Yaisuri Salamanca & John Hernan Raigosa

A high-quality Tango Show which includes Argentinian Folk dances such as Tango, Milonga and Vals suitable to audiences who enjoy from traditional to modern and theatrical performances.

WHO WE ARE
Yaisuri Salamanca and John Hernan Raigoza are an award-winning professional Argentine tango couple with more than 15 years of performing experience. They dance with explosive strength, playful creativity, and a powerful emotional connection. Their style is firmly grounded in authentic tango learned from Argentine masters enhanced by technique gained from training in ballet, jazz and Latin dance. It is this dynamic style that earned Yaisuri and John third place in the stage tango category at the 2008 Tango World Championship in Argentina and has captivated audiences on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Together and separately they have performed as featured dancers in major tango shows in Buenos Aires, New York City, and London, as well as at a variety of events in the United States and Latin America. In addition to their performing prowess, Yaisuri and John are experienced teachers who are passionate about sharing their knowledge of tango with dancers of all levels.

Yaisuri was a principal dancer in the (phone number hidden)3 West End production of the musical Midnight Tango in London, England, and has also danced with a major South American tango dance company. Her training in classical ballet, salsa and traditional South American folk dances has enriched both her dancing style and technique.

John started dancing tango in Buenos Aires in 1997, where he studied with highly respected tango masters. Recently, he was part of the Tango Musical Arrabal, at the ART Theater located in Cambridge, MA. He has also performed in popular Buenos Aires tango shows such as Sabor a Tango and Voz Tango. His personal style is based in traditional tango and informed by training in theater, contemporary dance, jazz, and salsa.

SUMMARY
John Hernan Raigoza & Yaisuri Salamanca are an award-winning professional Argentine tango couple with more than 15 years of experience. They won third place in the tango stage category at the 2008 Tango World Championship, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Their combined experience includes Arrabal Tango Musical, 37 theaters from the United Kingdom and West End of London, and the most prestigious tango houses and Milongas from Buenos Aires. Here in the USA, they have taught across the West and East coast. Currently, Yaisuri and John Hernan are touring around the world. In addition to teaching and performing, Yaisuri designs her line of Tango shoes.

AWARDS

Tango World Tour 2024, 2023, 2022
Won First Place at the USA World Tango Championship, Pelando Variación, New York, 2018.
Won Fifth Place at the Pelando Variación World Tango Championship, Buenos Aires, 2018.
Won Third Place World Tango Championship, Buenos Aires, 2008.
Won Fifth Place at the Semifinal of the World Tango Championship, Buenos Aires, 2018.
Won Fifth Place, World Tango Championship, Buenos Aires, 2007.
Won First Place, Official World Tango Championship, Colombia, 2007.

As Tango Dancers, we perform lots of pivots and long walks. Therefore, the ideal floor to dance would have a smooth and even surface. Ideally, we send the music via email to the DJ previous to the event, or we could also bring the music in an iPad/Computer which requires a mp3 cable/bluetooth to connect it to the sound system. Room to change and do our make up is highly recommended. If any of these technical details are not available, please let us know in advance. We will always do our best to adapt to the event.