Adrian Veredice & Alejandra Hobert

Dancers, Choreographers, Masters and Judges of Argentine Tango.

From Argentina to the World, 25 years dancing together. They have a long career that includes more than 200 Festivals around the World.

They rapidly became one of the most recognized couples of Argentine Tango of our time. Their impressive scenic interpretation and expressive capacity are received with enthusiasm in theaters and stages worldwide. 

They were protagonists of the most important and acclaimed international tango festivals of the last years (in cities such as Berlin, Rome, London, Paris, Lisbon, Athens, Istanbul, São Paulo, Dubai, Chicago, Sitges, Moscow, Kuala Lumpur , Taipei, Catania, San Juan de Puerto Rico, Brussels, Miami, Montreal, Boulder, New York , Philadelphia and others). 

Since 2002 they are also main teachers and dancers at C.I.T.A. (International Congress of Argentine Tango) and the World Dance Championship organized by the World Dance Council. They are masters of the South American Open in Buenos Aires. Alejandra participated on several occasions in the Mujercitas Tango Festival.

Between 2003 to 2010 they were choreographers and the principal couple of the Otango show & Cincotango show which were highly successful in Belgium, France Italy, Portugal, Cyprus, Estonia, Lithuania , Latvia, Slovenia.

They teach regularly in the United States at the Fred Asteire studios as well as at several ballroom schools. Adrian & Alejandra have also shared stage events and shows with famous orchestras such as el Sexteto Mayor, Color Tango, El Arranque, Los Reyes del Tango and Sexteto Canyengue. 

Since 2012 they have been teachers and members of the jury of the tango world championship in Buenos Aires and ATUSA in the categories of stage tango and track tango and artists and jury of International Tango Summit in Los Angeles. Also they are judges for Premios Tango and coaches for the reality show TangoChamps.

They have lived in the United States since 2014 with their two daughters. They currently live in Weston, Florida.

They are the co-founder in Miami of TANDA Social Club tanda.us a World-Class Tango Experience.

They organize the milongas on Saturdays Tanda Tango Night, Classes, Seminars, Tango Dinner Show and many events in the best place of Miami: Tanda Social Club.

Jenny - as an artist, musician, and Latin dance instructor for many years, Jenny found her true calling in dancing and sharing her understanding of tango. With athleticism and grace, she flows effortlessly through complex movements, always with a strong connection to the music and her partner. Her athletic background and focus on tango's core movements combine delightfully to create a visually poetic expression of the music and her partner's lead. Her years as a salsa dancer also contribute a distinctive flavor that is both engaging and entertaining. Jenny has worked with many of the traditional masters of tango in an effort to refine and develop her tango style. She then in turn works with many students and dedicates herself to helping them develop their own styles and become strong tango followers in their own rights. Her quiet encouragement and easy instruction have helped develop a new generation of talented tangueras in the Chicago area.

Rod - has been dancing all his life. Although his background early in his life has been mostly in hip hop and street dancing, he has fully committed himself to Argentine Tango. One can still see the lasting influence of his street dancing in his innovative and original tango style. It is also easy to see the coexistence of traditional tango movements and philosophy working in symmetry with a newer nontraditional influence, the end result of which is an eye-catching and entertaining performance. In the past, Rod would annually spend time studying with the masters in Buenos Aires and spends much of his time teaching in Chicago.

Together (since 2009) they believe that the connection, musicality, and technique are the keys to fully appreciate the beauty of Tango. In their classes they want to concentrate on how to be comfortable inside the embrace, based on the logic and naturalness of the movement. They travel all around the U.S. as well as abroad (Canada (BC areas), Mexico, Poland, India, Italy, etc...) to perform and share their tango knowledge at festivals and weekend workshops. With their athletic background and other dances previous to tango, one can easily see the coexistence of traditional tango movements and philosophy working in symmetry with a nontraditional influence, the end result is an eye-catching and entertaining performance.
In Chicago, their classes are taught with an eye on encouraging and nurturing individual artistic styles while at the same time stressing the core movements and strong values of traditional tango. Their infectious energy and love of the dance has created a large following of students in Chicago and the surrounding area. They are the founders of 312 Movement & 312 Tango, which organizes events (monthly milongas and weekend workshops), djaying, performing, and teaching. When they are in their home town (Chicago), you can easily find them supporting various tango events and social dancing at one of the weekly/monthly milongas.
2023 teaching/performing travels entail - Louisville, Purdue, Kansas Univ., Madison, Charlotte, and NYC workshop weekend. 2023 Windy City Tango Festival, Tango on the Rocks (Denver), Bosthon, Tango Maya Festival (Cancun), Holiday Tango Weekend (Dallas). They also created an annual festival in July (since 2017): Windy City Tango Festival - July 4th - 8th 2024.

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Professional dancers and Argentine Tango teachers, natives from Argentina, dancing together since 2014, they have participated in countless Shows and Tango Shows, as well as Tango Festivals and Tango Marathons, such as, “South East Tango Festival in Cahrlotte NC”, “Pittsburgh Tango Fierro Marathon” and “Boston Tango Marathon”. 

They have taken their knowledge all over the east coast of the USA, giving workshops  and shows in different dance schools and Ballroom Studios, like “Arthur Murray” in Cranford NJ, “A Social Affaire dance studio”, and “All about ballroom” in Jacksonville FL, among others more.

Choreographers of numerous shows for many Argentine Producers, highlighting one of the most important “Disney Arg.”.

In 2015 they were part of Stravaganza Tango, an amazing theatrical show, in which Tango was fused with aerial skills and malambo, next to famous argentine celebrities.

They have been part of great companies such as, “Tango Desire Company”, “Tango Legends”, “Mora Godoy Tango Company”, “Tango Genuine” and “Marcos Ayala Tango Company”, doing national and international tours. Also they have integrated the staff of renowned Tango Shows in the City of Buenos Aires such as, “El Gran Cafe Tortoni”, “Madero Tango”, “Tango Porteño” and “El Viejo Almacen”, and currently working in “Mansion Tango”. 

Since 2019 they are the principal couple of “Tango The Musical”, a wonderful shows tribute to Astor Piazzolla, and following the same line in 2022 “Piazzolla Inmortal” with one of the best Tango singer, Raul Lavie, who is renowned worldwide and actually he was Piazzolla's singer for a long time. They have participated in shows for Argentine television, like “Dancing with the stars”, several times.

Currently they work on board the best cruise lines, such as “Silver Sea”, “Azamara”, “Vikings”, “Regent seven seas”, among other. Presenting Tango Shows , showing and shareing the Argentinian culture.

Thanks to their previous training in other disciplines, such as rhythmic gymnastics, aerial silks, acrobatics, modern dances, and a little bit of ballroom dance, they have a versatile and unique dance style that stands out for its flexibility and dexterity. Also their extensive background in stage tango and love for salon tango provides them the versatility and flexibility to train dancers of all levels interested in craft.

I am a teacher and tango content creator based in Los Angeles. I publish a weekly podcast called The Tango Banter and organize Chicas del Tango monthly práctica for women who are learning to lead.

I have been on the social dance scene since 2009. Before losing my marbles to tango, I was a prominent yoga and meditation teacher, focusing on therapeutic applications of movement and mindset. My interest in body mechanics, led me to study tango alongside other dance and movement forms including fusion, contact improv, blues, gyrotonics, Franklin Method, and others.

My exploration has been guided by one central premise that fundamental physical principles underlie all forms of movement. And to understand these principles allows one to dance anything.

In the more recent years, my focus has shifted to responding to the acute need in the tango communities for more leaders by teaching women the leading role. I believe that equipping women with the skills to dance both roles empowers them to be in charge of their dance experience and really get what they want out of tango.

At the core of my teaching philosophy are 3 foundational tenets required for becoming a successful and satisfied social dancer: movement, musicality, and mindset. In my classes I incorporate all three so that the student can integrate the information and be able to apply it on the dance floor as soon as possible. You can learn more about me on my website: http://imsotango.com

Jael Rebeca Montilla Noguera, from Barquisimeto Venezuela. Has been dancing for 14 years. Won the eight ronda great night "La Mariposa" in 2015, Tango Therapist certified with Tango Culture Method by the Academia Argentina de Tangoterapia in 2021. Tango teacher and dancer, Certified and recognized by the Embassy of Argentina in Ecuador (years 2018 - 2019 - 2020 - 2021) 

 Jesus Matías Aranguren From barquisimeto, Venezuela 🇻🇪, Jesus Matias Aranguren has been dancing for 11 years, was a dancer for Venezuela's first competitive Argentine Tango Company, and later became a Tango instructor in Manizales, Colombia 🇨🇴 

 Working together for 10 months where they have stood out in several competitions. 

 - Miami Sunshine Tango Festival 2024 

 🏆🥈 Salon Tango 

 🏆🥇 Jack & Jill (Follower) 

 - Atusa 2024 (Argentina Tango USA) official preliminary of the world championship of Tango Argentina. 

 🏆🥇 Tango Stage 

 🏆🥈 Walts 

 🏆🥈 Milonga 

 - Las Vegas Tango Festival 

 🏆🥇 Tango Stage 

 🏆🥇 Salon Tango 

 🏆🥇 Triple ace (Tango, Walts, Milonga) 

 🏆🥇 Adagio & Variation 

 🏆🥇 Jack & Jill (Follower)

​Milton “El Gallo” embodies exuberance, romanticism, mischievous charm, technical finesse, dynamic artistry, and the ability to weave magic into every event moment. His aim is to forge deep connections with the audience, carefully curating songs, tandas, and cortinas to set the perfect mood. Expect a balanced assortment of musical flavors and anticipate a meticulously crafted musical journey that will inspire, keep you dancing, and leave you thoroughly satisfied. Based in Boston, he holds the esteemed title of resident DJ of the ever-popular Milonga Nueva and his music has resonated throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Greg was introduced to tango in 2005 in San Diego. He quickly grew to love tango and a few years later decided to try his hand at DJing, picking up tips and gaining experience. His desire to share the music led him to create a plugin to display information about the music which tangueros have appreciated learning from. He is his often complimented for his dance musicality and that extends into his DJing. Dancers enjoy the energy he creates with classic song choices but also a few newer songs as well. Greg is also known for his tango photography and videography with viewers appreciating his tango eye.

Grisha Nisnevich is a Tango Instructor, Musician, Lecturer, and DJ. He maintains an active touring schedule, performing in Tango Shows, offering group and private classes. Performing classical and tango music on the guitar, and giving his unique Concert-Lecture and Interactive Mixer about the "Structure of Tango Music"

Introducing DJ A'lan – a maestro on the decks, blending the passionate world of Tango dancing with the vibrant pulse of modern music. He has deep experience at national events in various dance scenes. His DJ acumen originated from his early training at swing/blues venues and grew as he became the first music coordinator at Shades in San Francisco. He broke onto the national scene at the Portland Fusion Exchange. Since then he's played at SDFX, LVFX, SFFX, DFX, SFFX, MFX, Recess, Seattle Fusion Festival, Albuquerque Fusion Experiment, City in Motion, Emerald City Blues, Mile High Blues, and BAmF, and Hi-Fi. With an impressive 18 years of experience DJing for partner dances (Blues, Fusion, WCS and Tango) , DJ A'lan is set to captivate the Montana Tango Festival with his innovative musical curation. A deep appreciation for the intricate art of partner dancing and a keen ear for rhythm and melody fuels DJ A'lan's selection. Over the years, he has honed his craft, becoming a master at weaving together diverse musical threads to create a tapestry that is both respectful of dancers' desires to connect and excitedly in step with contemporary sounds. His upcoming sets at the Montana Tango Festival promise to be a journey of musical discovery. You can expect him to skillfully bring the timeless passion of Tango to life, infusing it with a cross-genre sampling of modern tunes. His unique style ensures that each set is more than just a collection of tracks; it's an immersive experience where the soul of traditional Tango dances with the fresh beats of today's music. His upcoming sets at the Montana Tango Festival promise to be a journey of musical discovery. So come be playful, be explorative or be challenged… and most of all .. be moved.

His approach to teaching tango, rooted in the connection, emotion, and technique of the dance, directly informs his style as a DJ. Sage selects music that reflects the intricate balance of movement and feeling in tango, mirroring his teaching philosophy. He has played events in Boise, Salt Lake City, Denver and Chicago

A native from Buenos Aires, Jorge grew up between La Boca and San Telmo neighborhoods where he got first-hand exposure to tango music and dance.  During his High School years, he attended the national music conservatory in Buenos Aires where he learned music theory.  As a result, he brings energy and the essence of tango emotions to the dance floor by harmonically mixing cortinas with tangos tandas. He's been DJing for over a decade at milongas and private tango parties in New York, Philadelphia and Chicago.  His music repertoire ranges from the classics like Canaro, D'Arienzo and Fresedo to Nuevo/Alternative Tango.

Born in Missoula, and growing up on the Blackfeet reservation in Browning, MT riding horses, swimming in the clear glacier water, Teague Goodvoice draws some of his inspiration from his traditional Pikuni (Blackfeet) upbringing on the Rez.
The rest of his inspiration comes from performing in Europe dancing and sharing his culture in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, Scotland, and Ireland.

He picked up the flute in May 2020 and started his musical journey downtown Missoula playing outside by himself or with other musicians of any genre. This has led him to acting, producing in movies as well as Composing music for film. His music is described as etherial, soulful, and his connection from his heart through his flute is felt in the listeners soul.
 

Michael Saltus brings a vibrant energy and a deep love for tango to every dance. His playful yet precise style resonates with both the music and his partners, creating an enjoyable and memorable experience. As a taxi dancer, Michael's enthusiasm and dedication make him an excellent choice for anyone looking to share a spirited and connected tanda.

James Guglielmo, a Tanguero hailing from Helena, Montana, was enthralled with the invitation to sing at this year's Montana Tango Festival Under the Big Sky. A dramatic baritone, Jim has sung with orchestras and opera companies throughout the world, and under the direction of some amazing conductors, to include Maestros Gerard Schwarz and Seiji Ozawa.

Jim has been fortunate to learn from some of the world's finest, including Jong Won Park (Purdue; and Yonsei University, Seoul), Abraham Kaplan (University of Washington), Leroy Kromm (San Francisco Conservatory of Music), soprano legend Jacqueline Victorino (Sacramento State), and Bienvenido S.P. Panganiban (Ryuku Classical Academy, Japan). He holds degrees in both Music Performance and Economics from the University of Wisconsin.

Outside of dancing, Jim also orchestrates music, his passion project arranging tango of the Golden Age to introduce its history and richness to classical musicians and audiences, who would otherwise be familiar with only the Tango Nuevo of Astor Piazzola. Presently, Jim is the Operations Manager for the Helena Symphony Orchestra.

Mari Hodges is a certified Alexander Technique Teacher, Art of Running instructor and pain management specialist.

She is passionate about empowering people to enhance mobility and performance, discover personal transformation and increase freedom of choice by changing long-standing habits of posture, movement and thought.

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Mari teaches anatomy-informed mindful movement, embodied awareness, natural breathing and self-care and self-development skills in addition to pain and stress reduction. Her Alexander Technique training and extensive teaching experiences give her unique insight into human movement and how to help people eliminate unconscious, habitual interferences for greater whole-body coordination, comfort, vitality and calm presence. In group and individual classes, she helps dancers and others “rediscover” integrated movement and mind-body wholeness.

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Mari taught and performed Brazilian dances around the world for over 20 years. She has studied and danced tango since 2005 in Buenos Aires, where she lived until recently. She is now based in Montana and is available for individual coaching by appointment.

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Mari will be teaching The Goldilocks Zone for accessing postural tone and movement that’s relaxed, engaged and free as you dance tango.

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Visit www.DiscoverEase.how for more about Mari and Alexander Technique.

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Louis has been dancing tango and shooting portraits since 2009, and his work reflects a deep understanding of the nuances of both artistic media. He has a keen eye for both the drama and tenderness that characterize tango embrace, movement, and artistry. His shots capture the allure, sentimentality, form, and fluidity that are characteristic of Argentine tango.   With his wife Jennifer (also a tanguera) providing editorial support, they form an uncommon team, able to visually tell the story of a tango event as experienced through the hearts of dancers.

In 2024 alone, they have been busy traveling, dancing tango, and shooting at the Windy City Tango Festival, Tango on the Rocks and both the Cleveland and Detroit Marathons. 

Enjoy some highlights and follow Louis’s work at: https://www.instagram.com/louistangophoto/

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If you are into Tango photography check out his Class for photographers Friday at 5. A festival First!

Deb Penner is a professional mentor for women and a dance nut. Deb combines an educational
background in kinesiology and 15 years of experience teaching health and fitness with more than 20
years of presenting to create unique experiences for audiences all over Montana and beyond. She is
pleased to bring a holistic blend of stretching, meditation, and mind/body movement to this year’s
Montana Tango Festival! A long-time social dancer, Deb also enjoys spending time outdoors under
Montana’s famed big skies, cooking, and spending time with her loved ones. If she’s not dancing, hiking,
or cooking and eating, you’ll likely find her curled up with a book (and two dogs) in her lap.

In 2016, Lori Chase walked into an Argentine tango class in Missoula,
Montana, and fell in love – with the dance, the music, and the warm,
welcoming community. Since then, she has been applying the principles of
yoga to tango, and tango has become one of her most rewarding yoga
practices.

Lori has practiced yoga for more than half her life, and this practice has
sustained her ability to do all the other physical activities – martial arts,
running, rock climbing, biking, hiking, paddling – that she has immersed
herself in over the years. A yoga teacher since 2011, Lori now primarily
teaches at the University of Montana. She also teaches introductory tango
classes.

Lori believes that yoga is a perfect complement to tango. The practice of yoga can help dancers to gain a better understanding of themselves: their minds,
bodies, breath, where they are in space, and how they relate to others. When
one brings that self-understanding into a movement partnership, the dance
itself can become a moving meditation. Yoga can also be a great way to
recover from, and prepare for, more dancing!

When not practicing or teaching yoga or tango, Lori works for Missoula’s
community event calendar, MissoulaEvents.net -
https://www.missoulaevents.net/

Registered Yoga Teacher
Licensed Massage Therapist
B.F.A. Theatre

Julie Rae has been a practitioner of yoga postures and meditation since her teens. Her tango practice is her advanced yoga practice. Sharing yoga asana practice with dancers and enthusiasts along the way is her delight and sustenance.

"My wholehearted gratitude to my friends, family, Anusara yoga education, Erich Schiffmann, and my teachers of Traditional Thai medicine, massage and bodywork, theatre and dance for providing me the grace and foundation to teach.

Yoga makes it possible, has been my experience.
Thank you, thank you, thank you...
Enjoy enjoy enjoy..."

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