ARTISTS’ BIO
Augusto is the founder and producer of the world's most famous Queer Tango milonga, Milonga La Marshall, and one of the organizers of the International Queer Tango Festival of Buenos Aires. Together with Miguel Moyano, Augusto formed the first professional gay tango couple to perform in Buenos Aires and Europe. He later co-created the dance company Propuesta which extensively toured the globe. Augusto was part of the jury at both the Metropolitano and Mundial Tango Championships in Buenos Aires. For his dedication to the integration of Tango into the gay community, Augusto was included in the book "The History of Tango", published by Corregidor in 2011. Invited as a guest lecturer, teacher and performer at Queer Tango Festivals all over the world, year after year, Augusto's career has taken him to England, Denmark, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Uruguay, Hamburg, The Czech Republic, France, Cyprus, Russia and North America.
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS - OCTOBER 12TH
Time: 1-2:30pm
Location: Bienvenido Studio, 7910 Garland Ave., Takoma Park, MD
Topics: Leading for Followers
*followed by 30 minute practicaTime: 3-4:30pm
Location: Bienvenido Studio, 7910 Garland Ave., Takoma Park, MD
Topics: Dynamic Role-Switching
*followed by 30 minute practicaTime: 5-6:30pm
Location: Bienvenido Studio, 7910 Garland Ave., Takoma Park, MD
Topics: Following for Leaders
*followed by 30 minute practica
PRICING
FULL SCHEDULE
Thursday, October 10
Teaching at BloomBars: All-levels class on "How to connect with anyone"
Friday, October 11
”Coming Out Day” performance
Saturday, October 12
Workshops - see above and follow the Facebook event for updates
Sunday, October 13
Augusto will be the guest of honor at a Brunch + Chat hosted by the DC Queer Tango Collective! This is our chance to hear about Augusto’s experiences and perspectives while munching on pancakes and fruit and sipping coffee or OJ. The event is open to all free of charge, though a voluntary donation of $10 to support costs is much appreciated. Location is a private residence near Potomac Avenue metro in SE - email Liz Sabatiuk for the exact address.
Monday, October 14
Performance at Milonga Zandunga
Tuesday, October 15
Available for privates
Wednesday, October 16
Available for privates
Thursday, October 17
Queer Tango Initiation at BloomBars - Augusto will teach the first of a 6-class introduction to Argentine Tango from both sides of the embrace. Follow the Facebook event for updates and register here!
Augusto has had a unique role in the evolution of modern tango in Buenos Aires, one which promotes an inclusive and egalitarian culture where anyone can lead, follow, or switch roles regardless of their biology or gender identity. We are excited to welcome him to DC and invite him to help us build this type of culture within our own tango community.
For more information about Augusto’s visit or to schedule a private lesson, please contact our Queer Tango Program Manager, Liz Sabatiuk.
