First Argentine Champions
The instructors at Tangoist Dance Studio are highly specialized individuals in their fields. Founders Pelin Koyun and Aydın Kocamusaoğlu started their tango journey in 1999. The couple, who trained under many Argentine instructors, also participated in the training sessions of Argentine dance artists. They have performed at numerous festivals. In 2007, they participated in the 1st Argentine Tango Turkey Championship, becoming our country's first Argentine Tango champions.
The instructors of Tangoist Dance Studio, Mehmet Onur Kıra and Çiğden Camgöz, have also had the opportunity to work with many Turkish and Argentine instructors. They have performed in numerous organizations and festivals. They won 1st place in the TDSF Turkey Championship held in 2008.
Strengthening Their Expertise.
Arcan Okan Kurşun, one of the studio's instructors, began his professional teaching career in 2005. The instructor, who lived in the United States for a period, also founded a dance school there. He has strengthened his expertise by working with many Turkish and foreign dance artists and instructors for many years. Gökmen Kasabalı provides dance technique training at Tangoist Dance Studio. After receiving modern dance education at various universities, he performed his dance in works by many Turkish and foreign choreographers. The instructor continues to offer training in body percussion, modern dance, movement, flamenco, the use of the body by actors, and period dances.
