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Episode 032: Guillermo Garcia of Trio Garufa Jan 29, 2018

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Today's guest is a tango guitarist and dancer from Argentina. He's got a bit of a technical background, and holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. He helped develop audio technology for big name companies such as Gibson Guitar and Silicon Graphics. As a dancer, he was part of the dancing cast in the 2011 show Tango Fatal, directed by Forever Tango lead dancer Jorge Torres. As a musician, he's known as the co-founder of the internationally renown group, Trio Garufa. More on Guillermo here: Website: tangoguitar.com Website: triogarufa.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrioGarufa/

Episode 031: There are no shortcuts - Gabriela Condrea Jan 22, 2018

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Today's guest is an author and a speaker - She's also a tango instructor known for her deeply kinesthetic approach to the dance and the exploration of connection. She is also known for devoting time to teaching tango to those with mobility problems. With an extensive background in a variety of subjects, she has also taught language, mathematics, and gymnastics. She's quite the traveler as well - shuttling between Buenos Aires, and her home town of Seattle, Washington. Let's meet Gabriela Condrea... More on Gabriela here: website: http://www.tangoisabouttheconnection.com

Episode 030: Layers of musicality - Mariano Laplume Jan 15, 2018

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Today's guest is an accomplished tango dancer, teacher, and violinist. With his multi-faceted background, he has developed a teaching style that maximizes body awareness and musicality. As a musician, he has been a part of the Academic Orchestra of Teatro Colon de Buenos Aires, Orquesta tipica imperial, and he also helped co-found the internationally renowned tango group Sexteto Milonguero. He has played at more than 40 milongas and festivals in Buenos Aires alone, and at over 100 in other parts of the world. Let's meet Mariano Laplume... More on Mariano here: Website: http://www.maralmariano.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariano.laplume

Episode 029: It takes time to sink in - Robin Thomas Jan 08, 2018

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Today's special guest is a world renown tango instructor and DJ. A mainstay of the New York City tango scene, he has taught in multiple cities in the US and abroad. He's known for his humor, and very down-to-earth teaching method. But what's his backstory? What fascinating nuggets of information does he have to share? Let's meet Robin Thomas, and find out... More on Robin here: Website: http://robinthomastango.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinthomastango

Episode 028: The Tango Adventure - Sasha Cagen Jan 01, 2018

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Today's special guest is not only deeply involved with Tango, but she's also an author and life coach. Her work as a coach for women has been featured in more than 100 media outlets, such as CNN, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BBC, and many others. She is also quite the traveler, spending her time in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Oakland, CA, and Providence, Rhode Island. Let's meet Sasha Cagen... More on Sasha here: https://sashacagen.com/

Episode 027: Become an expert by doing - Mark Wyman Dec 25, 2017

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Today's special guest is a musician with a very eclectic background. He began studying classical piano at age five, and in 1988 he moved to San Francisco to further his studies. In 2003 he relocated to Amsterdam. His musical experience ranges from classical to punk, to rock, and even avant garde! He has toured all around the US and Europe, and in Buenos Aires he honed his tango skills. He's played with several famous tango groups, including Strictly Tango, Tango #9, Trasnoche, and countless others. He also publishes music books through his company Delf Music. Let's meet Mark Wyman... More on Mark here: www.harmonk.com

Episode 026: Tango vs. Parkinson's Disease - Dr. Madeleine Hackney Dec 18, 2017

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Today's special guest had a successful career as a competitive ballroom dancer before getting into Argentine Tango. She has been certified by the American Council of Exercise as a personal trainer, and she is an assistant professor at the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. She is also a research health scientist at the Atlanta VA Rehabilitation R&D Center of Excellence. Her research has been covered by the New York Times, Scientific American, NPR, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, among others. Currently, she is a researcher working intensely on rehabilitative and treatment strategies for individuals with Parkinsons Disease. So what does Argentine Tango have to do with Parkinsons Disease? Listen to the interview to find out! Let's meet Dr. Madeleine Hackney... More information about Madeleine and her research here: http://movementdisorderstraining.com/ http://www.varrd.emory.edu/people/madeleine-hackney/

Episode 025: Accepting tango and embracing change - Miguel Di Genova Dec 11, 2017

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Today's special guest started off as an architect. But today, he's better known as the director and lead singer of OTROS AIRES, one of the most popular and influential modern tango bands. With a career spanning over 14 years, he has released 5 studio albums, a live album, and a documentary film. He and his group have toured through Europe as well as North and South America, performing in well over 200 cities. Their band's Youtube channel boasts over a million visitors, and the've got thousands of Facebook followers. Their music has been featured on shows such as "Dancing with the Stars" in the US, and "Strictly Come Dancing" in the UK. And I bet you've heard their music at many milongas as well! Let's meet Miguel Di Genova... More on Miguel and Otros Aires here: https://www.otrosaires.com/ https://www.facebook.com/otrosairestango/

Episode 024: Beating the "constant state of panic" - Vania Rey Dec 04, 2017

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Today's special guest began teaching tango in Berlin, Germany back in 2002. In 2005 she was invited to teach in New York City, and eventually relocated to North America. She travels regularly, and in addition to teaching, she's also a DJ. To date, she has taught in over 40 cities worldwide. Let's meet Vania Rey... More on Vania here: Website: https://vaniatango.com

Episode 023: Let out your evil side - Adam Ashton Hoopengardner & Ciko Tanik Nov 26, 2017

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Today's guests are a prominent couple based out of New York City. They have studied and danced all over the world, and they're known for their humor and very playful creativity. Let's meet Adam Ashton Hoopengardner and Ciko Tanik... More on Adam and Ciko: Website: https://www.adamandcikotango.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7356334726/

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