Casa de Practica - Argentine Tango in Los Angeles - Luis Bianchi & Daniela Pucci - Classes

	Born in Mar del Plata, Argentina, Luis Bianchi started dancing tango in 1994 and became a professional dancer in 1997. He studied with several tango masters, including Los Dinzels, Gabriel Angio and Natalia Gomes, Carlos Rivarola, Geraldine Rojas and Javier Rodriguez, Osvaldo and Miguel Zotto, Chico Frumboli and Eugenia Parilla, Pablo Villaraza and Dana Frigoli. He has worked extensively as a tango instructor, trainer, performer and choreographer in Argentina, Brazil and Europe. In Buenos Aires, he has taught at several milongas, including La Catedral, Salon Canning, Plaza Bohemia and La Divina, and performed in several tango shows, including participations at the Festival Cambalache, a show by Bajofondo Tango Club and the tango house Portena Mia. Daniela and Luis met during her first trip to Buenos Aires, in June 2005. What was supposed to be Luis's last tanda for the night turned into two hours of dancing together. The magical connection that they experienced that night led them to share their tango paths. Daniela decided to leave her academic career to join Luis as his tango partner. Luis left Buenos Aires to join her in New York City, where they currently live.

Private Lessons at Casa de Practica with Luis Bianchi and Daniela Pucci Available By Appointment Private Lessons at locations other than at Casa de Practica will include travel time at their hourly rate plus studio rental fees where applicable. To avoid confusion, please book all private lessons through Lynn 323-939-6907/573-5663 or info@casadepractica.com

Divo @ SANTA MONICA BAY WOMEN'S CLUB 1210 Fourth Street Santa Monica 90401 Tango Mio @ LEONARDO'S SUPPER CLUB 831 S. La Brea Avenue Los Angeles 90036 Jimmi's Milonga @ TAPAS RESTAURANT 4253 Martingale Way Newport Beach 92660 949-756-8194, 714-721-9289 Casa de Practica Private Lessons 506 N. Fuller Avenue (enter end of driveway) Los Angeles 90036 323-939-6907

	DIVO Class: $20 Class & Milonga: $25 Milonga (arriving after 9:30): $12 TANGO MIO Milonga with Live Music & Performance: $15 JIMMI'S MILONGA @ TAPAS RESTAURANT $20/Class & Milonga; $10/Milonga only; Milonga FREE with dinner or class PRIVATE LESSONS AT CASA DE PRACTICA WITH LUIS & DANIELA $100/Hour for one student; $120/Hour for two students

MONDAY, APRIL 2 SANTA MONICA BAY WOMEN'S CLUB DIVO MILONGA 8:30-9:30 - Class 9:30-1:00 - Milonga 11:00 - Performance TUESDAY, APRIL 3 LEONARDO'S SUPPER CLUB TANGO MIO MILONGA 7:30-Midnight - Milonga 10:30 - Performance WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 JIMMI'S MILONGA TAPAS RESTAURANT 8:00-9:00 - Class 9:00pm-Midnight - Milonga 10:00pm - Performance

Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Daniela Pucci came to tango from a background in science and classical piano. Twenty years of experience with the piano have made her an exceptionally sensitive and intuitive follower. She started
dancing in 1999 and has studied with Valencia Batiuk, Melina Brufman and more extensively with Mariela Franganillo.

For three years, Daniela traveled 500 miles every weekend in order to pursue tango, while working as an engineering professor. During those years, she saw her passion for the dance overtake the passion for science, until she met Luis and made the decision to fully devote herself to tango.

Luis and Daniela have quickly gained reknown for their connection, fluidity and joyful dance. They are also recognized for their mastery in incorporating nuevo tango elements in close embrace. As teachers, they emphasize body awareness as the key for creating the pleasurable communication displayed in their dance. They enjoy working closely with students and are praised for being warm and dynamic.

Monday, April 2 - Divo 8:30-9:30: The Wicked Rhythms of D'Arienzo Wednesday, April 4 - Jimmi's @ Tapas 8:00-9:00: Quality of Movement in Milonga Thursday, April 5 - Casa de Practica Private Lesssons Only