TANGO MAESTROS & PERFORMERS
LUCAS BOOCK
Lucas Martín Boock was born in San Carlos de Bariloche, Patagonia, Argentina. From a very young age, he showed a deep interest in the arts, starting with his love for folk music and tango. Despite living in a remote area, Lucas followed his idols through television programs that were only sporadically available in the southern part of the country. This exposure allowed him to connect with Argentine culture, especially through its lyrics, dances, and traditions, sparking his curiosity about tango and folklore.
At the age of 8, he began discovering his vocal talent, and during his adolescence, he found a passion for dance that expanded his love for tango. Due to limited access to information in his locality, he developed his own learning approach.
His formal training began at IDAF (Instituto de Arte Folklórico), where he studied Argentine folk dances and was introduced to tango through the renowned Dinzel system. Throughout his career, he has been mentored by prominent teachers such as Tete Rusconi, Raúl Bravo, Olga Besio, Carlos Pérez, among others. Additionally, Lucas has explored complementary disciplines such as physiology, anatomy, and biomechanics, aiming to better understand movement and the deep connection with the essence of tango.
Today, Lucas is a key figure in Argentine culture, known for organizing large events, directing companies, and choreographing. His teaching approach stands out for its effectiveness, not only in technique but also in transmitting the true tango spirit. As a tango singer, he has performed throughout South America with various orchestras and musicians, and in Europe, he is an active member of Hyperion Ensemble, also collaborating with orchestras like Bandonegro and Solo Tango. Performed as a singer in all most important European festivals like Mallorca Tango Festival, Recuerdo Festival in Poland, Torino Tango festival, Catania Tango Festival, Tarbes Tango festival, ASTANA TANGO FESTIVAL, etc.
Currently residing in Montenegro, Lucas, together with Bianca Vrcan, has achieved a unique connection that reflects his personal style and passion for tango. Throughout his career, he has kept his tango essence alive and continues to share his art and knowledge with the world, leaving a lasting impact on all who have the opportunity to experience his work.
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BIANCA VRCAN
Bianca Vrcan, originally from Montenegro, is a distinguished Argentine Tango instructor and passionate dancer with a career that spans over two decades. She first fell in love with Tango in 1995 and quickly became one of the leading figures in the dance community. From 1997 to 2019, Bianca was a key figure in London’s Tango scene, where she founded the highly regarded Rojo y Negro Tango school in 2000.
Known for her innovative and distinctive teaching approach, Bianca combined biomechanical analysis with a deep understanding of movement, making her method a hallmark of the school.
The Rojo y Negro school became a cornerstone of London’s Tango community, offering classes for all levels, as well as organizing milongas, concerts, and festivals.
Bianca's dance training is extensive and diverse. She studied Tango in Buenos Aires, the birthplace of the dance, and also pursued contemporary dance in London. Her academic achievements include a university degree in Dance and two Masters from England’s most prestigious universities—Laban Conservatory of Dance and Music, and Goldsmiths University.
Throughout her career, Bianca has studied a wide range of dance styles and movement techniques, such as flamenco, salsa, zouk, yoga, synchronized swimming, Feldenkrais technique, and trapeze, reflecting her broad passion for movement in all its forms.
In addition to her accomplishments as a dancer and teacher, Bianca is a talented musician. In 2013, she released her first Tango album, Tango for London, which was launched at the annual Tango Rojo festival organised by Rojo y Negro school. The album, a fusion of her musical and Tango expertise, was later re-recorded in Buenos Aires with some of the finest musicians and re-released as Made in Buenos Aires by Bianca Vrcan and Tanguedad Orchestra.
Fluent in five languages, Bianca’s linguistic skills have allowed her to teach Tango worldwide, offering lessons in various countries and making her a truly international presence in the Tango community. She is also currently learning Russian, further expanding her ability to connect with diverse audiences and students.
Today, Bianca is based in Montenegro, where she lives alongside her partner, Lucas Boock, an accomplished Argentine Tango artist in his own right. Together, they divide their time between Montenegro and international teaching engagements, where they continue to inspire dancers around the world. In addition to their teaching, Bianca and Lucas co-organize Misterio, a unique Tango marathon held annually in Montenegro each May, which attracts Tango enthusiasts from around the globe. Through this event, they offer a distinctive experience that blends Tango with the beauty and energy of the Montenegrin landscape.
With her wealth of experience, Bianca Vrcan remains a central figure in the global Tango community, bringing her expertise, passion, and creativity to all her endeavors.