Joe's Tango podcast

Episode 012: Know what you want from tango - Micaela Barrett & Alberto Ramos

Today's guests are Micaela Colleen Barrett and Alberto Ramos Cordero, from the Cleveland Tango School in Cleveland, Ohio. Micaela has a very artistic background with experience in painting, graphic design, theater, Tai-Chi, and other forms of creative expression. She first came into the world of Argentine tango as a teenager, and in time, became enamored with the dance.

Alberto has trained at the Mark Morris Dance Company in Brooklyn, he's taught at the Hunter College Tango Club, and the YOU SHOULD BE DANCING studio in NYC. In Puerto Rico, he has taught alongside instructors and performers of

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More about Micaela & Alberto, and links to where you can help donate to hurricane relief:

Website: http://www.clevelandtango.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ClevelandTangoSchool/

Ramos Family hurricane relief fund: http://bit.ly/2yIjpvZ

Hurricane Maria relief: http://rdcrss.org/2hwC0XM

Ben Bogart is the co-director and founder of the tango group, Cuarteto Tanguero. He is also the group's bandoneon player. Ben studied classical music at UC Santa Cruz and jazz at Berklee College of Music before traveling to Argentina to pursue a 2-year certificate at the esteemed Orquesta Escuela de Tango Emilio Balcarce in Buenos Aires. He spent a total of 6 years in Argentina, and studied with the top bandoneón players and tango musicians there. Ben has also performed with multiple grammy award winners, and has been featured as a bandoneón soloist with the Cincinnati Opera, the Dallas Chamber Orchestra, the Lexington Philharmonic, and many others.

More information on Ben here:

http://www.cuartetotanguero.com

https://www.facebook.com/cuartetotanguero/

Our guests today have been mesmerizing tango enthusiasts all over the world since they began their partnership in 2012. Known for their smooth, elegant dancing style and very personable teaching method, they are an absolute pleasure to dance with and learn from. You might have heard of them: They are Somer Surgit and Jessica Stserbakova.

More on Somer and Jessica here...

Website: http://somerandjessica.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicaandsomer/

My guest today is known for his creative tango style, which due in part to his background in hip-hop dancing, seamlessly incorporates the traditional and non-traditional. He has taught at numerous festivals in dozens of cities, always bringing with him a strong does of infectious energy. His passionate, nurturing teaching style has earned him a huge following, and further demonstrates his commitment to seeing communities grow. Let's meet Rod Relucio...

More information about Rod:

312 movement: http://www.312movement.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312movement/

Windy City Tango Festival: https://www.facebook.com/events/859280244246635/

Today's guest is one of the founding members of the renown tango quartet, Cuarteto Tanguero. As a world class violinist, he has shared the stage with numerous Grammy Award-winning musicians, and has appeared in dozens of radio and television broadcasts both in the US and abroad. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of tango music, its history, nuances, and relation with dancers. Let's meet...Daniel Stein.

More information about Daniel and his projects: https://moretango.org

Today's guest has been involved in organizing numerous prominent tango events around the US. She is known for her innovative teaching approach, and commitment to help her students reach their full creative potential. Currently, she's working on ways to unlock the potential of university tango clubs, and focusing on the importance of peer learning. Let's meet Mitra Martin...

Find out more about Mitra here: http://www.mitramartin.com

And on LInkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitramartin

The Austin Spring Tango Festival is one of the biggest tango events in the US, drawing hundreds of tango enthusiasts and a roster of amazing tango teachers. But how did it begin? We'll meet the man who started it all, and hear his take on the key ingredients needed to build a successful community. Let's meet Vance Rightmire...

Austin Spring Tango Festival: http://austinspringtango.com/

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/austinspringtango/

Where you can find out about tango in Austin: http://austintango.org/

Today's guest is a tango instructor who has taught workshops all over the globe. His energy, passion, and humor make an immediate impression, and his insights into the dance have inspired countless tango students. In addition to teaching, he's the writer/co-director/co-star of the film FERMIN: GLORIAS DEL TANGO. In addition to working on a second film, he's also the creator behind Pelando Variacion, an eye-popping, innovative tango competition that's set to tour the world soon. Let's meet Oliver Kolker...

Find out more about Oliver and his projects here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oliver.kolker

Pelando Variacion on FB: https://www.facebook.com/pelandovariacioncom-1673427932893781/

Blog: https://oliverkolker.wordpress.com/about/

Film link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3377374/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Today's guests are internationally renown dancers, teachers, and choreographers. Based in Dallas, Texas, they founded Evolutiontango in 2005. They have some very helpful strategies on how to move our tango forward, as well as ways to help foster a supportive, close-knit community. Let's meet George and Jairelbhi Furlong.

Find out more about George and Jairelbhi here: www.evolutiontango.com

After immersing themselves in tango, Lindsey Zan and Gimena Gordillo decided to take their love of this dance several steps further. To help their community grow, they've been inviting world-class tango instructors to regularly visit their home city of New Orleans. Visiting teachers bring in a fresh perspective, and can help maintain the energy level that every tango community needs. So what does it take to step up and take the initiative? Let's find out!

More information about Lindsey and Gimena here: https://milongaosada.wordpress.com/

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MilongaOsada/

And more information on Tango in NOLA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NewOrleansTango/