Juan Manuel Rosales even at an early age always dreamt of becoming an artist. As a child he used to put on a show for his friends or just act in front of the mirror, imagining a hall full of spectators… he could even hear their cheering and applauses.  Though becoming a tango dancer didn't come easy and it was not equally supported by all the members of his family in the very beginning, but thanks to the passion, hard work and dedication, this dream has become true. And above all, thanks to his father who has transmitted to him the love for tango.

 

Juan has learnt from the best maestros of argentine tango: in the very beginning of his carrier he was the assistant of Osvaldo Zotto and Lorena Ermocida. He even switched form studying to become a lawyer to begin from the 1 year at IUNA (now UNA, National University of Arts), and entered the Universities Dance Company.  Later on he started forming part of prestigious dance companies, and performed in shows and theatres of Buenos Aires as well as other cities around the World. His first long-time tour was to Japan, where he spaied for over a year, then he was one of the first maestros to bring tango to China. 

 

But he always came back to Buenos Aires longing to learn more and improve, seaking new inspiration and motivation. During one of such visits, he met Liza at a show rehearsal. This was a life changing encounter for both of them, and after that their biographies run alongside. After his foth tour to China (this time together with Liza) they came to Moscow, where they got married on the 13th of February 2013.

 

Currently, Juan Manuel Rosales resides in Moscow, and works as Artistic Director of ARCETANGO ACADEMIA.