When I teach, I pass on what I learned from the old milongueros. Even now that they’re gone, I occasionally revisit the interviews I conducted with them and always learn something new.

When I watched the video at the end of this page [1 minute and 30 seconds long], two things surprised me.

1. How well Horacio Préstamo explains the topics I’ll be covering in my workshops.
2. The connection between the past and the present.

The milongueros began by learning the follower role. Many women today dance the leader role.
It doesn’t matter what role you dance, but how present and active you are when you dance, how you communicate with your partner—giving and receiving, receiving and giving—and, of course, how you express the music!

Ultimately, that’s the essence of tango. Today, we take that heritage and apply it according to our preferences. Tango is so many things… also freedom!

I look forward to working with you on the effectiveness of your movements, on the confidence, comfort, and solidity of your dancing. Your partner will appreciate it as much as you do!