TANGO TEACHERS

PATIO DE TANGO - Your Instructors

Pedro Florentino Alvarez

PRINCIPAL INSTRUCTOR. Current Australian Tango Champion

Growing up in the neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires, Pedro’s early years were steeped in Tango, from tango music as a baby, to a love of dancing from his father who was a folkloric dance teacher, accompanying his older sisters to Milongas and working later at Club Bristol. His unbridled passion and love for Tango and Tango Music has remained with him and he has been teaching Argentine tango in Australia since 2001, sharing the elegance and passion of the art of Tango. Pedro has given workshops in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth and New Zealand. He is the regular DJ for Patio de Tango weekly and monthly milongas and has been guest DJ at many festivals around Australia and New Zealand.

BELEN SILVA

PRINCIPAL INSTRUCTOR

Belen Silva started her Tango journey at a very early age, in her home town: Avellaneda. She studied with the most experienced Technique Tango Teachers, between the late 90’s and beginning of 2000 : Elina Roldan, Guillermina Quiroga, Aurora Lubiz, Elina Ruiz, Paula Rubin… But it was Alejandra Arrue who was her mentor and biggest influence. Belen was her assistant in the Centre “Cultural Konex”, Milonga “La Nacional”, “Cachirulo”, and the Festival de Tango de Buenos Aires. Belen and her partner were selected with other 4 couples (from 100 Tango couples) to work for the biggest Tango event that the famous Argentinean Newspaper “Clarin” hosted in the 9 of July Avenue for one week. Working in the most prestigious shows in Buenos Aires, she developed her very own Tango Style. Japan, and now Australia (her hometown) are some places where she has worked as a teacher, dancer and choreographer. She was the Director and Founder of Made In Argentina Festival (Sydney Australia). The first Cultural Festival of its kind, working with Argentinean and Australian artists. The Festival had its own show: “The Red Rose” (2013) with two presentations in Sydney and Newcastle with full house in both occasions. Her last work was “The Art of Cadencia”(2016- produced by Anna Griffiths) at The Basement in Sydney.

"My very first time watching Pedro dance I realised what a good Tango dancer looked like. Hosanna has a keen sense of observation and can pin point exactly what one needs to adjust to improve their Tango. Together they make a great team. Their classes focus on experiential learning, run at a good pace and are infused with a dash of Pedro's deadpan humour to keep things light and fun."

Sachin

"I started Tango with absolutely no dance experience and thought not having a dance partner may be an issue. It wasn't. They create an easy going, non-intense, forgiving and enjoyable atmosphere and many of the students have become great friends. Life is too short, not to experience the passion of a close embrace, moving as one to a slow, sultry di Sarli tune or the fast frenzied lightness of an upbeat milonga. Do it!"

Peter

"Patio de Tango is a place of choice to learn & experience Argentine Tango. The classes and events are friendly and fun. Pedro & Hosanna combine their knowledge & experience in an enjoyable atmosphere offering technique, style and culture of Argentine Tango. A truly unique experience"

Mehdi

"Having been to Buenos Aires couple of times, we can see that Pedro and Hosanna are world class Tango teachers. Skill, positive energy, and last but not the least - best caminata ever! Thank you guys and again.. looking forward to the next lesson!"

Nellie & Alex