Jak Karako
Bio
Born in Istanbul, Turkey Jak's passion for dance started at age fourteen with
international folk dancing.
After teaching ballroom for four years Jak fell in love with Argentine Tango. Within
months he started to dance seven days a week. He studied extensively with Metin Yazir and
started to teach as Baila Tango - New York's principal instructor. He also studied
with Gustavo Naviera & Guiselle Anne, Guillermina Quiroga.
Jak as an experienced trained teacher brings a unique perspective to tango. He can
relate to all levels; from absolute beginners with two left feet to well trained
dancers/performers. He makes tango easy, sophisticated and fun, paying attention to every
individual even in crowded classes. Following Baila Tango's vision, his approach is
straightforward, and natural. As a primarily social dancer he teaches tango as it is
danced.
Jak also performed in various venues, most notably with Tango Fusion, an
off-Broadway show as a choreographer and a dancer which got rare reviews from New York
Times.
In addition to his regular classes in New York, Jak is a guest instructor at:
Durham, Charlotte, Ashville, Syracuse, St Louis, Chicago, San Diego, San Francisco,
Boston, Baltimore, Washington DC, Maine, Rome (Italy), VanCouver, Victoria (Canada),
Istanbul (Turkey).
Jak@BailaTango.com
917 575 1798 |
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