The Cast
THE DANCERS
THE BAND
Germán Cornejo
Germán was born in Zárate, Buenos Aires Province on 31 May 1986, and at the early age of 10 he started studying Tango dancing. At 15, he graduated from Gatell Conservatory of Dance with a honorable Master of Tango degree. During the following years, Germán broadened his skills by studying classical and contemporary ballet, jazz and acrobatic techniques. He then qualified for Master of Choreographic Composition at the National Institute of Arts.
Germán had the opportunity to be trained by a wide variety of teachers; however, the most important one was Nélida Rodriguez, whom he refers to as his “Artistic Godmother”. She was one of the legendary Tango Argentino’s first ballerinas and a star who succeeded in Broadway in the 1980s. She imparted her knowledge of not only dancing but also yeites (“the secrets of the Tango steps”, early XX century Tango jargon).
Regarding Germán’s awards and acknowledgements, in 2003 he won the “Gold New Talent” prize, and in 2005 the “Competition of Gold Dance” at the well-known primetime TV show “Susana Gimenez”, hosted by the most popular Argentine star, broadcast by TELEFE channel and Production Company. After obtaining his first gold medal 1999, Germán went on to win a total of seven of these awards at a series of contests for the youth in Buenos Aires Province and more than 20 first place prizes at national level. In 2005, Germán became World Champion of Tango dancing.
Germán has performed at many famous Tango houses in Buenos Aires including Mambo, Chiquin Buenos Aires and El Viejo Almacén. Also, he has conducted dance performances at some of the most important milongas in Buenos Aires, such as La Viruta, Porteño and Bailarín, Parakultural and Confitería Ideal.
His long list of massive performances includes top rating TV shows in South America: Susana Gimenez, Showmatch, La Noche del 10 (hosted by Diego A. Maradona), Desayuno, Por Siempre Tango, Mp3 Musica del Tercer Milenio, Afectos Especiales, Bailando 2012. Around the world, some of the TV shows that enjoyed his magnificent dancing are: Por el Mundo, Programa do Jó (Brazil), The CW11 Morning News (USA),Fox News (USA), Good Day New York! (New York), Espejo Público (Madrid), Televisión de Cataluña (Barcelona), Sky News (London). Last but not least, Germán’s professional talent was once more highlighted and consolidated in Jennifer López & Marc Anthony’s reality TV show "Q' Viva- The Chosen", where he was winning finalist (USA, Canada and Latin America).
Germán was also a dancer for the productions Bien de Tango with El Arranque Orchestra, Vamos al Tango with Osvaldo Berlingeri (which obtained 4 Starfish prizes), El Viejo Almacén Brazilian Tour together with Ariel Spandrio’s Orchestra, Tango Inferno with Quatrotango, and Tango por La Igualdad.
In 2006, he traveled extensively around Japan to perform Buenos Tangos under Musical Director Fabio Hager. In 2008, he rejoined Tango Dance Premium and Fernando Marzán’s Orchestra.
After years of touring around the world, in 2008 the Department of Culture of Zárate, Germán’s home town, paid homage to him for his outstanding achievements in the show Evocación at the Coliseum Theatre.
Germán was guest dancer and participated in many local and international festivals such as: ''VI International Tango Festival'' (Argentina), ‘’I Santiago International Tango Festival” (Chile), ''Tango Buenos Aires 2011'' (Argentina), and ‘’Grec 2011’’ (Barcelona) to name a few. Renowned theaters which have also showed his art are: Shanghai Oriental Arts Center (Shanghai), Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (Malaysia), Badminton Theatre (Athens), Sydney Opera House (Sydney), The Joyce Theatre (New York), Peacock Theatre (London), The Esplanade Theatre (Singapore), Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles), Luna Park Arena (Buenos Aires), GEBA Arena (Buenos Aires) and Mandalay Bay Arena (Las Vegas), among others.
As previously stated, Germán was participant of the reality TV show “Q’ Viva- The Chosen”, which was a prelude to “Q’ Viva Live” starring JLo and Marc Anthony and directed by the acclaimed entertainment director Jamie King. The final performance, “Q’ Viva Live”, was a box office success at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas in May 2012. Later, in June 2012, Germán joined JLO's once agaian as a special guest artist at her “Dance Again- World Tour”, the first concert at GEBA Arena in the city of Buenos Aires.
Germán was also part of the dance group “Sentimientos Tangueros”, which was under his own direction to perform for the Ex President of Vietnam Tran Duc Luong upon his visit to Argentina. Since then, Germán has been the choreographer of both Mission Tango show under the musical direction of Lisandro Adrover and Tango Inferno- The Fire Within.
To date, Germán’s Tango dance tours have visited the following countries: Germány, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Canada, Korea, Turkey, Malaysia, South Africa, Chile, Singapore, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Philippines. The shows were also extensively performed throughout the USA, Brazil, United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, China, and Japan.
At present, Germán is Director of Choreography and Lead Dancer in Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires which he joined since 2006. He has been a performer in M!longa since 2013’s premiere directed and choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.
Regarding choreographing and couching, Germán’s experience has been enlarged by his work with a contestant couple at the Latin America equivalent of Dancing With The Stars, 'Bailando 2012'.
In 2011, Germán's students Max Van de Voorde & Solange Acosta won the World Tango Championship. Other students became 2nd, 4th & 5th place getters. In 2012, Cristian Correa & Sabrina Amuchastegui, and Nicolás Schell & Nair Schinka got the 3rd and 4th places respectively; Ariel Leguizamon & Yesica Esquivel the 9th place, all of them under Germán’s choreography and strict guidance. Finally, in 2013 Nicolás Schell & Nair Schinka became runners-up, and Facundo Ruiz Diaz & Agostina Tarchini got the 7th place.
The fact that many of his students have been reaching top positions at the Tango World Championship since 2006 has made Germán one of the most recognized and requested couches in Buenos Aires. He has become one of the best tango show instructors.
Gisela Galeassi
Gisela Galeassi was born in Carlos Paz, Cordoba, Argentina in 1983.She got engaged to art from a very early age. When she turned 3, she began to study at a ballet school.
Right after graduating as Teacher of Classical and Spanish Dancing at the age of 16, she went to specialize in tango dancing with the guidance of the finest teachers in Argentina.
Gisela has been awarded at national and international level for both classical and tango dancing: Best Artist at the Ibero-American Exhibition of Dance (1999) and Tango World Champion (2003) which consolidated her as tango dancer.
In 2004, her outstanding talent took her to the position of “Cultural Ambassador of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires” that led her to represent her country around the world.
Gisela’s work has dazzled big audiences at Tango houses in Buenos Aires such as "El Viejo Almacén", "Esquina Homero Manzi", "Cátulo" and the Luxury "Faena Hotel + Universe". She has also performed for celebrities like Kylie Minogue, Sting, John Travolta, Luis Miguel, and others. She has been part of hundreds of dancing exhibitions at some of the most well-known Milongas in Buenos Aires like "Canning", "La Viruta", "La Estrella", "El Beso" y "Parakultural".
Indeed, many renowned theaters, for example, the Colon Opera, Gran Rex, San Martín, Argentino de la Plata, Luna Park Stadium, Sydney Opera House and National Theatre De Chaillot have also been delighted by her art and style.
Last but not least, the many clothing publicity campaigns of “Mimi Pinzón” have been enlightened by Gisela’s beauty and fine feminine traits.
Versatility is one more feature that can be assigned to Gisela’s artistic professionalism, as it is shown in movies such as “Abrazos” (Argentina), “Mundo Lejano y Maravilloso” (Japan); “12 tangos” (Germány), and ''Rubén Juárez-Tango Live'' DVD” at the Argentino de la Plata Theatre in which she performed as leading dancer.
Gisela has participated in top rating Argentinean TV shows: Susana Giménez, Almorzando con Mirtha Legrand, Showmatch, La Noche del 10, Mañanas Informales, and in international famous shows: Dancing With The Stars (Australia), Q’ Viva- The Chosen (USA, Canada and Latinamerica) where she was winning finalists in Jennifer López & Marc Antony's reality TV show. Directed by the renowned entertainment director Jamie King, Q’ Viva- The Chosen was a total success at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. In June 2012, Gisela was a special guest artist at JLO's first concert ever at GEBA Arena in Buenos Aires.
Gisela has joined the tango companies “Tango Pasion” (directed by the renowned Sexteto Mayor) and “Tango Seduccion". She has also been part of the cast in the remake of the legendary show “Tango Argentino”. ''Buenos Tangos-Japan Tour'' (directed by Fabio Hager) and ''One Night in Buenos Aires'' are two more examples of the many performances that make up her solid experience.
Gisela possesses vast experience at some of the most important orchestras in Argentina: Los Reyes del Tango, Sexteto Mayor, Color Tango, Orquesta Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Orquesta El Arranque and Victor Lavallén. She has been both director and choreographer of ''Tango Dance Premium'' (2008) at Fernando Marzan's Orchestra whose performance delighted audiences in Japan for three months.
Because of her tango wide expertise, Gisela has filmed the well-known teaching videos ''Tango Lesson'' (I & II), and she is usually invited to join juries at different regional tango championships in Chile, Spain, Italy and Japan. She was choreographer and tango couch for one of the couples in the Argentine equivalent of Dancing with the Stars: 'Bailando 2012'.
At present, Gisela is leading dancer at Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires which she joined in 2011; also, she is a cast member of Milonga -directed and choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui-.
Her ongoing professional development has allowed her to show his passion for tango dancing around Europe, Latin America, North America and Oceania. In Japan more specifically, where she has performed in all of her fourteen visits, she has become one of the top tango dancers.
She has been part of 'Germán Cornejo's Dance Company' since 2011.
Ezequiel López
He started his first steps in the Ballet Municipal of the City of Arrecifes. At 15, he continued his studies at the Aida V. Mastrazzi Dance School in Buenos Aires, where he trained in classical and contemporary dance. He then expanded his training with tango, folklore, and malambo classes with renowned teachers from Argentina. In 2008 he made his first Tour with the company "Tango Malambo" directed by Juan Corvalan, and in 2010 he closed the Seven Rugby tournament as part of the Malambo company directed by Kuly Gómez, in the mythical Stade de France (Paris). He has been part of the touring shows: "Che Malambo" in Macau (China) and Dusseldorf (Germány), "Tango Legends" in Toronto (Canada), "Tanguera" in Hamburg (Germány), "Tango Romance" and "Dramatic Tango" throughout Japan.
In 2012 he participated in the reality show "Q' Viva-The Chosen", held in Los Angeles (E.E. U.U.) directed by Jamie King, Jennifer López, and Marc Anthony. Being a finalist in the reality show earned him a place in the live performance at the Mandalay Bay Arena in Las Vegas (USA).
He also participated in the Tv show "America's Got Talent” with ‘Germán Cornejo’s Dance Company’.
He has worked in the most recognized houses in Buenos Aires such as La Esquina Carlos Gardel, Tango Porteño, Piazzolla Tango, Madero Tango, El Café de Los Angelitos, Rojo Tango, among others. He has participated in the Film "Un Tango Màs", which premiered in 2015 at the Toronto Film Festival, and as an assistant choreographer to the show "Stavaganza Tango".
He got the title of World Champion of Stage Tango in 2015. This award led him to participate as a jury in the preliminary of the Tango World Cup in Cali (Colombia). He has been part of festivals as "Sampled" in London (England), "Festival de la Mercé" in Barcelona (Spain).
In 2018, he performed in the closing ceromony of the Tango Festival and World Tango Championship at the Luna Park Stadium, as part of "Germán Cornejo's Dance Company".
He has been part of the shows "Tango Fire" since 2015, and "Break The Tango" and "Tango After Dark" since its begininng.
He has been part of 'Germán Cornejo' s Dance Company' since 2014.
Maia Roldán
She trained in Argentinean folcklore, Ballet, Contemporary, Contemporary Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballroom, and Salsa.
She has participated in TV shows such as Susana Gimenez, La Voz Argentina, and Bailando por un Sueño, as a dancer and coach.
Among her most outstanding works, she took part as a dancer in "Baila" by El Choque Urbano, at the Konex Theater and later on tour, "Peter Pan" and "Simona", both at the Gran Rex Theater, "Stravaganza: Water in Art" and "Stravaganza: Estados del Tiempo" at the Broadway Theater.
She performed at the "Brava Tour" by the famous Argentinean pop star Lali Esposito at the Luna Park Stadium. She has been part of her staff of dancers since 2016.
She is also a member of the CEM company, directed by Analia Gonzalez.
She has choreographed the musical comedy "American Idiot" (Broadway Theater), and "Aladin, Será Genial" (Gran Rex Theater and Luna Park Stadium).
She was selected among hundreds of students for scholarships such as:
-"Summer Dance Intensive" at the Point Park University in Pittsburg (USA), 2017.
-"Un año en Buenos Aires" by Julio Bocca Organization, 2008.
-"International Student Visa Program" by the Broadway Dance Center in New York (USA), awarded by Ashle Dawson, 2018.
She has got several awards: 1st place at the ballroom dance competition "Word Promotions Sheraton" in 2011 and 2012, and 'Best Children's Choreography’ during the theater Argentinean awards "Premios Hugo” in 2018, for "Aladin, Será Genial".
She has been part of 'Germán Cornejo's Dance Company' since 2018.
Edgar Luizaga
Born in Zarate, Buenos Aires, he began his studies at the early age of 5 years in artistic gymnastics. At thirteen, he began his studies in Ballet, Tango, Flamenco, and Contemporary.
He obtained schooling at the Instituto Superior de Arte del Teatro Colón.
He was attracted by aerials and studied circus arts in Circo Criollo, La central Buenos Aires. He continued perfecting his skills in Paris and London. Combining his skills and knowledge in Acrobatics and Tango dance, he introduces a new fusion, "Aerial Tango".
At 18 he debuted professionally at "Piazzolla Tango". He participated in many shows like "Tango Porteño", "Copes Tango Copes", "Ballet del Mercosur", "TangoX2", and "Break the Tango", performing all around the World.
He participated with Germán Cornejo D.C. in America's Got Talent (season 12).
Alongside his dance partner Pamela Pucheta, he was invited as Guest Artist to perform at Park Chinois (London), Lío (Ibiza), and the Celebrities Cruises company. They were also invited to participate in Got Talent España (season 6) with the act "Show must go on".
With his brother Leonardo Luizaga (Luizaga Brothers), Edgar has performed in Shanghai and Dubai for international brands like Bvlgari.
He was chosen by Layla Kardan & Denise Faye to co-choreograph and perform at Papillon of Marriott in Dubai-UAE for the season 2021-2022.
He has been part of 'Germán Cornejo's Dance Company' from the very beginning.
Nicolás Schell
He has graduated from UNA (Universidad Nacional del Arte - Argentina).
He trained with different Tango teachers such as Carlos Rivarola, Raul Bravo, Jesus Velázquez, Alejandra Mantiñan, Gabriel Missé, Gustavo Naveira and Giselle Anne, Mariano “Chicho” Frúmboli, Julio Balmaceda and Corina De La Rosa, Carlos and Rosa Perez, Nito and Elba, Fabian Peralta, Silvio Lavia, among others. His training as a dancer also includes studies of Classical Dance, Contemporary Dance and Jazz with teachers such as Alejandro Toto, Gerardo Finn, Mónica Souto, Viviana Taccone, Geraldine Decrecensso, Rodolfo Prante, Alejandra Diaz, Edgardo Mercado, Lucas Condro, Gustavo Lesgart, Manuel Vallejos , Ariel Carames, among others.
He was Runner-up in the World Tango Championship in 2013.
He has performed as a Dancer in the most emblematic Tango night shows in Buenos Aires such as Rojo Tango (Faena Universe), Esquina Carlos Gardel, Café de los Angelitos, El Viejo Almacén, Señor Tango, La Ventana, and Gala Tango. He has been part of the shows 'Stravaganza Tango' (Broadway Theater), and 'Calles de Tango', where he played the leading role (Astral Theater).
He has been a member of touring shows such as Tango Fire, Estampas Porteñas, Tango Legends, Tango Lovers, Milonga, Break the Tango, and Tango After Dark.
He performed in Tv shows as America's Got Talent (USA), La Hora del Tango, and ShowMatch (Argentina).
Currently, he is the director and choreographer of the Tango Company of UNA (Universidad Nacional del Arte).
He has been part of 'Germán Cornejo' s Dance Company' since 2014.
Pamela Pucheta
Pamela Pucheta born in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
At the age of eight, she started in Rhythmic Gymnastics at the River Plate Club, becoming the Argentinean champion in her category and joining the C.E.N.A.R.D. elite team. At the same time, she started theater studies with Ana Pechmann and modeling with Anama Ferreira.
At 13, she entered the Aida V. Mastrazzi School of Classical Dance, and later on, she joined the Instituto Superior de Arte del Teatro Colon.
She trained in ballet technique and repertoire with Maestro Alejandro Totto, her most significant influence in dance. In Argentina, she was part of the Julio Bocca Ballet as an apprentice and joined the Iñaki Urlezaga Ballet. Later, she joined the Victor Ullate Ballet in Madrid (Spain).
After a few years, she left ballet to train in other dance styles and impart workshops in Bolivia, Ecuador, Uruguay, and Argentina.
In Argentina, she was part of shows such as "Stravaganza Water in Art", "Stravaganza States of Time", "Stravaganza Tango", and "Stravaganza Water in Art Revolution" by Flavio Mendoza, getting trainning in acrobatics. She also was part of the famous tango house "Señor Tango".
Internationally, she also has been part of the shows Rolf Knie's Salto Natale (Switzerland), Lío Ibiza (Spain), Park Chinois (London). She is currently performing at Billionaire show (Dubai).
She is also part of the "Break The Tango" show, performing in Italy, Thailand, Switzerland, France, Vienna, and Germány. She performed at the Tv show "Tu Si Que Vales" (Italy), reaching the finals with aerial tango performances.
She has been part of 'Germán Cornejo' s Dance Company' since 2014.
Isaac Gardella
He was born in Argentina in 1990 and began her studies in dance at an early age, venturing into folk dance and malambo with great teachers.
He obtained many awards and recognition from his peers and the contest's jury in many folklore festivals and competitions, which encouraged him to continue with his chosen path.
He created Los Potros Malambo Dance Company alongside his brother. He began to develop choreographies to be performed by his group, bringing a new dimension to the malambo art and professionalizing his vision.
He was part of different shows, touring internationally through Europe, Asia, and the United States.
He participated in the North American TV reality show, produced by FOX and Univisión, "Q' viva The Chosen, " hosted by Jennifer López, Marc Anthony, and Jaimie King, reaching the final.
In 2014, he was called by Hernán Piquín to be part of his show "SIGNUM," and in 2015, he got a leading role in the show "Bailando Tango", directed by Mora Godoy.
In 2016, he obtained two nominations for the Estrella de Mar Awards in Mar Del Plata city (Argentina) for his "Latidos de la Tierra" performance, as Best Dance Show and Best Choreographic Show.
Later in June, he was specially invited with his group by the Ministry of Culture of Argentina to be part of the Celebrations of the Bicentennial of Independence in Tucumán. They danced before the President of Argentina, national authorities, and more than 15,000 people who attended the celebration. They also performed at the Colon Theater in the City of Buenos Aires as part of the same celebration.
In October of the same year, they were part of the "Dance for Peace" Gala organized by UNICEF ARGENTINA at the Cervantes Theater.
In November, Isaac and his brother were invited by the television tv show "Argentina Baila", broadcasted on TV Publica, to be in charge of coaching the contestants.
He has presented his malambo show "Pura Sangre" in different Russian cities.
He has been part of 'Germán Cornejo's Dance Company' since 2022.
Jonathan Lazarte
He was born on March 2, 1996. He began his training at the age of 15 in folklore, completing it with classical dance, contemporary, jazz, bachata, salsa, ballroom, urban rhythms, and tango.
At 19, he joined the Argentine National Folkloric Ballet, the only official ballet that represents Argentine folklore in the country and throughout the world.
He performed alongside great dance companies and renowned dancers, such as the prima ballerina Marianela Nuñez, among others.
He has played the main characters in works such as "Cuando Sale El Sol", "El Casique" and in the play MARTIN FIERRO.
In 2019 he entered the reality tv show Showmatch hosted by Marcelo Tinelli, where he was the dance partner of many Argentinean celebrities. He also had the chance to participate as a choreographer in many galas of the Tv show produced by La Flia Producciones.
In 2021 he participated again in Showmatch, La Academia, and became champion of the contest.
In 2014 he created his Latin dance company called "RITMO BACHATA", oriented to the bachata cabaret-style. In 2017 and 2018, they obtained the National Champion title.
In 2022, he was part of the show "SEX", directed by Jose Maria Muscari in Carlos Paz (Cordoba), where he was recognized as "Best Dancer of the season" with the "Carlos Award".
He has been part of 'Germán Cornejo's Dance Company' since 2022.
Alexis Bogado
Alexis is from Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
His beginnings in Dance start at a very young age. From the age of 8, he joined different Academies and Ballets of Argentine Folkloric Dances, standing out in prestigious competitive contests.
At 14, he entered the "Nelly Ramicone" National School of Dance. He obtained his title of National Master of Argentine Folkloric Dance in 2005.
He continued his academic training, pursuing a degree in Argentinean Folklore and Tango and a degree in Choreographic Composition at the National University of Arts.
In addition, he was trained in the course for men of the Institute of Art of the Teatro Colón in Classical Dance Technique. At the same time, he got trained privately, receiving a scholarship from renowned dance teachers in different dance styles.
He did different jobs as a performer, dancer, choreographer, actor, and choreographic assistant.
He was a member of the David Señoran Company, Ana Maria Stekelman's Tangokinesis Company, Gerardo Litvak's Criollos, Codanz Company directed by Juan Cruz Argento, Mitimaes Company directed by Facundo Mercado, Buenos Aires Art Company under the direction of Luciano Garbuio. , IUNA Folkloric Ballet, Grupo Carajos by Obdulio Arellano, and RPM by Leonardo Kreimer.
Since 2011 he has been a member of the Argentine National Folkloric Ballet, touring throughout the country and internationally and teaching courses and seminars on interpretation and choreographic composition. Within the institution, he has played different solo roles highlighting the quality of his work. He also has been a choreographic assistant and choreographer in some of the repertoire works of the institution.
He has been part of 'Germán Cornejo's Dance Company' since 2022.
Juan Seguí
He was born in 1989 in the district of Avellaneda (Buenos Aires).
At the age of 6, he began with artistic gymnastics and Latin dance, and at 9, he took his first steps in the world of Tango, receiving first positions in Junior Championships in Buenos Aires. Later, he began his musical comedy studies with Reina Reech and Veronica De La Vega, famous Argentinean singers, dancers, and actresses.
He made his professional debut with the Sans Souci Orchestra at the age of 11, at the Colonial Theater (Buenos Aires). At 14, he obtained the role of the principal dancer of the Teatro Roma (Avellaneda).
He has participated in Tv shows such as Showmatch, Talento Argentino, España Tiene Talento. He was a finalist in the Tv show 'Talento Argentino' (Argentina), which led him to be chosen by the dancer Maximiliano Guerra to be part of his company and his show "Secuencias" on a national tour.
He was part of several tango night shows in Buenos Aires, such as Señor Tango, Sabor a Tango, Bar Sur, Cafe Tortoni, and Esquina Carlos Gardel. He was part of the show "Stravaganza Tango" (Buenos Aires), directed by Flavio Mendoza.
He also performed as lead dancer and choreographer in 'Encanto Rojo', alongside Veronica Salmerón.
In 2017, after having toured throughout Central America and Europe, he was awarded as a Distinguished Artist of Avellaneda, conferred by the city's mayor.
He was a finalist of the Tango World Cup in 2016 and 2018, getting the unanimous vote of the audience, obtaining the recognition "Elegidos Por el Público", and he was runner-up in the "Pelando Variación" championship in 2019 and the World Tango Championship in 2021.
He has been part of 'Germán Cornejo' s Dance Company' since 2018.
Leonardo Luizaga
He is a dancer with extensive training and experience in Tango, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, and aerial straps. He was chosen by the choreographer Héctor Zaraspe for a scholarship at the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City (USA).
At just 18 years of age, he made his professional debut in the renowned show "Tango Pasion" during his European tour. He was a member of Copes Tango Copes, the mythical Juan Carlo Copes company, and the Estampas Porteñas company.
Leonardo's professional development led him to be part of the shows "Sebastian Tango" (Borges Cultural Center) and "Stravaganza Tango" (Broadway Theater), both performed in Buenos Aires.
As a lead dancer, he performed at Malbec Tango House in New York City (USA). He was one of the members who represented Argentina at Expo Seoyu in Korea, in 2012.
In 2013, he toured around 30 different cities in Japan for the Min-on Organization.
He was a member of the show ¨Immortal Tango - World Tour¨, a 2016 London box office success, and in 2017 he played a leading role in "Stravaganza, Sin Reglas Para el Amor" (Buenos Aires).
He worked as a tango teacher in the city of Shanghai (China).
In Buenos Aires he has delighted audiences in various tango houses such as: Sabor Tango, Esquina Carlos Gardel, Tango Porteño, Piazzolla Tango and Gala Tango. He currently dances in Señor Tango, one of the most recognized tango houses in Argentina.
He has been part of "Circo del Anima" and "Un Estreno o Un Velorio", combining in both shows circus and comedy. That led him to obtain the recognition of "Best Dancer of the Season" in 2020, at the 'Premios Carlos' awards in Carlos Paz (Cordoba, Argentina).
Currently, he is performing at Papillon from Marriott in Dubai-UAE.
He has been part of 'Germán Cornejo' s Dance Company' since 2015.
Nelson Leiva
He began his path in dance at the age of 6 in the folkloric ballet Luceros Argentinos directed by maestro Alfredo Páez.
He graduated from the TFB Dancer Training School and the prestigious contemporary dance workshop at the San Martín Theater in Buenos Aires. He has a degree in art education from the UV (Veracruz University).
In Argentina, he was a member of the Argentine National Contemporary Dance Company and the Contemporary Dance Company of Tucumán. He was also part of the State Opera Plovdiv (Bulgaria), playing a soloist role.
He performed with various Argentinean folkloric companies with which he has obtained recognition in major national competitions.
He is a dancer, choreographer, and co-director of the Révolution Gauchos malambo show company created by his brother Gonzalo Leiva. They have made presentations with their malambo show in several countries such as France, Germány, Monaco, Saudi Arabia, China, Qatar, Lebanon, Mexico, and the United States.
He has participated in the most recognized circus festivals in the world, such as the Circ Elefant d'Or in Girona (Spain), the Circus Carré in Amsterdam (Netherlands), and the Weltweihnachts Circus in Stuttgart (Germány).
He has been part of 'Germán Cornejo's Dance Company' since 2022.
Juan Cruz Reyna
He began his training at the age of 3 in Argentine folklore, complementing with contemporary, urban, classical, jazz, and acting dances.
For ten years, he has toured multiple countries in America, Europe, and Oceania, dancing alongside his parents aboard the Royal Caribbean International cruise ships.
He danced in different tv programs in Córdoba.
He was part of companies such as Tango Puro, Nuevo Tiempo, Patria Gaucha, The Machines, GPD (Grupo Popular Danzante), Ballet Inefable, and Ballet Camin.
He recently participated as a member of the Official Ballet in the renowned Argentinean folklore festival Cosquin, in its 62nd edition.
He has been part of 'Germán Cornejo's Dance Company' since 2022.
Nicolás Gonzalez
At the age of 9, his beginnings in dance were as part of different ballets and folkloric companies.
The dance took him to step on different stages in Argentina and the world together with the Compañia de Danzas Argentinas of Ituzaingó, under the direction of Maria del Carmen Tormo and the choreography of Leonardo Cuello. He was an extra in the opera "Fidelio", directed by Eugenio Zanetti, at the renowned Teatro Colón.
He worked as a teacher in the open tango and folklore dance lessons for the Ituzaingó community. He also trained as a contemporary dancer and tango in various dance studios in Buenos Aires.
As a dancer and choreographic assistant, he joined the Boca Juniors Club's "Ballet Azul y Oro" directed by Eugenia Irribarrenas, performing through different Argentine provinces. He was also a dancer and choreographic assistant in the "Medea Tango" show performed at the Konex Cultural Center and directed by Sabrina Silva.
He participated in the Aurea Company, directed by Pablo Luque and Lucia Larrosa.
He currently continues to train in different artistic languages with various teachers.
He has been part of 'Germán Cornejo's Dance Company' since 2022.
Lisandro Eberle
He is a dancer with an intensive background in Tango and a strong foundation in contemporary dance. His Tango journey began under the tutelage of esteemed teachers such as Cristina Fontana, Leonardo Cuello, Paola and Nicolás Cobos, Rubén and Sabrina Veliz, Fernando Galera, and Vilma Vega, among others. He holds a degree in Folklore with a specialization in Folkloric Dances and Tango from the National University of the Arts (U.N.A. Argentina). Currently, he teaches Tango at U.N.A.
His contemporary dance training includes studies with masters such as Edgardo Mercado, Cristina Barnils, Ana Frenkel, Gustavo Lesgart, Diana Szeinblum, David Zambrano, and Lucia Toker. He has also frequently participated in the choreographic laboratory led by Silvina Grinberg.
He was a member of Leonardo Cuello's company and has performed in various shows including Santa Buenos Aires, Tetralogía, Quintaesencia, and Colección Tango. Additionally, he was part of the cast for Tramatango, directed by Milena Plebs and Alejandro Cervera, and participated in the film Un Tango Más, which chronicles the life of María Nieves, under the choreographic direction of Leonardo Cuello, Melina Brufman, and Sabrina and Rubén Veliz.
In 2019, he served as a choreographic assistant to Leonardo Cuello for the production El Carbonero at the Contemporary Ballet of the San Martín Theater. He is currently engaged in new creative processes with Milagros Rolandelli and Ollantay Rojas in the company "NoesTango," which was selected for FIBA 2023 (Buenos Aires International Festival).
Simultaneously, he has been part of the cast of some of Buenos Aires' most prestigious Tango houses, including Café de los Angelitos (currently), Rojo Tango, La Ventana, Gala Tango, Piazzolla Tango, and Viejo Almacén. His work as a Tango teacher has taken him to various countries, including Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, China, and Russia, among others.
He has been part of 'Germán Cornejo' s Dance Company' since 2023.
Hernán López
López is an accomplished Argentinian folkloric dancer and choreographer. He graduated from the National University of the Arts with a degree in Folklore, specializing in folkloric and Tango dances.
López has received extensive training in contemporary dance under renowned masters such as David Señorean, Lucas Minhondo, and Gabriel Contreras. His ballet training includes studying with esteemed instructors like Luis Baldasarre, María "Chichí” Díaz, Cecilia Figaredo, Alejandro Parente, and Alejandro Totto, particularly in the Men's Course at the prestigious Colón Theater. In Tango, he honed his skills under the guidance of Fernando Galera, Nicolás Schell, Lisandro Eberle, Leonardo Cuello, Ignacio González Cano, Jonathan Spitel, and Betsabet Flores.
Throughout his career, López has performed folkloric and Tango shows internationally, captivating audiences in countries such as Brazil, France, Spain, and even the Antarctic continent. He has been a vital member of several prominent Tango companies, including those directed by the renowned Leonardo Cuello, "Tango de Ley" under Jonathan Spitel and Betsabet Flores, and "Tango Desire" led by Alejandro Ferreyra and Fernanda Grosso.
In Buenos Aires, López has graced the stages of well-known dinner shows such as "Complejo Tango" and "Señor Tango," and he is currently a performer at "Tango Porteño." Since 2016, he has been a proud member of the Argentinian National Folkloric Ballet, touring the country's most prestigious theaters.
In addition to his performance work, López has choreographed numerous Tango pieces and conducted workshops, sharing his expertise with dancers worldwide. He has collaborated with esteemed choreographers such as Julio Zurita, Ana María Stekelman, Rodrigo Colomba, Alexis Mirenda, Candelaria Torres, and Luis Marinoni, among others.
He has been part of 'Germán Cornejo' s Dance Company' since 2023.
Gaston Gatti
He began his dance career studying folklore under the guidance of esteemed instructors such as Professor Carlos Medina, Facundo Mercado, Rubén Suárez, Adrián Verges, and Alexis Mirenda.
Throughout his training, he expanded his expertise by taking classes with various renowned teachers across multiple dance disciplines: Luis Baldasarre, Juana Ledder, and Analia Domizzi in classical dance; Gabriel Contreras, Laura Torrecilla, and David Señoran in contemporary dance; Analia Gonzales, Daniel Bartra, and Denis de la Roche in jazz fusion; and Mauro Apugliese, Lucas Piedras, Matías Beldeltine, and Andrea Manso in acrobatics. Additionally, he honed his Tango skills under the mentorship of Jonathan Spitel, Aurora Lubiz, Federico Ibañez, Mario Morales, Sol Cerquides, Fernando Gracia, and Andrea Castelli.
His talent was recognized in prestigious competitions, where he won the Pre Cosquín Ballet Folklórico category in 2007 and 2017 with La Rebelión and Compañía de Danza Pucará, respectively. In 2015, he also secured a victory in the stylized dance partner category alongside his partner, Verónica Leni.
Over the years, he has been a member of various notable dance companies, including Tango Oasis, Lazos de Tango, Compañía de Danza David Señoran, Compañía de Las Trincheras, Compañía Mitimaes, Compañía en Movimiento (C.E.M), and Compañía C.A.B.A. Currently, he teaches folklore to groups in Neuquén and Bariloche.
He has been part of 'Germán Cornejo' s Dance Company' since 2023.
Eduardo Virasoro
Eduardo first graduated from the Contemporary Dance School at the Teatro General San Martín in Buenos Aires, followed by the National University of the Arts (UNA). He is currently a contemporary dance instructor at the National Folkloric Ballet of Argentina and in the Department of Folklore at UNA.
Throughout his career, Eduardo has been a member of several renowned dance companies, including Tangokinesis, directed by Ana María Stekelman; Castadiva, directed by Mónica Fracchia; Jorge Amarante Company; En Movimiento, directed by Analía González; David Señoran Company; El Choque Urbano, directed by Manuel Ablin, Santiago Ablin, and Analía González; Soga Company, directed by Natalia Mussio; 360 Company, directed by Federico Carrizo; and Caba Company, directed by Luciano Garbuio.
He has collaborated with esteemed choreographers such as Alejandro Cervera, Rob Priore, Ramiro Soñez, Laura Roatta, and Margarita Fernández.
Eduardo has also showcased his talents in the musical Aladdin, Será Genial, directed by Ariel del Mastro at the Gran Rex Theater. Additionally, he has appeared as a dancer on the television reality shows La Voz Argentina and Tu Cara Me Suena, both broadcast by TELEFE.
He has served as an assistant to Analía González in the creation of the piece "Presente," a tribute to Julio Bocca at Lincoln Center in New York City. He was also a choreographic assistant for the work "Rizoma," directed by Nicolás Chávez for the Contemporary Ballet of Chaco Province, and an associate choreographer for the work "Comunidad," directed by Emiliano Dionisi for the National Folkloric Ballet of Argentina.
In 2022, Eduardo won the Pre Cosquín contest for new talents in the category of stylized dance couple.
He is currently performing in the dinner shows El Querandí and Blacktango.
Since 2024, he has been a member of Germán Cornejo’s Dance Company.
Luciano Bassi
Luciano is an actor, director, musician, and singer-songwriter. He has worked mainly in theater and tv. He began his theatre studies in the Cinematographic Research Centre in Buenos Aires, getting his degree as an actor and stage performing arts director.
As a singer he studied in Los Angeles California with Seth Riggs, one of the most prestigious vocal coaches in the world, and in Buenos Aires with Rodolfo Valss, among others.
Luciano has been working in the musical theater scene for several years, performing in plays such as Mamma Mia!, Ghost, Stravaganza, Barbie live!, etc and he also performed in Tenesee Williams’ “27 Waggons Full of Cotton” (California, USA).
In Southeast Asia he was the lead singer and vocal director for the Royal Caribbean’s “Legend of the Seas”-cruise ship, performing in places like Japan, China, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Korea and Hong Kong.
He is currently playing the part of Bertold Brecht in the play “Lovemusik”, starring by Elena Roger as Lotte Lenya, in La Plaza Theater. Luciano released his first solo album as a songwriter in 2016.
Ovidio Velázquez
Ovidio studied at Julian Aguirre Conservatory and Manuel De Falla Conservatory, been graduated in the career of classical piano and Argentine Tango and Folklore respectively.
He continued his studies about orchestration and arrangments with Nicolas Ledesma, Diego Pablo Schissi and Fraguela.
His high quality as pianist of both Argentine folklore and tango, has taken him to several of the most recognized scenarios across Argentina: Jesus Maria Festival (Cordoba, 2006-2009), Cosquin Festival (Cordoba, 2005/2008), Chamamé Festival (Corrientes, 2008), Chaya Festival (La Rioja, 2007), among many other important festivals in Argentina. Also, he performed In Buenos Aires in theaters as ND Ateneo, Astros, Torquato Tasso, Clasica & Moderna, Parque Centenario Auditorium, Belgrano Auditorium, Usina del Arte and Cafe Vinilo, working with the most outstanding artists of Argentinian music.
He was musical director in Tango & Tango Company, Complejo Tango Show, and Balvanera Tango, with whom he toured various cities in China (2013).
He joined some of the most important tango shows in Buenos Aires, like Catulo Tango and El Viejo Almacen.
He is pianist and musical arranger for the quintet "Amadores del Tango" and "Matias Rubino Sextet", recording in December 2014 a live album in Café Vinilo released in March 2016.
He is part of POTLATCH, hybrid musical ensemble that mix subgenres like Indie rock, folk experimental, trip hop and jazz. They have been presented since its inception to date in places like Café Vinilo, Centro Cultural Matienzo and Bariloche Prisma Festival.
In 2015, he was selected among musicians from around the country to be part of the national project "Musica Maestra", directed by Urquiza and Schissi.
Throughout his entire career as a professional musician Ovidio has accumulated own compositions. At present, he is working in the recording of his album.
Matias Rubino
He began his studies at the "Manuel de Falla Higher Conservatory of Music". Then, he ventured into tango under the guidance of maestro Rodolfo Mederos with whom, in addition to the bandoneon, he studied tango arrangements and orchestration. Later he took bandoneon lessons with Julio Pane and Carlos Lazzari.
He performed as a bandoneon player in the following tango houses: Complejo Tango, Molliere, el Viejo Almacén (as musical director), Legendario Buenos Aires, Hotel Faena, Pigmalion, Piazzolla Tango, Esquina Carlos Gardel, Esquina Homero Manzi, Gala Tango and Señor Tango.
He was a member of the Rodolfo Mederos Typical Orchestra. He was part of electronic tango groups such as Narcotango, Tanghetto, and Otros Aires, with whom he made several tours in Europe and Latin America. He has performed in the shows "El Tango y La Sombra" (2006), performing at the Maipo Theater, "Tango a Tierra" (2007) performing in South Africa, and "Tango Emotion" (2007) performing at the New York Tango Festival.
From April 2007 to April 2010, he was the leading bandoneon player at the "Café de Los Angelitos" tango show in Buenos Aires.
In December 2009, he was invited as a soloist to interpret Astor Piazzolla's "Tres Tangos Sinfonicos" with the Lanús University Orchestra conducted by maestro Daniel Bozzani.
Since 2010 he has participated in various tango groups and companies, touring Europe, Asia, and America. He directs his group, "Matias Rubino Sexteto", where he plays his compositions. He also has participated in the shows "Stravaganza tango" at the Broadway theater and "Manzi, la Vida en Orsai" at the Tabaris Theater, both in Buenos Aire's theaters.
In 2016 and 2017, he was on tour around Europe with the show "Bailando con la Vida" as musical director, performing in theaters such as the Folies Bergere in Paris.
In 2019 he premiered Jorge Retamoza's concert for saxophone and bandoneon at the CCK as soloist with the Buenos Aires Symphonic Band.
Currently, he is part of Jorge Retamoza's quartet, Daniel Melingo's band, and Otros Aires ensemble. He also plays at the Tango Porteño tango house and continues developing his teaching career of Bandoneón, musical theory, and composition.
Jerónimo Izarrualde
Jerónimo made his first steps in the world of music with Horacio López and then, with the renowned teacher Chiche Heguer.
Jerónimo has always joined different bands with different musical styles: folk music, pop, funk, and soul (Tía Flor, Bayas –Ecuador-, Astom). He usually replaces Horacio López in drums at Cuartoelemento. Between 1999 and 2002, he was a member of the band Monotributo, together with Rubén "Mono" Izarrualde and Eduardo Pandolfo. He continued perfecting his musical talent with Norberto Minichilo –whom he shares stages today-, and Cristian Judurcha who is his current instructor. This talented drummer was also a member of Revelados (Gustavo Kupinsky, Facundo Farías Gómez, Pablo Guerra, Jonathan Cuellas and Patricio - Los Caballeros de la Quema’s ex keyboardist).
In 2009, Jerónimo joined Laura Kersevan in several performances. Chango Farías Gómez called him to join the Popular Chamber Orchestra Los Amigos del Chango in the same year, where he currently performs as a singer and drummer. The orchestra launched its first album, MCA volume I, in 2012.
In 2011, the well-known producer Juan Carlos Villavicencio invited Jerónimo to record Walt Disney’s Robinson Crusoe soundtrack.
At present, Jerónimo is recording the first album of El mondongo de Palermo tango quartet where he performs as a singer.