Adriana Pinto started dancing Argentine tango in Brazil – her native country – at Escola de Danca Edson Nunes, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, performing on stage after one year of studies. After moving to the United States, she continued her studies intensively, participating in workshops and taking private lessons with various acclaimed tango teachers from Buenos Aires. Adriana has danced and practiced tango intensively in the Boston area, developing her technique and skill on the dance floor. She has also danced in New York, Miami, Denver and Montreal. She began teaching tango in 2000. Adriana is known for her energy and sense of humor. She brings her Latin heritage and knowledge of rhythm to the dance when teaching. Adriana is currently teaching tango in Portsmouth and in Rochester, NH. Adriana is also a tango DJ, and her music selection is celebrated at her milongas. She is the organizer and hostess of Tango Paradiso, at Springstep in Medford, MA, and Milonga de Mis Amores, in Portsmouth, NH. Lately, Adriana partnered up with Amy Beaudet and created Harbourtango, a tango group to buid a community in the seacoast of New Hampshire.