DONATO JUAREZ

Donato is one of the most talented of the new generation of Tango dancers in Argentina. From his hometown of Mar del Plata (Buenos Aires), He continues to tirelessly explore the intricacies of this dance.  He has been invited to teach and perform in many International Festivals throughout the world and performed in Argentina’s most prestigious theaters. 
 
Since 2009 he has been a Master Teacher at the International Argentine Tango Congress (CITA).  As a teacher, he transmits his passion for education and wealth of knowledge. 
Donato’s unparalleled talent is demonstrated by his beautiful dancing, embarking sensitivity, musicality, elegance and precision at every move. 
 

DIEGO SANTANA

A Message from Diego!

TANGO IN MIAMI
Diego Santana is a Florida base Tango performer, choreographer and dance teacher. Originally from Montevideo, Uruguay, Diego’s dancing and teaching techniques are well-known for its creativity and enlightening. In his 15 plus years dancing Tango, Diego’s creativity, extraordinary musicality and interpretation have helped him become one of the greatest Uruguayan Tango exponents. His style shows an indescribable interpretation of Traditional Tango, New Tango and Tango Vals. 
 
Diego has been characterized in the floor for his ingenious and heart-felt interpretation of the Milonga genre. He has traveled to Tango Festivals and studied with many world renown instructors. Always working to improve his style; In a constant learning and research with teachers as “Chicho” Mariano Frumboli, Sebastian Arce, Gustavo Naveira, Homer Ladas, Esteban Cortez, Omar Correa, Aoniken , Alejandra Martinian among others. Diego also took part in the documentary about the “The Cumparsita” produced by Isabel Infantosi, the granddaughter of Matos Rodriguez.
 
Diego has performed at Tango dancing companies in Florida and New York. Recently, he performed at an Andrea Boccelli concert for a US network television program. He participated in the recent Puerto Rico Isabela Tango Fest as a performer and teacher and Tango Lovers company from 2004 to 2012. He participated as Milonga DJ at the Chicago Tango Festival, Louisville Tango Festival, Charlotte Tango Mio Milonga, Puerto Rico Isabela Tango Pest among others Diego’s traveling workshops concentrates in the dancing techniques. Many students have mentioned that they always find that ‘Aha moment’ in his classes. His traveling workshops have been invited in; Charlotte, NC; Columbia, SC; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, Il; New York, NY; and extensively throughout Florida.
 
He has also been hired as main choreographer for shows such as Tango Obsession, Romeo & Juliette / Tango Hip Hop, and at Emilio Estefan: New Miami Symphony Concert Series performance with Gabrielle Anwar, actress from the movie Scent of a Woman.
 
In 2012 Diego accepted to represent well-known Argentinean Tango shoes brand Raquel Shoes in the U.S. working directly with designer business owner Raquel herself.

Carlos Urrego

CARLOS URREGO

A message from Carlos! 

TANGO IN NEW YORK

Carlos Urrego began dancing Argentine Tango in 1999 in Medellin, Colombia. Even before becoming a dancer, tango music was already Part of his everyday life, as tango is popular culture in Colombia.  During his dance career in Medellin, he ad the opportunity to study the music and learn much tango history with the most important music collectors, as they had first hand experience with the visiting orchestras and singers from the golden age of tango.

Also, during his many trips to Buenos Aires, Carlos had the opportunity to study with not only some of the best Tango maestros but also some of the best DJ’s.  You can be sure wherever he goes he brings an amazing energy to the milonga and keeps everyone dancing until the end.

Currently he is based in New Jersey/New York area teaching, performing with his wife/dance partner Maureen Urrego and also DJ’ing at many of the local milongas.

For more information please visit www.carlosandmaureen.com

Juan-Antonio Henriquez

TANGO IN NEW ORLEANS

Juan Antonio Henriquez is a tango dancer and DJ from New Orleans, Louisiana known for his love and extreme respect for tango music. Juan Antonio is a recurrent DJ in New Orleans and has DJed at festivals including Alabama, New Orleans, Colombia and Mexico as well a guest DJing in milongas in Houston and Toronto. His music repertoire is predominantly from the Golden Era, well balanced and energetic, and aimed for dancers of all levels. He enjoys playing vinyl records during especial milongas. 

Rob Montango

Rob was a career martial artist for 30 years before his interest shifted to dance in 2006.  He started learning swing, ballroom, and Argentine tango but soon dedicated himself solely to the study of Argentine tango.  Rob travels often and has studied in America and Europe from master tango teachers. Rob has taught many milonga, tango, and vals workshops as well as private lessons. Rob started performing tango in 2017, purely for the joy of the craft.  He enjoys sharing his knowledge with tango communities all over.  Rob is also a regular DJ and has DJ’d several milongas at festival events In the United States and Europe.  He has an excellent mix of classic tangos and modern orchestras, as well as, a large alternative tango collection, creating Classical, Alternative, and mixed sets for different events.