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 Born
in Argentina, Claudio began dancing at the age of four. His talent was
quickly recognized, and he soon joined the National Tour in Argentina,
sharing the stage with renowned stars of tango.
Claudio's
driving performances were sought after for commercials and television
shows throughout Argentina. He captivated audiences with his
presentations at theaters such as the Teatro Alvear and Astral, and with
dinner shows at Michelangelo and La Ventana.
In the
United States, his tango and gaucho performances continue to dazzle and
amaze. His dancing has been featured in television shows as well as in
commercials.
Claudio
received the Bronze Star Halo Award for Outstanding Contribution to the
Entertainment industry by the Southern California Motion Picture
Council.
Claudio is
one of the few dancers who have perfected both the tango and the gaucho
dances. His energetic gaucho performances reflect the soul of the
Argentine countryside while his tango style ignites the stage with the
passion and intensity of Buenos Aires.
Elizabeth
was born in the heart of the tango - Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her
dancing studies began at the University of California Riverside where
she has focused her training in ballroom dancing, Latin dances and
ballet.
She went
on to devote her professional training to Argentine tango and folklore
where she was intensively trained with renowned professional dancers. A
versatile dancer, Elizabeth’s background includes salsa, swing,
ballroom, ballet, and much more.
Elizabeth joined the Otero Dance Company in 2000. She has also performed
for Dyango, Ruben Juarez, Los Tucu Tucu, Jack Cione’s Mardi Gras
Follies, and was proudly selected to perform for the L.A. Philharmonic
Orchestra.Tango:
Tango was originated in Buenos
Aires, Argentina and Montevideo, Uruguay and spread to the rest of the
world soon after that. Early tango was known as tango criollo, or simply
tango. Today, there are many tango dance styles, including Argentine
Tango, Uruguayan Tango, Ballroom tango (American and International
styles), Finnish tango and vintage tangos. What many consider to be the
authentic tango is that closest to that originally danced in Argentina,
though other types of tango have developed into mature dances in their
own right. |
