Teachers

Sebastián Arce & Mariana Montes

Sebastian Arce and Mariana Montes are outstanding teachers of the very highest level: clear, concise, humorous and always to the point, coupled with a thorough understanding of the students' needs. Their style of dancing and teaching encompasses all styles, being rooted in a solid classical technique but taking in all new techniques and approaches to teaching. Sebastian came to tango at the tender age of 8 and as a teenager already had performed in practically all tango shows in Buenos Aires and internationally. Mariana began her career as a folklore dancer and was part of the Salta Ballet. They have also appeared in the films Evita (starring Madonna), in Carlos Saura's Tango, and in Happy Together. Sebastian and Mariana are in high demand worldwide: they are simply among the very best, on stage and as teachers.

Diego "El Pájaro" Riemer & Maria Belén Giachello

Diego “El Pájaro” Riemer started tango in his home town Buenos Aires, and continued in Berlin to which he moved in 2000. As a former drummer, his rhythmic interpretation of tango, waltz and milonga is exceptional. This, together with his musicality and flair for improvisation have made him travel all over the world. Maria Belén Giachello was born and trained as a dancer in Buenos Aires. She has worked with many of the greatest names in tango, and is also active as a tango and folklore singer. She is well known for her elegant dancing, and as a teacher she emphasises body consciousness, musicaliy, communication and emotional expressivity. She is a resident of France since 2003.

Lucia Mazer & Donato Juárez

Lucía Mazer is an exquisite dancer who has partnered with some of the world's most prestigious Argentine tango dancers. Her prodigious technical capacities and boundless creativity allow her to constantly innovate her dancing and excel as an artist and instructor. Lucia Mazer is regularly invited to international Argentine tango festivals and teaches workshops around the world. Donato Juárez is one of the most talented tango dancers of his generation. Donato Juarez has performed extensively in Argentina and has been invited to international tango festivals in Australia, Europe, Mexico, and Iceland. He has been invited to perform with Cecilia Gonzalez in both the 2006 and 2007 International Argentine Tango Congress (CITA).

Gunilla Rydén & Henrik Uldall

Gunilla has taught tango since 1997 and focusses on working with the qualities of dance through the music, the body and in the communication of the couple. Gunilla is known for the friendly atmosphere of her workshops, which have included instructor's courses. Henrik Uldall of Denmark is a professionally trained modern dancer with a solid base in body technique and awareness and in musical interpretation. He is very appreciative of the musical freedom in tango, an aspect he emphasises in his teaching. Their partnership as teachers is a much appreciated one, and together they have found a tango which spans from the quietly detailed to the powerfully expressive.