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- New York City, NY
- Tango Dancer
- Travels nationwide
- Please contact for details!
Overview
John Hernan Raigoza & Yaisuri Salamanca are an award-winning professional Argentine tango couple with more than 15 years of experience. Recently, they won fifth place in the the Argentina Tango World Cup Championship, and third place In 2008. Their combined expertise includes Arrabal Tango Musical, 37 theaters from the United Kingdom and West End of London, and the most prestigious tango houses and Milongas from Buenos Aires.
5 Reviews
Thank you for making our event elegant, our guests were enthralled with the music and the dancers. Very professional.
Tango Dancer
Response from Yaisuri Salamanca & John Hernan Raigosa:
We want to thank you from the bottom of our heart for the opportunity. We are so pleased and happy for your positive review. Happy holidays!
What separates Yaisuri and John Hernan from other tango dancers is their amazing connection and musicality. In the past year I had a pleasure to see them twice. Each time their dancing made a deep and lasting impression on me, as they grabbed my attention from the very beginning and did not let go until the very end. Their dancing is pure art and beauty. Their technique is impeccable and their artistry moves me to tears every time. Thank you, Yaisuri and John Hernan, for that rare artistic experience.
Tango Dancer
Response from Yaisuri Salamanca & John Hernan Raigosa:
We are deeply touched by your review. From the bottom of our heart, thank you for such lovely words 🙏
Hernan and Yaisuri added the touch of elegance to our wedding that we were looking for. We knew we wanted to “wow” and surprise our guests and they delivered that intention with utmost perfection. They were so good that we felt we were at a tango competition. They were there on time, dressed very elegantly, and delivered a performance that everyone absolutely loved. Weeks after my wedding I still hear from my guests how much they enjoyed their show. Also, I recommend to get the two couples. It’s totally worth the money. The timing and technique are rehearsed to perfection. I wish I had another event coming up so I can hire them again.
Tango Dancer
Yaisuri and John were the highlight of our event! Their amazing performance was enjoyed by all during the closing Alumni Reunion Day 2018 at NYU.
They are indeed great dancers and engaged the important guests of our event perfectly.
Thank you!!!
Dance Instructor, Tango Dancer
Response from Yaisuri Salamanca & John Hernan Raigosa:
Thank you so much for your kind words, Milton. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us. We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you. We count ourselves lucky for organizers like you. We look forward to working with you again in the future!
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The "External Combustion"
Tango Machine
What do you get when you mix desire with capable body mechanics with showmanship with uncompromising energy? You get John Hernan Raigosa and Yaisuri Salamanca. This professional Argentine tango couple has won numerous awards and fans wherever they travel throughout the world. They dance with equal amounts of fire, passion and combustion. While watching them perform, their faces tell you that they love to dance. I have seen John perform with a mop, a broom, even bare chested. The outcome is the same...this couple lives to and loves to dance and they very easily bring the audience along for the ride with them.
Yaisuri and John performed at Milonga Mala Leche in New York City in October, 2017. Just as I expected, the audience would not let them leave the floor. The New York audience is discriminating and discerning because they have seen many high quality performers over the years and as a result, they can easily identify quality. If you are planning an event this is the couple to invite to perform.
Batt Johnson, author of "Tango Intoxication-Wit, Wisdom, Stories & Secrets of the World's Most Intimate Dance"
Dance Instructor, Tango Dancer
Booking Info
Price Range: Please contact for details!
Gig Length: 10 - 120 minutes
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
What to Expect
A high-quality Tango Show which includes Argentinian Folk dances such as Tango, Milonga and Vals suitable to audiences who enjoy from traditional to modern and theatrical performances.
About
WHO WE ARE
Yaisuri Salamanca and John Hernan Raigoza are an award-winning professional Argentine tango couple with more than 15 years of performing experience. They dance with explosive strength, playful creativity, and a powerful emotional connection. Their style is firmly grounded in authentic tango learned from Argentine masters enhanced by technique gained from training in ballet, jazz and Latin dance. It is this dynamic style that earned Yaisuri and John third place in the stage tango category at the 2008 Tango World Championship in Argentina and has captivated audiences on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Together and separately they have performed as featured dancers in major tango shows in Buenos Aires, New York City, and London, as well as at a variety of events in the United States and Latin America. In addition to their performing prowess, Yaisuri and John are experienced teachers who are passionate about sharing their knowledge of tango with dancers of all levels.
Yaisuri was a principal dancer in the (phone number hidden)3 West End production of the musical Midnight Tango in London, England, and has also danced with a major South American tango dance company. Her training in classical ballet, salsa and traditional South American folk dances has enriched both her dancing style and technique.
John started dancing tango in Buenos Aires in 1997, where he studied with highly respected tango masters. Recently, he was part of the Tango Musical Arrabal, at the ART Theater located in Cambridge, MA. He has also performed in popular Buenos Aires tango shows such as Sabor a Tango and Voz Tango. His personal style is based in traditional tango and informed by training in theater, contemporary dance, jazz, and salsa.
SUMMARY
John Hernan Raigoza & Yaisuri Salamanca are an award-winning professional Argentine tango couple with more than 15 years of experience. They won third place in the tango stage category at the 2008 Tango World Championship, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Their combined experience includes Arrabal Tango Musical, 37 theaters from the United Kingdom and West End of London, and the most prestigious tango houses and Milongas from Buenos Aires. Here in the USA, they have taught across the West and East coast. Currently, Yaisuri and John Hernan are touring around the world. In addition to teaching and performing, Yaisuri designs her line of Tango shoes.
AWARDS
Tango World Tour 2024, 2023, 2022
Won First Place at the USA World Tango Championship, Pelando Variación, New York, 2018.
Won Fifth Place at the Pelando Variación World Tango Championship, Buenos Aires, 2018.
Won Third Place World Tango Championship, Buenos Aires, 2008.
Won Fifth Place at the Semifinal of the World Tango Championship, Buenos Aires, 2018.
Won Fifth Place, World Tango Championship, Buenos Aires, 2007.
Won First Place, Official World Tango Championship, Colombia, 2007.
Additional Booking Notes
As Tango Dancers, we perform lots of pivots and long walks. Therefore, the ideal floor to dance would have a smooth and even surface. Ideally, we send the music via email to the DJ previous to the event, or we could also bring the music in an iPad/Computer which requires a mp3 cable/bluetooth to connect it to the sound system. Room to change and do our make up is highly recommended. If any of these technical details are not available, please let us know in advance. We will always do our best to adapt to the event.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| December 10, 2022 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
| November 02, 2019–November 03, 2019 • 11:00pm - 12:00pm | Public Performance |
| October 27, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Campus Event |
| November 26, 2017 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Performance |
| November 02, 2017 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Performance |
| May 19, 2016 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
Team
| Yaisuri Salamanca | Dancer |
| John Hernan Raigosa | Dancer |
| We can hire more professionals by | request |
Influences & Inspiration
We have training in classical ballet, theater, jazz, contemporary dance and salsa. These styles have enriched our tango training, and performing repertory based on the essence of the traditional tango.
Setup Requirements
Dance Floor, and Sound System with Mp3 cable