German Cornejo & Gisela Galeassi

Germán & Gisela have been practicing and perfecting their tango since the early age of 10 and 16 respectively. They have mastered the skills and styles of classical dance, contemporary dance, jazz, ballet, acrobatics & tango in the company of Argentina’s most respected teachers. After over 40 first place prizes at national level, Germán & Gisela became World Tango Champions in 2005 and 2003 respectively, which undoubtedly took their professionalism and dance to the highest level and standards.
Germán & Gisela’s list of performances is endless. They have participated in the following top rating TV shows in Argentina and around the world: Susana Giménez, Bailando 2012, Showmatch, Almorzando con Mirtha Legrand, Mañanas Informales, La Noche del 10, Por el Mundo, Desayuno, Por Siempre Tango, Mp3, Música del Tercer Milenio, Afectos Especiales, Programa Do Jó (Brazil), The CW11 Morning News (USA),Fox News" (USA), Good Day New York! (USA), Espejo Público (España), Televisión de Cataluña (España), Dancing with The Stars (Australia), Sky News (UK), Sky Live (UK). Also, Germán & Gisela joined the worldwide famous Jennifer Lopez & Marc Antony's reality TV show  Q' Viva- The Chosen (USA, Canada, and Latin America) where they became winning finalists and so starred JLo and Marc Anthony’s show Q 'Viva Live as Soloist Dancers under the direction of the well-known entertainment director (from Madonna, JLo and Britney Spears, among others) Jamie King. This show was a spectacular success at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, USA.

Germán & Gisela’s performances have gotten rave reviews in different corners of the world as in the Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles, USA), Joyce Theatre (New York, USA), New York City Center (New York, USA), Mandalay Bay Arena (Las Vegas, USA), Colón Theatre (Buenos Aires, Argentina), GEBA Arena (Buenos Aires, Argentina), Luna Park Stadium (Buenos Aires, Argentina), Sadler’s Wells Theatre (London, UK), Peacock Theatre (London, UK), Liverpool Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool, UK), Oriental Arts Center (Shanghai, CHINA), Beijing Opera House (Beijing, CHINA), Guangzhou Opera House (Guangzhou, CHINA), Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA), Sydney Opera House (Sydney, Australia), State Theatre (Melbourne, Australia), State Theatre (Sydney, Australia), Joburg Theatre (Johannesburg, South Africa), MAAG Music Hall (Zurich, Switzerland), Place Des Arts (Montreal, Canada), GREC Theatre (Barcelona, Spain), The Esplanade Theatre (Singapore, Singapore), Tokyu Theatre Orb (Tokyo, Japan). Some of the Tango Houses and Milongas that have taken delight in this wonderful couple’s art in Buenos Aires are: Café Tortoni, Esquina Homero Manzi, Chiquín, Faena Hotel + Universe, El Viejo Almacén, La Viruta, Porteño y Bailarín, Parakultural, and Confitería Ideal.

Germán & Gisela have been part of a wide number of tango shows: Vamos al Tango -directed by Osvaldo Berlingeri-, Tango Inferno, Bien de Tango –accompanied by the orchestra El Arranque-, Tango Seduction, Tango Pasión - under the musical direction of the renowned Sexteto Mayor-, and El Viejo Almacen On Tour as well. An extensive tour around Japan was successfully completed with Buenos Tangos -directed by  Fabio Hager-, and Tango Dance Premium –in the company of Fernando Marzan’s Orchestra. Because of their outstanding popularity at Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony’s show in 2012, Germán & Gisela appeared at KOHL’S advertisement; later, in June 2012, they were JLO's special guest artists and performed at her first concert at GEBA Arena in Buenos Aires.

In 2014, this young couple had the pleasure of dancing in and starring Plaza Francia Ensemble’s first music video, which was also joined by the famous French singer Catherine Ringer. In the same year, they performed as guest artists at Sampled Festival and Lattitude Festival in England.
Germán & Gisela’s professional development and growth extend to the fields of teaching and coaching as well. They are currently regarded as two of the best Tango Show teachers in Buenos Aires thanks to the fact that their students have been reaching top positions -year after year- in the big final of the Tango World Championship. Indeed, they were selected choreographers and tango coaches for one of the couples in the Argentine equivalent of Dancing with the Stars, Bailando 2012. It is because of their objective judgement, deep knowledge, and wide experience that Germán & Gisela are regularly summoned to join juries at regional championships of tango in Chile, Spain, Italy, and Japan.
This couple have been part of the show M!longa’s since its international debut in 2013, under the direction of the acclaimed contemporary choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. They are also lead dancers of Tango Fire-Flames of Desire, which has placed Germán as its Director of Choreography. Germán’s choreographing experience includes Mission Tango Show (2007)-under the musical direction of Lisandro Adrover-, Tango Inferno-The Fire Within (2010/2011), Tango Fire (2011/2016), Immortal Tango (2015/2016) and Break The Tango (2016). Gisela was also the choreographer of Tango Dance Premium (2007) and assistant choreographer in Immortal Tango (2015/2016) and Break The Tango (2016).

German & Gisela’s biggest desire is to show their tango and passion for dancing in each and every single corner of the world. So far, they have made this possible in Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Portugal, Greece, Canada, Korea, Turkey, Malaysia, Philippines, France, Israel, Luxemburg, Bulgaria, Cyprus, South Africa, Chile, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay, Albania, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, the Netherlands, Italy, Singapore, New Zealand, all of the USA, Brazil, UK, Spain, Australia, China, and Japan. Indeed, rave reviews by the New York Times, Ottawa Citizen, The London Times, and Financial Times, among other top newspapers, have established this young couple’s dance as the gold standard.

Esteban Simon & Marilu Leopardi

Simon and Marilu have dedicated themselves to the art of Tango, honing their skills under the guidance of esteemed Maestros such as Roberto Herrera, Vanina Bilous, Sabrina and Ruben Veliz, Juan Carlos Copes, Alejandra Barboza, Omar Caceres, Raul Bravo, Tani Herrera, Veronica Vidan, Oscar Bacigalupi, Claudio Gonzales, Melina Brufman, Vanesa Villalba, David Leguizamon, Maria Nieves, Miguel Angel Zotto, and Alejandra Gutty, among others.

As professional dancers, they showcased their talent in some of the most famous Tango houses in Buenos Aires, including La Ventana Tango Show, Señor Tango, Taconeando, Boca Tango, Michelangelo, Piazzolla Tango, and El Viejo Almacén. Since 2007, they have been part of shows, such as "Tango, una historia Argentina", touring South Korea, Vale Tango's "Tango Baile" at the Roma de Avellaneda theater in Buenos Aires, and "Tango Feeling" at the Teatro Astral of Buenos Aires.

Their journey extended to sharing the stage with Julio Iglesias on his World Tour, captivating audiences in Miami, Brazil, Uruguay, and Mar del Plata. They also participated in the productions "Tango Seducción" in Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and the Czech Republic, "Tango A Tierra," showcasing their artistry in Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, China, and the USA, "Tango Buenos Aires" which took them on an extensive tour across the USA, and "Una Noche de Tango" with performances in Italy, Israel, and Argentina.

Since 2018, they have been members of German Cornejo’s Dance Company, wowing audiences with the company’s productions "Tango Fire" and “Tango After Dark” across the UK, Monaco, Scotland, the USA, and Mexico.

In addition to their performances, Simon and Marilu share their passion for Tango as teachers, conducting workshops and classes in various cities across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, the USA, Italy, and Japan. Their dedication to both performing and teaching has undeniably left an indelible mark on the global Tango community.

Ezequiel Lopez & Camila Alegre

Ezequiel & Camila are recognized as one of Buenos Aires best Tango couples. Between touring internationally they have worked in some of the most famous Tango houses in Buenos Aires including Café Tortoni, Esquina Carlos Gardel Show, Tango Porteño, Madero Tango, Café de Los Angelitos, Rojo Tango Faena Hotel and Piazzolla Tango. Since 2008 they have toured Internationally with different Tango companies; Tango Fire (UK/Japan/Australia), Tango Malambo (Greece), Chicago Tango Fest (Chicago), Tango Romance (Japan), Obsesion Tango (Mexico), Corporación Tangos (Russia) and Tanguera (Germany). They were assistant choreographers in Stravaganza Tango Musical in Buenos Aires. 

In 2010 they performed in the closing ceremony of the Rugby World Championship staged at Stade de France (Paris). They participated in the documentary Un Tango Más, the history of María Nieves and Juan Carlos Copes.

In 2012 Ezequiel was chosen as a participant of the US reality TV show Que ViVA, created and directed by Jennifer López and Marc Antony, winning a position to perform in the live stage show in Las Vegas.

They were crowned Tango World Champions later in 2015.

Mariano Balois & Micaela Spina

Mariano Balois and Micaela Spina are dancers with complete training and vast experience in different disciplines that complement each other.

Mariano started dancing when he was 5. He has studied Argentine Folklore, Latin American dances, tango and acting. He won several prizes at the most important festivals in Argentina, Chile and Brazil. He danced in “Tango Pasion” company, “Tango Fire” company and the National Ballet of Argentina where he performed as soloist. He is currently Dance Captain in “Immortal Tango”. Mariano joined the most important casts in several Buenos Aires shows, such as “El Viejo Almacen,”Esquina Carlos Gardel”, “Rojo Tango”, among others. Currently Mariano is choreographer of the National Ballet of Argentina.

Micaela is graduated in the ISA Teatro Colon of Buenos Aires as Ballet dancer and interpreter. She is choreographer and performer in RASCASUELOS TANGOS VIVOS, presented at World Premiere on November 2 of 2016 in the main hall of Carnegie Hall in NYC.

Currently is Principal dancer of the musical Arrabal directed by the multi- awards Sergio Trujillo and Gustavo Santaolalla being part of the season 2017 of the American Repertory Theater performing at the Loeb Drama Center of Cambridge, Massachusetts in its debut in the USA. Arrabal was presented before in 2014 with a 4 months season of 112 shows at the Panasonic Theater in Toronto, Canada, and has been presented in 2016 at the International Theater Festival in Bogotá, Colombia. In 2016 she co-starring Hernan Piquin in “Let it be”, on a national tour.
She was part of companys like Boulevard Tango by Cecilia Figaredo, Tempotango by Ignacio Gonzalez Cano, Ballet del Mercosur by the awarded Maximiliano Guerra and Mora Godoy Tango Company, performing shows and seasons in renowed theaters around the world. Mariano y Micaela were part of Chantecler Tango, the tango musical, performing a season at the Châtelet Theater in Paris and in Buenos Aires at Teatro Ópera and two seasons at the Teatro Presidente Alvear. Mariano y Micaela were part of Chantecler Tango, the tango musical, performing a season at the Châtelet Theater in Paris and in Buenos Aires at Teatro Ópera and two seasons at the Teatro Presidente Alvear.

Nicolas Schell & Nair Schinca

Nicolas and Nair are dancers, teachers, and choreographers with extensive training and experience in Tango.

Nair took her first steps in Tango at 8 years old. She graduated with honors from the Jose Neglia Dance School and trained at ACETA (Academia de Estilos de Tango Argentino), where she received a scholarship. Nair has also perfected her skills as an interpreter at the Mora Godoy Tango School.

Nicolas began dancing at the age of 11. He studied with some of Argentina's most respected teachers and choreographers, and after many years of study, graduated from UNA (National University of Arts). He is currently the resident director and choreographer of the UNA's tango company.

Nicolas and Nair have toured the world performing in shows such as Estampas Porteñas, Tango Fire, Tango Lovers, Tango Legends, Gotambó, M¡longa by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, and Break the Tango by Germán Cornejo. They have represented their country at various internationally recognized events, including, FITUR 2017 at Plaza Mayor (Madrid), and America's Got Talent (Los Angeles).

They have been masters and artists at the CITA Festival in its 2024 edition. Together, they have performed at the most important milongas in Buenos Aires, such as La Viruta, Sunderland, La Baldosa, Porteño y Bailarín, and Grisel, among others. They have also performed in prominent Buenos Aires night shows, including Esquina Carlos Gardel, Tango Porteño, Café de los Angelitos, El Viejo Almacén, Señor Tango, La Ventana, Gala Tango, and Rojo Tango at the Hotel Faena.

Juan Malizia & Manuela Rossi

Juan Malizia Gatti and Manuela Rossi have been dancing together since 2012.

Juan started tango very young, at the age of 14, in his San Nicolas' hometown and later added support from other disciplines such as jazz, ballet, and martial arts.

Manuela was a ballet dancer in her childhood until she turned 19 years old. She graduated as a Professional Ballet Dancer from Argentina's National Ballet School, the Instituto Superior de Arte del Teatro Colon. After that, she made a two-year intensive program at "Ècole Superièure de Danse de Cannes" in France with a UNESCO scholarship.

Both of them started tango with other partners but had many of their principal teachers in common, like Melina Bruffman and Claudio Gonzalez, Sabrina and Ruben Véliz, and Martin Ojeda.

They are renowned dancers, teachers, and choreographers. They have been part of many shows and companies worldwide, such as Cafe de Los Angelitos, Tango Lovers, Tango Legends, Dramatic Tango, and Ayres de Tango.

Juan was part of the show Tango Fire for many years. He was also part of Tango a Tierra, Corporación Tangos, Piazzolla Tango, Tango Palace, Rojo Tango, Tangos Corazónicos and Tango x 2.

Manuela, on her own, was part of the shows Tanguera, Tango Porteño, Esquina Carlos Gardel. She played the leading role in the Volkswagen Polo advertisement "Last Tango in Compton", in 2010.

In 2014 they were part of the world-renowned movie "Our Last Tango", where Juan played the leading role of a young Juan Carlos Copes.

In the same year, they won the World Tango Championship in Buenos Aires in the Stage Tango category. In earlier editions, Juan was sub-champed in 2006, and Manuela in 2009, 2010, and 2011 editions of the Championship.

Other competition titles include Vals Champions at the 2014 Metropolitan Tango Competition and Sub-champions of both Tango and Vals on the 2013 edition.

Since 2015 they spend half of the year on-tour as dancers, teachers, choreographers, and judges of the most prestigious events, festivals, competitions, and tango schools worldwide.

Gonzalo Bogado & Jimena Toñanez

They are Argentine folk and tango dancers, known for their exceptional talent and performances. As members of the "Ballet de Arte Folklórico Argentino," under the direction of maestro Miguel Ángel Saravia, they have showcased their artistry in various countries, including Mexico (2005), Spain (2006), Chile (2008 and 2010), Peru (2009 and 2010), Brazil (2011), and Venezuela (2011).

Their achievements include winning the "Pelando Variación" competition in 2017 and reaching the finals of the Tango World Championship in 2014, 2017, and 2018. They have left an indelible mark on the tango scene in Buenos Aires, gracing renowned venues such as Sabor a Tango, El Viejo Almacén, La Ventana Tango, Gala Tango, Esquina Carlos Gardel, and Tango Porteño. In 2021, their exceptional dance skills earned them an invitation to join "La Casa del Tango" in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Beyond their local success, they performed as guests at the Oktoberfest Festival in 2007 in Villa General Belgrano, Córdoba, Argentina, and the International Music Festival in 2018 in Chengdu, China. Their artistry has graced prestigious theaters and venues worldwide, including Centro Cultural Konex, Luna Park, Buenos Aires Legislature, the Marinsky Theatre in Moscow, Russia, and the Grand Palais in Paris, France.

They have been members of renowned dance companies, including "Corporación Tango," "Forever Tango," and "German Cornejo's Dance Company."

In 2019, they made a remarkable debut as members of German Cornejo’s Dance Company, participating in a unique tribute to the legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld held in Paris during Paris Fashion Week. Since then, they have embarked on international tours with the company.

Their global influence extends to extensive tours throughout the United States in 2017 and China in 2017 and 2018, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Argentine folk and tango dance on an international stage.Principio del formulario

Lisandro Eberle & Noelia Pizzo

Lisandro and Noelia are accomplished dancers with extensive training and experience in a variety of dance styles, including Tango, Folklore, Jazz, Ballet, and Contemporary dance.

Noelia is a graduate of the Aida V. Mastrazzi National Dance School and has received specialized training in musical theatre at the Julio Bocca & Ricky Pashkus Foundation, earning a scholarship for her studies. Her impressive career includes performances in some of Buenos Aires' most prestigious theaters, such as the Opera Theater, where she featured in productions like "Los Locos Addams" and "Chantecler Tango." She has also showcased her talents in productions like "Aladin, Será Genial" at the Gran Rex Theater and "Disney In Concert" at the iconic Colón Theatre. Notably, Noelia contributed to the latest music video "Duele" by the Argentinean pop star Tini Stoesell.

Lisandro's journey in dance began at the age of 11, and he honed his skills under the guidance of renowned teachers and choreographers in Argentina. After years of dedicated study, he graduated from the National University of Arts (UNA) and now holds an academic position as a professor in the Tango course at the UNA. Additionally, Lisandro works as a choreographer and dancer in the piece "Noestango."

Together, Lisandro and Noelia have graced stages around the world, participating in shows such as "Tanguera- El musical," "Estampas Porteñas," "Tango Desire," "Tango Metrópolis," "Tango Legends," "Tango Lovers," "Tango Journey," "Ótango," and Leonardo Cuello’s Company.

Since 2015, Noelia and Lisandro have been integral members of German Cornejo’s Dance Company, contributing to the success of shows like "Break The Tango," "Tango After Dark," and "Wild Argentina." Their international performances have taken them to cities including London, Paris, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Mexico. They proudly represented the company at renowned events like Paris Fashion Week 2019 at the Grand Palais, FITUR 2017 at the Plaza Mayor in Madrid, and America's Got Talent in Los Angeles.

Back in Buenos Aires, the duo has left an indelible mark on the local dance scene, captivating audiences in renowned night shows such as Esquina Carlos Gardel, Café de los Angelitos, El Viejo Almacén, Señor Tango, La Ventana, Gala Tango, and Rojo Tango at the Hotel Faena.

Diego Ramos

Musical Director/ Piano

Diego Ramos made his first steps with the help of Pablo Aguirre, who taught him piano lessons during 10 years. He then studied and graduated as an Instrumentalist (Piano) from Escuela de Música Popular de Avellaneda, E.M.P.A, (in English: Avellaneda’s Popular Music School) with special orientation in Tango music.

To date, Diego has recorded thirteen albums and has also been part of several projects from many artists and bands, such as Los 7 Delfines, Palo Pandolfo, Einstein, Abasto Tango, Omar Mollo, Otros Aires, Gabriel Yamil, Alejandro Lafleur, Rams-Teri Jazz Duet, Intima, Black Gold Jazz, Marcela Frank, Sebastián Peña, Carniceros, Tangos de la cruz del Sur (M.A.Zotto), etc.

Both national and international audiences have taken delight in Diego’s musical talent in: Argentina, the United States, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Luxemburg, Austria, Belgium, Poland, Russia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Serbia, Rumania, Bulgaria, Israel, Lebanon, Canada, Colombia, Brazil, and Uruguay.

Matias Rubino

Bandoneon

He began his studies at the "Manuel de Falla Higher Conservatory of Music". Then, he ventured into tango under the guidance of maestro Rodolfo Mederos with whom, in addition to the bandoneon, he studied tango arrangements and orchestration. Later he took bandoneon lessons with Julio Pane and Carlos Lazzari.

He performed as a bandoneon player in the following tango houses: Complejo Tango, Molliere, el Viejo Almacén (as musical director), Legendario Buenos Aires, Hotel Faena, Pigmalion, Piazzolla Tango, Esquina Carlos Gardel, Esquina Homero Manzi, Gala Tango and Señor Tango.
He was a member of the Rodolfo Mederos Typical Orchestra. He was part of electronic tango groups such as Narcotango, Tanghetto, and Otros Aires, with whom he made several tours in Europe and Latin America. He has performed in the shows "El Tango y La Sombra" (2006), performing at the Maipo Theater, "Tango a Tierra" (2007) performing in South Africa, and "Tango Emotion" (2007) performing at the New York Tango Festival.

From April 2007 to April 2010, he was the leading bandoneon player at the "Café de Los Angelitos" tango show in Buenos Aires. In December 2009, he was invited as a soloist to interpret Astor Piazzolla's "Tres Tangos Sinfonicos" with the Lanús University Orchestra conducted by maestro Daniel Bozzani.

Since 2010 he has participated in various tango groups and companies, touring Europe, Asia, and America. He directs his group, "Matias Rubino Sexteto", where he plays his compositions. He also has participated in the shows "Stravaganza tango" at the Broadway theater and "Manzi, la Vida en Orsai" at the Tabaris Theater, both in Buenos Aire's theaters.

In 2016 and 2017, he was on tour around Europe with the show "Bailando con la Vida" as musical director, performing in theaters such as the Folies Bergere in Paris. In 2019 he premiered Jorge Retamoza's concert for saxophone and bandoneon at the CCK as soloist with the Buenos Aires Symphonic Band.

Currently, he is part of Jorge Retamoza's quartet, Daniel Melingo's band, and Otros Aires ensemble. He also plays at the Tango Porteño tango house and continues developing his teaching career of Bandoneón, musical theory, and composition.

Gemma Scalia

Violín

Gemma Scalia born in the city of General Roca, Rio Negro, Argentina, graduated from the Patagonia University of Arts where she studied violin under the guidance of Elvira Faseeva and Vitali Bujiashvily (from Russia).
In 2008 she moved to Buenos Aires to continue her studies with Daniel Robuschi and Nicholas Giordano. Gemma studied Tango with violinists Ramiro Gallo, Leonardo Ferreyra and Guillermo Rubino, joining the Orchestra School of Tango Emilio Balcarce under the direction of Maestro Victor Lavallen. She recorded with his orchestra, "Mistonguero" winning the 2014 Gardel Award for Best Tango Instrumental Album.

Gemma has performed in Cátulo Tango, Elvino Vardaro’s Orchestra, Camerata Almagro’s Tango Orchestra Sans Souci, Agustin Guerrero‘s Orchestra, Walter "Chino" Laborde and the Federal Tango Orchestra under the direction of Raul Garello and Osvaldo Piro . Emma has participated in snumerous recordings and orchestras of traditional and contemporary Tango performing in the most importnt theaters and festivals in Argentinan Tango.

Tomas Falasca

Double Bass

Tomás Falasca started taking double bass lessons in 2001. In parallel, he also began learning electric bass and music theory with Daniel Naka. In 2003, he specialized his knowledge of bass with Javier Dragun, who continues being his teacher at present. Tomás went on to higher education, to Manuel de la Falla conservatory, where he got his Bachelor in Music degree. He improved his technique with Lucian Ciorata in Spain in 2012. He has been studying composition with Gabriel Senanes for 2 years.

Tomás’ central focus is tango genre. He has joined several bands and artist such as Susana Rinaldi, José Colangelo, Amelita Baltar, etc. He has also been playing and delighting audiences at the tango house El Querandí since 2007.

Many national venues have enjoyed this talented artist’s performances: Maipo Theater, Astral Theater, Gran Rex Theater, etc. Also, he has participated in Buenos Aires Tango Festival and Justo Daract Festival.

Recently, Tomás has taken his music to international audiences in Canada, Colombia, and Chile.

Benjamin Ciprian

Guitar

Benjamín Ciprián was born in Buenos Aires in 1991. From a young age, he studied music and guitar playing with Professor Norberto Baliño, who awoke great interest to discover the secrets of the guitar. Benjamin also learned from Walter Amadeo, who taught him instrumental folk music and tango as well.

Benajmín’s talent has been rewarded with important prizes from both local and national competitions and festivals – such as Cosquín Festival and Baradero Festival in Argentina-. Indeed, Benjamin has gotten a gold medal twice at Buenos Aires Youth Tournament.

This guitarist has joined a number of well-known shows from singers such as Raúl Lavié, Virginia Luque, Yamila Cafrune, Franco Luciani, Tarragó Ros, Guillermo Fernández, María Garay, Ariel Ardit, María Ofelia, and Juan Carlos Godoy.

In 2008, Benjamín toured Brazil to take part in the 24th Reponte Festival in San Lorenzo do Sul. In 2011, he returned to Argentina to rehearse different presentations in Sao Paulo hand in hand with Manotango Firm. It was in 2012 that Benjamin finally settled down back again in Buenos Aires and resumed his studies at Manuel de Falla National Music Conservatory.

In 2014, Ciprián successfully toured Canada together with Tango Legends Company. In the same year, he also participated as a soloist in the Guitar World Festival at National Radio Buenos Aires, Argentina.

At present, Benajmín Cirprián is one of the members of the guitar quartet that accompanies well-known folk singer Yamila Cafrune. He also shares his talent and delights audiences at the famous "Café de los Angelitos" show.

Ovidio Velazquez

Keyboard

Ovidio studied at Julian Aguirre Conservatory and Manuel De Falla Conservatory, been graduated in the career of classical piano and Argentine Tango and Folklore respectively.

He continued his studies about orchestration and arrangments with Nicolas Ledesma, Diego Pablo Schissi and Fraguela.

His high quality as pianist of both Argentine folklore and tango, has taken him to several of the most recognized scenarios across Argentina: Jesus Maria Festival (Cordoba, 2006-2009), Cosquin Festival (Cordoba, 2005/2008), Chamamé Festival (Corrientes, 2008), Chaya Festival (La Rioja, 2007), among many other important festivals in Argentina. Also, he performed In Buenos Aires in theaters as ND Ateneo, Astros, Torquato Tasso, Clasica & Moderna, Parque Centenario Auditorium, Belgrano Auditorium, Usina del Arte and Cafe Vinilo, working with the most outstanding artists of Argentinian music.

He was musical director in Tango & Tango Company, Complejo Tango Show, and Balvanera Tango, with whom he toured various cities in China (2013). He joined some of the most important tango shows in Buenos Aires, like Catulo Tango and El Viejo Almacen.

He is pianist and musical arranger for the quintet "Amadores del Tango" and "Matias Rubino Sextet", recording in December 2014 a live album in Café Vinilo released in March 2016.

He is part of POTLATCH, hybrid musical ensemble that mix subgenres like Indie rock, folk experimental, trip hop and jazz. They have been presented since its inception to date in places like Café Vinilo, Centro Cultural Matienzo and Bariloche Prisma Festival.

In 2015, he was selected among musicians from around the country to be part of the national project "Musica Maestra", directed by Urquiza and Schissi. Throughout his entire career as a professional musician Ovidio has accumulated own compositions. At present, he is working in the recording of his album.

Jeronimo Izarrualde

Drums

Jerónimo made his first steps in the world of music with Horacio López and then, with the renowned teacher Chiche Heguer.

Jerónimo has always joined different bands with different musical styles: folk music, pop, funk, and soul (Tía Flor, Bayas –Ecuador-, Astom). He usually replaces Horacio López in drums at Cuartoelemento. Between 1999 and 2002, he was a member of the band Monotributo, together with Rubén "Mono" Izarrualde and Eduardo Pandolfo. He continued perfecting his musical talent with Norberto Minichilo –whom he shares stages today-, and Cristian Judurcha who is his current instructor. This talented drummer was also a member of Revelados (Gustavo Kupinsky, Facundo Farías Gómez, Pablo Guerra, Jonathan Cuellas and Patricio - Los Caballeros de la Quema’s ex keyboardist).

In 2009, Jerónimo joined Laura Kersevan in several performances. Chango Farías Gómez called him to join the Popular Chamber Orchestra Los Amigos del Chango in the same year, where he currently performs as a singer and drummer. The orchestra launched its first album, MCA volume I, in 2012.

In 2011, the well-known producer Juan Carlos Villavicencio invited Jerónimo to record Walt Disney’s Robinson Crusoe soundtrack.

At present, Jerónimo is recording the first album of El mondongo de Palermo tango quartet where he performs as a singer.

Jesus Hidalgo

Singer

Jesús Hidalgo, Argentine popular music singer, was born in Bragado, Buenos Aires in 1982. He made his first steps in both shaping his voice and playing the guitar in the company of Jorge Mónaco.

Jesús professional development includes a number of events which are the milestones in his singing career:

1995, 1996, and 1998 respectively: 1st place in the Buenos Aires Young Soloist Tournament. Buenos Aires.

2001:  1st place at Hugo Del Carril National Singing Contest. Buenos Aires. 2003: Singing debut with Walter Ríos’ quintet at Constantino de Bragado Theatre.

2004: Presentation of the album Bien Compadre, directed by Emilio Balcarce and accompanied by the orchestra Escuela de Tango at teatro Colón. Buenos Aires. 2005: Extensive tours with renowned Argentine musicians (Raúl Barboza, Walter Ríos, Horacio Castillo, etc.)

2006: Extensive tour of Japan in the company of Aníbal Arias y Osvaldo Montes. 2007: Recording of his first soloist album El día después, with the great talent of Walter Ríos.

2008: Special guest, among other famous Argentine singers as Mercedes Sosa, for the recording of Argentine Anthem new version.

2010: Performances in Spain (Tango International Festival), Australia, and Italy. 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014: Extensive world tour with Tango Fire Dance Company ( U.S.A, Turkey, England, China, the Philippines, South Africa, Malasya, etc.)

Antonela Cirillo

Singer

Antonela is an actress, singer, and presenter. From a very young age, she studied drama, music, and body language as well. When 21, she contested at La Voz Argentina (in English: The Voice) in Telefé Channel. Her outstanding voice was praised by renowned artists such as José Luis “El Puma” Rodriguez, La Sole, Axel, and Miranda. Antonela got fourth place out of fifty thousand contestants. ​

At present, Antonela co-hosts the reality TV show Elegidos II in Telefé Channel. She is also launching her first album “El arte de amar” (in English: The Art of Loving).

Antonela’s was the closing voice at the play Casi Normales, which was showing for six years and counted with the participation of well-known artists such as Lali Espósito and Valeria Lynch.

German Cornejo

Artistica Director / Choreographer

German Cornejo, choreographer & lead dancer of Tango Fire- Flames of Desire Smash Hit, is regarded as one of the world’s best tango show choreographers and dancers today. Worldwide critics such as The New York Times, Ottawa Citizen, The London Times, and Financial Times among other top newspapers have consolidated him as the current “hot young choreographer” and highlighted the excellence as well as the quality of his work.

German was born in Zárate, Buenos Aires Province on 31 May 1986, and at the early age of 10 he started studying Tango dancing. At 15, he graduated from Gatell Conservatory of Dance with a honorable Master of Tango degree. During the following years, German broadened his skills by studying classical and contemporary ballet, jazz and acrobatic techniques. He then qualified for Master of Choreographic Composition at the National Institute of Arts.

German had the opportunity to be trained by a wide variety of teachers; however, the most important one was Nélida Rodriguez, whom he refers to as his “Artistic Godmother”. She was one of the legendary Tango Argentino’s first ballerinas and a star who succeeded in Broadway in the 1980s. She imparted her knowledge of not only dancing but also yeites (“the secrets of the Tango steps”, early XX century Tango jargon).

  Regarding German’s awards and acknowledgements, in 2003 he won the “Gold New Talent” prize, and in 2005 the “Competition of Gold Dance” at the well-known primetime TV show “Susana Gimenez”, hosted by the most popular Argentine star, broadcast by TELEFE channel and Production Company. After obtaining his first gold medal 1999, German went on to win a total of seven of these awards at a series of contests for the youth in Buenos Aires Province and more than 20 first place prizes at national level. In 2005, German became World Champion of Tango dancing.

German has performed at many famous Tango houses in Buenos Aires including Mambo, Chiquin Buenos Aires and El Viejo Almacén. Also, he has conducted dance performances at some of the most important milongas in Buenos Aires, such as La Viruta, Porteño and Bailarín, Parakultural and Confitería Ideal.

His long list of massive performances includes top rating TV shows in South America: Susana Gimenez, Showmatch, La Noche del 10 (hosted by Diego A. Maradona), Desayuno, Por Siempre Tango, Mp3 Musica del Tercer Milenio, Afectos Especiales, Bailando 2012. Around the world, some of the TV shows that enjoyed his magnificent dancing are: Por el Mundo, Programa do Jó (Brazil), The CW11 Morning News (USA),Fox News (USA), Good Day New York! (New York), Espejo Público (Madrid), Televisión de Cataluña (Barcelona), Sky News (London). Last but not least, German’s professional talent was once more highlighted and consolidated in Jennifer López & Marc Anthony’s reality TV show "Q' Viva- The Chosen", where he was winning finalist (USA, Canada and Latin America).

German was also a dancer for the productions Bien de Tango with El Arranque Orchestra, Vamos al Tango with Osvaldo Berlingeri (which obtained 4 Starfish prizes), El Viejo Almacén Brazilian Tour together with Ariel Spandrio’s Orchestra, Tango Inferno with Quatrotango, and Tango por La Igualdad.

In 2006, he traveled extensively around Japan to perform Buenos Tangos under Musical Director Fabio Hager. In 2008, he rejoined Tango Dance Premium and Fernando Marzán’s Orchestra.

After years of touring around the world, in 2008 the Department of Culture of Zárate, German’s home town, paid homage to him for his outstanding achievements in the show Evocación at the Coliseum Theatre.

Germán was guest dancer and participated in many local and international festivals such as: ''VI International Tango Festival'' (Argentina), ‘’I Santiago International Tango Festival” (Chile), ''Tango Buenos Aires 2011'' (Argentina), and ‘’Grec 2011’’ (Barcelona) to name a few. Renowned theaters which have also showed his art are: Shanghai Oriental Arts Center (Shanghai), Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (Malaysia), Badminton Theatre (Athens), Sydney Opera House (Sydney), The Joyce Theatre (New York), Peacock Theatre (London), The Esplanade Theatre (Singapore), Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles), Luna Park Arena (Buenos Aires), GEBA Arena (Buenos Aires) and Mandalay Bay Arena (Las Vegas), among others.

As previously stated, German was participant of the reality TV show “Q’ Viva- The Chosen”, which was a prelude to “Q’ Viva Live” starring JLo and Marc Anthony and directed by the acclaimed entertainment director Jamie King. The final performance, “Q’ Viva Live”, was a box office success at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas in May 2012. Later, in June 2012, Germán joined JLO's once agaian as a special guest artist at her “Dance Again- World Tour”, the first concert at GEBA Arena in the city of Buenos Aires.

Germán was also part of the dance group “Sentimientos Tangueros”, which was under his own direction to perform for the Ex President of Vietnam Tran Duc Luong upon his visit to Argentina. Since then, Germán has been the choreographer of both Mission Tango show under the musical direction of Lisandro Adrover and Tango Inferno- The Fire Within. To date, German’s Tango dance tours have visited the following countries: Germany, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Canada, Korea, Turkey, Malaysia, South Africa, Chile, Singapore, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Philippines. The shows were also extensively performed throughout the USA, Brazil, United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, China, and Japan.

At present, Germán is Director of Choreography and Lead Dancer in Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires which he joined since 2006. He has been a performer in M!longa since 2013’s premiere directed and choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

Regarding choreographing and couching, German’s experience has been enlarged by his work with a contestant couple at the Latin America equivalent of Dancing With The Stars, 'Bailando 2012'.

In 2011, German's students Max Van de Voorde & Solange Acosta won the World Tango Championship. Other students became 2nd, 4th & 5th place getters. In 2012, Cristian Correa & Sabrina Amuchastegui, and Nicolas Schell & Nair Schinka got the 3rd and 4th places respectively; Ariel Leguizamon & Yesica Esquivel the 9th place, all of them under German’s choreography and strict guidance. Finally, in 2013 Nicolas Schell & Nair Schinka became runners-up, and Facundo Ruiz Diaz & Agostina Tarchini got the 7th place.

The fact that many of his students have been reaching top positions at the Tango World Championship since 2006 has made German one of the most recognized and requested couches in Buenos Aires. He has become one of the best tango show instructors.

Gisella Galeassi

Assistant Choreographer

Gisela Galeassi was born in Carlos Paz, Cordoba, Argentina in 1983.She got engaged to art from a very early age. When she turned 3, she began to study at a ballet school.

Right after graduating as Teacher of Classical and Spanish Dancing at the age of 16, she went to specialize in tango dancing with the guidance of the finest teachers in Argentina.

Gisela has been awarded at national and international level for both classical and tango dancing: Best Artist at the Ibero-American Exhibition of Dance (1999) and Tango World Champion (2003) which consolidated her as tango dancer. In 2004, her outstanding talent took her to the position of “Cultural Ambassador of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires” that led her to represent her country around the world.

Gisela’s work has dazzled big audiences at Tango houses in Buenos Aires such as "El Viejo Almacén", "Esquina Homero Manzi", "Cátulo" and the Luxury "Faena Hotel + Universe". She has also performed for celebrities like Kylie Minogue, Sting, John Travolta, Luis Miguel, and others. She has been part of hundreds of dancing exhibitions at some of the most well-known Milongas in Buenos Aires like "Canning", "La Viruta", "La Estrella", "El Beso" y "Parakultural". Indeed, many renowned theaters, for example, the Colon Opera, Gran Rex, San Martín, Argentino de la Plata, Luna Park Stadium, Sydney Opera House and National Theatre De Chaillot have also been delighted by her art and style. Last but not least, the many clothing publicity campaigns of “Mimi Pinzón” have been enlightened by Gisela’s beauty and fine feminine traits.

Versatility is one more feature that can be assigned to Gissela’s artistic professionalism, as it is shown in movies such as “Abrazos” (Argentina), “Mundo Lejano y Maravilloso” (Japan); “12 tangos” (Germany), and ''Rubén Juárez-Tango Live'' DVD” at the Argentino de la Plata Theatre in which she performed as leading dancer.

Gissela has participated in top rating Argentinean TV shows: Susana Giménez, Almorzando con Mirtha Legrand, Showmatch, La Noche del 10, Mañanas Informales, and in international famous shows: Dancing With The Stars (Australia), Q’ Viva- The Chosen (USA, Canada and Latinamerica) where she was winning finalists in Jennifer Lopez & Marc Antony's reality TV show. Directed by the renowned entertainment director Jamie King, Q’ Viva- The Chosen was a total success at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. In June 2012, Gisela was a special guest artist at JLO's first concert ever at GEBA Arena in Buenos Aires.

Gissela has joined the tango companies “Tango Pasion” (directed by the renowned Sexteto Mayor) and “Tango Seduccion". She has also been part of the cast in the remake of the legendary show “Tango Argentino”. ''Buenos Tangos-Japan Tour'' (directed by Fabio Hager) and ''One Night in Buenos Aires'' are two more examples of the many performances that make up her solid experience.

Gissela possesses vast experience at some of the most important orchestras in Argentina: Los Reyes del Tango, Sexteto Mayor, Color Tango, Orquesta Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Orquesta El Arranque and Victor Lavallén. She has been both director and choreographer of ''Tango Dance Premium'' (2008) at Fernando Marzan's Orchestra whose performance delighted audiences in Japan for three months.

Because of her tango wide expertise, Gisela has filmed the well-known teaching videos ''Tango Lesson'' (I & II), and she is usually invited to join juries at different regional tango championships in Chile, Spain, Italy and Japan. She was choreographer and tango couch for one of the couples in the Argentine equivalent of Dancing with the Stars: 'Bailando 2012'.

At present, Gisela is leading dancer at Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires which she joined in 2011; also, she is a cast member of Milonga -directed and choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui-.

Her ongoing professional development has allowed her to show his passion for tango dancing around Europe, Latin America, North America and Oceania. In Japan more specifically, where she has performed in all of her fourteen visits, she has become one of the top tango dancers.

Sandra Castell Garcia

Executive Producer

Sandra is a Performing Arts Producer, Executive Producer of German Cornejo’s Dance Company and Senior Producer of Selladoor Worldwide. She has a Dance degree, Business degree and a Master’s Degree in Cultural Management. She was recently the recipient of the Clore Leadership Programme, becoming a Cultural Leader in her field. Sandra is deeply interested in international artistic research and innovation and committed to developing the performing arts in a global context.

Before joining Selladoor Worldwide, Sandra has worked in various theatres and performing arts venues including Sadler’s Wells, The Place, The Roundhouse, British Film Festival and the Sounthbank Centre. Sandra has extensive experience creating and producing shows and managing tours all over the world, including: The Producers (China Tour), Spamalot (South Korea and UK tour), Flashdance the Musical (UK tour and International), Carlos Acosta (Cuba, Abu Dhabi, UK Tour, Coliseum, Royal Albert Hall), Vamos Cuba! (Cuba, Sadler’s Wells, Birmingham Hippodrome), Sutra (Worldwide Tour including Mexico, Malaysia, Russia, Japan, Chile), milonga (Worldwide Tour including Germany, Houston, Switzerland, France), Dance: Sampled (UK Tour), Acosta Danza , The Associates (Sadler’s Wells), Havana Rakatan (New York City, South Carolina), amongst others. She has worked through the years with some of the most internationally recognized artists such as Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Sylvie Guillem, Akram Khan, Carlos Acosta and Nitin Sawhney.

Gaston Briski

Sound Designer

Gastón Briski’s career and professional development began over 30 years ago. Worldwide recognition and credits to Gaston’s work in musical plays include:

• Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats (1993, 2001, 2003 2005, 2010)
• Jesus Christ Superstar(1999)
• Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2004)
• New sound design for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera (2005)
• Harold Prince’s The Kiss of the Spider Woman(1995)
• Sam Mendes’ Cabaret(2003, 2004, 2006, 2011)
• Jaimie Lloyd´s Piaf (2010, 2011)
• Mel Brooks’ The Producers(2006)
• Disney´s Mary Poppins and The Beauty and the Beast(1999 thru 2012)
• Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd,(2010)
• The Sound of Music(2010 thru 2014)
• Sweet Charity(2004, (2006)
• David Levoux’s Nine,(1998)
• The Rocky Horror Show, (1994)
• The Full Monty(2002)
• Blood Brothers(1994)
• Claudio Segovia’s Tango Argentino and Brasil Brasileiro (1991 thru present)
• Zorba (2003)
• Victor Victoria (2009)
• High School Musical(2007)
• Fiddler on the Roof (2004)
• Priscilla(2014)

Gastón’s experience as production sound supervisor can be traced at Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Mamma Mia!, Priscilla, and Addams Family. He was also associate sound designer at Chicago, and sound engineer at Cats, Les Miserables, Nine, The Kiss of the Spider Woman Beauty and the Beast, The Rocky Horror Show, Blood Brothers, Chicago. Indeed, Briski has joined a number of international touring companies such as Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s Milonga.

Diego Ramos

Musical Director/ Piano

Diego Ramos made his first steps with the help of Pablo Aguirre, who taught him piano lessons during 10 years. He then studied and graduated as an Instrumentalist (Piano) from Escuela de Música Popular de Avellaneda, E.M.P.A, (in English: Avellaneda’s Popular Music School) with special orientation in Tango music.

To date, Diego has recorded thirteen albums and has also been part of several projects from many artists and bands, such as Los 7 Delfines, Palo Pandolfo, Einstein, Abasto Tango, Omar Mollo, Otros Aires, Gabriel Yamil, Alejandro Lafleur, Rams-Teri Jazz Duet, Intima, Black Gold Jazz, Marcela Frank, Sebastián Peña, Carniceros, Tangos de la cruz del Sur (M.A.Zotto), etc.

Both national and international audiences have taken delight in Diego’s musical talent in: Argentina, the United States, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Luxemburg, Austria, Belgium, Poland, Russia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Serbia, Rumania, Bulgaria, Israel, Lebanon, Canada, Colombia, Brazil, and Uruguay.

Marius Arnold-Clark

Set & Lighting Designer

Marius is a freelance Production Manager who has worked with German Cornejo on his past two productions: Immortal Tango and Break the Tango, as well as Stage Managing Sidi Larbi’s Cherkaoui’s Milonga which German frequently performs in. Marius originally attended The Royal Ballet School, White Lodge between 1995 and 2000. He completed five years of classical ballet training but was unfortunately side-lined due to injury in his.

After graduating from Durham University, Marius returned to The Royal Ballet as their Theatre and Events Manager. He managed all performances, events and international tours over a seven year period. Through events that were hosted, including Question Time, Antiques Roadshow and launch events for Jaguar Land Rover, Marius joined the global events and production company, Imagination in 2013. In the role of Senior Production Manager he orchestrated events across the globe including Extreme Sailing Series acts in China and Russia, vehicle launches in New York and corporate events across Europe. With a desire to return to theatre and live performance, Marius turned freelance in 2014, and has worked consistently with Sadler’s Wells Production and Touring Department, acting as Touring Production Manager for productions such as Havana Rakatan and Milonga, Company Stage Manager for Vamos Cuba, Hussein Chalayan’s Gravity Fatigue, Sidi Larbi’s Cherkaoui’s Sutra and Deputy Stage Manager for Breakin’ Convention International Tours. He continues to work on other productions around the world including Selladoor’s international production of Spamalot, as well as charity projects such as Requiem for Aleppo.