PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND - CV

Dean Beattie & Gigi Silva (Tango Résumé) Tango Dancers, Choreographers, Performers & Directors of Primavera Tango Studio

TV, Film & Commercial Work

Featuring high-profile tango appearances across international TV, advertising & film

  • 2025 – The Heiress Blacklisted Her Husband (ReelShort)
    Choreographed & performed a dramatic tango scene in this viral series (80M+ views)

  • 2024–2025 – Sundown Dancers (Dir. Nikita Dunovits-Ferrier)
    Featured tango dancer in a cinematic bar scene for an acclaimed Australian short film

  • 2024 – 7News Morning Sunrise (National TV)
    Live tango performance aired during The Big Dance! segment with Primavera Tango

  • 2024 – Shortlisted by Dougal Wilson (Director of Paddington in Peru)
    Recognised by world-renowned director for unique tango presence on screen

  • 2018 – Miss Vietnam Talent Segment (VTC, VTV4)
    Choreographed & danced a tango routine for a televised beauty pageant

  • 2018 – HASSELL Studio: Multitudes (Tango Documentary)
    Featured in an intimate documentary on life as a tango dancer, revisited from 2016

  • 2016 – HASSELL Studio (Architecture Documentary)
    Showcased as an artist with a life in tango alongside leading architects

  • 2016 – La Boca Commercial Advertisement
    Cast as tango dancer in a branded commercial campaign

Live Performances, Shows & Events

Dynamic performances at festivals, cultural events, milongas & prestigious venues across Argentina, Australia & the UK

  • 2025 – The Union Hotel
    Full tango event & headline show performance

  • 2024 – Sydney Opera House Milonga
    Guest performance at one of Sydney’s most iconic venues

  • 2024 – Sydney Conservatorium of Music
    Live tango with orchestra performing Piazzolla’s Verano Porteño

  • 2024 – Marrickville Townhall Live Orchestra Event
    Tango showcase with live ensemble in historic setting

  • 2024 – Berry Tango Festival
    Multiple stage & social dance performances across the festival

  • 2024 – Liberty Palace Fundraiser
    Tango performance of La Cumparsita for a cultural gala

  • 2024 – Australia Day Milonga (Pipi Cucu)
    Featured performance at a national holiday celebration

  • 2023 – Hilton Hotel, Sydney
    Tango showcase for luxury event at a 5-star venue

  • 2023 – Primavera Tango Street Show (Chatswood Concourse)
    Outdoor community tango performance & show

  • 2023 – Puerto Madero Tango Show in Buenos Aires
    Dancers for Bailarines Puerto Tango, Argentina-style stage production

  • 2022 – NSW Premier Private Event
    Invited tango performance for a government & business delegation

  • 2022 – Healing Concert for Dong Ju
    Emotional solo & group tango for a wellness & healing event

  • 2021 – PDT Milonga, Sydney
    Show performance for local milonga community

  • 2018 – Melbourne Town Hall Main Stage
    High-profile cultural festival with large public audience

  • 2018 – Gauchito Gil Malbec Festival
    Tango performance at a celebration of wine & Latin culture

  • 2018 – Frankston Festival (Live Orchestra)
    Performed tango to live orchestral accompaniment

  • 2017 – Aust-Chile Latin Festival
    ’Made in Argentina’ performance for thousands of attendees

  • 2017 – Redleaf Manor & Hotel Windsor
    Elegant tango shows at historical luxury venues

  • 2016 – TS Milonga
    Tango performances at Uruguayan Club Sydney

  • 2016 – TS Performance at Partylonga
    Tango group performance in Alexandria

Tango Instruction & Schools

Leading teachers & school directors offering in-depth tango training across NSW

  • 2024–Present – Macquarie Park Tango Studio
    Co-director & lead instructor of weekly structured tango classes & practica

  • 2024 – Crows Nest Tango School
    teacher & performer at local school

  • 2024 – Berry Tango School
    workshops & instruction for regional students

Competitions & Awards

Proven international competitors with a track record of podium placements & world-class recognition

  • 2024 – Official World Tango Preliminaries (Oceania)
    Sub-Champion 2nd in Tango Stage category

  • 2024 – Official World Tango Preliminaries (Bali)
    Semi-finalist, showcasing in Southeast Asia

  • 2023 – Envenado (Buenos Aires) Marabu Cup
    Bronze medal 3rd in Stage Tango category

  • 2023 – World Tango Championships (Buenos Aires)
    Represented Australia in Tango Pista

  • 2022 – UK World Tango Championships
    Represented the UK in Tango Pista

  • 2022 – UK World Tango Championships
    Early career appearance in Tango Stage category

  • 2022 – World Tango Championships (Buenos Aires)
    Represented Australia in Tango Pista

  • 2019 – World Tango Championships (Buenos Aires)
    Early career appearance in Tango Pista category

  • 2018 – Melbourne Tango Pista Competition
    2nd place in major Australian competition

  • 2018 – Miss Vietnam Talent Segment – Tango Performance
    1st Place (Public Vote) VTC Digital & VTV4 – Vietnam’s state TV networks

Creative Direction & Choreography

Visionary in tango storytelling, music collaboration & theatrical production

  • Directors of Primavera Tango Studio – developing live shows, tango perfroamces, group classes & filmed concepts

  • Choreographer for film, TV & digital platforms including viral tango scenes

  • Regular collaborator with orchestras & musicians for tango-theatre fusion

  • Leader in crafting immersive tango experiences for festivals, fundraisers & corporate events

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Email: info@primaveratango.com.au
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Address: Primavera Tango Studio, 27 Halifax Street, Macquarie Park, NSW 2113