 Buenos Aires, Argentina, is the heart of the original Tango that has spread its excitement and popularity across the globe. As an improvisational dance it is evergrowing, ever changing and evolving in its nature which can only be captured in that moment when two bodies and the music become one.
Ara and Marjorie instruct Argentine Tango and Social Ballroom Dance in their private studio in Victoria BC. They also teach the fundamentals of Argentine Tango such as cruzadas, ochos, molinetes, boleos and ganchos in their 'Tango Essentials Class' at Café Casablanca.
Ara and Marjorie share a passion for this beautiful, sensual dance with Brent and Hedy of Tango Caminar who have so expertly guided them through the experience of Argentine Tango as beloved instructors and friends.
Marjorie has grown up with a love for dance and has studied ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, flamenco, belly dancing, ballroom and yes, even pole dancing. Ara has a strong background in Social Ballroom dance and has taught and danced in Victoria for many years. Several years ago they were introduced to Argentine Tango. Since then they have committed themselves to the challenge with enthusiasm and a strong belief that “the Tango must be earned.”
Along their tango journey Ara and Marjorie have benefited from the expertise of visiting instructors such as Eduardo Saucedo (teacher and performer at CITA, the biggest tango festival in Buenos Aires); Homer Ladas (perhaps the foremost American tango innovator); Michael and Beatrix, who live, dance and study in Argentina; and Tony Fan and Ilana Rubin of Seattle.
In their private studio Marjorie also teaches Therapeutic Yoga with flavours of Hatha and Ashtanga while Ara shares his considerable knowledge as a third-degree black belt in Okinawa style Shorin Ryu Karate.
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