DIOGENES GONCALVES
ACTOR | DANCER | DANCE INSTRUCTOR
(FOUNDER_Manager Director)
He is a dancer and actor with a background in Marketing and Quality Management. Trained in Ballet and Ballroom, he performs with Turma da Mônica and has worked in shows (Atma, Tropicalistas), musicals, Netflix’s Cangaceiro do Futuro, and music videos. He has won multiple dance awards, including 1st place in Salsa Solo at Battle of the Next Generation 2024 and SUMMIT. Known for versatility and strong stage presence.
RAQUEL MUNOZ
DANCER | CHOREOGRAPHY
(FOUNDER_Choreographic Director)
Raquel Muñoz is a Costa Rican dancer and educator trained in contemporary dance, Argentine tango, and the Feldenkrais Method. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance from the Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica and performed nationally and internationally with Compañía Cámara Danza UNA.
Since 2017, she has trained extensively in Argentina with renowned teachers. In 2023, she relocated to Buenos Aires and became a member of Ballet El Cruxe under the direction of Vanesa Villalba and Facundo Piñero, performing in prestigious milongas and tango productions in Buenos Aires and internationally.
She is also a certified Feldenkrais Method Educator, and this somatic approach is central to her teaching. Her work combines technical precision, musicality, embodied awareness, and deep connection — always centered on her students’ learning process.
JONY LONGONI
DANCER | CHOREOGRAPHY
(FOUNDER_Musical Director)
He is a Buenos Aires–born Argentine tango dancer and educator, deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of tango. Trained in both Tango Salón and Tango Stage, he has performed in renowned tango houses and major stage productions in Buenos Aires.
He has been a member of Ballet El Cruxe under the direction of Vanesa Villalba and Facundo Piñero, and has participated in professional shows such as Señor Tango and Puerto Tango, building a strong presence both on stage and in the social dance scene.
Since 2023, he has been developing his artistic and educational work in Buenos Aires. As a teacher, Jony is recognized for his clarity, structure, and deep understanding of partner connection.
LOURDES ALDANA
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Originally from Costa Rica and based in Southwest Florida, Lourdes is an event coordinator, entrepreneur, and a passionate ballroom dancer. Her journey in dance began within the Latin dance community and expanded into ballroom in 2016.
With extensive training, competition experience, and participation in dance events across the U.S., Mexico, and internationally, Lourdes brings together her passion for dance, her talent for creating meaningful experiences brings visionary dreams to life, along with her commitment to the community.
“Having a heart to help others grows through intentional actions, daily choices, and meaningful contributions.”
EVENT COODINATOR | BALLROOM DANCER
(MANAGER_Production Assistant)
DIEGO QUIROZ
PROFESSIONAL DANCER | CHOREOGRAPHY
(DANCER)
Trained at the Julio Bocca Foundation, Diego Quiroz is an internationally experienced dancer and choreographer specialized in Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, Tango, Folklore, and Urban Dance.
His career includes major international events such as the Youth Olympic Games, G20 Summit, World Youth Forum, and UNESCO & UNICEF galas, as well as television, theater, film, and luxury cruise productions.
With professional experience across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, Diego brings technical versatility, powerful stage presence, and extensive international performance experience to Roxanne Tango Fusion.
BANDONEONIST | MUSICAL DIRECTOR
(MUSICIAN)
Alex Roitman is a Sarasota-based bandoneonist and leader of the Alex Roitman Tango Ensemble, dedicated to bring the authentic sound and spirit of Argentine Tango to audiences and dancers in Florida.
A disciple of renowned bandoneonist Hector Del Curto, Alex combines strong classical musicianship with extensive tango training and distinctive musicality. He has performed internationally and shared the stage with some of the most respected names in Argentine Tango.
Alex is a member of the Stowe Tango Music Festival Tango Orchestra and a silver medalist of the 2022 Che Bandoneon International Competition, in addition to receiving bronze medals in 2018 and 2019.
Beyond performing, Alex is also a composer, arranger, and transcriber of tango music, contributing to the preservation and evolution of the genre.
ALEX ROITMAN
NATALIA VASILIEVA MAIDEN
VIOLINIST
(MUSICIAN)
Russian-born violinist Natalia Vasilieva Maiden holds degrees in Violin Performance and Teaching from the Minsk State Conservatory, Belarus.
She has performed with prestigious organizations including Sarasota Opera, St. Petersburg Opera, Venice Symphony, and Sarasota Orchestra. Her musical versatility extends from classical repertoire to sophisticated jazz and pop, allowing her to collaborate with artists across diverse genres.
Natalia has also shared the stage with internationally acclaimed artists such as Andrea Bocelli and Johnny Mathis and continues to participate in collaborative music projects with other artists and ensembles.
Specialties: Violin • Classical Music • Jazz • Pop • Collaborative Performance
LAURA TENZIJTHOFF
Born in India to a Dutch father and Peruvian mother and raised across more than eight countries, Laura Tenzijthoff brings a unique multicultural perspective to her work as a dancer, performer, instructor, and creative director.
A professional performer since the age of 13, Laura has built a diverse career across theater, dance, modeling, television, commercials, music videos, and live productions. Her dance journey includes extensive training in Argentine Tango, Salsa, Bachata, and Latin Hustle, with performances and competitions throughout her career.
In 2019, Laura founded FloDivinas Dance Entertainment in Naples, Florida, creating multicultural entertainment experiences for private events, corporate celebrations, country clubs, and special productions. Her work spans Latin and Brazilian performances, showgirl, cabaret, themed entertainment, and specialty productions.
Laura continues to perform and teach in Southwest Florida while developing new entertainment and theatrical dance projects.
“Dance has been the constant thread connecting the many countries, cultures, stages, and chapters of my life.”
DANCER
(PERFORMER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR)