Introducing your Beginner teachers
Introducing your Feldenkrais teacher
Bob - Porirua
Hi I’m Bob Read
I started my Tango journey twenty plus years ago and I look forward to this opportunity to help
you embark on your Tango journey.
Classes are held on a Tuesday evening from 7pm until 9pm at
The Porirua Club
Lodge Place
Porirua
Bob will be teaching the beginner class at 10am on Saturday morning.
Enquires to Porirua Club Inc
04-2376143
www.poriruaclub.co.nz
Tango Company NZ
Tango Company NZ will be teaching the beginner class at 11am on Sunday morning.
Sebastian Arrua, one of the Maestro’s at this years Festival, is the director of Tango Company NZ. Sebastian is a true Porteño from Buenos Aires, Argentina, with over 20 years of experience dancing and teaching in renowned dance schools across Europe, North America and around the world. He is proud and grateful to share the rich culture of Tango with the community in New Zealand. Bringing this beautiful dance to life and helping others discover its depth and connection is Sebastian’s greatest passion.
Tango Company NZ holds regular classes in the Wellington CBD every week, with a big, friendly group of dancers. New dancers are always welcome to the Thursday night Tango 1 class, and can attend the beginner friendly práctica after class for free.
Susan - CONNECT Tango
I began learning tango well over twenty years ago with the teachers we had in Wellington at the time. I’ve been lucky to take advantage of the high quality international teachers who’ve come to our wonderful Tango Festival in Wellington since it started. Also, for the past twelve years I’ve been an avid student of Sebastian Arrua and travelled to Buenos Aries to learn with his BA Tango Evolution immersion course.
I began teaching myself in 2014 and have run my CONNECTango classes in Petone ever since.
I love helping new dancers find their way into our tango world.
Susan will be teaching the beginner class at midday on Saturday morning.
Viva Latina Dance
Introducing Viva Latina Dance: Embrace Argentine Tango and Latin Dance since 1997, brought to you by the renowned Alex White, one of the pioneering forces behind Argentine Tango in New Zealand.
At Viva Latina Dance, we believe in providing a transformative dance experience that goes beyond mere steps. Under Alex's expert guidance, our teaching approach strikes the perfect balance between technique and expressive movement, ensuring that our students not only learn the intricacies of Tango but also immerse themselves in the joyous journey it offers.
Since its establishment in 1997 after Alex returned from Argentina at the age of 18, Viva Latina Dance has spearheaded the promotion of Argentine Tango and Latin Dance throughout New Zealand. Alex has shared his passion for dance by teaching in various cities across the country and exotic destinations where he has continued to inspire and educate dancers worldwide.
Through Alex’s tango journey, he has trained with and learned from dozens of well-known and accomplished teachers such as Osvaldo Zotto, Gustavo Naveira, Fabian Salas & Pablo Veron (stars of "The Tango Lesson”). Fuelled by an unwavering commitment to personal growth, he frequently returns to Argentina for intensive training, further solidifying his position as a distinguished figure in the Tango community. Alex has left an indelible mark on the world of dance, making notable appearances in numerous short films, festivals, and competition shows. Among his impressive highlights are the sold-out fringe festival show "Penas del bandoneon," captivating performances on national TV in both New Zealand and Argentina, mesmerizing tango theater shows, and even sharing the stage with the esteemed New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO).
Joining Alex is his exceptional dance partner, Denise, who embarked on her Argentine Tango journey in 2019 after experiencing the magic of a free class at Alex White's school. Entranced by the profound emotional connection that Tango offers, Denise has dedicated herself to regular training with Alex and renowned maestras such as Vanesa Villalba, Laila Rezk, and Gisela Natoli.
For the past four years, Alex and Denise have formed an extraordinary partnership, creating an atmosphere of pure enjoyment and camaraderie for their students. Together, they provide a platform for learning, dancing, and showcasing the beauty of Tango. Driven by their shared commitment to continuous improvement, they actively train with the best in the industry, including the honor of hosting the esteemed World Tango Champs in Wellington and participating in exclusive online private training sessions with revered instructors like Facundo Piñero & Vanesa Villalba, Leandro Oliver and Laila Rezk, Maximiliano Cristiani & Ayse Gencalp.
Viva Latina Dance will be teaching the beginner class at 1.30 Sunday afternoon.
Alina Komnatnaya - Feldenkrais Practitioner
