About Us

25 + years of living and loving Tango

Beginning the journey back in 1996 in Seattle, Washington, Mario had his first immersive experience via Renaissance Del Tango, thanks to Daria Consiglieri and Larry Martin. At the time Tango was just taking off in the international scene, allowing Master teachers and performers to spread their rich views on Tango Culture. His first journey to Buenos Aires in 1998 was an amazing experience, housed with his mentor and tutor (Fabian Salas). Studying with Fabian, and Fabian's mentor (Gustavo Naveira), lessons, practices, and milongas were an everyday obligation, sometimes 8-10hrs/day.

All-Time Favorite Work Experience

After meeting and making friends with Dancers from Istanbul, Turkiye, Mario was invited to begin working with their community in 2006. Culminating with an invitation to participate in the Istango Ritual in 2012, Mario found himself surrounded by many of his favorite inspirations/colleagues - Anabella Diaz-Hojman, Julio Balmaceda & Corina de la Rosa, Virginia Gomez & Christian Marquez (Los Toti), Milena Plebs & David Palo, Aoniken Quiroga.

Who taught me the most important lessons

Even though Mario never immersed in studies with Julio Balmaceda, there was an affinity, a bond, that made great impact. Julios spirit and love of the Tango culture, the people, the music, the gatherings, and in general appreciating the opportunity to be alive enjoying what means the most - human connection. A relationship spanning decades, including international festivals, seminars, vacations while on tour, as well as milongas and practicas in Buenos Aires, Julio was also a loyal golf companion and confident. Coming from a family rich in tango history, Julio was always generous with his views on ones path, and how to find joy in sharing that with others, while staying true to ones self.

Curriculum vitae

In Buenos Aires & Around the World

Projects in Buenos Aires:

6th Congreso Internacional del Tango Argentino (March 14-21, 2004)

Seminars w/ guests: Cecilia Gonzalez, Pablo Inza, Lucilla Segura, Damian Rosenthal + Celine Ruiz @ "Tango Brujo" (February of 2005)

Special Seminars w/ Pablo Inza + Raul Masciocchi @ "Tango Brujo" (Aug-Sep of 2005) Intensive Training Seminars @ "El Ceibo" (January 24-26, 2006)

"Lines + Energies" Seminar w/ Pablo Inza + Raul Masciocchi @ " El Garage" (Feb 9-11, 2006) "Seminarios Recursos" w/ Pablo Inza + Moira Castellano, Damian Rosenthal + Celine Ruiz @ "El Ceibo" (February 24-26, 2006)

"Desafios Maestros" w/ Damian Esell + Nancy Louzan, Pablo Inza + Moira Castellano, Esteban Moreno + Claudia Codega @ "El Garage" (March 10 +11, 2006)

"Seminario Impacto" @ "Practica X" (January16th, 23rd, 30th, & February 6th, 2007) "Seminario Recursos" with Eugenia Parrilla, Pablo Inza + Moira Castellano @ "Practica X" (February 19-23, 2007)

"Desafios Maestros" with Damian Esell + Nancy Louzan, Pablo Inza + Moira Castellano, Esteban Moreno + Claudia Codega, Raul Masciocchi + Karina Kolmeiro @ "Practica X" (March 2007)

"Seminario Recursos" with Eugenia Parrilla + Ezequiel Farfaro, Pablo Inza @ Bauen Hotel (February 2008)

"Desafios Maestros" with Adrian Veredici + Alejandro Hobert, Pablo Villarraza + Dana Frigoli, Horacio Godoy + Cecilia Garcia, Damian Rosenthal + Celine Ruiz, Pablo Inza + Mariela Samathband, Cecilia Gonzalez + Donato Juarez, Raul Masciocchi + Karina Colmiero @ Practica X (February + March 2008)

"Seminario Intensivo" @ DNI Bulnes (February 6, 2009) Group Classes dictated with Matias Facio & Claudia Rogowski @ "El Metejon" Thursdays (February 2010)

"Misterio Tango Festival" with Rosa Forte + Carlos Perez, Vilma Vega + Fernando Galera, Melina Brufman + Claudio Gonzalez, Claudia Rogowski + Matias Facio, Regina Chiappara + Martin Borteiro, Eugenia Parrilla, + Pablo Inza, Mariela Sametband + Alberto Colombo, Kumiko Mori + Ken Bandit, Mauricio Ghella + Martin Maldonado, Mariangeles Caamano + Bruno Tombari, Moira Castellano + Gaston Torelli @ La Viruta / Villa Malcom / Salon Canning (February 11-14, 2010)

Group Classes dictated with Matias Facio & Claudia Rogowski @ "El Metejon" Thursdays (March 2010)

"Laboratorio de Tango" with Matias Facio & Claudia Rogowski @ "El Metejon" (March 5-7, 2010) Group Classes @ "El Metejon" Thursdays (September & October 2010)

"Seminario Recursos de Tango Contemporaneo" with Pablo Inza & Yamila Ivone @ "El Juvenil" (February 23-27, 2011)

Group Classes @ "El Metejon" Thursdays (March 2011) Group Classes @ "El Metejon" Fridays (September 2011)

Group Classes @ "El Metejon" Mondays & Wednesdays (January / February / March 2012)

Projects Outside of Buenos Aires

Nuevotango Festival with Cecilia Gonzalez, Somer Surgit, Caleb Cain Marcus + Ting Chin - Seattle, Washington (April 5-11, 2005)

Toroto TangoFest with Mariana Fresno + Ney Melo - Toronto, Canada (April 22-24, 2005) Neotango Festival with Esteban Moreno + Claudia Codega, Sebastian Arce + Mariana Montes, Pablo Inza - Sacramento, California (April 28th-May 1st, 2005)

S. I. T. F. with Cecilia Gonzalez + Pablo Inza - Sydney, Australia (May 12th-15th, 2005)

S. I. T. F. with Cecilia Gonzalez, Pablo Inza, Lucia Mazer, Ezequiel Farfaro - Sydney, Australia (May 11th-14th, 2006)

Nuevotango Festival with Eugenia Parrilla, Damian Rosenthal + Celine Ruiz, Federico Farfaro - Seattle, Washington (May 25th-28th, 2006)

TangoMania 2007 Tango Festival organized by Siempre Tango Adelaide - Adelaide, Autralia (April 4th-11th, 2007)

Tango Joven Festival 2007 with Ezequiel Paluddi + Geraldine Rojas, Pablo Inza, Ney + Jennifer, Murat +Michelle, Homer + Christina - Chicago, Illinois (July 6-8, 2007)

Tampa Tango Festival with Juan Camerlingo + Diana del Valle - Tampa/Sarasota, Florida (July 11-14, 2008)

New York City Tango Festival with Fernanda + Guillermo, Junior Cervila, Nelson + Madelane - New York City, New York (July 17-23, 2008)

Sicilia Tango Festival with Diego "Pajaro" Remier, Pablo Veron, Pablo Inza + Eugenia Parrilla, Alberto Colombo + Alessandra Rizzoti - Palermo (Sicily), Italy (October 28-November 2, 2008)

Zurich Winterball - Zurich, Switzerland (December 11-14, 2008)

Tangomagia Tango Festival with Mariano "Chicho" Frumboli + Juana Sepulveda, Sebastian Arce + Mariana Montes, Barbara Carpino + Claudio Forte, Serkan Gocesku + Ohzan Araoz - Amsterdam, Holland (December 26-31, 2008)

Festivalito 2009 with Moira Castellano +Gaston Torelli, Barbara Carpino + Claudio Forte - Zurich, Switzerland (June 12-14, 2009)

Siracusa Tango Festival with Julio Balmaceda + Corina De La Rosa, Eugenia Parrilla + Pablo Inza - Siracusa, Sicilia (June 25-29, 2009)

Laboratorio de Tango #1 with Matias Facio & Claudia Rogoswki - Berlin, Germany (December, 18-20, 2009)

Tango [R]evolution Festival with Fabian Salas & Lola Diaz, Federico Naveira & Ines Muzzoppapa - Cesena, Italy (January 2-6, 2010)

Vancouver Tango Live with Oliver Kolker + Silvina Valz, Serkan Gokcesu + Cecilia Garcia, Andres Amarillo & Meredith Klein, Luis Bianchi & Daniella Pucci - Vancouver BC, Canada (April 14-17, 2010)

Tango Touch Festival with Esteban Moreno + Claudia Codega, Thierry LeCoq + Alessia Lynd - Utrecht, Holland (June 6-10, 2010)

Tango [R]evolution Festival with Fabian Salas & Lola Diaz, Federico Naveira & Ines Muzzoppapa, Pablo Tegli & Cecilia Gonzalez - Cesena, Italy (January 6-10, 2011)

Austin Spring Tango Festival with Somer Surgit & Cecilia Gonzalez, Tomas Howlin & Shorey Myers - Austin, Texas (March 24-27, 2011)

Toronto International Tango Festival with Oliver Kolker & Silvina Valz, Luis Bianchi & Daniela Pucci - Toronto, Canada (June 9-12, 2011)

Siracusa Tango Festival with Diego Remier & Maria Belen Giachello, Sebastian Arce & Mariana Montes - Siracusa, Sicilia (July 21-24, 2011)

Chocotango Festival with Luciano Bastos y Aurora Lubiz, Graciela Gonzalez Perugia, Italy (October 6-10, 2011)

Siracusa Tango Festival with Julio Balmaceda & Corina de la Rosa, Sebastian Arce & Mariana Montes - Siracusa, Sicilia (July 26-30, 2012)

Salerno Tango Festival with Julio Balmaceda & Corina de la Rosa - Salerno, Italy (August 2-6, 2012)

Community Building

In addition to participating in festivals worldwide, Mario also conducted private lessons, seminars, and demonstrations in these cities, helping organizers and enthusiasts build community and deepen their knowledge base.

Australia: Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney Canberra, Perth, Brisbaine, Cairns, Byron Bay.

Canada: Vancouver, Victoria, Toronto

Europe: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Dublin, Berlin, Zurich, Lugano, Caldaro, Cesena, Reggio Emilia, Riccione, Milano, Palermo, Siracusa

Turkey: Istanbul, Ankara, Cyprus

United States: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Tampa, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York, Syracuse, Ithaca, Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis, Seattle

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