2026 boulder does tango TEACHERS
Brian Dunn and Deb Sclar
Deb and Brian have been obsessed with dancing, performing and teaching tango for almost thirty years. They have taught more than 7500 private tango lessons all over the world, and countless group classes. They love teaching beginners the hidden tricks that allow them to rapidly start their journey on the path of tango mastery! Reach out to them at DanceoftheHeart.com
Vanessa Stephan
Vanessa fell in love with partner dancing in 2004 and passionately pursued Ballroom, Lindy Hop, and Blues, Tango, WCS, and Fusion, always balancing skills to both lead and follow. After teaching Ballroom in a university setting, Vanessa relocated to Boulder in 2014 to serve as a Teaching Assistant and Instructor for Gustavo Naveira and Giselle Anne at their Boulder Tango Studio, where she acquired a deep understanding of tango structure, and technique, while also broadening her teaching style. Vanesa now teaches weekly lessons in Denver and Boulder and offers private lessons.
John Miller & Jesica Cutler
Jesica is a master of anatomy, John is a whiz at structure, and together their classes present a clear and integrated understanding of Tango, both in movement and in composition. They have been teaching together for over a decade, and work extensively to foster community, particularly at colleges and universities. They have taught at numerous festivals across North America and they host Tango on the Rocks, one of the most popular festivals in the United States. Find them online at TangoDenver!
Loki Lebedenko and AJ Spencer
Loki and AJ bring a fresh set of eyes into tango. They love the intricacies of the dance and want to make it thrive in the modern setting. Loki focuses on the technical aspects of the dance, finding joy in the unique technique and musicality of tango, which lends to their crisp, clean style. AJ has always been drawn to the underlying structure and connection of tango, feeling that there is nothing too odd that can't be done well, which leads to his creative, connected dance. Together, they have pushed their tango community forward with new events, new techniques, and a new outlook on the dance. Between the two of them, they have over 20 years of experience with a variety of dances (seeing as neither are yet 30, that says a lot) and want to apply the best aspects of their communities to tango. Argentine tango should be accessible for everyone, not just the worthy few, and these two strive to make that a reality. They can be found at TangoFuturo.com