Pedro "Tete" Rusconi and Silvia Ceriana
Tete 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.
Patricia Hilliges and Matteo Panero
Now living in Florence, Italy, Patricia and Matteo represent the growing standards of excellence in European Tango. This will be their first tour of the US and we are honored
to have them at TangoMagic. In Florence they run a tango school and also organize the Firenze Tango Festival in April, www.firenzetangofestival.com/festival/. Patricia and Mateo both came to tango more than 12 years ago. Each year they make a trip to Buenos Aires where they have studied with the great maestros of tango and have performed at many of the famous milongas including Sunderland Club, Salon Canning and Porteno y Bailarin. In Europe, besides their activities in Tuscany, they have taught at many of the most prestigious festivals and performed in shows with the touring maestros from Argentina. For Patricia and Matteo, tango is a culture that speaks to an internal human need. In their teaching, they share this culture through an atmosphere of friendship and warmth created by their charm and elegance. tangoclub
Rachel Greenberg
Israeli by birth, Rachel Greenberg has resided in Buenos Aires since 2003. She began dancing at the age of 6, with studies in classic ballet, folkloric and contemporary dance. In 1998 she began studying Argentinean tango, first with Argentinean maestro Ricardo Calvo, then with maestros Gustavo Naveira&Giselle Anne, Carlos Gavito, Osvaldo Zotto & Lorena Ermocida , Roberto Herrera, and Javier Rodriguez & Geraldine Rojas. She has performed in numerous theaters across Israel, Europe and Argentina and with the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra and the Pitango quartet. Currently, she teaches and performs in Buenos Aires, specializing in tango salon style, ladies technique and milonga. This past winter, she has been on an extensive tour or Europe performing with Pablo Veron, Jorge Pahl and other noted maestros. Rachel's Blog
Alex Krebs
One of North America's most gifted teachers and tangueros, Alex has been enchanting dancers throughout North America, Europe and Buenos Aires. He has received rave reviews for his teaching in Germany, Italy, Great Britain, Sweden and across the United States. He is a creative improviser and has performed internationally with some of tango's most talented tangueras, including Florencia Taccetti and Luciana Valle. Alex teaches Argentine tango for the social dance floor, emphasizing the improvisatory side of the dance through a strong communication between the lead and follow and on musicality. Alex tries to give his students the vocabulary necessary so that each person can find their own unique way of dancing -- dancing the tango of their own body. tangoberretin.com
Somer Surgit and Agape Papas 
Somer and Agape's performances and classes have captivated students and onlookers
alike across the United States, Canada and Europe. Their style fuses a variety of influences with their own interpretive skills, all emphasized by the type of mutual improvisation that comes from a deep connection between partners. This connection is reflected in a teaching style that emphasizes the importance of walking, balance, focus, musicality, and technique that involves leading with the heart in both close and open embrace. The result, as seen in their incendiary performances, is a style imbued with a deep understanding of technique,a willingness to take risks, and a palpable sense of joy.
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Robin Thomas and Marika Landry
A well-known and respected dancer and DJ, Robin's enthusiasm for Argentine tango can be seen most clearly in his wholehearted dedication to teaching. He believes that it is very important for students to dance simply and musically from the very beginning. Robin's teaching style reflects this philosophy, and his students appreciate the humorous but still down-to-earth way he presents the material. As Robin's popularity as a teacher continues to grow, he has been a featured teacher at many of the popular tango festivals throughout the United States. When he is not traveling, Robin stays busy in his hometown of New York City teaching group classes at Empire Dance Studio. Marika was drawn to dance at an early age, studying jazz, modern and classical techniques. Recognized for her precision, fluidity and interpretive range, she is often sought to teach technique for women. Marika has studied with many of the masters of tango and has rapidly gained an international and professional reputation. Since 2004 she has toured Europe on several occasions teaching in Switzerland, France, Germany and Italy. Through tango, Marika believes that a woman can express her feminity, sensuality and elegance. robinthomastango.com tangofabrika.com
Felipe Martinez and Rosa Corisco
 Felipe and Rosa embody a very fluid style of dancing, moving seamlessly through all ranges of the embrace.Their dance is at once dynamic,smooth and extremely musical. As teachers, their 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 while teaching and performing at many or the most prestigeous festivals in North America and Europe.
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Conjunto Berretin Orchestra
Returning for their 4th year, Conjunto Berretin will delight us once again with their music at Saturday night's Grand Ball. Under the leadership of Alex Krebs, the orchestra has been together since 2003. They play "a la parilla", a mixed style that is both danceable and energetic. The orchestra will again be joined by the "cantante", Ruth DiVicenzo. Ruth is from Buenos Aires and performs in many of the best known clubs and milongas throughout Argentina. If you missed her last year, don't miss the performance this year - it's a special treat for tangophiles. Conjunto Berretin
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