Originally from Eugene, Oregon, Evan Griffiths currently works as an affiliated in-house Argentine tango instructor at Dance Manhattan in New York City. With over seven years of tango experience, Evan has danced and studied with tango teachers through the world: Elizabeth Wartluft, Greg Estes (both in Eugene), Daniel Trenner (Boston), Christopher Nassopoulos (San Francisco), and from Buenos Aires: Luciana Valle, Mariano “Chico” Frumboli, Fabian Salas, Guillermo and Fernanda, Susana Miller, Florencia Taccetti, Hugo and Miriam, Carlos and Maria Rivrola, Rodolfo “El Chino” Aguerrodi, Norberto “El Pupo” Esbres and Luiza Paes.

He has assisted Susana Miller in classes, and assisted and performed with Luciana Valle, Alex Krebs, and Florencia Teccetti. Over the years he has traveled many places in the States for Tango, and also to Berlin, Tokyo, and Buenos Aires. He has taught throughou the Northwest in Eugene, Ashland, Portland, Seattle, and also in Denver, Colorado. Evan also taught tango in Berlin, Germany.

He studied classical piano for 12 years growing up, and studied music in college. He has been playing Tango Piano for the last 3 and a half years and it’s become another major part of his life.

Testimonials:

“Evan is the West Coast’s ‘secret weapon’. He is one of the most talented leaders (and followers!) around, with a refined ear for the music, and the technical understanding of the dance in order to interpret successfully what he hears. Evan has paid his dues as a dancer, teacher and musician in the Tango and it is obvious when you see/hear him.”

---Alex Krebs

“Evan’s glowing passion for Tango is most inspiring. His understanding of the musicality and sophisticated interpretation kept my eyes glued to his dancing. As well as being the refined leader and follower he is, I trust his approach to teaching will be rewarding to all students.”

--- Tomas Howlin (Brigitta Winkler's dance partner)