I grew up immersed in the world of tango. In Buenos Aires, the music was always in the air; on the radio, at family gatherings, in the stories passed down through generations. I would watch my parents dance in the living room, their embrace so natural, so effortless. But as a child, I didn’t feel drawn to it. My parents encouraged me to learn, but it never caught my attention. It felt like something from another time, something that belonged to them, not me. 

Then, we left Argentina and moved halfway across the world to Australia. Tango became a distant echo, a memory I barely held onto. Years later, everything changed in an instant. One day, I walked past a tango class. The music pulled me in. The way the dancers moved, so grounded, so full of emotion without uttering a single word. It wasn’t just beautiful; it was raw, it was honest. It resonated with something deep within me. That night, I signed up for my first tango class. 

Soon after that, as if the universe was waiting, I met Pali. Not in a milonga, but in a salsa club in Sydney. At the time, she was already immersed in tango, while I was just starting my journey. But there was an undeniable connection between us: a shared passion for movement, music, and, most importantly, for true connection. It didn’t take long for us to start dancing, exploring, and learning together.

It felt like fate that my first real tango journey, to Buenos Aires, was with her. We weren’t experts. We were beginners, discovering everything side by side. From scratch, especially for me, but from the heart.

And in that, we found something profound. Since then, tango has become more than just a dance for me. It’s a practice, a philosophy, and a mirror. Tango has taught me how to listen, how to lead with gentleness, how to stay present and open, even in the stillest of moments. For much of my life, I’ve been involved in community service. My journey has always been guided by a quiet devotion to the care and well-being of others, both mentally and physically. When tango came into my life, I felt something deep within me, a calling. The music resonated with my soul, and I knew I could use it to help others. It felt like a natural extension of my work and purpose.

Now, through our academy, Pali and I share what we've learned with others, not just the technique of tango, but the emotion and connection at its core. We offer a space for growth, joy, discipline, and connection, because tango is all of these things and more.

I now feel that tango also belongs to me. I’m grateful to be part of this living tradition. And even more grateful to walk this path alongside my wife and partner, both in dance and in life.