Tango Esencia - Rina & Nadim Sawaya

Argentine Tango Dance School
Rina & Nadim Sawaya She taught and performed in Tokyo up until end of 2011.

About Rina & Nadim Rina started classical ballet at the age of 3 and has been dancing various styles of dance before finally falling in love with Argentine Tango. In Tokyo, she had the honor of appearing in shows choreographed and graced by world reknown Tango artists. Rina arrived in Melbourne in early 2012 where she formed a partnership with Nadim Sa

waya. In classes, Rina focuses on teaching core elements to provide a foundation for students so that they can then create their own Tango and make it their own. Rina also specializes in working to rediscover the body’s natural movement for improving body control. She is also a strong advocate of utilising the principles of Tango for the purpose of aiding individuals who may have various health conditions in achieving a better quality of life. Rina was recently involved in a study titled “Dancing for Parkinson’s”. This is an international study conducted by La Trobe University in conjunction with Limerick University and St. John of God Hospital in Venice, looking at using dance to alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Rina also works with Martial Arts groups in Melbourne to assist them in improving their posture, balance and controling their bodies for more efficient movements, effectively “”doing more with less”. Nadim grew up listening to tango on his father’s old records. This early musical introduction gave him the base that would later make him one
of Australia’s top Tango DJs. Nadim has been an avid music student his entire life, playing the cello in several orchestras before discovering the joys of dancing tango. Nadim’s teaching is informed by his deep understanding and appreciation of music as well as from the practicalities of dancing in the social scene, where he is highly regarded for his excellent musicality and smooth style. His clean, precise lines give him an elegance students are keen to aspire to, and his emphasis on tango musicality helps students develop a well-rounded understanding of the dance and its music. Nadim is also a practioner of Kendo (Japanese fencing) which he also believes helps in understanding body mechanics and movement. Rina & Nadim are recognised for their unique style of teaching, which focuses on improving the body’s natural coordination combined with their deep understanding of tango. This focus is evident in their beautiful natural earthiness in their dancing. Their style of dancing is elegant, connected and smooth.

08/06/2026

Join us for a great mid week social night on our Wednesdays ! 🥳😎🔥

⏰ 7pm-8pm Open level Essentials class continuing to work on floor management, floor craft skills and Milonga etiquette
⏰ 8pm-11:30pm Milonga 327
🎧With DJ Terry 🥰🎶🎵

🍸🍷Purchase drinks at Bar Esencia to keep you energised through the night !

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Team Esencia

06/06/2026

Sunday 7th June classes at Tango Esencia

1pm -2pm Beginners class
2pm -3:30pm Open level class

* help us spread the word about our Winter Campaign for beginners 🌹

05/06/2026

Saturday’s Intermediate+ class 1pm -2:30pm
* No partner or booking required

Dancing to Musical Phrases in Tango

In this class, we explore how tango music is structured and how to let its phrasing guide your movement, timing, and expression on the dance floor. Rather than dancing step by step, you’ll learn to recognise musical sentences, pauses, and resolutions—and translate them into clear, intentional choices in your dance.

We will work with music from the great tango orchestras, including Juan D’Arienzo, Carlos Di Sarli, Aníbal Troilo, and Osvaldo Pugliese, each offering a distinct approach to rhythm, melody, and emotional colour. Through practical exercises and partner work, you’ll discover how to adapt your dance to the character of each orchestra—whether it’s D’Arienzo’s driving energy, Di Sarli’s lyrical elegance, Troilo’s expressive phrasing, or Pugliese’s dramatic tension.

This class is ideal for dancers who want to deepen their musicality, improve connection, and make their tango feel more musical, grounded, and expressive—on any social dance floor.

03/06/2026

01/06/2026

Join us for a great mid week social night on our Wednesdays ! 🥳😎🔥

⏰ 7pm-8pm Open level Essentials class
⏰ 8pm-11:30pm Milonga 327
🎧With DJ Jose✨💕

🍸🍷Purchase drinks at Bar Esencia to keep you energised through the night !

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Team Esencia

31/05/2026

Sunday 31 May at Tango Esencia

1pm -2pm Beginners
2pm -3:30pm Open level fundamentals

27/05/2026

Join us for our Tango Lab tonight!🌟

Class starts at 7pm and flows into assisted Practica until 10pm. We will work on practical partnering drills and elements for dancing in small spaces that you can apply to the social dance floor straight away.

A great chance to ask questions to the Esencia team and practice while the information is still fresh in your mind. Tea/coffee and biscuits included. ☕️🍪

25/05/2026

Join us for a great mid week social night on our Wednesdays ! 🥳

⏰ 7pm-8pm Open level fundamentals class
⏰8pm -11:30pm Milonga 327
🎧With DJ Zaman 😎🤩🔥

🍷Purchase drinks at Bar Esencia to keep you energised through the night !

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Team Esencia

23/05/2026

Sunday 24 May

1pm Beginners
2pm Open level fundamentals
3-6pm Practica

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