Antonello Messina is an Italian and Swiss musician and painter.
After some years of having tango in his repertoire as an accordion and bandoneon performer, he was fascinated by the magic of the dance, which he started studying intensively. He completed his first cycle of tango study and practice in Fribourg (Switzerland), by attending Sonja Zwimpfer and David Arnold’s classes for three years. Antonello has also been studying and practicing by participating in seminars and workshop with some of the most renowned tango dancers and teachers in the world, among which Pablo Verón (“The best dancer in the world” – Libération), the great historical Buenos Aires masters Carlos and Rosa Perez, as well as Jose Fernandez and Martina Waldman, Daniela Tabai, Dalmazio Carrara, Mariana Montes, Pablo Garcia, Neri Piliu, Yanina Quinones, Simone Facchini, Gioia Abballe, Matteo Antonietti, Ravena Abdyli, Giampiero Galdi and Maria Filali. In Rome Antonello studied with master Emiliano Naticchioni on kinesthetic applied to tango. In Turin with Santiango De Leon, Maria Eugenia Deanna, Letizia Messina and Giacomo Bombonato.
Work
Live Events:
Sunday 05 April 2026Sunday 22 December 2024
Private Lessons
My offer is aimed at dancers who wish to learn the basics of Argentine tango or improve their technical knowledge in a personal and individualizing context. Private lessons are focused on the role of follower (1 person) or leader and follower (for couples). This allows you to get better results in a short time. A clear approach to rhythm, posture, technique and connection with your partner as well as musicality and personal creativity in each sequence.
The lessons take place in my art studio, in the Basse-Ville of Fribourg.
Course Topics:
Structures, Musicality, Technique, Dynamics, Vals, Milonga Technique and figures:
Leader-Follower roles, Movement and pauses Different rhythms in tango:
Even time signatures 2/2 - 4/4 - 6/8, Odd time signatures 3/8 -3/4,
Walking: in rhythm, Alone and in pairs, Point and line, Posture and axis, Abrazo, Dissociation, Weight shifting,
Walk in all directions , Change direction, Ochos, Moulinette, Colgada, Volcadas, Boleo, Sacada..and more.
Who is it for?
1) Anyone who wants to learn this dance and quickly reach a good level to participate in milongas.
2) Anyone who, while or after attending group classes, feels unable to progress or make significant progress.
3) Anyone who wants to improve their musicality.
4) Anyone interested in expanding their knowledge with new moves or embellishments.
As for my workshop, this will focus on rhythm and its understanding. Participants will be able to test their musicality and will have some material and inspiration to work on their own later on. A better understanding of tango, vals and milonga will help them to guide and be guided towards a more correct setting and a more enjoyable experience within the musical context.
Important notice: a partner is not required.
Languages: Deutsch - Français - Italiano - English
