PATTY LEVERETT  has a lifelong connection to music, dance and drama...  An upbringing with a musician 
  father and subsequent training in flute, piccolo and piano help her to understand and identify the variety of rhythms, 
  tempos and moods within complex Tango music.  Following early jazz, tap and ballet, Ms. Leverett studied modern, 
  ballroom, folk, ethnic and theater dance.  Since 1986, after seeing the Broadway hit "Tango Argentino" and then 
  "Forever Tango", she has focused her dance studies and teaching on - Argentine Tango, Milonga and Tango Vals. 


  In Tango classes (class schedules), Ms. Leverett & partners emphasize: connections that communicate every move, 
  good posture, grounding, musicality, sensitive lead & follow skills, clean technique, refined styling, and step patterns 
  appropriate to each level.  They encourage partner sharing of the dance through musical pauses and embellishment 
  windows.  Styling and step varieties are attributed to studies with maestros Nito & Elba, Carlos & Alicia,  JC Copes,
  Gavito & Marcela, Gloria & Eduardo, Miriam & Hugo, Fabian & Carolina, Julio & Corinna, Gustavo & Giselle, Paivas, 
  Puglieses, Diego & Carolina, Fernanda & Guillermo, Rebecca, Brigitta, J Bruno, Sandor, Vega, Chicho y mas ...


  JAMES TAY came into Argentine Tango with a smooth Ballroom background and many rounds of golf - both have served 
  him well..!!  He was a natural Tango dancer from the beginning and he has studied and worked diligently to absorb and 
  deliver the intricate Tango moves which caught his interest.  He is an excellent example of elegance on the dance floor 
  and is dedicated to helping the students as he partners and assists Patty in her Tango, Milonga and Vals classes.  
  James and Patty perform at special events at DanceWorks Studio and around the greater Seattle area.


  GREG THOMSEN  took his first swing lesson 45 years ago from his mother.  Decades later he and his daughter Sara 
  revived a family tradition learning ballroom dance - and later Argentine Tango.  Although Tango steps are important, he 
  believes posture, balance, timing, attitude & attention to the movements of the woman are the "sine qua non" of Tango.
  It is these elements that give Tango its elegance - its style - its sensuality - its distinctiveness.  Greg teaches weekly
  classes with his wife Gery at the Washington Dance Club in Seattle and often performs with Patty at special events.

  
  Together we represent an eclectically elegant dance style, which honors the importance of sensitive partnering 
  and individuality - while embracing the beauty, intricacy and sensuality within Tango music.  Tango can be danced
  to solo guitar, sextet or full orchestra - the movements always reflect the uniqueness of the music.


   For performance/demonstration/teaching availability in Argentine Tango, please contact:
   Artistic Director, TangoFusion Dance Co - Patty @ 206.595.2047 - mstangosita@juno.com



   The journey in between what you once were
      and who you are now becoming
       is where the dance of life 
        really takes place.
                                                         Barbara DeAngelis