About Luis
About Daniela
Classes
Private Lessons
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For more information:
info@casadepractica.com
323-939-6907
Photo courtesy of Deborah Lynne, Buenos Aires


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.






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






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.