the teachers
Michael ‘El Gato’ Nadtochi & Elvira Lambo
Michael Nadtochi has been a professional dancer for more than two decades. His vast dance experience consists of performing, competing, choreographing and educating dancers and professionals all over the world.
Michael traveled the world and taught at major tango events and festivals & performed at some of the most spectacular venues. A total of 30 countries had welcomed him as a teacher, special guest and performing artist.
His extensive list of maestros consists of Carlos Gavito, Osvaldo Zotto & Lorena Ermocida, Julio Balmaceda & Javier Rodriguez, Ricardo Barrios and many others who have been as an inspiration on a path of discovering his own Tango.
Michael is a founder of Argentine Tango Academy of New York & New Jersey and the creator of The Art Of Tango concept. As an artist he believes that the most important aspect of becoming a greater dancer is the process of self-discovery. Classes and workshops are only tools that give the necessary technique and help dancers to discover who they really are.
Elvira’s whole life is connected to dance and music. Professional dancer, teacher and choreographer with more than 30 years of dance and 20 years of teaching experience. She studied and worked in such dance styles as classical ballet, folk dance, modern and jazz dance, classical Indian dance. Her interest in Tango came through contact improvisation in 2009.
Maestros that were important in forming her personal Tango style: Alejandra Mantignan, Julio Balmaceda, Vanessa Vishalba, Facundo Pinheiro among others.
Endlessly drawing inspiration from music, vintage videos of Tango heritage, live performances, communication with other dancers, teaching and practicing, performing and social dancing at milongas, Elvira is constantly looking for her own unique way of expression.