Liz Sabatiuk IN DC

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Sabatiuk, a special guest teacher visiting from Spain. Join us for this rare opportunity to explore the poetry of tango lyrics and learn how a deeper understanding of their meaning can inspire and transform our tango dancing

About Liz

As a tango human, Liz Sabatiuk most values tango’s power to connect us with ourselves, our communities, and our broader cultures. As a teacher and dancer, Liz emphasizes comfortable, expressive movement, encourages the exploration of both roles, and weaves together all facets of tango–movement, music, and poetry. Her holistic approach helps dancers deepen their understanding of tango and enrich their connection to its culture and artistry.

Liz’s tango journey began across the Río de la Plata from Buenos Aires, in Montevideo, Uruguay. From 2005 to 2007, Liz was fortunate to experience a growing revival of Montevideo’s tango culture and to study with Uruguayan teachers including Aníbal Dominguez, Mauricio Borgarello, Eduardo Ferrer, and Gabriela Farías. After returning to her native United States, Liz danced, studied, and taught tango in Washington, DC, for more than 10 years. In 2018, Liz started a Queer Tango program with DC-based non-profit organization Tango Mercurio. After relocating to Spain, Liz began producing the podcast Humans of Tango, “where we explore what tango has to teach through the experiences of those who dance it.” In addition to podcasting, Liz continues to teach and develop her dance from her new homebase of Estella-Lizarra. Notable influences on her dance and teaching style include Aja Fenn, Jake Spatz, Sharna Fabiano, Juan Cantone, Bakartxo Arabaolaza, and Manu Sanz.