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.
