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Our work in the U.K. & abroad

As head Argentine Tango choreographers at Strictly Come Dancing, Maria and Leandro have been featured in various commercials, TV programs, music videos & BBC Radio1 interviews in the U.K. They are also members of International judging panels for Argentine Tango Competitions.

In 2018, Leandro received a
Recognition of Excellence Award from the UK Argentine Embassy, for his work in Tango. In 2018 & 2019, London Tango Academy was nominated for Best Argentine Tango School Worldwide at the Premios Awards in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

BBC Strictly Come Dancing

Maria Tsiatsiani & Leandro Palou
Resident Argentine Tango Choreographers 

Rose Ayling-Ellis & Giovanni Pernice
Argentine Tango week 11
SCORES: 10, 10, 10 10 Perfect 40

John Whaite & Johannes Radebe
Argentine Tango week 10
SCORES: 9, 10, 10 10

Sara Davies & Aljaz Skorjanec
Argentine Tango week 8

AJ Odudu & Kai Widdrington
Argentine Tango week 6
 

Adam Peaty & Katya Jones
Argentine Tango week 5

Bill Bailey & Oti Mabuse
Crowned Strictly champions in 2020, Maria & Leandro choreographed a musical theatre inspired Argentine Tango for Musicals week: Phantom of the Opera.

Maria Tsiatsiani & Leandro Palou Dancing on Strictly
Preview of Argentine Tango week 5

Ranvir Singh & Giovanni Pernice
Argentine Tango week 5

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Midnight Tango with Vincent & Flavia
Both Maria & Leandro have danced in the West End show: Midnight Tango 

Donahey's Dancing with the Stars
Maria & Leandro are teachers & performers along side the Pros from Strictly Come Dancing 

INTERNATIONAL PRESS

Music Videos

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