We are excited to welcome Tango ICON Liliana Chenlo to Ottawa!Don't miss this chance to work with an absolute star and trailblazer in the world of tango. She is a master of both leading and following, and thus has a deep understanding of tango partnership. She is also known for her expressive and musical style. She will teach 4 workshops throughout her stay and will be offering private lessons.
BIO:
Born in Buenos Aires city, Liliana Chenlo began her career as a tango dancer at the age of 8, learning both roles simultaneously. As a professional dancer and Queer Tango instructor, Liliana performs and teaches internationally.
In 2008, she began her own tango company in Buenos Aires, “Open Tango,” offering locals and tourists a chance to discover and learn tango in a supportive environment without gender-assigned dance roles. She is recognized as one of the best female leaders in the world and is the first-ever female to enter the Mundial de Tango World Championships as a leader, finishing in the semifinals just barely missing the finals by less than a point. More queer and same-sex couples have since entered the Mundial. She was also the first-ever woman lead in an international tango show, The Social Tango Project, which played to full houses in Ottawa in both 2023 and 2024.
SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 27: Knox Presbyterian
1:30 - 2:45
Workshop 1
3:00 - 6:00
Welcome Milonga for Lili
Sunday, September 28: 61 Main Street
2:30 - 3:45
Workshop 2
4:00 - 5:15
Workshop 3
5:15 - 7:15
Sunday Práctica
Monday, September 29: Bronson Centre
7:30 - 8:45
Workshop 4
Event Venue
City of Ottawa, 104 Avenue Laurier O, Ottawa, ON K1P, Canada
