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Photo courtesy of Deborah Lynne, Buenos Aires


In 1987, when he was 11 years old, Andres saw Juan Carlos Copes dancing tango on TV. Fascinated, he begged his mother to find a tango teacher for him.

After dancing for a year, he was recruited by Gustavo Naveira, with whom he studied and in whose company he performaned for 3 years. He went on to study and perform with two more tango icons--Juan Carlos Copes and Rudolpho Dinzel--all before the age of 18.

In the 1990's, he took part in the creation of "tango nuevo" as a participant in weekly closed rehearsals organized by Fabian Salas, and attended by Gustavo Naveira and Chicho Frumboli, among others.

Andres has performed in Buenos Aires milongas over 60 times, including 20 performances with ther legendary Geraldine Rojas. Andres combines traditional tango technique with "tango nuevo" steps to create an exceptionally dynamic and fluid dance. His background in traditional tango technique means his teaching is applicable to dancers of all styles.

Since arriving in the US for the first time in January, 2006, Andrés has taught in 14 cities.

Andrés partners with Meredith Klein.
Schedule & Locations subject to change.



Friday, June 2 - El Abrazo
at the Hollywood Dance Center

8:30-9:30: TBD - All Levels

Saturday, June 3 - Casa de Practica
All Levels

1:00-2:15: Steps from the early 1900's Used in Nuevo
2:30-3:45: Technique for Giros
4:00-5:15: Torsion: Don't Dance Tango Without It

Saturday night Before Tango Divas' Milonga
at MG Dance Studio

8:00-9:00: TBD - Intermediate/Advanced

Sunday, June 4 - MG Dance Studio
Intermediate/Advanced

2:00-3:15: Alternative Embrace Tool Kit
3:30-4:45: Cool Combinations with Colgadas
5:00-6:15: Variations on Volcadas
Saturday, April 1 - Casa de Practica
1:00-2:15:
2:30-3:45:

Sunday, April 2 - Casa de Practica
2:00-3:15:
3:30-4:45:





Private Lessons

with

ANDRES & MEREDITH

Available By Appointment


Smart Space
12958 Washington Boulevard
W. Los Angeles 90066
310-926-5150

Hollywood Dance Center
817 N. Highland Avenue
(between Melrose & Willoughby)
Hollywood 90038

Casa de Practica
506 N. Fuller Avenue
Los Angeles 90036
323-969-1610

MG Dance Studio
6767 Sunset Boulevard
2nd Level
(NE corner of Highland)
(underground parking garage)
Hollywood 90028


Although not anticipated, Locations & Class Schedules always subject to change. Please make sure to check this website for the most up-to-date information.




Saturday and Sunday afternoon Classes

$20/class or $100/all six classes


Class discount with Student I.D.
$15/class or $70/all six classes

Class & Milonga at El Abrazo
$20

Class Before Tango Divas' Milonga
$10

A TANGO DIVAS' MILONGA & SHOW
$12

Private Lessons at Casa de Practica
$75/hour







SATURDAY, JUNE 3
MG DANCE STUDIO

A TANGO DIVAS'
MILONGA & SHOW

Meredith Klein began dancing tango in Massachusetts in February 1999. She managed to keep tango on the outskirts of her life for six years, before finally succumbing to the desire to do nothing but dance. After visiting Buenos Aires for the first time in January 2005, she left her job as Development Director for a nonprofit arts organization, sold her house, car, and most of her possessions, and relocated to Buenos Aires.

Since April 2005, Meredith has been working with Andres Amarilla, including performances in La Vikinga and Villa Malcolm in Buenos Aires. In January 2006, Meredith & Andres embarked on a 6 1/2 month US tour. So far, they have taught in 11 US cities, including Ann Arbor, Philadelphia, NYC, Eugene and Portland, OR, Santa Barbara, Houston, Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, Providence, RI and New Haven, CT.

Meredith & Andres are best known for their ability to clearly articulate the physical principles and technique that make any step work—from the simplest walk to the cross to the most complicated colgadas, ganchos and jumps. They are particularly sought out for their teaching of alternative embrace vocabulary & technique. Because they use traditional tango technique to execute complicated “nuevo tango” steps, their dance is characterized by a classic look and musicality.