Established by professional dancers Simona Zaino and Hernan Catvin in 2004, Compadrito Tango was born in Ireland with the intent of offering people the opportunity to learn and dance Argentine Tango through a variety of event such as classes, milongas, workshops, festivals and more. We collaborate with local and international artists, all sharing the same passion for Tango, to bring you the best of Tango dance and music.

 Performances and events

Since they started Compadrito Tango in 2004, Simona and  Hernan have performed regularly at numerous dance and music events around Ireland such as  Dublin Fringe Festival, the Oxegen International Music Festival,  the Olympia Theatre with Camille O’Sullivan, the Solstice Arts Centre and the National Concert Hall with Fionnula Hunt, the Ballina Arts Festival, the Rathmines Arts Festival. They have been selected to dance in the opera  'Maria De Buenos Aires', staged at the Cork Opera House.

Simona and Hernan have also choreographed and appeared as main dancers in the short film "Tango in D minor" by Maurizio Usai.

They are also the founders and directors of the International Tango Festival in Ireland which is one of the most successful festivals of its kind, with hundreds of people joining every year from Ireland and abroad to dance, experience Argentine culture and share joyful moments on the dance floor.