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Angela Avila & Roy Montejano
Angela Avila is a local San Antonio performing artist who was born in Puerto Rico. Angela has lived in San Antonio since 1979 having arrived to establish her career in the arts. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Our Lady of the Lake University.
Angela worked at CPS Energy as a Commercial Artist, USAA as a Business Analyst and has studied the Art of Argentine Tango since1999. Presently Angela is a certified tango teaches and performs Argentine Tango in and around the San Antonio area. Her passion of Argentine Tango led her to open her own school where the love and enjoyment of tango is key, while providing cultural enrichment opportunities for dancers of all ages in a safe-health oriented learning environment.
Roy Montejano, a local San Antonio fire fighter, partners with Angela both in life and on the dance floor. He shares her passion for Argentine Tango assisting with classes, demonstrations, and workshops.
Together they have worked on film and commercial appearances that promote wellness and posture through the Art of Tango.
PROFILE
Professional tango dancer committed to dancing and teaching consistently to participate in the highest level of the art form. Highly dependable and responsible for the continuing education of those with the love and desire to tango.
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Certified Argentine Tango Instructor by Artango School.
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The top 17 experts out of hundreds of dance teachers in 2016 & 2018.
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Tango In San Antonio Student Exhibition, 2018
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Argentine Tango Instructor at Guadalupe Arts Theater, 2018
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Performed at the Majestic Theater, San Antonio, Texas, 2017
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Commercial for Cultura Colectiva, Argentina, 2017
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Founder of the SATanguero group in 1999.
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Filmed commercial for Texas Spine Care Center, San Antonio, Texas, 2016
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Coordinate workshops in San Antonio, Texas.
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TangoTV, 2013
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Angela Avila and Roy Montejano guest speaker at the Rotary Club, San Antonio, Texas
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Angela Avila has a degree in Advertising Art.
ARGENTINE TANGO INSTRUCTOR
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Certified Argentine Tango Instructor by Artango School.
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1999-Present
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Argentine Tango Instructor at Tango In San Antonio.1999-Present
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Tango In San Antonio Student Exhibition. 2018-Present
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Argentine Tango Instructor at Guadalupe Arts Theater. 2018-2019
FUNDRAISING/CHARITY/EVENTS
2018 - Dance for the cure: Fundraising Milonga for Autism.
2018 - Hurricane Relief Milonga for Puerto Rico.
2018 - FoodBank Milonga for Houston.
2017 - Performed at the 2017 Fiesta Royal Coronation at the Majestic Theater, San Antonio, Texas.
2016 - Angela Avila and Roy Montejano, Filmed commercial for Texas Spine
Care Center, San Antonio, Texas
2015-2016 - Double T Tango Concert, San Antonio, Texas
2015 - Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation, San Antonio, Texas
2015 - San Antonio Heart Association- Heart Gold Gala, San Antonio, Texas
2014 - Toys for Tots, San Antonio, Texas
2014 - Locks of love, San Antonio, Texas
2013 - Locks of love, San Antonio, Texas
2013 - Austin Spring Festival, Austin, Texas
2012 - Austin Spring Festival, Austin, Texas
2012 - TEAMability, San Antonio, Texas
2011 - Austin Spring Festival, Austin, Texas
2011 - Anarte gallery, San Antonio, Texas
2010 - Locks of love, San Antonio, Texas
2007 - Casa Marianella in Austin, Texas.
2007 - Austin smiles, Austin, Texas
PRINCIPAL DANCE PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
2017 - Commercial for Cultura Colectiva, Argentina
2017 - Angela Avila and Roy Montejano, Performed at the Fiesta Week 2017 Royal Coronation, San Antonio, Texas
2017 - Angela Avila and Roy Montejano, Tango Demonstration at HEB Central Market, San Antonio, Texas
2016 - Angela Avila and Roy Montejano, Filmed commercial for Texas Spine Care Center, San Antonio, Texas
2015 - Angela Avila and Stephen Shortnacy, Dance International Ballroom Festival, Austin, Texas
2015 - Angela Avila and Roy Montejano, Providence High School, San Antonio, Texas
2014 - Angela Avila and Roy Montejano,Alamo West Coast Swing Club, San Antonio, Texas
2014 - Angela Avila and Roy Montejano, Hispanic Heritage Society, San Antonio, Texas
2014 - Angela Avila and Roy Montejano, 43th Texas Folklife Festival, San Antonio, Texas
2014 - Angela Avila and Stephen Shortnacy, Dance International Ballroom Festival, Austin, Texas
2014 - Tomas Howlin and Angela Avila, San Antonio, Texas
2014 - Angela Avila and Roy Montejano, Wine and Food Summit, Abilene, Texas
2014 - Angela Avila and Roy Montejano, Providence High School, San Antonio, Texas
2013 - Angela Avila and Grisha Nisnevich, La Posada, San Antonio, Texas
2013 - Angela Avila and Roy Montejano, Guest speaker at the Rotary Club, San Antonio, Texas
2013 - Angela Avila started TANGOTV, San Antonio, Texas
2013 - Angela Avila and Roy Montejano, At Pearl Wine, Food and Tango, San Antonio, Texas
2013 - Angela Avila and Roy Montejano, The Guardsman, St. Louise, Missouri
2013 - Tomas Howlin and Angela Avila, San Antonio, Texas
2013 - Angela Avila and Roy Montejano, Providence High School, San Antonio, Texas
2012 - Angela Avila and Gian Carlo Bonfiglioli, San Antonio, Texas
2012 - Angela Avila and Marlon Ruckle, San Antonio, Texas
2012 - Angela Avila and Roy Montejano, Providence High School, San Antonio, Texas
2012 - Grishia Nisnevich and Angela Avila, Punta Cana Tango Festival, Dominican Republic
2011 - Angela Avila and Roy Montejano, North Central Texas Community, Dallas, Texas
2011 - Angela Avila and Roy Montejano, AnArte Gallery for the Arts SA Fundraiser, San Antonio, Texas
2011 - Angela Avila and Roy Montejano, Pearl Brewery, San Antonio, Texas
2011 - Angela Avila and Roy Montejano, Providence High School, San Antonio, Texas
2011 - Grishia Nisnevich and Angela Avila, Punta Cana Tango Festival, Dominican Republic
2010 – Frank Huddleston and Angela Avila, Luminaria under Janis de Lara direction, San Antonio, Texas
2007 – Frank Huddleston and Angela Avila, Hispanic Heritage, USAA, San Antonio, Texas
2007 – Frank Huddleston and Angela Avila, La Posada Christmas Event, San Antonio, Texas
2006 – Frank Huddleston and Angela Avila, “Asi se baila el Tango” St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas
2006 – Frank Huddleston and Angela Avila, Plaza Club, San Antonio, Texas
2005 – Carolos Canedo and Angela Avila, WIP Jump Start Theater, San Antonio, Texas
2004 – Eric Lanoix and Angela Avila, “Three Tenor Tango Show” under Mark Richter’s direction, San Antonio, Texas
2004 – Eric Lanoix and Angela Avila, King Williams Fair and OLLU under Janis de Lara direction, San Antonio, Texas
2004 – Eric Lanoix and Angela Avila, HEB, San Antonio, Texas
2002 – Frank Huddleston and Angela Avila, St. Mary’s University “Las Americas Letters”, San Antonio, Texas
2001 – Terry Bauch and Angela Avila, Fiesta and King Williams Fair, San Antonio, Texas
2000 – Michael Gregory and Angela Avila, Our Lady of the Lake under Janis de Lara direction, San Antonio, Texas
ORGANIZER/WORKSHOPS
2018, 2019 - Guillermo Merlo workshop, San Antonio, Texas
2018, 2019 - Tango In San Antonio Student Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas
2018, 2019 - George and Jairelbhi Furlong workshop, San Antonio, Texas
2017 - Vania Rey tango privates, San Antonio, Texas
2016 - Guillermo Merlo workshop, San Antonio, Texas
2016 - George and Jairelbhi Furlong workshop, San Antonio, Texas
2015 - Mia Daiglish and Marlon Ruckle workshop, San Antonio, Texas
2014 - Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda workshop, San Antonio, Texas
2014 - Tomas Howlin workshop, San Antonio, Texas
2013 - Jorge Nel and Milena Buitrago workshop, San Antonio, Texas
2013 - Tomas Howlin workshop, San Antonio, Texas
2013 - Angela Avila workshop Punta Cana Tango Festival, Dominican Republic
2012 - Angela Avila and Gian Carlo Bonfiglioli workshop (Itlaly), San Antonio, Texas
2012 - Angela Avila and Daniel workshop, Tango&Blues, San Antonio, Texas
2012 - Monica and Gustavo workshop, San Antonio, Texas
2012 - Flornecia Taccetti workshop, San Antonio, Texas
2012 – Angela Avila and Marlon Ruckle workshop, San Antonio, Texas
2012 - Angela Avila and Grishia Neisnevich workshop Punta Cana Tango Festival, Dominican Republic
2012 – Angela Avila and Roy Montejano Providence High School, San Antonio, Texas
2011 - Angela Avila and Walter Zylinski workshop, San Antonio, Texas
2011 - Angela Avila and Grishia Neisnevich workPunta Cana Tango Festival, Dominican Republic
2011 – Angela Avila and Roy Montejano Providence High School, San Antonio, Texas
2010- Daniela Arcuri and Grisha Nisnevich workshop, San Antonio, Texas
2010 – Daniela Arcuri and Pampas Cortes workshop, San Antonio, Texas
2010 – Angela Avila and Stephen Shortnacy, South Padre Island workshop, Texas
2010 – Angela Avila and Roy Montejano Providence High School, San Antonio, Texas
2007 – Oscar Cabellero and Roxana Garber workshop, San Antonio, Texas
2005-2006 – Carlos Canedo Workshops, Austin and San Antonio, Texas
2004 – Mylene Pelletier and Julio workshop, San Antonio, Texas
2004 – Cindy Faltori and Mauro Peralta workshops, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio
2003 – First workshop personally coordinated with SATanguero’s group, Marcus Questas
EVENT COORDINATION
2018, 2019 - George and Jairelbhi Furlong, San Antonio, Texas
2018, 2019 - Guillermo Merlo workshop, San Antonio, Texas
2018, 2019 - Tango In San Antonio Student Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas
2017 - Vania Rey, Tango, San Antonio, Texas
2016 - Guillermo Merlo, Tango, San Antonio, Texas
2016 - George and Jairelbhi Furlong, San Antonio, Texas
2015-2016 - Double T Tango Concert, San Antonio, Texas
2015 - Mia Daiglish and Marlon Ruckle, Tango
2014 - Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda, Tango
2014 - Tomas Howlin, Tango
2013 - Jorge Nel and Milena Buitrago, Tango
2013 - Tomas Howlin, Tango
2012 - Gian Carlo Bonfiglioli, Italian Tango
2012 - Daniel and Angela, Tango&Blues
2012 - Monica and Gustavo, Tango
2012 - Florencia Taccetti, Tango
2012 – Marlon Ruckle, Tango
2011 - Walter Zylinski, Tango
2009 – La Posada, Christmas Event
2007 – “Asi se baila el Tango”
2006 – Plaza Club and St Mary’s University
2006 – Pryor Ranch Milonga between San Antonio and Austin, Texas
2003 – San Antonio Opera Lyrics, assisted Mark Richter
2000, 2003 – Our Lady of the Lake with Janis de Lara
HOSTED
Guillermo Merlo, 2016, 2018, 2019
Vania Rey, 2017
George and Jairelbhi Furlong, 2016, 2018, 2019
Mia Dalgish and Marlon Ruckle, 2015
Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda, 2014
Jorge Nel and Milena Buitrago, 2013
Tomas Howlin, 2013-2014
Gian Carlo Bonfiglioli, Italy, 2012
Florencia Taccetti, 2012
Marlon Ruckle, 2012
George and Jairelbhi Furlong, 2011
Daniela Arcuri, 2009-2011
Grisha Nisnevich, 2010, 2013
Pampas Cortes, 2010
Guillermo Melo and Fernanda Ghi, 2009 & 2010
Oscar Mandargaran and Georgina Vargas, 2008
Michelle Erbemsel (Lamb), 2006
Carlos Carnedo, 2005
Mylene Pelletier, 2004
Marika Landry, 2004
Mauro Peralta and Cindy Faltori, 2004
Brooke Burdett, 2000