Claudio Villagra at The Tango Reo's Milonga

07/18/24 - Claudio Villagra gives a tango lesson from 7:30 to 8:30pm at The Tango Reo Quintet Milonga at Alley Cat Restaurant- Friendship Heights. 5247 Wisconsin Ave. NW-Friendship Heights-DC 20015 - Tango class at 7:30 pm and Milonga with live music by The Tango Reo Quintet from 8:30 pm to 10:30pm. Enjoy drinks and Mediterranean food while watching the show or dancing. $20.-Tickets.Table reservations at 202 525 4525. Claudio Villagra Claudio took his first steps at an early age. His roots come from his grandfather, Hector Contreras, who was his mentor in the early stages of his Tango training. He then followed teachings by Juan Aurelio, Juan Carlos Copes, Virulazo, Antonio Todaro, Pepito Avellaneda, Gloria and Eduardo, Dinzel, N. Guichanduc,- world-famous recognized “Maestros “ who contributed extensively to his training.After dancing in various tango shows in Buenos Aires, such as CASABLANCA, LA VENTANA, MICHELANGELO and El QUERANDI, he began his international career abroad. Claudio has performed in several important venues in the world such as the Walter Kerr and Marquis on Broadway New York, for 2 years; Olympia in Paris, Colon Theatre, Luna Park Auditorium Astral Theatre and Cervantes Theatre in Buenos Aires and the National Auditorium and Fine Arts Theatre in Mexico.Has worked with the most famous and recognized Tango orchestras such as Osvaldo Pugliese, Mariano Mores, Sexteto Sur, El Arranque, Sexteto Mayor and Color Tango, among others.His talent has earned him roles in the most renowned international stages in Broadway, Europe, Asia and America in shows alongside major companies such as Tanguera, Tango Seduccion, Tango Argentino and Forever Tango.Based on this knowledge and experience he later formed a new project, his own show “Latin Tango” where he is the director and choreographer. His excellence led him to different countries teaching classes and being invited as jury of the most important championships and festivals of Tango around the world.During his career Claudio participated in important events with recognized dancers. Today he is partnered with Helena Fernandez. They form one of the most prestigious Argentine tango dance couples for their artistic versatility that allows them to interpret the most diverse styles, from tango salon, fantasy and traditional to the most modern and innovative.Currently they are part of their own show “Tango’s Heart” on Tour through Europe, North America and South America. Feel free to look at former The Tango Reo Quintet pictures by Mike Carver Pics :