Workshops with Simone Facchini & Gioia Abballe (Italy)
Simone Facchini & Gioia Abballe are internationally acclaimed Argentine tango dancers, teachers, and choreographers from Italy, with over 20 years of partnership. They began dancing together at the age of six and transitioned to Argentine tango by age 11. Their deep training includes mentorship from globally renowned masters such as Miguel Angel Zotto, Alejandra Mantiñan, Sebastian Arce & Mariana Montes, among others.
Major Achievements:
- European Champions (2013) in Tango Escenario
- European Runners-up (2013) in Tango de Pista
- Finalists in the Buenos Aires World Championships (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017)
- Reached as high as 2nd place (Vice World Champions) in Tango Escenario in 2017
- 1st place by Popular Jury in 2017
Performance Highlights:
- Featured in Buenos Aires’ top milongas like La Viruta and Confiteria Ideal
- Performed at major international festivals in Turkey, France, Russia, Japan, and the USA
- Worked with prestigious tango companies including: Tango X2 (Miguel Angel Zotto), Tango Seducción (Gustavo Russo), Tango Rouge Company, Union Tanguera, among others
Teaching and Coaching:
- Regular classes in Rome and workshops throughout Italy and Europe
- Train both beginners and professional dancers; many of their students have won top placements in competitions
Media & TV Appearances:
- Featured on major Italian television shows like Amici di Maria De Filippi, Mezzogiorno in Famiglia, Geo & Geo
- Appearances on SKY Sport 24, TG2, and Argentine channels like Crónica
- Collaborated with musical acts and performed aboard cruise ships for special tango events
They maintain an active presence on social media and YouTube, and continue to share their passion through performances, classes, and choreography worldwide.
WS Schedule
Saturday 14. June
13:00 – 14:30 Tango: How to differentiate the giro through geometry, the use of dissociation and the centre of rotation.
14:45 – 16:15 Walking: Differentiating the walk to best interpret the main tango orchestras.
16:30 – 18:00 Vals: How to make an element interesting through repetition of the same – cadenas
Sunday 15. June
11:00 – 12:30 Milonga: Using the main rhythms of the milonga to improve one’s interpretation.
13:00 – 14:30 Tango: Giros with enrosques: the main enrosques
Prices & registration
WS Prices: 35€ for workshop / 90€ for 3 workshops / 125€ for 5 workshops, students under 30 years: 25€ /60€ / 75€
Register for the workshops using our Registration Form or by email anmeldung@frankfurt-tango-society.org