Fri April 2: Armando Orzuza & Nuria Martinez

This week we are honored to welcome Armando and Nuria at the Tango Lounge!

They will teach the Upper Level Class at 8.30pm (Included with admission) and perform at midnight.

DJ Tine

More about our stars:

Armando Orzuza was born in "La Boca", a suburb of Buenos Aires, known as the birth place of the Tango. His first professional contact with the Tango was at the age of fourteen as a sound technician for a "tangueria" (Tango dance hall) in Buenos Aires. This enriching experience surrounded him with the foremost dancers, singers and orchestras of the Tango world. Ten years later, he began to study the Tango himself. Armando learned to dance from the original "milongueros" and began his professional career in 1990.

Armando performed in the Broadway show of “Tango Passion” in New York and Miami, as well as in the promotion of the album "Tango" by Julio Iglesias; As dance consultant and choreographer, he worked in Alan Parker’s movie "Evita", and in the 2004 Madonna’s “Re-invention” touring show. He has performed and taught the tango at Tango Festivals, public and private events, cultural organizations, embassies, consulates, schools, universities, and theaters, throughout Europe, Japan, South America and the United States. Armando also appeared as principal dancer in the movie “Assassination Tango” directed by Robert Duvall. He currently teaches and performs with Nuria Martínez internationally.

Nuria Martínez Méndez was born in Spain, and trained in ballet at Madrid’s National School of Ballet and piano. She studied ballet and contemporary dance at London’s Laban Centre and at the Merce Cunningham Studio, NYC. She graduated at Empire State College with a BA in Dance and Education.

In 2005, Nuria Martinez began to study Tango professionally with Armando Orzuza. To the precious and valuable experience of learning, sharing and dancing with Armando, she also brings in to her work the vast previous knowkedge and performing experience, as well as the inspiration gathered from concepts by Graciela Gonzalez and Rodolfo Dinzel.

She currently performs and teaches Tango with Armando Orzuza throughout the US, Europe, and Buenos Aires.

Fri Mar 26: Ney & Jennifer, DJ Jake Spatz

This Friday at Tango Lounge, we line up the stars for you!

830 upper level class by Ney and Jennifer

included with admission

midnight performance

DJ Jake from DC

More about our stars

Ney Melo and Jennifer Bratt (Miami)

Ney Melo and Jennifer Bratt dance an elegant style of social salon tango. Their dance is defined by a smooth and graceful walk, a powerful sense of musicality, classic steps entwined with intricate embellishments, and an intimate embrace. Their passion and respect for tango, its culture, and its music is clearly evidenced in their dance, as well as in their teaching.

In their classes together, Ney and Jennifer are dedicated to inspiring students to dance tango with feeling, musicality, cadencia, and connection - the way it is danced in Buenos Aires. The atmosphere in their classes is relaxed, personable and lively. They employ vivid images to illustrate technique and the essence of tango (both fundamental to dancing well) in whatever step is being shown.

Ney and Jennifer have recently taught and performed in Italy, Poland, Singapore, Malaysia, Romania and Australia, as well as extensively all over North America.

Jake Spatz (Washington, DC)

Jake Spatz has been teaching Argentine tango since 2005 and DJing since 2006. He has brought his enthusiasm for the dance, music, and culture of the tango to cities up and down the East Coast, including most recently he played to great acclaim at Tango de los Muertos. In his hometown Washington, DC, Jake hosts Milonga Local, and DJs every 2nd Saturday at Milonga Porteña at Chevy Chase Ballroom.

March 19: Juano and Sol (BsAs), DJ Vijay

This week we are excited to welcome Juano and Sol from Buenos Aires!

DJ Vijay from San Francisco

8.30pm upper level class with Juano and Sol

included with admission.

There are simultaneous classes for beginners and pre-intermediate level taught by DanceSport. Also included.

More about our stars:

Juan Cantone and Maria Soledad (Sol) Orozco, established Argentine tango dancers and teachers, have a broad background in music, ballet and modern dance, as well as in teaching. They both love coaching, and have dedicated themselves to find the best methods to convey to their students what they have learned from many of the great masters of Tango. As a result, they are considered some of the best young tango dancers presently teaching and dancing in Argentina, Europe, and Japan. For more information on Juan & Sol please visit their website www.tangokultura.com.ar.

Vijay

Vijay Namasivayam was one of the key instructors and DJs in the Ann Arbor tango community. He is currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He teaches the traditional Milonguero style of dancing that employs subtle body movements to generate complex choreography in a compact space. His classes have a strong emphasis on Connection, Musicality and Navigation that help students to quickly grasp the fundamentals of social dancing. His dancing style has been influenced by many teachers including Robin Thomas, Christopher & Caroline, Alex Krebs, Jaimes Friedgen in the US and by Susana Miller, Cacho Dante, Ana Maria Shapira and Javier Rodriguez in BsAs. As a DJ, he has been a part of several festivals in the US including the Portland and Denver tango festivals.

Fri Mar 12: Daniela Pucci and Luis Bianchi.

This week join your friends at Tango Lounge this Friday to enjoy great music and a fabulous performance and class by

Daniela Pucci and Luis Bianchi

www.luisbianchi.com

Midnight performance by Daniela and Luis

DJ Tine

830 class by Daniela and Luis, upper level

class included with $12 admission.

There are simultaneous classes for total beginners and intermediate taught by DanceSport Faculty.

More about our stars

Daniela Pucci and Luis Bianchi's tango is best described as joyous and heartfelt. Dancing together since 2006, they have rapidly become known for their musicality, connection and infectious energy. As performers, they are engaging, vibrant, and emotional. As instructors, their ultimate goal is to help students move better, achieve deeper connection, and find their own voice in the dance. Students in their classes can expect thorough instruction on tango technique, encouragement to increase their body awareness, lots of personalized feedback, and a healthy dose of humor to complement the mix.

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March 5: Eric Lindgren & Katherine Gorsuch

This Friday join us for a fabulous Lounge!

Performance by Eric Lindgren (Portland) and Katherine Gorsuch (New York).

DJ Tine

Admission $12/$10 includes any one of 3 classes at 8.30pm:

Upper level class by Eric Lindgren

Pre-intermediate by DanceSport Faculty

Beginners by Paul of DanceSport

Within weeks of his first tango class, Eric Lindgren moved to Buenos Aires and studied tango intensively for a year; he returns regularly to take advantage of the high level of dance and exceptional instruction available in the city. Eric spent the winter of 07-08 teaching at Dance Manhattan and at Providence Tango, and the summer in Toronto. In September 2008 Eric moved to Portland, OR where he enjoys that community’s strong focus on close embrace and emotional expression. Eric has had many influences, including Daniel Trenner, Claudia Bozzo, Carlos Lobos, Rebecca Shulman, Adriana Dure, and Pablo Rodriguez.

Katherine's hybrid expression of tango is derived from the many dance influences in her life. Her interest began as a child, exploring various dance forms; ballet, modern dance, and flamenco. At the age of 18 she began dancing tango in New York City. She is currently partnering Robin Thomas, and has also worked with: Adam Hoopengardner, Felipe Martinez, Henry Finkelstein, and Burak Koyuncu.

Katherine has taught at festivals in the US and in Europe and teaches regularly at Dance Manhattan, Princeton, Hunter College, Yale, and Wesleyan. She is also one of the founding members and organizers of the Hunter College Tango Club, established in 2006. Dancing in Europe, Buenos Aires, and across the United States has contributed to Katherine's inspirational musicality and connection. She brings a youthful energy and sweet madness to the dance floor.