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Carolina Del Rivero -

Carolina brings style, elegance and a profound understanding of the technique and dynamics of Tango; especially of the woman's role.

She applies her artistic knowledge and technique from other dances. She studied ballet at the world-famous Teatro Colon (the most renowned opera house in Latin America) and later modern dance at the famous "Taller de Danza Contemporanea del Teatro San Martin".

She discovered tango in 1995 and has since travelled around the world giving workshops and exhibitions. Since 2001, she has been a Master Teacher and Dancer in the Buenos Aires "Congreso Internacional de Tango Argentino" - the world's largest annual tango event.

She is one of the most renowned master teachers and performers in the world of Argentine Tango.

Donato Juarez -

Donato is one of Argentina's most talented tango dancers of the new generation. Musical, elegant, precise and driven; Donato teaches tango as he dances: with energy, passion and sensitivity.

From his home town of Mar del Plata in Argentina, he has been part of a group of enthusiastic young dancers that has tirelessly explored the intricacies of this dance. He has studied with many renowned teachers who quickly noticed his impressive technical skills.

Donato has been invited to international tango festivals in the United States, Iceland, Australia, Mexico, and Europe (Greece, Switzerland, Finland, Italy, Spain, Holland, Belgium) and has performed in many theatres in Argentina.

He has been invited to perform with Cecilia Gonzalez, in the 2006, 2007 and 2008 International Argentine Tango Congress in Buenos Aires. Since 2009, he has also taken part as a Master Teacher.

Carolina and Donato

Carolina Del Rivero and Donato Juarez

Workshops with Carolina Del Rivero and Donato Juarez

Friday,
May 18th
12:00PM - 1:15PM W3 - Fluid Changes of Direction. Technique and Combinations.
INTERMEDIATE
Croatian Cultural Center
(Room TBA)
2:00PM - 3:15PM DIAMOND WORKSHOP
W9 - Out of Axis Ganchos.
VERY ADVANCED
Croatian Cultural Center
(Room TBA)
3:45PM - 5:00PM W12 - Boleos for the women and Sacadas for the men.
ADVANCED
Croatian Cultural Center
(Room TBA)
Saturday,
May19th
10:30AM - 11:45AM W15 - Part 1: Steps using line of dance.
BEGINNER
Croatian Cultural Center
(Room TBA)
12:00PM - 1:15PM W19 - Enrosques for followers with sacadas.
ADVANCED
Croatian Cultural Center
(Room TBA)
3:45PM - 5:00PM W26 - Playing with the cross foot system. Practical exercises.
INTERMEDIATE
Croatian Cultural Center
(Room TBA)
Sunday,
May 20th
12:30PM - 1:45PM DIAMOND WORKSHOP
W32 - Colgadas and Volcadas in both directions.
VERY ADVANCED
Croatian Cultural Center
(Room TBA)
2:15PM - 3:30PM W33 - Part 2: Composition and Structure of Turns.
BEGINNER
Croatian Cultural Center
(Room TBA)