Carlos & Maria Rivarola
Carlos & Maria Rivarola are one of the most respected and well known Argentine Tango couples in the world. They were original members of “Tango Argentino”, the show that started the worldwide tango interest in 1983. Carlos performed in and choreographed the Oscar nominated film, Tango for which he was awarded an American Choreography Award (1999) fron the United States Academy of Dance on Film,
Carlos & Maria are professors of at the Instituto Universitario Nacional de Arte, and are members of the Academia Nacional del Tango.
See http://mariaycarlosrivarola.com/ for more about Carlos & Maria and their impressive CVs..
Carlos & Maria are professors of at the Instituto Universitario Nacional de Arte, and are members of the Academia Nacional del Tango.
See http://mariaycarlosrivarola.com/ for more about Carlos & Maria and their impressive CVs..
Ariadna Naveira & Fernando Sanchez
Ariadna Naveira is the daughter of the legendary Gustavo Naveira and Olga Besio and has been dancing tango since childhood. She danced with her brother Federico Naviera, for 15 years and graduated from the National School of Dance in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as a teacher of Dance in 2008. Ariana has performed at the most prestigious Milongas and Theatres in Buenos Aires and taught at Tango Festivals around the World.
Fernando Sanchez started with Tango organically as part of life. His first teacher, Alfredo Maldonado, gave him the opportunity to work in the theatres, milongas and clubs in Buenos Aires, and he has also taught at Tango Festivals around the world.
Fernando and Ariadna started dancing together in early 2009. They have a unique style combining elegance, great musicality and creative interpretations, Ariadna and Fernando have achieved wide recognition by developing a dance base on a deep perception of the dance partner, making of the dialogue between the couple a dominant theme of the tango dance. Fernando & Ariadna have created a tango style that fuses modern concepts of tango with its core traditional essence - the fundamental tools of tango and the feel of the embrace. They are highly regarded for their teaching methods as well as for their dance and their great love for tango.
Fernando Sanchez started with Tango organically as part of life. His first teacher, Alfredo Maldonado, gave him the opportunity to work in the theatres, milongas and clubs in Buenos Aires, and he has also taught at Tango Festivals around the world.
Fernando and Ariadna started dancing together in early 2009. They have a unique style combining elegance, great musicality and creative interpretations, Ariadna and Fernando have achieved wide recognition by developing a dance base on a deep perception of the dance partner, making of the dialogue between the couple a dominant theme of the tango dance. Fernando & Ariadna have created a tango style that fuses modern concepts of tango with its core traditional essence - the fundamental tools of tango and the feel of the embrace. They are highly regarded for their teaching methods as well as for their dance and their great love for tango.
CECILIA CAPELLO & DIEGO AMORIN
Cecilia Capello and Diego Amorin are one of the most playful and expressive couples of the contemporary tango scene. They have explored the potential of tango from distinct angles developing an extremely versatile & visual style that combines elements of theatre with dance whilst retaining the foundations of the legendary "milongueros" from whom they learnt the art & essence of Argentine tango. Their dancing is impassioned, expressive with innate longing and love for the dance!
Cecilia & Diego have performed at the Theatre of the Kremlin in Moscow and the Beittedine Palace in Lebanon; they have also performed with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and the National Dance Company of Mexico.
The have also participated both as teachers and performers at the GREC Festival, the Aspen Dance Festival, the Zhangjiajie International Music Festival and Festival Beittedine, and CITA 2010 Buenos Aires Tango Festival 2010 in Rome, Malevaje Tango Festival(Denmark).
They also performed at the reprise anniversary edition of Tango Argentino, under the direction of Claudio Segovia.
Cecilia & Diego have performed at the Theatre of the Kremlin in Moscow and the Beittedine Palace in Lebanon; they have also performed with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and the National Dance Company of Mexico.
The have also participated both as teachers and performers at the GREC Festival, the Aspen Dance Festival, the Zhangjiajie International Music Festival and Festival Beittedine, and CITA 2010 Buenos Aires Tango Festival 2010 in Rome, Malevaje Tango Festival(Denmark).
They also performed at the reprise anniversary edition of Tango Argentino, under the direction of Claudio Segovia.
José Manrique and Natalia Pombo
José Manrique and Natalia Pombo are outstanding professional Argentine dancers with a career spanning 15 years. Their dance is characterized by their great versatility and their ability to combine both traditional tango and modern tango, fusing dances with sensitivity and personal interpretation.
José and Natalia have together developed a system of classes and teaching based on the needs of each student, working with a focus on both aesthetics and personal taste for the dance and in what is the most healthy and organic form for each body.
Joseph has a background in teaching, working across different areas and with all ages. He has worked in primary schools, taught tango in Chile (1996-2000) & studied with Mora Godoy, among others.
Natalia graduated from secondary school and went on to teach ballet and Spanish dances assessed by Ricardo Rivas and Rina Valverde (teachers of the Teatro Colon). She took a degree in acting from the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts (IUNA), after which she incorporated and specialized in tango. She taught at the Scho
José and Natalia have together developed a system of classes and teaching based on the needs of each student, working with a focus on both aesthetics and personal taste for the dance and in what is the most healthy and organic form for each body.
Joseph has a background in teaching, working across different areas and with all ages. He has worked in primary schools, taught tango in Chile (1996-2000) & studied with Mora Godoy, among others.
Natalia graduated from secondary school and went on to teach ballet and Spanish dances assessed by Ricardo Rivas and Rina Valverde (teachers of the Teatro Colon). She took a degree in acting from the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts (IUNA), after which she incorporated and specialized in tango. She taught at the Scho
Los Ocampo
One of the most respected and recognised couples in Tango, Omar & Maria are wonderful teachers with amazing energy and, of course, real passion to share their love of Tango.
Monica & Omar have danced and taught together for over 30 years. Their charismatic stage presence and personalities combined with their elegant style, creativity and extensive knowledge make them hugely popular with audiences and students alike.
They have performed on some of the most prestigious world stages, both with their own dance company, Tango Bravo and as part of international shows, such as Mariano Mores, The Carlos Copes Tango Show and Tango Pasión .
Los Ocampo now divide their time between teaching at their schools around the world, touring and performing at leading international venues. They are also official adjudicators at the annual International Tango Championships in Argentina and other worldwide competitions as well as acting as cultural and artistic ambassadors for Argentine music and dance. They are masters not only of Argentine Tango, but also of Argentina’s folkloric dances, such as Chacarera, Zamba and Malambo.
They are in high demand as coaches and have trained, and choreographed for, celebrities such as Pamela Stephenson and many stars of Latin & Ballroom including Vincent & Flavia of ‘Strictly’ fame and World Latin Champions Yukka Haapalainen & Sirpa Suutari.
Monica & Omar have danced and taught together for over 30 years. Their charismatic stage presence and personalities combined with their elegant style, creativity and extensive knowledge make them hugely popular with audiences and students alike.
They have performed on some of the most prestigious world stages, both with their own dance company, Tango Bravo and as part of international shows, such as Mariano Mores, The Carlos Copes Tango Show and Tango Pasión .
Los Ocampo now divide their time between teaching at their schools around the world, touring and performing at leading international venues. They are also official adjudicators at the annual International Tango Championships in Argentina and other worldwide competitions as well as acting as cultural and artistic ambassadors for Argentine music and dance. They are masters not only of Argentine Tango, but also of Argentina’s folkloric dances, such as Chacarera, Zamba and Malambo.
They are in high demand as coaches and have trained, and choreographed for, celebrities such as Pamela Stephenson and many stars of Latin & Ballroom including Vincent & Flavia of ‘Strictly’ fame and World Latin Champions Yukka Haapalainen & Sirpa Suutari.