Dancer Bio
Gabriel fell in love with tango as soon as he learned how to take a side step. He realized then, the infinite potential for creative expression available through this dance, and has dedicated his life ever since to mastering this skill and sharing it with others. Gabriel feels most fulfilled when he is teaching, helping his students reach their tango goals. One of his favorite experiences is that of witnessing the look on someone’s face when they understand something in the dance that they had been struggling with before. Gabriel is talented at troubleshooting steps and finding solutions to complex figures, regardless of whether their style or aesthetic fits his own. He believes that tango is a language we speak with our bodies and he is particularly interested in exploring the subtleties of how this communication works. His favorite topics to teach are musical interpretation using the body as a medium for expression and the mechanics of connection. Originally from Montreal, Gabriel taught and performed for over a decade throughout North America before settling in Washington DC, his current home.

DJ Bio
Originally from Montreal, Gabriel taught, performed and DJ’d for over a decade and a half throughout North America and is now based in Washington DC, his current home. Gabriel’s style as a DJ is to create multiple varieties of waves for the dancers to ride! He loves building different kinds of energies throughout his set, always keeping his attention on the dancers and tuning into their vibe to identify when and how to raise and lower the tide. His inspiration is YOU!! Using top DJ equipment, (Traktor Pro3 software with Kontrol Z1 hardware) Gabriel is particular about the choice of tandas and cortinas which are all thoughtfully selected to expand your experience and inspire your creativity and flow!! He likes to tastefully incorporate all eras of tango music, from the 20’s to the golden age and beyond. Providing a vast range of emotions and a current that dancers can easily navigate, enjoy the journey!

Catrinel sees tango as an excellent tool for personal growth. She finds pleasure in noticing the ways in which her growth in tango has mirrored her inner journey of self improvement and discovery. She has a lot of fun noticing the similarities between the way a person dances and their personality, as well as the parallels between the challenges in one’s growth in tango and in life. Through dedication and practice, dancing tango can be a much lighter and more fun way to gain insight on many of our personal struggles. Seen as an embodiment practice, tango can help remove many of the physical, mental and emotional blocks that stand in the way of full freedom of expression. Catrinel hopes that through her teaching and dancing she can help others to feel confident, empowered and comfortable in their own skin.