmerizing tango enthusiasts all over the world since they began their partnership in 2012. Known for their smooth, elegant dancing style and very personable teaching method, they are an absolute pleasure to dance with and learn from. You might have heard of them: They are Somer Surgit and Jessica Stserbakova.
More on Somer and Jessica here... Website: http://somerandjessica.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicaandsomer/
My guest today is known for his creative tango style, which due in part to his background in hip-hop dancing, seamlessly incorporates the traditional and non-traditional. He has taught at numerous festivals in dozens of cities, always bringing with him a strong does of infectious energy. His passionate, nurturing teaching style has earned him a huge following, and further demonstrates his commitment to seeing communities grow. Let's meet Rod Relucio...
More information about Rod: 312 movement: http://www.312movement.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312movement/ Windy City Tango Festival: https://www.facebook.com/events/859280244246635/
Today's guest is one of the founding members of the renown tango quartet, Cuarteto Tanguero. As a world class violinist, he has shared the stage with numerous Grammy Award-winning musicians, and has appeared in dozens of radio and television broadcasts both in the US and abroad. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of tango music, its history, nuances, and relation with dancers. Let's meet...Daniel Stein.
More information about Daniel and his projects: https://moretango.org
Today's guest has been involved in organizing numerous prominent tango events around the US. She is known for her innovative teaching approach, and commitment to help her students reach their full creative potential. Currently, she's working on ways to unlock the potential of university tango clubs, and focusing on the importance of peer learning. Let's meet Mitra Martin...
Find out more about Mitra here: http://www.mitramartin.com And on LInkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitramartin
The Austin Spring Tango Festival is one of the biggest tango events in the US, drawing hundreds of tango enthusiasts and a roster of amazing tango teachers. But how did it begin? We'll meet the man who started it all, and hear his take on the key ingredients needed to build a successful community. Let's meet Vance Rightmire...
Austin Spring Tango Festival: http://austinspringtango.com/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/austinspringtango/
Where you can find out about tango in Austin: http://austintango.org/
Today's guest is a tango instructor who has taught workshops all over the globe. His energy, passion, and humor make an immediate impression, and his insights into the dance have inspired countless tango students. In addition to teaching, he's the writer/co-director/co-star of the film FERMIN: GLORIAS DEL TANGO. In addition to working on a second film, he's also the creator behind Pelando Variacion, an eye-popping, innovative tango competition that's set to tour the world soon. Let's meet Oliver Kolker...
Find out more about Oliver and his projects here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oliver.kolker
Pelando Variacion on FB: https://www.facebook.com/pelandovariacioncom-1673427932893781/
Blog: https://oliverkolker.wordpress.com/about/
Film link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3377374/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Today's guests are internationally renown dancers, teachers, and choreographers. Based in Dallas, Texas, they founded Evolutiontango in 2005. They have some very helpful strategies on how to move our tango forward, as well as ways to help foster a supportive, close-knit community. Let's meet George and Jairelbhi Furlong.
Find out more about George and Jairelbhi here: www.evolutiontango.com
After immersing themselves in tango, Lindsey Zan and Gimena Gordillo decided to take their love of this dance several steps further. To help their community grow, they've been inviting world-class tango instructors to regularly visit their home city of New Orleans. Visiting teachers bring in a fresh perspective, and can help maintain the energy level that every tango community needs. So what does it take to step up and take the initiative? Let's find out!
More information about Lindsey and Gimena here: https://milongaosada.wordpress.com/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MilongaOsada/
And more information on Tango in NOLA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NewOrleansTango/
James has been dancing all his life, and later began his professional career in ballroom. Then, one day he fell in love with Argentine Tango, which is what he's best known for. His go-getter attitude and tireless work ethic has made him an incredibly accomplished dancer, with a reputation for bringing out the best in his students. He keeps busy as the owner of City Style Tango, a dynamic and energetic studio located just outside Detroit. In 2016 hosted the Motor City Tango Festival, and plans on bringing it back soon.
Find out more about James at www.citystyletango.org
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityStyleDanceStudio
Jordana is a tango instructor and DJ based in northern CA who has danced and taught all over the world. She has a multidisciplinary background which includes yoga, martial arts, yoga, flamenco, and even Haitian Snake dances. She's also a licensed bodyworker, Reiki Master, as well as a massage therapist...so it's no surprise that Jordana's approach to tango involves a lot of body-awareness. But along intertwined with that is a deep mental element as well.
Find out more about Jordana here: www.jordanadelfeld.com