This October, come experience the passion and singular, improvisational magic of Tango. In this FREE three class series, Leonardo Sardella, an experienced and compassionate teacher, will guide participants into the nuances of tango's distinct embrace, moving partners through walking, pivoting, shifting, turning, and more with a sensitive connection to music and rhythm. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Westbeth Artist Residence Council (WARC) presents this unique opportunity to TANGO! 

Direct your questions to Ellie Kusner at westbethperformance@gmail.com

The New York Times described Sardella's dancing as, “Elegance, musicality, romance, wit and serious glamor.” 

Leonardo Sardella started dancing tango professionally in his hometown of Buenos Aires. He has trained with renowned tango instructors.

Leonardo has performed on the best stages in Argentina with several dance companies.  Colon theater and Cervantes theater among others. 

He moved to New York City in 2011 when he co-founded with Walter Perez Malevaje dance company; and later Friends of Argentine Tango. A non profit organization that brings shows and classes to seniors and schools kids, working with City Center and performing for the schools at the City Center stage. 

Leonardo has participated in the International Tango festivals worldwide and has performed and DJ in major cities in the United States and in England, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Bolivia and Argentina. 

He ranks very high on the list of the most important Argentine tango dancers and DJ in the world that are capable of exchanging smoothly and creatively across the roles of leader and follower.

He worked as a jury for the Argentine Tango World Cup and other dance competitions.  

Leonardo was the choreographer of: Male Tango, (IATI theatre) which was recognized with two HOLA (Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors) awards (Outstanding performance in musical theater: Leonardo Sardella - and Outstanding Musical production, and Two Latin ACE Awards (Asociación de Cronistas de Espectáculos de NY) nominations (Best Director - best choreographer)  

For the last two years he was also part of Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing - teaching and performing with renowned Argentine electronic tango band Tanghetto and the típica Messies. 

As of recently, he opened and directs the NYCity tango school, in the heart of NYC.