daniel raphael

Daniel has been working as a professional dancer and instructor for more than 12 years, training individuals, teaching groups, and conducting workshops in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and lately in different cities in the US, specially in New York. He has performed many different dance styles for television and stage that include Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary Dance, Flamenco, Latin rhythms, Brazilian dances and Tango, his specialty.

He has spent the last few years meticulously researching a process regarding the teaching of Tango and the preparation of new dance professionals, developing a personal teaching method based on strong body awareness and concepts and techniques from the fields of psychology and holistic therapies.

His teaching method is committed to the development of self-confidence and focuses on integral health regardless of age. This commitment is based on his own successful training in Ballet (Classic, Modern and Contemporary), Alexander Technique, Yoga, Bioenergetics Therapy, and Ayurvedic Massage.

In 2007 Daniel began working in New York City where his expertise in Tango and his progressive technique have had great impact.

Daniel’s vast experience allows him to embrace Tango's many aspects, from the old Canyengue style to the contemporary Tango Nuevo.

Since end of 2009, Daniel has been incorporating modern techniques from the field of somatic movement such as Feldenkrais, Ideokinesis, Topf, and Klein Technique to continue his search for the most pleasant and healthy way of dancing.

daniel@neta

Daniel will be teaching the Monday and Tuesday classes for three weeks in August.

Private lessons are available on request. Please contact him directly at 908 209 7267

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