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For more information:
info@casadepractica.com
323-939-6907

Guillermina Quiroga began her career as a ballet dancer.  In 1988 she entered the world of the milongas in Buenos Aires, becoming the partner of choice of seasoned milongueros, particularly Pupy Castello.  A year later, she was awarded the coveted Hugo del Carril first-place trophy in the first edition of the prestigious Tango tournament sponsored by the municipality of Buenos Aires.  Thus began her professional career as a tango dancer, during which she enjoyed soloist and prima ballerina billing on the Julio Iglesias world tour 1997-1999 as well as with the orchestras of John Mauceri, Luis Bacalov, Mariano Mores, Beba Pugliese, Orlando Trípodi, Juan José Mossalini, and Color Tango; and the critically acclaimed shows Tango x 2, Tango Argentino, and Luis Bravo's Forever Tango and Malambo.

In another facet of her career, Guillermina has been featured in the movies Naked Tango, Oratorio a Gardel, Funes, Un gran amor, Después de la tormenta, Tango, Marie galante and Assassination Tango in Buenos Aires.  She recently made her Hollywood debut as an actress and choreographer in Valentina's Tango.

Combining her talent as a dancer, teacher, choreographer and actress, she has produced her own show, Tango, Historias Breves (formerly Los Tangos de la Cabala) in which the mystique and mystery of the Tango, the enigma of human relations and the magic of the movies interweave and intertwine on stage.
Schedule & Locations subject to change.




Monday, December 21 - Casa de Practica - SOLD OUT
Women's Technique Workshop I
8:00-9:00 - Exercises focusing on posture, balance and basic elements such as pivots (ochos, giros)
Women's Technique Workshop II
9:00-10:00 - Style, Boleos & Embellishments

Tuesday, December 22 - Sabor Latin Fusion Rest.
8:15-9:30 - Vals: Rhythm, Figures, Traspies

Wednesday, December 23 - El Baron
8:00-9:30 - Fundamentals for Giros,Sacadas,Enrosques

Saturday, December 26 - Casa de Practica
7:00-8:00 - Caminatas with Change of Direction and Dynamics
8:15-9:15 - Fluidity of Movement

Sunday, December 27 - Varieties International
8:15-9:30 - Spiral movements; men and women playing active roles in ochos and boleos, combinations





Private Lessons

at the Casa de Practica
with

GUILLERMINA QUIROGA

Available By Appointment



Casa de Practica
506 N. Fuller Avenue
(Between La Brea/Fairfax, Melrose/Beverly)
Los Angeles 90036
323-969-6907

El Baron
8641 Washington Boulevard
Culver City

Sabor Latin Fusion Restaurant
933 N. Brand Boulevard
Glendale 91202

Varieties International
2523 17th Street
(corner of Ocean Park & 17th)
Santa Monica 90405

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

Casa De Practica Women's Technique Workshops
One class: $25 at door or $20 if paid in advance*
Two classes: $45 at door or $36 if paid in advance

Sabor Latin Fusion Restaurant
Class & Milonga: $20.00
Sergei's Con Sabor Milonga alone: $5.00 (after 9:30)

El Baron
Class & Milonga: $25.00
Culver City Milonga alone: $10.00

Casa de Practica Pot Luck Post- ChristmasDance Party
Classes: Caltech Students w/ID: $5/one; $10/two
Caltech Affiliates & other full-time Students w/ID: $10/one; $15/two
Regular: $15/one; $25/two

Party: A Pot Luck Donation plus:
with class/$3; without class/$5

Varieties International
Class & Milonga: $25.00
Ocean Park Milonga alone: $10.00

Privates
$120/hour; $570/5 hours, $1080/10 hours
(Privates at other locations include travel time @ her hourly rate plus any studio rental fees)








Claudio Villagra belongs to a new generation of professional dancers in Argentina.  He studied dance at the School of Art of the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, with teachers ranging from his grandfather Hector Contrera to Aurelio Juan, J.C.Copes, Virulazo, Antonio Todaro, Pepito Avellaneda, Gloria y Eduardo,  Dinzel, and N. Guichanduc.  
After beginning his career with major tango shows in Buenos Aires, he has appeared on major stages of the world, including Broadway theaters, the Olympia in Paris, Luna Park, Astral and Cervantes in Buenso Aires, and the Auditorio Nacional and the Teatro Bellas Artes in Mexico.  He has worked with renowned orchestras like that of Osvaldo Pugliese, Mariano Mores, Sexteto Sur, El Arranque, Sexteto Mayor, and others.  His most distinguished partners have been Siliva Toscano, Mora Godoy, Leticia Falliacara, Karina Piazza, Natalia Hills, and today he partners the very distinguished Guillermina Quiroga, forming one of the most prestigious tango dancing partnerships, performing in a wide variety of styles such as tango salon, fantasia and traditional tango as well as more modern and innovative ones. 
Claudio was a member of the National Ballet of Argentina and a representative of diverse dance institutions promoting tango throughout world.  He has represented the government of Argentina in diverse events both nationally and internationally.  
He  has been the featured dancer in such shows as Tango Seduccion, and Tanguera and directed and choreographed his own show, Latin Tango.  Claudio is currently performing in the show Forever Tango.