ILONA is an experienced Tango dancer, performer, and instructor living in Toronto Canada and teaching Tango at the University of Toronto, around Canada and U.S.. ILONA started dancing at the age of 5 and has studied Ballet, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Jazz, Modern Dance, Ballroom, and Salsa. 
    ILONA fell in love with Tango in 2001 and has danced and trained extensively ever since. She has studied with more than 50 teachers in Argentina and around the world, including the masters like Carlos Gavito, Gustavo Naveira, Fabian Salas, Chicho Frumboli, El Pulpo, Mauricio Castro, Alex Krebs, Eric Jorgensen and Esteban Moreno. She enjoys the emotion of Milonguero style and the creativity of Nuevo Tango. 
    An experienced educator, ILONA combines many different teaching techniques to address diverse learning styles.  She focuses on improving the students' dance technique foundation, together with leading and following skills, and encourages individual creativity and self expression.  ILONA believes that Tango dancing should feel great for both partners.
    ILONA has combined her passion for travel with Tango Tourism and has danced in 11 different countries and 29 cities!
 

                                 

Performed with Ricardo Vidort in 2005 and Andy Kamienski at the Toronto Tango Festival 2005 & 2007,

Performed with Pat LaPenta in Toronto, Montreal, Clevland, and Pittsburgh, 2005+ 

                                                  TRAINED with Naveira, 2004        Chicho, 2005, 2006                     Salas, 2005                        Moreno, 2007 

                                

TRAINED with El Pulpo, 2005                         Junior Cervila, 2005                       Eric Jeurissen, 2006 

            

DANCED with Bulent, Montreal                              Oscar, Toronto                                      El Flaco Dani, Paris

                  

               DANCED with Ruben, New York           Claudio Gonzales, Buenos Aires            Homer Ladas, San Francisco

     

           Alex Krebs, Portland               Toronto Mayor, David Miller               Otros Aires, at UofT        

      

 ILONA's Goals are to 

Inspire others with the Love of Tango

Continue Evolving as a Dancer and a Teacher

Experience Great Tango!

 

CLASSES & EVENTS



  • LUMINATO 2008 Festival of Art & Culture hosts a Night of Tango Dancing at
                     Dundas Square - see map       Monday June 9, 2008,
                 7:00 - 8:00 Free Lesson,  8:00 - 11:00 Outdoor Tango Dancing
  • University of Toronto, Tango Club  End of Term Party, Monday June 23, 2008, Party 8:30 - 11:00.  Admission FREE.  Everyone Welcome!
  • UofT Monday Practica 9 - 11PM ONGOING, University of Toronto, Tango Club

  • University of Toronto, Tango Club Tango Classes, Apr 14 - Jun 23, 2008

    7:00 - 8:00 Beginner Class
    8:00 - 9:00 Intermediate Class - minimum 25 hours of Tango Instruction
    9:00 - 11:00 PRACTICA - ALL WELCOME - Free with classes, $5 General Admission
    Cost: Students $50 for 10 week session, Non-students $120 for 10 week session
    Drop in price includes Practica: Students $10 per class, Non-students $15 per class
    LOCATION: University College JCR Junior Common Room, see map 

Private Lessons, by appointment.

Contact ILONA

Photos by Lorn Wolk, Pat LaPenta, Elizabeth Sadowska, Toronto Star, ReporTango New York, and other contributors.