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We are Ballroom Dance and Argentine Tango dance teachers with one thing in common: The love and passion for dance and teaching.
Martín Cardoso
Martin F. Cardoso is an Argentine Tango and Ballroom dancer from Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
He has had the honor of being part of the National Folkloric Ballet of Argentina as well as performing in internationally renowned stage productions such as the Broadway musical Forever Tango.
Martin began dancing at the age of eight with the Hermana Tierra Dance Company, specializing in Argentine Folk Dance and participating in some of the most prestigious competitions in the country. His early dedication to dance led him to expand his training in Ballet, and at the age of twenty-two he was selected to join the National Folkloric Ballet of Argentina.
During his six years with the company, Martin performed in some of Argentina’s most important theaters and venues, gaining valuable stage experience and recognition as a professional dancer.
In 2007, Martin began his journey into Ballroom Dance. In his very first year competing, he earned a Gold Medal and First Place in American Rhythm at the South American World Dance Experience Championship, beginning a successful competitive career that would include several gold medals and finalist placements in Ballroom Dance competitions.
While pursuing Ballroom Dance, Martin also deepened his connection to Argentine Tango and had the opportunity to perform at one of Buenos Aires’ most prestigious tango houses, Piazzolla Tango.
Noelia V. Guerrero
Noelia V. Guerrero is an internationally recognized dancer, choreographer, and performer from Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
She starred as the main tango couple in the Broadway musical Evita and is also part of the cast of the internationally acclaimed tango production Forever Tango, where she performs alongside her dance partner Martin Cardoso.
Noelia began her dance training at the age of eight, studying Ballet and Contemporary Dance at the Municipal School of Dance Norma Fontella in Mar del Plata. By the age of fourteen she expanded her training to include Jazz, Contemporary, and Salsa, and by fifteen she was already performing Salsa shows and traveling to national and international Salsa congresses.
In 2007 she moved to Buenos Aires, where she immersed herself in Argentine Tango and Ballroom Dance. During this time, Noelia gained recognition in the Salsa world for being among the first dancers to incorporate Ballroom Dance techniques into the Latin genre. Her innovative approach quickly positioned her among the top competitors in South America.
Throughout her competitive career, Noelia and her partners have won several gold medals (first-place titles) and have been multiple-time finalists in prestigious Ballroom Dance competitions, particularly in American Rhythm and Argentine Tango Show Dance divisions.
Alongside her competitive career, Noelia has worked extensively in theater, touring throughout Argentina in professional stage productions. She also served as a coach assistant on the Argentine television version of Dancing with the Stars, contributing her expertise in choreography and performance training.
Her career blends stage performance, competition, and teaching, establishing her as a versatile artist dedicated to sharing the passion and elegance of Ballroom and Argentine Tango with audiences and students around the world.
Phillippe
Philippe Amar is a French dancer, teacher, choreographer, and international West Coast Swing artist.
A former top-level Boogie-Woogie competitor who achieved a 2nd place world ranking, he brings the precision and energy of swing roots into modern partner dance.
Originally from France, Philippe has become one of Europe’s most accomplished West Coast Swing competitors, earning multiple All-Star titles across international events and placing in the Top 5 in the Classic Division. Known for his dynamic movement, and refined connection, he seamlessly blends technique and artistry to create performances that captivate audiences and inspire dancers worldwide.
Tatiyana
Tatiyana was born in Perm, Russia. Her dance journey began 8 years old when she began dancing at the local theater art company and educational center.
She attended the Perm State Institute of Art and Culture. Shortly after receiving her Masters Degree in the Performing Arts, specializing in ballet training and teaching, she was invited by the Fred Astaire dance studio of Rochester, New York to begin her professional ballroom competition career.
She relocated to New York with her dance partner Gleb Makarov in 1996. They won numerous competitions, including the Rising Star in American Rhythm and were Finalists in American Smooth. When they moved to Red Bank, NJ, they became US 9 Champions.
In 2003, Tatiyana decided to shift her focus to teaching. In 2007, with her teaching partner Richard Givney. Together they organized a ballroom program at Middletown Arts Center where they taught private and group classes as well as monthly socials and showcases.
In January of 2022 Tatiyana moved to Fort Myers and soon joined the team of dance teachers at M&N dance studio!
Florencia
Florencia Díaz is an Argentine dancer, choreographer, and international West Coast Swing artist.
The only Argentine to achieve Top 3 worldwide in both Showcase and Classic Divisions. Trained in Jazz, Contemporary, Latin Rhythms, and Urban styles, her career spans ballet companies, theater productions, and major TV shows such as Dancing with the Stars and Who’s the Mask? in Argentina and Mexico City. She fuses her diverse background into a distinctive, expressive style that inspires dancers around the world.
Raquel
Raquel Muñoz is a Costa Rican dancer and educator trained in contemporary dance, Argentine tango, and the Feldenkrais Method.
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance from the Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica and performed nationally and internationally with Compañía Cámara Danza UNA.
Since 2017, she has trained extensively in Argentina with renowned maestros. In 2023, she relocated to Buenos Aires and became a member of Ballet El Cruxe under the direction of Vanesa Villalba and Facundo Piñero, performing in prestigious milongas and tango productions in Buenos Aires and internationally.
She is also a certified Feldenkrais Method Educator, and this somatic approach is central to her teaching. Her work combines technical precision, musicality, embodied awareness, and deep connection — always centered on her students’ learning process.
Jony
Trained in both Tango Salón and Tango Stage, he has performed in renowned tango houses and major stage productions in Buenos Aires.
He has been a member of Ballet El Cruxe under the direction of Vanesa Villalba and Facundo Piñero, and has participated in professional shows such as Señor Tango and Puerto Tango, building a strong presence both on stage and in the social dance scene.
Since 2023, he has been developing his artistic and educational work in Buenos Aires. As a teacher, Jony is recognized for his clarity, structure, and deep understanding of partner connection.
Diogenes
Dio is a dancer and actor with a background in Marketing and Quality Management.
ACTOR | DANCER | DANCE INSTRUCTOR
Trained in Ballet and Ballroom, he performs with Turma da Mônica and has worked in shows (Atma, Tropicalistas), musicals, Netflix’s Cangaceiro do Futuro, and music videos. He has won multiple dance awards, including 1st place in Salsa Solo at Battle of the Next Generation 2024 and SUMMIT. Known for versatility and strong stage presence.
Javier
Javier Santorum is a world-class dancer, choreographer, and instructor originally from Argentina.
Latin Rhythms Instructor and Choreographer
A World Salsa Open Winner (2013) in the group category, Javier has dedicated more than a decade to performing and teaching at the most demanding international levels, consolidating a career that spans Argentina, the United States, Italy, Japan, Egypt, Chile, and Uruguay.
His extensive training includes a deep immersion in Latin Rhythms, having studied under industry legends such as Adolfo Indacochea (disciple of the “Mambo King” Eddie Torres) and the world-renowned Fernando Sosa, among others.
Beyond the competition stage, Javier served as a coach and choreographer on “Showmatch” (the most prestigious dance television program in Latin America) and has participated in major productions and music videos for international icons such as Daniel Santacruz and Gilberto Santa Rosa. His career includes successful teaching tours and shows in Japan, as well as long-term residencies in Italy and Chile, where he stood out as an exponent of the Puerto Rican Salsa and Mambo styles.
