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El Chino Necchi
Portland Tango workshops

El Chino Necchi
Tango Workshops

Portland, OR - September 17-29, 2024

Organizer: Dance with Joy Studios

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For details and schedule of classes:

Chino Workshops Sep 2024 — Dance With Joy Studios .

To preregister for workshops or schedule a private lesson with El Chino, send an email to: support@dancewithjoystudios.com  or call (503) 704- 5617 8160

  • Location: Dance with Joy Studios  8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202

El Chino Necchi

From Buenos Aires, Argentina

Andres Necchi, better known as “El Chino Necchi” started his tango journey almost 20 years ago, when he met Dina Martinez, Luciana Valle and Valencia Batiuk at El Motivo Tango. Under their tutelage, Chino developed as a dancer, teacher, and organizer. He never stops learning from the top tango instructors in the world. Chino has taught all across Europe and is a certified Fitness Instructor, increasing his capacity of understanding the body, connection and movements between leader and follower.

Location

 

Dance with Joy Studios

8051 SE 16th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Gaby Mataloni
Portland Tango weekend

Gaby Mataloni
Tango Workshops

Portland, OR - October 14-21, 2024

Organizers:

Ariel Marsh and Brian Halbert

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Gaby Bio

This porteña tango dancer, born in Buenos Aires, has been connected to the world of dance since childhood. Gaby began her dance journey with jazz and sports aerobics, later exploring various international rhythms such as hip hop, salsa, axé, theater dance, and lindy hop. At 21, driven by a desire to connect more deeply with her culture and traditions, she discovered tango—a revelation that ignited her true passion and vocation. She immersed herself in the world of tango, studying with numerous esteemed teachers in various schools to develop her own unique style. Notable mentors include Chicho Frúmboli and Juana Sepúlveda, Alejandro Larenas and Marisol Morales, Bruno Tombari and Rocío Lequio, Pablo Rodríguez and Corina Herrera, Moria Castellano, Dana Frígoli, and Corina de la Rosa.

After earning a degree in pharmacy from the University of Buenos Aires, Gaby realized that her true professional path lay in dance. She fully committed herself to teaching and dancing tango, leaving behind her pharmaceutical career. Since then, she has regularly taught at prominent milongas in Buenos Aires, including the well-known Viva la Pepa Milonga, La Mandrilera Milonga, and La María Milonga, where she has also been a co-creator and organizer.

She has participated in various tango festivals across the U.S., including the 2024 Valentango festival.

 

Gaby Mataloni

Gaby is a fresh and relaxed tango teacher who prioritizes her students’ comfort, creating an enjoyable and welcoming learning environment. She skillfully deepens their understanding of the technical aspects of tango while emphasizing the dance’s social essence, including its improvisational nature and the importance of connection with a partner. Gaby equips her students with valuable tools they can confidently apply at the milonga.

As a passionate and joyful dancer, Gaby combines her milonguera embrace with strength and precise technique, embodying the spirit of Tango Argentino in every performance.

 
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SCHEDULE OF Classes and WORKSHOPS with
Gaby Mataloni

==== Pre-Milonga lesson @ Shabu Studios ====

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  • 6:30-7:30 pm – Pre-Milonga Lesson

Lines & Circles: from the structure to the improvisation & the dance

==== Workshops @ Tango Berretin  ====

Saturday, October 19th

  • 1:30 – 2:30 pm – Workshop 1

Building my axis and being in control of my own movement – Let’s study Stability & balance, Use of the feet, heels and hips, small steps vs long steps, and quality of movement.

  • 3:00 – 4:30  pm –Workshop 2

Finding Freedom in Every Embrace – Lets work on being 100% engaged in the embrace, 100% responsible and in charge of my body and movement; Keeping the connection through the motion, giving the “let’s go signal”, and Switching from close to open & open to close: engage & disengage. Let’s explore salon, milonguero, and finding your own style!

Saturday Night

  • 7:30-8:30 pm – Pre-Milonga Lesson

The issue of the FREE LEG! Let’s learn the in-between line of it being free but alive to dance; investigating the dynamics for playing with it consciously, and applying to ganchos and boleos.

  • Performing (with Alex Krebs) at Milonga Berretin!

Sunday, October 20th

  • 1:00 – 2:30 pm – Workshop 3

Use of the Upper Body and Lower Body – Let’s study Torsions, rotations, and pivots; Arms as a communication tool; Translating messages/invitations into movements; Choosing where to express the dance in our bodies; Moving the embrace through the space vs on the spot; and Locking & Unlocking spaces in the embrace: leading OCHOS, REBOUNDS and PLANEOS

  • 3:00 – 4:30 pm – Workshop 4

Navigating the dance floor: dancing to the music, with your partner and with the rest of the dancers. – A workshop for training and expanding our toolboxes for having handy options at the milonga for navigating a crowded dance floor, being able to PAUSE and make that part of the dance, play with the subtleties of the music and expanding the movements inside & outside of the embrace as we want and can!

Locations

 

Tango Berretin

6305 SE Foster Rd
Portland, OR 97206

 

Shabu Studios

6055 NE Glisan St.
Portland, OR 97213

Luciana Valle
Portland Tango weekend

Luciana Valle
Tango Workshops

Portland, OR - May 5-15, 2025

Organizer: The Portland Tango Association.

Luisa Zini Fortuna

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Luciana Valle Bio

Luciana Valle, a tango dancer since the nineties, played a pivotal role in the Tango Investigation group of Gustavo Naveira and Fabian Salas. This project significantly contributed to the development of the tango language now widely used globally for teaching tango.

Renowned for her expertise as both a leader and follower, Luciana has earned widespread recognition as one of the finest female teachers. Her teaching style is characterized by fantastic energy, exuberance, and a keen eye for detail. Luciana employs descriptive movement images, making intricate actions accessible to her students. Her classes emphasize the dance’s structure, technical nuances for comfortable and expressive movement, and the strong connection between leaders and followers. This approach challenges and benefits both leaders and followers alike.

Additionally, Luciana is a co-founder of El Motivo Tango, a trio of female excellent tango teachers. This dynamic group not only imparts their tango expertise but also hosts a highly attended practica every Monday evening in Buenos Aires.

Since 1999, Luciana has been a regular presence in Portland, conducting tango workshops and offering private lessons. Her enduring commitment to teaching has left an indelible mark on the local tango community.

Portland TangoFest 2024

Portland TangoFest
is taking a break in 2024

Stay tuned for 2025 plans

Organizer: Leonor Colbert

We’re working hard on re-defining the Festival, recruiting help, and raising funds in order to bring you the best Portland Tango Festival we can!

We have decided to take a break in 2024 to allow time for this process, so stay tuned for news about the 2025 Festival plans. 

Other folks in Portland will probably organize other events this fall, so join the Portland Tango Google Group  mailing list and keep an eye on the Portland Tango Calendar to hear about other tango opportunities in Portland this year.

For updated information  check the festival website:

www.portlandtangofest.com

Cecilia Gonzalez
Portland Tango weekend

Cecilia Gonzalez
Tango Weekend

Portland, OR - November 4-12, 2024

Organizer: Dance with Joy Studios

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More info and schedule of classes:

 www.dancewithjoystudios.com/cecilia2024

To pre-register for workshops or schedule a private lesson with Cecilia, send an email to: support@dancewithjoystudios.com  or call (503) 704- 5617 8160

More info: www.dancewithjoystudios.com

  • Location: Dance with Joy Studios  8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202

Cecilia Gonzalez

From Buenos Aires, Argentina

 Well respected by the tango community in Buenos Aires, Cecilia is an exceptional dancer who has worked with the most renowned Argentine dancers of her generation since 1995. She combines strong movements with wise softness getting, without effort, the most powerful synthesis.

The technical precision, fluidity of her movements and notable capacity of improvisation characterize her dance.

Cecilia shares her extensive knowledge and passion with her students. She is a very appreciated and requested tango teacher and has been continually invited to give workshops and participate in festivals around the world. Since its inception in 1999, she has been a member of the teaching faculty of the Argentine International Tango Congress (C.I.T.A) held annually in Buenos Aires.

Location

 

Dance with Joy Studios

8051 SE 16th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Julia Gorin
Portland Tango weekend

Julia Gorin
Portland Tango Weekend

Portland, OR - October 4-10, 2024

Organizer: Dance with Joy Studios

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More info and schedule of classes:

Julia Workshops Oct 2024 — Dance With Joy Studios

To preregister for workshops or schedule a private lesson with Julia Gorin, send an email to: support@dancewithjoystudios.com  or call (503) 704- 5617 8160

  • Location: Dance with Joy Studios  8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97202

Julia Gorin

Julia Gorin began her journey with tango in 2000. Prior to this, she had an extensive background in music, particularly piano, and had been trained in both classical and modern ballet since the age of six. In 2003, Julia established the tango community in Cyprus, where many of her former students have gone on to become international instructors of Argentine Tango.

Currently residing in Buenos Aires, Julia has performed in renowned tango shows such as Café Tortoni, Añoranzas Tango, the legendary “Sabor a Tango,” and her own production “Stories of Immigrants.” She has graced the stage at prestigious milongas and collaborated with many famous orchestras. Julia is a member of the Asociación de Maestros Bailarines y Coreógrafos de Tango Argentino (AMBCTA), the Association of Professional Teachers, Dancers, and Choreographers of Argentine Tango.

Julia has developed a unique and effective teaching method known as the JG Tango Method, which emphasizes body awareness, a special approach to musicality, and logical movement. She is also the creator of the tango-theatre show “Relatos de Inmigrantes” (“Stories of Immigrants”) and organized the online festival “Tango Exercise Marathon” in 2020-2021.

Location

 

Dance with Joy Studios

8051 SE 16th Ave
Portland, OR 97202

Summer Outdoor Milonga
in Director Park
Free & Live Music!

Outdoor Milonga in Director Park
(free & live music!)

1st and 3rd Monday of the summer months
starting June 17th, 2024

Dancing: 6:00- 8:00 pm

Organizer: Alex Krebs

Check Facebook page for current event dates

email for specific questions

Come dance, picnic, and socialize at
the Peninsula Park Gazebo

Featuring a portable wood floor DJed tango music with Alex Krebs from 6-8pm.

Live music with Andrew Oliver (piano) and Alex Krebs (bandoneón).

Come and enjoy dancing, socializing and listening to live tango music in one of Portland’s best outdoor spots – Director Park!

Location

 

Outdoor Milonga in Director Park,

in Downtown Portland

(free & live music!)

815 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Portland Tango Website Update

Portlandtango website update

New look and new information

Managed by: Portland Tango Association

Welcome to the updated portlandtango.com website!

We are all hoping that it is finally come the time to go back dancing after almost two years of separation.

In these two years the Portland Tango Association (PTA) has worked hard in refurbishing the portlandtango website with a more modern look. Most of the preexisting information has been kept but reorganized in a slightly different manner.

There are a new google calendars where events can be listed and  Google groups to substitute the defunct Yahoo groups.

Now we just need you to let us know what you think and how we can improve it. Send us your thoughts here.

Concerning the teachers and organizer we need help from them to update the events happening in town once they start going.

Some teachers already have a dedicated page created from preexisting information. We might have missed others, apologies if that happened.

As an organizer or teacher, to update or create a new presence on this site or have access to the new google calendar please fill in the forms below.

If you are a local teacher and would like to add your information to this site:

Fill in the following form.

Local Teacher's Form

If you are a local organizer and you would like to:

  • Promote your event on this site
  • Have access to the Portland Tango Community Calendar to schedule events

Fill in the following form.

Local Organizer's Form