Avik Basu
| Avik Basu | |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.a2tango.com |
| Location | Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA |
| Occupation | Tango Teacher, DJ, Researcher |
| Role(s) in tango ecosystem | Teacher, DJ, Researcher |
| Affiliation(s) | University of Michigan, A2Tango |
| Domain(s) of expertise | Event Management, Tango, Research Methods |
| Linked Work(s) | Inner Experience of Tango Project |
| Social Link(s) | |
Avik Basu is a renowned tango teacher, DJ, and researcher based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He began his tango journey in 2002 and has since studied with many esteemed tango teachers, including Gustavo Naveira, Susana Miller, Alex Krebs, and Robin Thomas.
Background
Avik Basu is known for his dynamic and engaging teaching style, which combines humor with a deep understanding of tango techniques. His classes cover a wide range of tango movements such as walking, turns, sacadas, boleos, ganchos, volcadas, and colgadas, making tango accessible and enjoyable for dancers of all levels.
In addition to his teaching, Avik is a dedicated researcher and DJ. He is associated with A2Tango in Ann Arbor, where he contributes significantly to the local tango community by organizing events and workshops.
Inner Experience of Tango Project
Avik, along with Mitra Martin, initiated the Inner Experience of Tango project, a research study aimed at exploring the inner experiences of tango dancers. The project seeks to understand the mental talk, imagery, sensations, and other aspects of interior awareness that dancers experience during tango. Insights from this research are expected to benefit the tango community by providing deeper empathy and connection among dancers, as well as improving teaching techniques.
Podcast Appearances
Avik was featured as a guest on Joe's Tango Podcast, episode 72, titled "Something interesting for the rest of my life." In this episode, he discusses his journey in tango, his experiences with various teachers, and his approach to continuously improving his tango skills. You can listen to the podcast [here](https://music.amazon.de/podcasts/6fe6c408-9fcf-4327-bc23-03ca04353b26/episodes/b183d777-62c0-4cc3-b1f7-18afb4a4f206/joe's-tango-podcast-episode-072-something-interesting-for-the-rest-of-my-life---avik-basu).
External Links
- [A2Tango](http://www.a2tango.com) - Official website
- [Joe's Tango Podcast - Episode 72](https://music.amazon.de/podcasts/6fe6c408-9fcf-4327-bc23-03ca04353b26/episodes/b183d777-62c0-4cc3-b1f7-18afb4a4f206/joe's-tango-podcast-episode-072-something-interesting-for-the-rest-of-my-life---avik-basu)