I offer small group classes and private lessons in YogaPilates and Tango. Each class is individualized based on the participant's level, resources and learning requirements.

Through personalized content and detailed feedback, I support participants in their learning process. I place special emphasis on strengthening body awareness, teaching correct body alignment and developing a solid basic technique. All this not only makes it easier to learn complex figures and tango elements, but most importantly opens the doors to improvised dance to music.

My teaching style

My first encounter with tango was in 2004, when I attended a concert in Australia that was followed by an introductory course. After 1½ years of intensive training in Sydney I travelled to Buenos Aires to study tango more in depth. During the following 2½ years, I lived between Buenos Aires and Basel and dedicated myself to bodywork and tango.

My inspiration comes from numerous stays in Buenos Aires, from the exchange and collaboration with well-known and unknown tango dancers, as well as from attending workshops and individual lessons with guest teachers.

Tango for me is the manifestation of the music through the physical communication of the tango couple. It is important to me to preserve the essence of tango as well as personal expression.

Lifelong learning and discovery is essential for me. Various body techniques and movement methods, as well as their teachers, have influenced me and contribute to enrich my teaching.

About me

My career

2004-2008
Intensive years of tango learning and bodywork, initially in Sydney and then in Buenos Aires. Lessons in Buenos Aires with Olga Besio, Alejandra Mantiñan, Julio Balmaceda & Corina de la Rosa, Gustavo Naveira & Giselle Anne, Chicho Mariano Frúmboli & Juana Sepúlveda, Sebastian Arce & Mariana Montes, Graciela González, Carlos & Rosa Perez, Roberto Leiva & Maricel Gomez and Daniel Nacucchio. Pilates with Sabrina Villalba and Body Awareness Method for tango with Marcela Trapé.

2008-2011
Tango training, teaching and performances with Julio Mendez, Özgür Demir, Martín Bel and Fernando Díaz in Buenos Aires, Germany, Italy and Switzerland. With Julio Mendez also at international tango festivals in Sardinia and Lucerne.

2009-2013
Pilates Mat Instructor Training - Polestar (2009).
Yoga Instructor Diploma Advanced Yoga Teacher Training YTT-500 Yoga Alliance® (2012-2013).

2012-present
Owner and Manager of Studio Corpo for small group and individual lessons in Basel. Weekly YogaPilates and Tango classes. Tango workshops with renowned guest teachers. Other movement methods taught by other teachers. See www.corpobasel.ch

2015-present
Tango teaching with guest teacher Silvio Grand in Basel (2015-2016).
Annual tango teaching with guest teacher Matias Facio in Basel (since 2017).

2019-2020
Medical Basics at the Bio-Medica Fachschule in Basel. Certificate

2022
1 year training as a dance and movement therapist at Zoe School in Basel. Confirmation
Start of the project "Tango with Parkinson" in Basel with weekly courses.

2024-Present
Teaching for Stiftung Rheinleben

2024-2025
GYROKINESIS® Trainer
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Recognitions

Dance teacher in the professional register for dance pedagogy of Danse Suisse, professional association of Swiss dance professionals.

Recognition of professional equivalence as a educator of the profession of stage dancer from the Department of Education of Basel-City.

  • "The tango course was superbly organised and took place in a small group in a cosy vaulted room. This created a warm atmosphere in which we all felt comfortable. Among other things, I learnt the importance of correct body posture. This has not only helped my dancing style, but also my back. Since I've been dancing tango, I no longer have any pain! I can recommend this course to anyone who wants to try something new and do something good for the body and the soul. Tango is a wonderful experience not to be missed!"

    Stefan Torrie, via Email

  • "With her broad dance and movement experience, Stefania provides many exciting inputs for aspiring and experienced tango dancers. With great sensitivity and keen perception she responds individually to each participant. She also creatively describes movement sequences using inner images and mindfulness of one's own body. Stefania moves groups with her intuitive and cheerful nature and puts her heart and soul into teaching tango. She gives participants a great insight into the very lively, fine elaboration of steps, arouses curiosity in the training of one's own body awareness and in music and dance. She inspires with her warmth and openness and creates a pleasant group dynamic. This makes learning and the joy of dancing a lively experience."

    Sophie Beck, via Email

  • "The atmosphere in the tango course is very trusting, appreciative, focused and challenging, but also always fun, simply put: good! I like the "going into depth" elements. For me, our dance has gained more quality and awareness. It's the little things that make the difference for me - the many little 'aha' moments! I now get much more body sensation, which is more nuanced–not directly visible, but perceptible."

    Susanna Ritschard, via Email

  • "Dear Stefania, finding you was a gift for me. Through you, I discovered my body and my womanhood in a whole new way. My feet, my belly and my strength. And the music inside me. So much music! I am so grateful for your guidance. I would never have found all of this on my own."

    Simone Staiger, via Letter