Joe's Tango podcast

My guests today are Sophia Daly and Jose Luis Fernandez-Garcia (aka El Kronox). Sophia has been dancing all her life, having started at age 3. She has a strong background in jazz, tap, modern, ballet, and hip-hop. Today, she is a company member of Ballet Edge Detroit. Sophia eventually discovered Argentine Tango, and brings her vast training in other dances to enhance her teaching and performing. Jose has been dancing for well over a decade, and also has a background in Martial Arts. Originally from Malaga, Spain, he came to the US in 1998 and began teaching Spanish at the University of Michigan. Sophia and Jose have been teaching together since 2015, have performed at a number of venues, and organize weekly classes & milongas in Ann Arbor. More on Sophia & Jose here: Website: https://www.sophiatango.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/argentinetango2/ Donate here to support Joe's Tango Podcast: http://bit.ly/2T4woBP

My guest today began his Tango journey while he was a student at Arizona State University. Later, he would become an influential presence with the ASU Tango Club, where he now teaches regular classes and guides the next generation of young dancers. Let's meet Marco Antonio Licon... More on Marco here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mlicon Email: mlicon@asu.edu Tango resources in Arizona: www.tangoarizona.com Donate here to support Joe's Tango Podcast: http://bit.ly/2T4woBP

My guest today is a bandoneon player, pianist, and hard-core tango scholar. She's really enthusiastic about promoting contemporary tango music, and encourages us to explore that rich and largely-untapped world. At the time of this recording, my guest is very close to finishing her Masters Degree in Ethnomusicology at the University of Maryland. In the DC area, she's been part of the tango group Da Capo Tango, where she is one of two bandoneon players. She has traveled extensively, and studied and played with some of the top bandoneon players today. Let's meet Heyni Solera... More on Heyni here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heynisolera/ Music of Diego Schissi: https://youtu.be/b8ob9BsXzH4 Donate here to support Joe's Tango Podcast: http://bit.ly/2T4woBP

Episode 086: Learning experiences, perpetual challenges - Rebecca Shulman My guest today has been a full-time tango dancer for over two decades. But she developed her passion for dance during her childhood when she started studying classical ballet. She has taught at a number of festivals around the world, has been the mastermind behind a number of tango events, and co-founded the all-female dance company, Tango Mujer. Based in New York City, she taught every level of tango at Dance Manhattan from 1994 - 2014. Internationally renowned as one of the foremost experts in tango, she has collaborated with a number of other world-class instructors and is widely sought out for her clear instructional style, and extensive insights on technique. Let’s meet Rebecca Shulman... More on Rebecca here: Website: www.rebeccatango.com Donate here to support Joe's Tango Podcast: http://bit.ly/2T4woBP

My guest today was born in Iran, but grew up in Africa and Russia. For quite a while, she was based in Portland, Oregon where she taught regular tango classes and workshops. Today, she is based in Los Angeles. In addition to being a tango instructor, she’s also an accomplished visual artist. We’re going to hear about how she combines movement and art, as well as her other exciting new tango projects. Let’s meet Yelizaveta Nersesova.... More on Yelizaveta here: Website: www.nersesova.com Website: https://www.sotango.world/ Donate here to support Joe's Tango Podcast: http://bit.ly/2T4woBP

My guest today is the founder of the Rose City Tango Academy in Portland, OR. She's been dancing all her life, having started her training at the age of 3. She studied ballet, modern, and many other styles. Eventually, she happened upon Argentine Tango. In 2011 she began teaching tango in Seattle. Then she spent 3 years pretty much living on the road, traveling to teach, perform, and DJ in the US, Europe, and Argentina. After relocating to Portland, she started the Rose City Tango Academy where she is committed to creating a supportive, challenging, and nurturing atmosphere for tango enthusiasts. Let's meet Liz Hutchinson... More on Liz here: Website: www.rosecitytangoacademy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosecitytango/ Donate to Joe's Tango Podcast here: http://bit.ly/2T4woBP

My guests today are Carlos and Maureen Urrego; they are the 2018 USA Argentine Tango Champions, and they have a number of other championships and awards to their name. They have taught and performed all over the US, in Colombia, and in Buenos Aires. And they've also produced several shows, such as Seasons of Tango and Midsummer Night Tango Cabaret. More on Carlos & Maureen here: Website: https://www.carlosandmaureen.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlosandmaureen/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlosmariourregogaviria/ Useful tango site: www.todotango.com To donate to Joe's Tango Podcast, click here: http://bit.ly/2T4woBP

My guest today is Jim Chow; he is the owner of Belltown Dance Studio in Seattle, WA. Jim established the studio back in 2005, but he's been a passionate dancer all his life. He's familiar with a variety of dances, but salsa is his specialty so it should come as no surprise that he's Belltown's head salsa instructor. Belltown Studio is home to a number of other dance genres, including Argentine Tango. So why interview a studio owner? Well, studio owners provide venue space for tango classes and milongas - In many cases, we tango folks wouldn't be able to do what we do without people like Jim. But I also thought it'd be fun to hear about the challenges, the behind-the-scenes action, and the highs and lows of running a dance studio... More on Jim here: Website: https://belltowndancestudio.com/

My guests today are Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda based in San Francisco, CA. They have taught all over the world, and are known for their clear and enthusiastic teaching style. They teach regularly at several venues in the Bay Area, such as Milonga Genesis, the Great Northern, The Beat over in Berkeley, and the Stanford Tango Club. They are also organizers of the renown San Francisco Tango Marathon. Felipe has also DJ’d at a number of big-name events, including festivals and milongas in Portland, Denver, Washington DC, Fort Bragg, New York, Singapore, Taipei, Hong Kong, and many others. More on Felipe and Ayano here: Website: www.felipetango.com Felipe's Facebook page: http://www.felipetango.com/ Ayano's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ayano.yoneda.73

Happy 2019! My guests have brought up a lot of interesting insights over the year; here are some reflections I'd like to share...

My guest today is an amazing tango dancer known for her technique and grace - As an instructor, she's known for her patience and attention to detail. She also has a strong background in ballroom dance, and is a frequent participant in numerous performances and showcases. Let's meet Erin Rea... More on Erin here: https://www.facebook.com/erinreadance

My guests today are John Miller and Jesica Cutler, both of whom are based in Colorado. John has been dancing since the age of 18. He eventually happened upon tango, and started teaching full time in 2009. He is also a very well known DJ, and has played over 1500 milongas and practicas at multiple festivals. Jesica is a massage therapist, and in addition to tango, she teaches Lindy Hop and Blues. Much of her teaching style is focused on body mechanics, and helping students gain greater body awareness. They have been working together since 2012, and have taught at festivals in Denver, Salt Lake City, and in Mexico. More on John and Jesica here... Website: www.tangoontherocks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnJesicaTango/ Table-top tango video: https://youtu.be/lmcQUkac4zo

For today's show, I'm happy to welcome back Iona May Italia - also known as the Terpsichoral Tango Addict. She has traveled the globe dancing and teaching tango, and has documented her observations and thoughts in a blog that is very well-known in tango circles. I had the opportunity to speak with Iona back in Episode 40, and it was a lot of fun. On that show, if you remember, she mentioned that she was working on a book - well, that book is now complete, and has been released. It is called, Our Tango World, Volume 1: Learning and Community. More on Iona here: Purchase her book here (US customers): https://amzn.to/2rAOgs6 Purchase her book here (Outside US): http://bit.ly/2Cg8DRw Connect with Iona on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terpsichoral.tangoaddict

My guest today is an Argentine Tango dancer and performer. She's also a choreographer, and an actress. She started dancing at the age of 5, and has a background in ballet, Israeli folk dancing, jazz, latin, and contemporary. At age 16, she performed at the Teatro San Martín, which is one of the most most prominent theaters in Argentina. She has performed in productions at the Spanish Repertory Theatre, and in New York, she was nominated for two ACE Awards for best dramatic actress. Over the years, she has appeared in a number of musicals, plays, films, and TV programs. In 2009, she rediscovered her love of tango and is now based in San Diego, CA. She teaches tango classes several times a week, with a heavy focus on understanding body mechanics. She often teaches technique through the use of the Feldendkrais Method; the goal of which is to help her students gain more body awareness. Throughout the year, she also travels to teach at various festivals. Let's meet Patricia Becker... More on Patricia here: Website: https://www.decirtango.com/

My guest today has been dancing tango for over 20 years, and is also a well-known DJ. He DJs regularly in Tucson, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe, but makes the rounds at various tango festivals all over the world. Let's meet Paul Akmajian... More on Paul here: Website: www.tangopaul.com Tango music resource: www.tangotunes.com