Oscar Casas
| Oscar Casas | |
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| Location | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Occupation | Tango Festival Organizer, Tango Teacher, Milonguero |
| Role(s) in tango ecosystem | Organizer, Teacher, Dancer
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| Partner(s) | Ana Miguel |
| Domain(s) of expertise | Event Management, Tango |
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Organizer
Oscar Casas is a renowned Argentine tango teacher and milonguero from Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was born in the famous tango barrio of Parque Patricios, where he was immersed in the rich culture of tango from an early age. His parents were avid tango dancers and successful milonga organizers, hosting three different milongas per week that attracted hundreds of dancers during the 1950s and 60s.
Background
Growing up in this vibrant tango environment, Oscar absorbed the codes (codigo) of the milongueros, which deeply influenced his dance style and teaching philosophy. He eventually decided to pursue tango seriously, building on the solid foundation and background he had acquired through osmosis and discussion with his father.
Oscar is highly respected by the old guard in Buenos Aires milongas for his distinct milonguero style. He is known for his energetic and humorous teaching approach, which emphasizes concepts, improvisation, musical interpretation, and respecting the character of different orchestras. His teachings are particularly focused on dynamics and cadencia, making them highly applicable to crowded milongas.
Teaching and Influence
Oscar teaches worldwide and is a popular figure in the tango community. His workshops are known for their practicality and engagement, helping dancers improve their skills in real social dancing contexts. He often partners with Ana Miguel, a talented tango dancer and teacher, in his workshops and performances [oai_citation:1,Argentine Tango With Oscar Casas And Ana Miguel, Resident In Philadelp | DanceUs.org](https://www.danceus.org/event/147159001235832/argentine-tango-with-oscar-casas-and-ana-miguel-resident-in-philadelphia-philadelphia-pa/) [oai_citation:2,Oscar Casas Returns To Philadelphia! | DanceUs.org](https://www.danceus.org/event/149390825769832/oscar-casas-returns-to-philadelphia-philadelphia-pa/) [oai_citation:3,Workshop With Oscar Casas (Argentine Tango) | DanceUs.org](https://www.danceus.org/event/14975370239630/workshop-with-oscar-casas-argentine-tango-williamsville-ny/).
Oscar's teaching method focuses on making complex tango concepts accessible and enjoyable for his students. He believes in teaching students how to dance between the figures, emphasizing the importance of musical movements that maintain the flow of the dance.
Notable Workshops and Performances
Oscar frequently teaches at tango festivals and events around the world. Some of his notable workshops include:
- **Milonguero Figures & the Embrace**: Focusing on comfortable, efficient, and elegant ways to develop a social dance.
- **100% Cadencia**: A challenging technique that softens movements, including tango suspensions.
- **How to Dance Tango Between the Figures**: Highlighting musical movements that maintain the flow of dance [oai_citation:4,Oscar Casas Returns To Philadelphia! | DanceUs.org](https://www.danceus.org/event/149390825769832/oscar-casas-returns-to-philadelphia-philadelphia-pa/) [oai_citation:5,Workshop With Oscar Casas (Argentine Tango) | DanceUs.org](https://www.danceus.org/event/14975370239630/workshop-with-oscar-casas-argentine-tango-williamsville-ny/).
External Links
- [DanceUs - Oscar Casas Profile](https://www.danceus.org/event/14975370239630/workshop-with-oscar-casas-argentine-tango-williamsville-ny/)