Monica & Omar
(Los Ocampo)
We are thrilled to announce preliminary dates for an exclusive workshop series with world-renowned maestros Los Ocampo right here in Sarasota, FL. Specific masterclass times, and registration parameters are currently being finalized. Please use the contact button on this page to express early interest or join our updates list.
Mark your calendars for an extraordinary weekend of Argentine Tango! Monica Romero and Omar Ocampo - widely recognized across the globe simply as Los Ocampo - are true icons in the international dance community. With over 30 years of professional experience performing on the world's most prestigious theater stages and headlining major global festivals, they represent the absolute pinnacle of Argentine Tango artistry and cultural preservation.
Professional Profile & Philosophical Mastery
Los Ocampo are celebrated across continents for their incredible artistic versatility. They are elite masters of both the traditional, elegant Tango de Salón (social dance tracking) and the high-energy, dramatic Tango Escenario (theatrical stage performance), as well as traditional Argentine Folkloric disciplines like Chacarera.
Their comprehensive teaching philosophy focuses deeply on the critical, core fundamentals of the dance form:
- Postural Framework: Developing an impeccable, balanced posture that allows for effortless movement and structural safety.
- Fluid Musicality: Understanding rhythm changes, instrumentation, and phrasing variations within classic tango orchestras.
- Clean Footwork: Training precise leg lines, fluid weight transfers, and stable ground contact dynamics.
- Profound Partner Connection: Cultivating a sensitive, communicative embrace between leader and follower on crowded social floors.
Global Dance Ambassadors
In addition to their global touring schedule, Monica and Omar serve as official judges for the annual World Tango Championships (Mundial de Tango) in Buenos Aires. This background allows them to bring an unparalleled level of historical knowledge, authenticity, and technical mastery to every single workshop session they lead.
What to Expect From the Sarasota Weekender
This upcoming November event provides a rare opportunity for regional dancers to study directly under two of Argentina's finest cultural masters:
- Progressive Intensive Workshops: Class blocks are structurally curated to steadily elevate your social floor presence, emphasizing practical technique over complex, unmanageable sequences.
- All Experience Levels Welcomed: Training curriculum tracks will span from foundational core mastery to complex structural mechanics, ensuring every dancer discovers avenues for advancement.
- Community Social Connection: A wonderful regional gathering point allowing you to train alongside passionate dancers from across the entire Florida gulf coast.