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If you are new to Argentine Tango, please visit our Beginners page.
For a complete calendar of tango activities in the Washington Metro Area and Baltimore, please visit Capitol Tangueros
Private Tango Lessons
Private lessons are an excellent way to refine your technique and develop a personal style of Tango, or to focus on topics that are of special interest to you but that may not always be covered in group classes or workshops. Please contact the instructors individually for rates and availability.
Dima Berk was attracted to Argentine tango music and the unique sensuality of the dance shortly after moving to DC. Between 2001 and 2006, Dima made several journeys to Buenos Aires to study the art of tango with legendary maestros. Dima spend next several years investigating the complexities of the dance with local and guest instructors. Fabian Salas, Chicho Framboli, Javier Rochwarger, and Sharna Fabiano heavily influence his style, which is characterized by fluidity and seamless transitions between traditional and modern tango. He has over nine years of dance experience including a variety of modern dance and martial art influences. Dima has been teaching since 2004 and has performed at Fiesta DC, the World Bank, and the 9:30 Club, as well as numerous private events. His teaching style emphasizes musicality, improvisation, and strong communication between partners.
Aja Fenn is originally from the UK, and has been dancing and exploring the art and technique of Argentine Tango for more than a decade. She makes regular trips to Buenos Aires to refine her skills and deepen her understanding of the dance. One visit resulted in a year and a half of consistent study and nightly dancing in the traditional milongas and popular practicas. Her childhood exposure to Russian ballet has contributed to her graceful understated style. Aja's teaching approach has been described as being "full of honest integrity". She believes that dancing tango is about creating a physical manifestation of the music and emphasizes the importance of self-exposure and courage in bringing who we are to our dancing. Her recent teaching focus has been on women's leading and men's following in order to awaken people to a holistic understanding of the dance. Aja's teaching career has taken her to London, throughout the United States and Australia. She compliments her study of tango with ballet and pilates training.