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Gustavo Alvarez
Profile: Argentine Folk Dance and Tango Master
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Academic Background
His degree is Performer in Folk Dance and Tango awarded by the Universidad Nacional de las Artes (UNA), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Completed 94% of the Bachelor's Degree in Folklore with a specialization in Folkloric Dances and Tango at UNA.
Completed additional training in classical, contemporary, and jazz dance within the Choreographic Composition program at UNA.
Completed tango training through workshops, group classes, and private lessons with the most competent coaches, mentors, teachers, and choreographers in Argentina.
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Competitive Experience
Semifinalist in the World Tango Championship in 2016 and 2017. Participated in various finals between 2009 and 2019, developing a professional perspective in these fields.
Finalist in the "Pelando Variaciones de Tango" Championship (2019).
Finalista en el Festival Nacional de Folklore de Cosquín junto al Ballet Sumampa (2014), Córdoba, Argentina.
Champion of Tango Salón at the Subdivision of the World Tango Championship, La Plata City, Buenos Aires, Argentina (2016).
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Notable Works and Achievements (2012–2019)
Dancer in leading tango shows: El Querandí, El Viejo Almacén, El Aljibe (La Ventana), Bar Sur, and La Cumparsita.
Member of the distinguished casts of the Folkloric Ballet and the Tango Company of UNA, performing national tours and appearing on iconic stages such as the National Congress Palace, the Government House, and the Golden Hall of the Teatro Colón, Argentina.
Performer in the Opening Ceremony of the Youth Olympic Games 2019 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Co-choreographer and performer with the Independent Company Entropía Tanguera (2016–2017).
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Notable Works and Achievements (2021–2024)
In 2021, performed in over 150 shows in hotels with the Argendance Company and Atlantic Event Productions in Antalya, Turkey, along with collaborations at milongas in Istanbul.
Tango demonstrations and shows in South Korea during 2022.
In 2022, participated in the K-drama "Eve" (TV series), starring in a dance scene with South Korean actress Seo Yea Ji.
Interviews (2022–2024):
Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism: https://goo.su/KFOeE
YouTube: https://youtu.be/p_2sAnNdAY0?si=xqe_xpj67RlA83Mf
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DB7hVyeOrkw/?igsh=a2VzaTNxNzUycW4w
Judge at the Seoul Metropolitan Tango Championship, South Korea (2022).
In 2024, his South Korean students won first place in the Seoul Metropolitan Championship in the Tango Group Choreography category.
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Other Collaborations and Projects
In 2024, He participated in the commemoration of the foreign settlement of Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, at the Tsukiji Honganji Temple, in collaboration with the Argentine Embassy.
And Japan Champions Gala at the Asian World Tango Championship venue.
In 2025, he had the opportunity to showcase his performance at Orchard Hall in Tokyo.
Developed a tango and training program with over 150 sessions, designed for new tango instructors and aspiring regional champions, based on four key pillars:
1. Individual Tango
2. Salon Tango
3. Stage Tango
4. Tango Musicality
And of course, I also teach classes for beginners—a recreational tango.
Group : winner of the 2024 Pacific Tango Championship in Seoul, South Korea.
Tango Choreography: Este es el Rey - Juan Darienzo.
Coreographer : Gustavo Alvarez & Talia Gorla
Workshop, group and private lessons.
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CLASSES AND PERFORMANCE
Dance has always existed in all civilizations. Whether for cultural reasons or simply for fun, the art of movement gives you a unique feeling. It is, essentially, the best way to enjoy life while waiting for the inevitable. Ask professional dancers what they feel when they give their all with passion. If you decide to join my program or hire my show, you will benefit from a comprehensive and complete training designed to take you from zero to an advanced level. You’ll be able to say you took one of the best tango programs in the world, becoming truly skilled in this art. And if you choose to hire me as a dancer, you’ll proudly say that you once saw or even danced with one of the best.
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