Maestros
We've curated an extraordinary lineup of maestros to elevate your experience. Secure your milonga and workshop passes now and ensure your place at this unforgettable event.
Amelia & Matthew
Jakarta, Indonesia
Amelia Rambe & Matthew Ferrol are a dance couple from Jakarta, Indonesia, and the founders of Java Tango Indonesia. They have been dancing together since May 2013, always embodying elegance, energy, and passion in their performances.
Achievements:
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Sub-Champion of Milonguero del Mundo, Buenos Aires (2015).
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Top 5 in Tango Pista Mundial (World Tango Championship), Buenos Aires (2015).
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Champion of Pacific Tango Championship, Preliminary Seoul (2019).
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Champion of Indonesia Tango Championship, Preliminary Bali (2022).
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Champion of Tango To Istanbul, Turkey (2023).
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Champion of Asiatico, Tokyo, Preliminary Japan (2023).
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Top 5 in Tango Pista Mundial (World Tango Championship), Buenos Aires (2023).
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Finalist in Mundial Tango Pista (World Tango Championship) Buenos Aires in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
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Selected as the Judges for the Preliminary Mundial Tango Pista (World Tango Championship), Philippines 2024
Amelia & Matthew are highly sought-after Tango Instructors, teaching regularly at Tango Festivals across Asia and at their own Tango school in Jakarta.
They have also performed at prestigious milongas around the world, including in Buenos Aires, Moscow, Porto, Istanbul, New Zealand, Seoul, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Philippines, Malaysia and Bali.
Rina & Nadim
Melborne, Australia
Owners of Tango Esencia Studio in Melbourne, Rina & Nadim are invited to teach and perform at many events, both nationally and internationally. They have danced in the prestigious dance halls of Buenos Aires, and regularly teach and perform at Tango festivals around Australia. Recognised for their clarity of communication in their comprehensive method of teaching, the enthusiasm and joy they bring to their classes and dance is contagious. They are recognised for their connection in the dance, and smooth and musical expressions.
Nadim is a highly regarded Tango DJ, with his background in music from his youth. Rina is also known for her Tango for Parkinson's work, teaching Tango to those living with Parkinson's. Her work has been shown on national TV such as on ABC Catalyst and on Lateline.
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Sabrina & Federico
Argentina
Sabrina Masso & Federico Naveira:
Tango's Dynamic Duo*
Sabrina Masso and Federico Naveira are a renowned Argentine tango couple, known for their captivating performances and inspiring teaching style. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, they've dedicated their lives to mastering the art of tango.
*Sabrina Masso*
Sabrina started dancing at 16 and quickly became one of the most talented dancers in Argentina. She's performed with top companies like For Ever Tango, Tango Passion, and O'tango, and has taught at festivals worldwide. Her style blends elegance, passion, and playfulness ¹ ².
*Federico Naveira*
Federico began dancing at 4, trained by his mother, Olga Besio. He's performed with Tempotango and Pasion de Tango, and has taught at international festivals. His style is characterized by creativity, musicality, and precision ³ ⁴.
*Together*
Sabrina and Federico started dancing together in 2011, and have since become a sought-after couple. They've performed at festivals, milongas, and theaters, and have taught workshops in Argentina and abroad. Their chemistry on and off the dance floor is undeniable ⁵ ⁶.
With their combined experience and passion, Sabrina Masso and Federico Naveira continue to inspire tango dancers worldwide.
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Paula & Lucas
Catarmarca, Argentina
Paula Tejeda & Lucas Carrizo, originally from Catamarca, Argentina, have been immersed in tango since their teenage years. As a young couple in love, they made the life-changing decision to move to Buenos Aires to pursue their tango careers. Their journey led them to the highest levels of achievement, winning the 2010 Metropolitan Tango Championship in the Tango category and placing as runners-up in Vals. They have performed in Miguel Ángel Zotto’s renowned production, TangoX2, touring extensively across Italy and Greece. Their passion for tango has taken them worldwide, teaching and performing in China, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, the USA, Canada, and various countries in Europe.
Their teaching method embraces tango as a holistic art form, integrating communication, musicality, technique, movement, structure, culture, history, and the social essence of the dance. They emphasize the embrace (abrazo) as the foundation of connection, teaching flexibility to adapt to movement and music. Their approach blends technical and musical exercises to develop muscle memory and expand movement vocabulary. They highlight the importance of structure as the logical framework of tango, ensuring dancers build a strong foundation, much like constructing a solid building that reaches for the sky.
Understanding tango music is central to their method, as dance and music are inseparable. Paula & Lucas teach movements within the context of music, helping dancers interpret different orchestras and develop their unique expression. Through their method, they guide students to internalize the philosophy of tango, allowing them to dance with confidence, creativity, and deep connection.
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