Claire and Dario are a French-Argentinian couple known internationally as "Corazon de tango". They have extensively taught, performed and choreographed in Argentina, the US and Europe.In collaboration with Networks, Inc., they created the "Dario's tango guide". This guide is accessible online as a podcast and had more than a million viewers in the first year.
Their technique, elegance and energy is associated to an accessible and clear pedagogy. They focus their teaching on the comfort of the embrace and the musical interpretation of tango. They transmit their passion for the dance and culture, respecting the roots, keeping in mind that the interpretation of tango goes through a feeling and not only a sequence of steps.
 

Web: www.corazondetango.com

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Maxi and Belén live in Buenos Aires, where they run their own tango school.
In 2009 and 2010, they were among the top couples in the Tango World Championship in Argentina (for both Tango salon and Stage Tango). Maxi and Belén have staged acclaimed performances in the most famous milongas and theatres in Buenos Aires and abroad.
Maxi was choreographer, dancer and actor in the film PHANTOM OF BUENOS
AIRES. Belen danced for GENERATION TANGO COMPANY, TANGO PALACE, and performed at the Shanghai Expo in 2010.
Maxi and Belén are  renown for their elegant style combined with fluid improvisation. They have deep knowledge of Tango salon as well as Tango Nuevo and stage Tango and master traditional and contemporary techniques. Together they create a unique style that have mesmerized audiences all around the world.

Web: http://maxiybelen.blogspot.com/

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Quinteto Tango Extremo has touched the hearts of many around the world. They have performed at milongas and theatres in many different countries : Spain, Italy, Belgium, France, UK, Turkey, Kurdistan, Mexico, South Korea, Croatia, Portugal, Argentina, Uruguay, China and Russia. Their upcoming tour will bring them also to South Africa and Botswana.
They worked on the "Carnaval de Buenos Aires" project,  a collaboration with renown Argentinean guitarist and composer Gustavo Mozzi. In August 2009 they were invited as the only non-Argentinean orchestra to play at the most prestigious Tango Festival in the world: the Buenos Aires Tango Festival in Argentina.

Quinteto Tango Extremo are:

Tanya Schaap,  violin and artistic direction
Ben van den Dungen, soprano saxophone
Rob van Kreeveld,  piano
Matias Pedrana,  bandoneon
Adinda Meertins, double bass

You can listen to their music and read more about their upcoming projects at:  www.myspace.com/quintetotangoextremo   www.tangoextremo.com

In conjunction with the Latin American Festival

Supported by

 Dublin City Council

National Concert Hall

Accommodation in Dublin:

we recommend www.uppercrosshousehotel.com and www.travelodge.co.uk (Rathmines, D6), as they are handy for all   the festival venues. Alternatively, please see:  www.visitdublin.com

Low fares flights to Dublin:

www.aerlingus.com, www.ryanair.com