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Richard Council began dancing Argentine Tango in 2001 and has since taught and performed on stage and TV shows across the United States and internationally. He won the 2003 US IDO Argentine Tango Championship and was a finalist for both the 2005 Tango Salon and Stage Performance categories of the prestigious Tango Mundial Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Additionally, Richard was an invited performer on the Susana Gimenez Show in Argentina, the Tango Libertad Festival in Japan, and many milongas and theaters around the world. He has taught  at the Portland Tango Festival. Richard also had the pleasure of performing in the short film "The Heart of Tango". He has danced alongside company members of Tango X 2, Forever Tango, Tango Fire, and Tango Argentino.

Vivi La Falce is a professional tango DJ with over 25 years of experience, having begun her journey at the iconic Lo de Celia Tango Club. She was a resident DJ at historic Buenos Aires milongas such as El Arranque for 15 years, Lujos for 2 years, and A Puro Tango at Salón Canning for 7 years. Her extensive experience has made her a prominent figure in the Argentine tango scene, known for her presence, professionalism, and dedication while adapting to various types of venues. This impressive track record led her to become the Official DJ of the Buenos Aires Tango Championship and World Championship (TangoBA) for 6 years. Currently, Vivi DJs for festivals, encuentros,  marathons, and top-tier events across Europe and the US. She has also played a key role at official events like the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Championship, the Gran Milonga Nacional on Avenida de Mayo, the declaration of Filete Porteño as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and performances at the French Embassy. 

A dedicated space in Chicago built to experience authentic Argentine Tango through community and connection, owned by 2013 Buenos Aires Mundial Tango Pista Champion, Jesica Arfenoni. This fully equipped aesthetic space features high-quality flooring, ambient sound setups, performance areas, and social amenities. It supports the Chicago dance community by hosting Argentine Tango classes, as well as engaging Tango practice sessions. Events include live orchestras and guest artists, with regular hosting of local and international ensembles such as the Chicago Tango Ensemble Orchestra, guest DJs, and workshops led by World Tango Champions. Additionally, there are Tango Fashion pop-ups at major events, providing opportunities to view, try on, and purchase specialized apparel such as Stilosa Tango Clothes, optimized for dance floor comfort and style.