Jorge "Gem" Duras has been dancing tango for 26 years and teaching professionally since 2003. In 1990's he studied with the original cast members of the famous show Forever Tango, in particular the legendary Carlos Gavito. He then visited Buenos Aires numerous times to study advanced technique, ballet and stage tango with younger Forever Tango stars Francisco Forquera and Jesus Velazquez, receiving his tango certificate.

In his classes he emphasizes the "non-verbal communication" and "partner connection" aspect of tango to enable the students to dance with others at local tango events and throughout the world including Buenos Aires. Although he offers choreography and performance classes for more advanced students to train them for weddings, special events and shows, the essence of tango "where the two partners become one" is never forgotten. Gem follows the current trends in tango by visiting Buenos Aires multiple times each year and inviting Argentine guests to the Connecticut Tango Festival, which he organizes annually.

Standard pricing: Each 1 hr drop-in class is $25 with monthly registration, additional drop-in hour at any location the same week is $15, with the week starting on Monday. $15 intro group class for new dancers. Group class rates are based on monthly subscription. Casual drop-ins are $30, first hour, $20 additional hour. Intro one hour private lesson: $80 including facility rental. Ask for rates for regular privates and full time college student discount.

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