Co-Founders
Lisa De Lazzari & Peter Waller
The first time I ever
heard and danced Tango, I had a feeling that I had known this
forever. I felt such a connection with the music through my heart and my head,
that I knew I would never want to stop dancing tango. (Lisa De Lazzari.)
Both
Lisa and Peter started tango in Sydney during 1998 and with little dance
experience for Peter and early ballet for Lisa, they embarked on the 'Journey
of Tango'.
Following their first
study period to Buenos Aires in 1999, Lisa and Peter formed 'Club de Tango'
and set upon establishing a Tango scene in Sydney. They started the first
weekly Milonga in Sydney, (Glebe Town Hall) and after perusal of many
possible venues, started the first Milonga's and " Tango Bar
ฎ " in Sydney's Rose Bay (Rose Bay
RSL).
'Club de Tango' is
currently Sydney's longest running Tango school, and Lisa
and Peter have taught hundreds of people to Tango the authentic way. Both have
extensive training and experience from many of the Masters of Tango Argentino (listed
below) and have danced at the finest
Milonga's in Buenos Aires
.
They incorporate current teaching methods used by the top dancers in
Buenos Aires
and over the past ten years Lisa and
Peter have been the main contributor in establishing the tango scene in Sydney,
through dedication, teaching classes, hosting Milongas (social dances) and
performing at many festivals and events (see below).
Peter is also one of the
directors of the "Australian Tango Championship Limited", and was a judge for
the finals of Salon & Stage Tango 2006 championships held at the Sydney Opera
House.
Peter has also been
accepted by the governing board in Buenos Aires responsible for appointing
judges under the criteria set by the "World Tango Championships", recognized for
his teaching and dedication to tango.
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performances
Studied
with Tango Masters
Gustavo
Naveira & Giselle Anne
Carlos Gavito &
Maria Plazaola
Roberto Reis &
Lucila Cionci
Fabian Salas
& Carolina Del Rivero
Chicho Frumboli &
Eugenia Parrilla
Sebastian Arce &
Mariana Montes
Julio Balmaceda
& Corina De La Rosa
Geraldine
Rojas & Javier Rodriguez
Miguel Angel Zotto
Osvaldo Zotto &
Lorena Ermocida
Damian Essel & Nancy
Louzan
Ezequiel Paludi &
Sabrina Masso
Fernando Galera &
Vilma Vega
Sergio Natario &
Alejandra Arrue
Mario Consiglieri &
Anabella Diaz-Hojman
Elina Roldan
Pablo Inza
Cecilia Gonzalez
Milena
Plebs & Ezequiel Farfaro
Mora Godoy
Mingo Pugliese
Eduardo
Arquimbaud
Olga Besio
Christine Deniston
Demian Garcia
& Carolina Bonaventura
Leandro
Palou & Andrea Misse
Guillermo Salvat
& Silvia Grynt
Aurora &
Jorge Firpo
Claudio Gonzalez &
Melina Brufman
Adrian Veredice &
Alejandra Hobert
Gustavo Rosas &
Paula Rubin
Nito & Elba
Mauricio Castro
Fabrizio
Forti & Mariana Dragone
Performed
at:
Darwin Tango
August 2008:
Club de Tango conducted workshops and performed in Darwin.
Tango Social Club of Canberra
July 2008:
Club de Tango conducted workshops and performed in Canberra
Latino Nights
February 2008:
Club de Tango featured in the opening night of the Newcastle annual
February festival, conducted a very successful public lesson and performance,
organised by Live Sites.
Tango Social Club of Canberra
November 2007:
Club de Tango conducted a series of 5 weekend workshops throughout 2007
for the Tango Social Club of Canberra, with the final in November.
"Darwin Festival"
August 2007:
Club de Tango was invited perform in the Darwin Festival, with AusDance
NT, in a special show
"Four on the Floor".
"Salsa Palladium"
August 2007:
Club de Tango was invited perform at the huge Salsa event, held at The
Factory, Marrickville (Enmore).
"Fuego Dance Nights"
April & May 2007:
Club de Tango was invited to teach a selective tango course (nine
weeks) for Fuego Dance Nights, held at the Mean Fiddler Hotel, Rouse Hill
(NSW), plus performances.
"Salsa Christmas Party - Hippo's on
Harris
December 2006:
Club de Tango (Peter & Clare Hunt) were invited to perform for this
Christmas celebration party at Ultimo -
Sydney.
"Smile to a Child' Annual Summer
Ball
November 2006:
Club de Tango were invited to perform for this special charity event -
Sydney.
Darwin Tango
November 2006:
Club de Tango conducted workshops and performed in Darwin.
Tango Social Club of Canberra
October 2006:
Club de Tango conducted workshops and performed in Canberra
SCEGGS Ball - A Night In Buenos
Aires September 2006:
Club de Tango's performance group were invited to perform at this
Gala evening held in the Four Season Hotel - Rocks - Sydney.
Australian National Salsa
Championships September 2006: Club de Tango
were invited to teach tango at the Championships, held at Paddington, Sydney.
Combined Universities Regimental
Ball August
2006:
Club de Tango were invited to perform at this Black-Tie event, held at
the Round House, NSW University.
Cambalache Tango Club
July
2006:
Club de Tango were invited to conduct workshops & perform in
Launceston, Tasmania.
Australian Tango Championships
June 2006:
Peter was selected to be the Third Judge for the Finals of the
Championships and together with Lisa was invited to perform at the Sydney Opera
House.
Sydney International Tango Festival
May 2006:
Lisa De Lazzari was chosen to be assistant to Pablo Inza for the festival
workshops, plus was the Tango DJ for the Milongas.
Sydney International Tango Festival
May 2006: Club de Tango
were guest performers at Sydney's second Tango Festival
Tangomania Festival
April 2006: Club de Tango
were invited to conduct workshops & perform in Adelaide for Siempre Tango
Tengo Tango
Feb 2006: Club de Tango
were invited to conduct workshops & perform in Canberra for Tengo Tango
Siempre Tango
Xmas Baile Dec 2005:
Club de Tango
conducted workshops and performed in Adelaide for Siempre Tango
Ruedisima
Xmas Fiesta Nov 2005:
Club de Tango
performed for the salsa Christmas Party organised by Ruedisima & Picante
Dance, Sydney.
Australian National Salsa
Championships Oct 2005: Club de Tango
were invited to teach and perform tango at the Championships, held at the Sydney
Convention Centre, Darling Harbour.
Australian Tango Festival
Oct
2005: Club de Tango
were invited to teach and perform at the Australian Festival, Melbourne.
Tengo Tango
Aug 2005: Club de Tango
were invited to conduct workshops in Canberra for Tengo Tango
Australian Tango Championship
Aug 2005: Club de Tango
were invited to perform at the event held at the Sydney Opera House
Sydney International Tango Festival
May 2005:
Lisa De Lazzari was chosen to be assistant to Pablo Inza for the festival
workshops, plus was the Tango DJ for the Milongas.
Sydney International Tango Festival
May 2005: Club de Tango
were guest performers at Sydney's first Tango Festival
Tango Social Club of Canberra
April 2005:
Club de Tango conducted workshops and performed in Canberra
Ruedisima
Xmas Fiesta Dec 2004:
Club de Tango
performed for the salsa Christmas Party organised by Ruedisima & Picante
Dance, Sydney.
The Spanish Quarter Festival
November 2004: Club de Tango
were invited to teach and perform at the Sydney festival.
Australian Tango Festival
Oct 2004: Club de Tango
were invited to teach and perform at the Australian Festival, Melbourne.
Uruguayan Celebrations 2004: Club de Tango
were invited by the Uruguayan Consulate to perform on the steps of the Sydney
Opera House, with a small group of dancers to film a short documentary for
Uruguayan television.
Beyond
Tango 2003: Club de Tango
performed with world renown musicians Daniel Binelli and Polly Ferman for the
Beyond Tango concert at Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra Australia.
International
Fiscal Association 2003:
Club
de Tango was contracted from Buenos Aires by government officials representing
the I.F.A. 2005. They were chosen to represent and promote Tango, and
Buenos Aires over three days of performing at the Sydney Convention Centre,
Darling Harbour.
Fred
Hollows Charity Ball 2003:
Club
de Tango performed for the Charity Ball held in Darling Harbour, Sydney.
Ruedisima
Xmas Fiesta 2002:
Club de Tango
performed for the salsa Christmas Party organised by Ruedisima & Picante
Dance, Sydney.
Viva
Dance Xmas Fiesta 2002:
Club
de Tango performed for the end of year Christmas Celebrations organised by Viva
Dance & Entertainment, Melbourne Australia.
Crossroads
and Big Sloth 2002: Club de
Tango performed for the closing night of the festival.
DanceXpo
2002:
Club De Tango were the
exclusive Tango performers at the expo, with centre stage performances to an
audience of over 1000 people. They also conducted very popular outdoor classes
with approximately 100 students per class.
Tribute
to Astor Piazzolla Dec. 2002: This performance was with a live trio performing
tango.
Featured in:
Sydney
Morning Herald - Metro
- 8th February
2008 -
Featured article regarding Tango and the "Milonga" at Glebe Town Hall.
ABC
Darwin-
August 2007- Featured in an interview with ABC Darwin, and
podcast.
Mix
104.9 FM
Darwin-
November
2006 - Featured in an interview to promote tango in Darwin.
Viva Magazine -
March/April 2006 - Featured in the tango editorial of leading
teachers/dancers in the Australian Tango scene.
Sunday Herald -
September 2005 - Featured in the " Unwind " section for highlights
of the week.
Sydney Radio 2GB -
December 2003 - Interviewed regarding Tango on "The Good Life"
afternoon program.
Sydney Radio 2UE -
September 2003 - Regarding Tango lessons in Sydney.
Sydney Morning Herald -
Metropolitan - September 2003 - "Last Tango In Glebe" featuring Clive
James
The Sydney Magazine SMH -
September 2003 - Featured in the "Why Don't You" section.
The Sydney Magazine SMH -
September 2003 - Mentioned within article on
Expat "Clive James"
El Espanol -
July 2003 -
Featured article in the cultural section.
Radio National
ABC May 2002
Featured in interview on Tango
Two heads, four Legs, one heart May 2002
Channel Nine Morning
Program 2002
Mentioned within the interview on Clive James.
"Sixty Minutes"
- 2000 Organised Tango dancers and venue for a feature on Clive James.
Sydney
Morning Herald Health and Fitness -
November 16, 2000
Members of:
AUSDANCE
NSW inc (For
information)
APRA
(Australian Performing Right Association)
Representing the world of Music (For
information)
PPCA
(Phonographic Performance Company of Australia)
(For
information)
Registered
Names:
Club de
Tango ฎ
Tango Bar
ฎ
Tango
Para Dos ฎ
Milonga
ฎ
Australian
Business Number: 29 359 793 553
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