Yesica & Ariel
World-class Argentine Tango masters and World Championship finalists Yesica Esquivel and Ariel Leguizamon are visiting the Sarasota area for an exclusive weekend residency! They are offering a specialized series of high-level workshops, private lessons, and dazzling performances for the local community.
Whether you want to upgrade your technical skills in a workshop, watch them perform live, or book a private session, this is a rare opportunity to study with active world-class competitors right here on the Gulf Coast. Please use the contact button on this page to get more info or to book a session.
Please note: Most workshop and lesson locations are held at Anna's condo, unless a different venue is specifically mentioned below.
Weekend Schedule & Event Details
Friday, June 12
- 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: 1-Hour Private Lessons
- 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Pre-Malbec Milonga Workshop (Location: Saradance Center) - Cost: $20
- 9:00 PM - Late: Malbec Milonga at Saradance Center featuring a dazzling live performance by Yesica and Ariel!
Saturday, June 13
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM: 1-Hour Private Lessons
- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Workshop 1 - All Levels
- 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Practice Break (Food and drinks provided)
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Workshop 2 - All Levels
- 6:00 PM - Onward: Post-Workshop Guided Practica (Stay and practice your new skills!)
- Evening: The Underground Milonga at Ballroom of Sarasota
Sunday, June 14
- 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM: 1-Hour Private Lessons
Pricing & Registration
Saturday Workshop Packages:
- $25 - One Workshop Only
- $45 - Both Workshops (Single Person)
- $80 - Both Workshops (Per Couple)
Note: A minimum of 6 participants is required for these workshops. Specific topics to be announced soon!
How to Pay & Book:
- Payments can be made directly to Anna Critchfield via Zelle.
- For private lesson pricing, specific teaching arrangements, or condo location details, please use the contact button or text for details.
About Yesica Esquivel & Ariel Leguizamon
Yesica Esquivel and Ariel Leguizamon are acclaimed Argentine Tango masters and World Championship finalists. Known for their breathtaking stage presence and technical clarity, they travel the world sharing the secrets of precision, balance, and the profound connection that defines the modern dance.
Professional Background
World Championships: Ariel and Yesica are highly decorated competitive dancers. They are consistent finalists and high-ranking competitors in the Mundial de Tango (Tango World Championship) in Buenos Aires, representing the absolute pinnacle of the art form.
Stage and Screen: Having been featured in major international tango productions and touring shows, they represent the "Tango Escenario" (Stage Tango) style with incredible athleticism, while maintaining the "grounded" soul of "Tango de Pista" (Social Tango).
Dance & Teaching Style
Dancers who attend their workshops often highlight the dynamic energy and modern perspective they bring to traditional movements. Their teaching focuses on:
- Precision and Power: Known for a very clean, powerful aesthetic, their lessons focus on the technical structure of complex movements like boleos, ganchos, and high-speed turns.
- Embrace and Connection: Despite their ability to perform spectacular stage moves, they place a heavy emphasis on the intimacy, comfort, and connection of the social embrace.
- Musical Interpretation: They are experts at teaching dancers how to express the nuances of the music through speed control and technical "groundedness."
Visiting Maestros
While they are based in Buenos Aires, Ariel and Yesica spend a significant portion of the year on international teaching tours across the United States and Europe. They are frequent headliners at major Florida festivals, including the Orlando and Miami Tango festivals.
As visiting masters in Sarasota, they bring a youthful, dynamic energy to the local scene. Their residencies are designed as high-profile intensives, offering dancers a rare opportunity to study with active World Championship competitors without the need for international travel.
* Due to their busy touring schedule, private lesson availability is limited. We highly recommend reaching out early to secure your spot for the June residency.