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Past Wasatch Tango WorkshopsWasatch Tango hosted many renowned tango teachers from all over the world. These are the past workshop highlights; click on a workshop date to see the flier. Brooke BurdettJanuary 23-25, 2004Brooke Burdett is known for her leap across continents six years ago that took her from the Denver area on a ''tango calling'' to Buenos Aires where she currently resides. Recognized for her elegance on the dance floor and celebrated for her clarity and generosity in the classroom, Brooke teaches and performs tango in Buenos Aires, the U.S. and Canada. "To dance tango, we must know who we are and feel proud. When we dance, one of the most important things we can do is offer something of ourselves to our partner - and at the same time, receive what our partner offers us. To truly move together in this way is one of the most profound and compelling encounters I have experienced." --Brooke Burdett Felipe Martinez & Rosa CoriscoNovember 6-8, 2009Felipe and Rosa embody a very fluid style of dancing that moves seamlessly through all ranges of the embrace. Their dance is at once dynamic, smooth and extremely musical. As teachers, Felipe and Rosa’s dedication, enthusiasm, and sheer knowledge of the dance always come across with great clarity. To watch them and to work with them is extremely inspiring and instills a real joy and respect for the dance. Felipe and Rosa have an extensive background in other forms of movement and have been influenced by the most respected tango masters and dancers. They are prominent tango teachers in the San Francisco/Bay Area and share their passion for tango all over North America and Europe. Cecilia GonzalezApril 22-24, 2005November 23, 2003Well respected by the tango community in Buenos Aires, she has taught
and danced at numerous festivals around the world. Along the way she has
partnered with some of the most famous tangueros of her generation:
Osvaldo Zotto, Fabian Salas and Mariano 'Chicho' Frumboli, to name a
few. Robert HaukJuly 22-23, 2007July 28-30, 2006July 28-31, 2005There are many styles of Argentine tango. The milonguero style is
characterized by a very close embrace. This embrace facilitates a close
connection between partners and is the framework for a dance of great
subtlety and beauty. To dance this style well requires precision and
balance. The steps can be simple or complex, but the focus is on the
music and the connection, not the people watching. Tomas HowlinSeptember 26-28, 2008September 28-30, 2007September 29-October 2, 2006September 16-18, 2005September 11, 2004September 21, 2003September 15, 2002November 19, 2001Tomás was born and brought up in Buenos Aires. He brings intimate knowledge of tango and shares 11 years of teaching and performing experience in Argentina, North America and Europe. Through his understanding and dedication Tomás creates a bridge linking traditional tango with newer developments and explorations of the dance. Tomás dances and teaches authentic Argentine Tango. He has been privileged to study and assist some of the greatest teachers of all times: Pepe Avellaneda, Pupy Costello, Jose Brahemcha, Gustavo Naveira, Graciela Gonzalez. Tomás’s knowledge and pedagogy are unique and exceptional. Tomás believes in a natural, relaxed, comfortable, thoughtful and skillful tango; one that is unique for each person. A teacher in demand across the world, Tomás is appreciated for his sharp eye, gentle humor, and easy accessibility. Korey Ireland & Mila VigdorovaMarch 15-18, 2007May 12-14, 2006Korey Ireland, a professional composer turned tango-addict, brings a
lifetime of musical experience and artistic creativity to his teaching.
His dancing, developed on social dance floors of the world’s tango
capitols and guided by spectacular teachers, is informed, elegant and
musical. Originally from Kansas City, Korey has spent most of the last
three years teaching tango in England, Holland, Spain, Germany, Russia
and Argentina. He and Mila are together building Kansas City’s first
tango school while Korey finishes recording a CD of original tango
music. Korey Ireland and Mitra MartinMarch 6-8, 2009Korey is immersed in tango dance and music. A professional composer, turned tango enthusiast, Korey is passionate about sharing ideas and experience that enrich Argentine Tango as a social dance and music form. Since 2001, Korey has traveled as a dancer, teacher, performer and musician. This work has brought him to the world's tango capitals as well as budding new communities around the globe. Enthusiasm for sharing, teaching and exploring tango inform and inspire his classes. Mitra discovered Tango at La Viruta in Buenos Aires in 1998 and subsequently pursued tango passionately in NYC and other major cities around the world. Mitra’s understanding of tango spans roles, orchestras and dance styles. A highly versatile dancer, Mitra has performed with some of the finest and most subtle Tango dancers from all parts of the world. As a teacher she is creative, exciting and sensitive. Her skill draws from a wealth of body-awareness work and her own deeply personal experience of Tango. Alex KrebsJanuary 23-25, 2009
Alex has studied and danced in Buenos Aires for more than six months
over seven visits. His dance, influenced by many people and styles,
notably early on by Mariano “Chicho” Frumboli (musicality), Fabian Salas
(structure), Damian Esell and Nancy Louzan (posture, walk, elegance), is
smooth, refined and musical.
Alex brings clarity and insight to his classes, and shares with students
his passion for Argentine tango. His classes are popular, and he has
invitations to teach all over the world. Homer & Cristina LadasOctober 31-November 2, 2008Homer and Cristina, married since 2002, started their tango obsession long before the met each other. With over 11 years of experience, their ‘one tango’ philosophy is a fusion of social tango ideologies. They create a positive class environment and try to reduce barriers that inhibit students. Student epiphanies are common in their classes. Few dancing couples improvise with the skill, personality, and
fluidity of movement of Homer and Cristina. Hsueh-tze LeeJanuary 20-22, 2006May 4-7, 2007Known for her musicality and innovative approach, Hsueh-tze teaches
Argentine Tango across North America and internationally. A life-long
dancer, Hsueh-tze has been one of North America's pioneers in Argentine
Tango since 1990. She draws inspiration from her extensive experience
dancing with milongueros of Buenos Aires over 8 extended trips. Her
dance blends the richness of tango tradition with exploratory
possibilities. Ney Melo & Jennifer BrattSeptember 11-13, 2009November 17-19, 2006Ney MeloNey Melo is among the best of the new generation of Argentine Tango dancers. His dance evolved from experience in the milongas of Buenos Aires and extensive study with masters of the Villa Urquiza and Nuevo styles. He is internationally recognized and highly respected for his innovative teaching methods and passion for teaching. He has taught tango workshops in Singapore, Malaysia, Romania and Australia as well as the Portland Valentango, DC Tango Marathon, and Toronto TangoFest. Jennifer BrattJennifer’s movements are defined by a natural grace and expressive fluidity; her sharp embellishments and articulate feet are often compared to those of the renowned Alicia Pons. Emphasizing technique and employing vivid images her teaching focuses on posture, connection, and musicality. She advises followers on how to be simultaneously relaxed and alert and works with them to develop the delicate balance between being too light and too heavy Jennifer OlsonJune 13 & 16, 2008
Jennifer began her tango career in Portland (OR) and her love of tango
has since taken her all over the world: to Europe, Argentina and
Uruguay, and throughout the United States and Canada. Caroline Peattie & Christopher NassopoulosMarch 7-9, 2008March 10-12, 2006April 11-13, 2003
Caroline and Christopher have over twenty years of tango dancing and
sixteen years teaching experience between them. They gained practice
dancing on the crowded milongas of their home in San Francisco, as well
as Buenos Aires, Germany and Holland. Their forte is teaching tango
dancers how to improvise in a social setting without breaking the
connection of the close embrace. Genuine and unpretentious, their
skilled instruction balances technique and aesthetics with relaxation
and intelligent navigation. Student feedback and progress testify to
their generosity of spirit and the effectiveness of their approach. Steven PayneJuly 31-August 2, 2009March 18-20, 2005March 26-29, 2004July 10-13, 2003Steven Payne began his Argentine Tango career right here in Salt Lake
City. He now lives and teaches in Portland, Oregon. His sense of music
and dance has been inspired by dancers all over the world, most notably
Christopher Nassopolous, Susana Miller, Luciana Valle, Tomas Howlin and
Brigitta Winkler. Each of them has given Steven a piece of their own
unique style, has instilled in him their passionate musicality, and
inspired him with the outrageous possibilities that Argentine tango
holds for an addicted dancer. Roberto RioboJanuary 12-14, 2007Roberto Riobo is a well-known tango maestro throughout Argentina, The
Bay Area, and Germany. He graduated in 1994 from the University of Tango
in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He began teaching at Dinzel International,
the Centro Educativo Del Tango in Buenos Aires, and continued at the
Academia de Tango in Frankfurt Germany. Pedro “Tete” Rusconi and Silvia CerianiAugust 1-4, 2008Tete and Silvia have been dancing and performing together since 1995. They are masters of the authentic “close embrace” style of tango. If you have been to Buenos Aires, it is difficult not to have encountered Tete and Silvia. They are social dancers of the highest order, acclaimed by experienced dancers throughout the world. They have toured throughout Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Holland, Spain, Belgium, Sweden and the United States. In their classes, they concentrate on the musical ‘compasses’ (rhythm, syncopation), the sensibility of the body, and the liberty of movement. Their tango vals classes are especially renowned. Tete is noted for his individual style of musicality, and interpretation of the tango from the ‘Golden Age’ of the 1940’s and 1950’s. Tete and Silvia have two institutional videos, videos, that are used by many close embrace dancers. They have also been featured in Paul Pelicoro’s book, “Paul Pelicoro on Tango” and in two recent documentaries on the milongueros of Buenos Aires: Odie Fillon’s “Tete and Silvia Milongueros” and Daniel Tonelli’s short film on Tete. Yelena Sinelnikova and Avik BasuJanuary 25-27, 2008Yelena Sinelnikova and Avik Basu are two of several instructors who have helped to develop the Ann Arbor tango community, one of the largest close embrace tango communities in the United States. They specialize in close embrace social tango emphasizing connection, musicality, and navigation, all of which inspire improvisation. Their classes are designed to help you enjoy the process of finding your own tango while respecting the traditions of this century old dance. In addition to their regular classes in Ann Arbor, they have also been featured instructors in Denver (for the popular Labor Day Festival), Cleveland, Pittsburgh, New York, and most recently Mumbai, India. Despite this considerable experience, they continue to have a vivid memory of what it was like to start learning this dance and this aids their teaching in a profound way. More than anything else, they wish to infect their students with their passion for this dance. Many talented teachers have helped Yelena and Avik in the quest for their tango, including Cacho Dante, Robert Hauk, Alex Krebs, Hsueh-Tze Lee, Susana Miller, Christopher Nassopoulos & Caroline Peattie, Tom Stermitz, Robin Thomas, and Brigitta Winkler. And in great measure, these two instructors have been guided by their experiences with their many talented students. Avik is also nationally known as a tango DJ and is invited repeatedly to DJ in numerous tango communities around the US. Robin Thomas & Jennifer BrattJuly 30-August 1, 2004Robin Thomas
Robin grew up in Belfast in the north of Ireland and moved to New York
to go to film school. He worked as a professional photographer for 13
years before turning pro as a tango teacher and DJ. Strangely enough he
came to tango from rock and ice climbing rather than a background in
other dance forms. But he contends that nothing he ever did in ice
climbing was as scary as asking a woman to dance when he was a beginner.
Jennifer Bratt
A life-long dancer based in New York City, Jennifer studied various
forms of dance from childhood until she discovered the Argentine Tango a
few years ago. She was entranced by the beauty and energy of this art
form and completely devoted herself to it. Today, an elegant and
accomplished tanguera who is able to lead as well as follow, she moves
with a natural grace and expressive fluidity. Luciana ValleMay 9-12,2008June 4-6, 2004May 28, 2002Luciana Valle is one of the most sought after masters of Argentine Tango. Her energy, passion, and unique gift for clarity have made her an extremely popular guest teacher throughout North America and Europe. Her proficiency in both leading and following Argentine tango, as well as her extensive experience with both traditional tango and tango nuevo styles lends her a special perspective as a teacher. She has worked with many of the best dancers in Buenos Aires including Fabian Salas, Omar Vega, and Pupi Castello and was a member of Fabian Salas’ and Gustavo Naveira’s “Tango Investigation” group from 1995-97. Students describe her as funny, inventive, energetic, interactive, challenging, direct, and inspiring! Brigitta WinklerNovember 9-11, 2007November 18-20, 2005November 19-21, 2004March 9, 2003Brigitta Winkler is a curious woman. She likes tradition and
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