Carlitos Espinoza

He is a dynamic young milonguero style dancer who has been dancing for the last eighteen years in Argentina and Chile and has instructed at over 100 festivals and workshops in Europe and South America gaining a fiercely-loyal following worldwide.

One of Carlitos first tango teacher was Carlos Malone and Sergio Natario, who taught him the importance of walking.

In 1998 Carlitos began teaching in Argentina and Chile and in 2001, in Europe. Word quickly spread and since 2004 he has instructed in Europe almost full-time. When Carlitos is not touring he resides in Lyon, France where he instructs group classes and gives private classes to a seemingly endless stream of advanced students who arrive daily from around the world to work with him.

Dance Style
Carlitos dances an authentic close-embrace milonguero style tango. His personal dance style is characterized by a rare combination of extreme dynamism, profound musicality, energy, precision, and a very grounded and elegant walk.

Teaching Style
As an instructor, Carlitos is masterful. He works on multiple levels with students, simultaneously developing technique and mechanics while challenging the student’s interior landscape, and their process of conceptualizing while they lead or follow.

Roxana Suarez 

She is one of today’s most appreciated and followed Argentine tango dancers, and teachers in the world.

Her tango journey began before she even took her first steps, as she swayed to the rhythms of tango in her mother's womb. Growing up in her grandmother’s milonga in Buenos Aires, Roxana had the privilege of witnessing and learning from the finest dancers of the era.
Embodying the experience of years of living and breathing the authentic tango scene of Buenos Aires, at a very young age, in February 2007, Roxana began her professional tango career. Firmly rooted in the belief that to be a remarkable teacher, one must first be a dedicated student, she never ceased to explore, study, and evolve her dance, constantly refining her teaching methods.
In her early days, amid extensive rehearsals, she has been teaching in renowned tango schools in Buenos Aires and exhibiting in Buenos Aires milongas.

Quickly, tango events spread all over the world, and Roxana was invited to share her precious knowledge and rich authentic tango experience in prestigious international festivals like TanGoToIstanbul (Turkey), Mallorca Tango Festival (Spain), The Brussels Tango Festival (Belgium), Łódź Tango Salon Festival (Poland), Taipei Tango Festival (Taiwan), Torino Tango Festival (Italy), Tarbes en Tango (France), Nora’s Tango Week (San Francisco, USA), Lisbon International Tango Festival (Portugal), and many more.
Since 2010, Roxana joined various tango companies, including Tango + Tango. As well as danced on stages of renowned theaters on Corrientes Avenue in Buenos Aires, where she participated as a guest artist in exceptional productions, such as “Descarnados” by Sabrina & Ruben Veliz, and “El Cruxe” by Vanesa Villalba and Facundo Piñero.

Today, Roxana resides in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain, from where she embarks on journeys to tango events worldwide, continuing to share her captivating, authentic, and truly unique tango with colleagues, friends, students, and fellow tango aficionados across the globe.

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Giselle Anne

Throughout her academic dance training, which included contemporary dance, ballet, and folklore for more than 10 years, Giselle Anne simultaneously pursued tango in a largely self-taught manner due to the limited availability of tango instructors in the 1980s. Nevertheless, she had the opportunity to learn from two of the most renowned "milongueros" of the time: Antonio Todaro and Pepito Avellaneda.

With nearly four decades of professional experience, Giselle Anne has showcased her talent as both a dancer and choreographer, performing and teaching worldwide.

Early in her career, Giselle Anne collaborated with prestigious artists, including Libertad Lamarque, Argentino Ledesma, Mariano Mores, José Collangelo, Los Solistas de D'Arienzo, Dragone, and Tripodi, among others. She toured extensively across Europe, America, and Asia, as well as performed in Buenos Aires' tango houses and theatres. Her notable shows include the famous "Tango Argentino" and "Tango Pasión”. Over those years, she danced with a wide range of partners and true milongueros, showcasing her versatility and deep connection to the tango tradition.

During her five-year residence in Spain (1992-97), Giselle Anne deepened her work in tango by founding a school, creating her own ballet productions, and inaugurating the "Casa del Tango" in Seville. 

In 1995, she introduced her Tango Technique classes in Europe, developing a robust teaching method based on her years of experience. 

Together with Gustavo Naveira, she co-created a comprehensive tango methodology focused on a deep analysis of tango movement and structure. This method has been tested and refined through years of teaching worldwide and at her tango studio in the United States.

In their 29 years of dancing together, Giselle Anne and Gustavo Naveira have participated in countless festivals globally, sharing their artistry through teaching and performances, including their own show : “Tango Generations”.

Her dancing is characterised by a remarkable balance of strength and grace, consistently maintaining a high standard of excellence.

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Jonny Carvajal & Suyay Quiroga

Suyay Quiroga, in partnership with Jonny Carvajal, has recently achieved the pinnacle of Tango success as the 2023 Tango de Pista World Champions. A multifaceted Argentine Tango professional, Suyay is not only a distinguished dancer but also an esteemed teacher and choreographer, with a solid background in classical ballet.

Educated at the Conservatorio José Neglia, Suyay holds certifications both in classical ballet and as a Tango licensed instructor. Her journey in Tango began in 1993, receiving tutelage from numerous Maestros of Tango Argentino, enriching her style and technique.

Her career has been marked by a series of notable collaborations. From 1995 to 2003, she performed in shows, taught classes, and participated in national festivals with her brother, Aoniken Quiroga. Her talent then took her to Buenos Aires for shows and festivals, working alongside Enrique Simone and Julio Mariño between 2003 and 2005. Her global presence expanded through tours in Europe, USA, and Asia with Roberto Reis from 2005 to 2008.

In 2012, Suyay embarked on a new phase, touring internationally and participating in festivals with partners like Paulo Bidart, Christian Sosa, Alejandro Beron, and Cristian Taffarello. During this time, she also founded her own Tango Studio in Castelar, dedicating herself to developing aspiring Tango dancers and teachers, and preparing them for championships.

Her recent years have been equally dynamic. She toured Europe with Diego Chandia from 2017 to 2019, and then with Alejandro Lencina in 2021-2022, adding to her repertoire of Tango shows, classes, and festival appearances.

Her partnership with Jonny Carvajal since 2022 has been nothing short of extraordinary, leading to their triumph as the World Champions in Tango de Pista 2023. They also claimed the Metropolitan Tango and Vals Championship in 2023 and secured the second position in the Milonga Metropolitan Championship the same year.

Suyay's journey is not just a tale of personal achievement but also of inspiring and nurturing the next generation of Tango enthusiasts, contributing significantly to the global Tango community.

In 2020, Jonny worked in Tokyo, Japan, at Tokyo Origin, and founded Tango a la Carta, offering virtual lessons with Tango luminaries.

Jonny's journey includes multiple accolades such as second and third places at the Metropolitan Tango Championships from 2017 to 2019, and being a jury member at the Tangovía Feria Manizales Championship in Colombia.

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Maria Ines

Experience the passion and artistry of María Inés Bogado, one of the world’s most celebrated Argentine tango dancers and teachers. With over 25 years devoted to tango, María Inés has captivated audiences worldwide with her unique dance style, innovative teaching methodology, and undeniable charisma.

In 2010, she reached the pinnacle of tango excellence by winning the World Champion title in the Tango Salon category. That same year, she also secured the highest honour in the Vals category at the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Tango Championship. These remarkable achievements have solidified her status as a leading figure in the tango community.

María Inés’s journey began with a rich background in dancing and teaching Argentine Folklore. Mentored by renowned artists like Diego Gauna, Graciela Gonzales, Sabrina & Ruben Veliz, Rosa Forte, and Carlos Perez, she honed her craft to become a professional dancer and educator. Throughout her illustrious career, she has graced major festivals and conducted special workshops across the globe, sharing the stage with esteemed partners such as Sebastián Jimenez, Jorge Lopez, Roberto, and Zuccarino.

In 2020, she launched the  “Superior Tango” project in Kyiv, Ukraine, further expanding her influence and dedication to the art form. Continuing her commitment to the tango community, María Inés teamed up with Sergiy Podbolotnyy in 2021 to co-organize the “Bailemos Tango Festival” in Kyiv, bringing together dancers and enthusiasts from around the world.

As an internationally sought-after instructor, she not only teaches extensively but also serves as a jury member for the preliminary rounds of the Mundial World Championships. María Inés leverages her profound expertise to mentor and prepare dancers aiming for success in this prestigious competition.

Join us at our festival to experience the exceptional talent and passion of María Inés Bogado—a true icon in the world of Argentine tango.

Sebastian Arrua 

He is deeply connected to the cultural tradition of Tango having lived and breathed this dance from an early age through the direct transmission of his father, Oscar Arrua. The family spent its life in Buenos Aires, where, at the age of eight, Sebastián did his first steps as a folkloric dancer in a local dance company. By the age of eighteen, he graduated from the renowned “Escuela Nacional de Danzas de Buenos Aires“ and decided to share his vision, as a professional dancer and as a teacher.

For Sebastián, Tango is more than a passion or a heritage: it’s the artistic expression of the deep connection that exists between oneself and another. This elegant dialogue during the dance is a unique moment each time that extends and contributes to building up the spirit of an authentic milonga. As a teacher Sebastián focuses on the mechanics of movement as a way to facilitate that connection with the partner, with the music and at a global scale, with the community. But beyond the details of the technique, the foundation and the soul of his dancing is fluidity.

His personal style of dancing is based on salon technique but is also influenced by a rich variety of sources that feed into its personality. Metaphorically speaking, a bridge between the 19th and the 21th century: a vision that is transferred into his teaching.

Sebastian has been the lead teacher and co-organizer of BA. Tango Evolution - an intensive tango training immersion program in Buenos Aires - since 2015

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Soledad Mallo and Adriel Bournissen 

They performed in the iconic tango venues “El Viejo Almacén,” “Gala Tango,” and “La Esquina Carlos Gardel.”

They were part of the international company “Tango Seducción,” led by maestro and director Gustavo Russo, the Mora Godoy company, and the “Tango in the Shadows” company directed by dancer and director Marcos Ayala.

They participated in the show “LA PESADA DEL TANGO” by the great maestro Juan Carlos Copes.

They travelled to Vietnam for the “40th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations” between the two countries, representing Argentine culture in Vietnam.

Since 2016 to the present, they have been conducting 2 to 3 annual tours across Europe, visiting Spain, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Greece, and Africa (Tunisia). They have been teaching workshops and both group and private classes, as well as performing exhibitions and shows in various milongas, theatres, and private events.

They were part of the show “LOS CAMINOS DE BUENOS AIRES” at the PALAIS DES CONGRES DE PARIS under the direction of Alain de Caro (Paris, France) and at the International Festival of Carthage, Tunisia.

They were honoured guests at the festival held for the “UNESCO International Dance Day” at the Academic Theater of Castelfranco (Venice, Italy).

Adriel was invited to join the cast of dancers for the show performed at Teatro Colón for the G-20 Summit under the direction of renowned director and choreographer Ricky Pashkus.

They were selected for the special edition of the PELANDO VARIACIÓN championship, which was broadcast for the first time on national television in Argentina (TV Pública).

In January 2022, they were invited by the teacher and dancer Alejandra Gutty to join the cast of dancers and teachers on a cruise to Antarctica.

Recently, they were called to perform as replacements in the prestigious “Piazzolla Tango Show” and “Carlos Gardel Show.”

For over 15 years, they have been part of tango companies and shows in Argentina, and for the past 12 years, they have toured the world with renowned Argentine shows.

They were semifinalists in the 2019 TANGO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP in the categories of “Tango de Pista” and “Tango Escenario,” and finalists in the 2020 PELANDO VARIACIÓN.

They were semifinalists in the 2022 TANGO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP in the categories of “Tango de Pista” and “Tango Escenario.”

In 2023, they were part of the cast of dancers at the emblematic tango venue “MANSIÓN TANGO.” At the same time, Adriel performed as a substitute in the BLACK TANGO show, directed by dancers Juan Pablo Bullich and Rocio García Liendo.

They were finalists in the 2023 TANGO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP in the category of “Tango Escenario.”

In 2024, they joined the cast of dancers in the BLACK TANGO show, directed by dancers Juan Pablo Bullich and Rocio García Liendo.

Most recently, they achieved 4th place in the 2024 TANGO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP in the “Tango Escenario” category.

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